Sights and Smells- What is the connection? / myLot

Dollard-Des-Ormeaux, Quebec

May 5, 2016 9:13am CST

Yesterday while doing a survey on another site, I saw this graphic of a skunk. As I looked at it, I could smell a skunk. I know there was not one around at that time, but drawing from experiences in the past, for a few seconds I could smell one. It was weird, I wondered if there was something wrong with me. So I did some research and found the word "synesthesia". The definition of this s "the production of a sense impression relating to one sense or part of the body by stimulation of another sense or part of the body." It was interesting reading. Apparently there are some people who see a colour associated with different words. And we all know that when we smell coffee or some foods, we can taste them. I suppose it also applies to reading about someone being injured in an accident or whatever, and almost feeling their pain. Can you think of a time when you experienced one sense triggering another? When someone mentions coffee, can you smell it, or taste it?

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DianneN

@DianneN (247186)

• United States

5 May 16

There is a strong connection and correlation. I've had many strong experiences, myself. The ones that come to mind are accidents, illnesses, coffee, tea, garlic, fresh baked bread, and perfume. Our senses are amazing.

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DianneN

@DianneN (247186)

• United States

5 May 16

@AnneEJ I'm glad I was able to bring your sense to light! Now you have me drooling, but I can't have butter. My stomach still isn't right. Enjoy your trip, and I hope she does bake bread for you.

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Anne Johnston

@AnneEJ (4917)

• Dollard-Des-Ormeaux, Quebec

5 May 16

@DianneN I am sure she will. I used to bake bread but it is not worth it when you live alone.

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Anne Johnston

@AnneEJ (4917)

• Dollard-Des-Ormeaux, Quebec

5 May 16

When I saw your words "fresh baked bread", I could imagine sinking my teeth into a warm slice, with lots of butter and molasses, like we had when we were kids. I hope my sister bakes bread when I am there visiting her in a few weeks.

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Juliaacv

@Juliaacv (51018)

• Canada

5 May 16

I think that it has to be like the creepy feeling you get when someone starts to talk about lice and bed bugs.

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Anne Johnston

@AnneEJ (4917)

• Dollard-Des-Ormeaux, Quebec

5 May 16

That is true, talk about those things makes you itch all over

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celticeagle

@celticeagle (166595)

• Boise, Idaho

5 May 16

That is interesting. I think that looking at certain pictures derive a smell because we have a memory of it.

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Anne Johnston

@AnneEJ (4917)

• Dollard-Des-Ormeaux, Quebec

5 May 16

That is true

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Alfredo Rossi

@amadeo (111938)

• United States

5 May 16

NO I can not.Do not think that I did

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Anne Johnston

@AnneEJ (4917)

• Dollard-Des-Ormeaux, Quebec

5 May 16

well, it probably will happen sooner or later.

Alfredo Rossi

@amadeo (111938)

• United States

5 May 16

@AnneEJ I am sure that it will.

Mary Guice

@Elizaby (6902)

• Pensacola, Florida

5 May 16

It can happened as the mind is an amazing thing

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Anne Johnston

@AnneEJ (4917)

• Dollard-Des-Ormeaux, Quebec

5 May 16

I guess I have heard of it before, but never really looked into it

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Sunrise Fan

@sunrisefan (28524)

• Philippines

5 May 16

The poor eyesight of sheep is compensated by its good sense of smell and hearing.

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Anne Johnston

@AnneEJ (4917)

• Dollard-Des-Ormeaux, Quebec

5 May 16

That is an interesting observation. And I believe it applies to humans as well, when you see someone who is handicapped in one way, they are usually gifted in another.

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Sunrise Fan

@sunrisefan (28524)

• Philippines

5 May 16

@AnneEJ And that shows God's fairness -what you lack in one is compensated by another gift, as you said.

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Just an Ordinary Owl?

@owlwings (43910)

• Cambridge, England

5 May 16

My mother was very positive that different days had different colours (Monday was a soft bluish-green, Wednesday was yellow and Friday was brown) and I know many people who associate musical keys and notes with colour. I can conjure up the smell of oranges and a few other things just by thinking of an image of them.

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Anne Johnston

@AnneEJ (4917)

• Dollard-Des-Ormeaux, Quebec

5 May 16

I am sure we all experience it at some time or other. Yes, when I see someone peeling an orange, I can taste it.

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Judy Story

@jstory07 (139449)

• Roseburg, Oregon

5 May 16

Some time when someone says chocolate. I can taste it. Yummy I want some.

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Anne Johnston

@AnneEJ (4917)

• Dollard-Des-Ormeaux, Quebec

5 May 16

Yes, that is true about chocolate.

Marlina

@marlina (154131)

• Canada

5 May 16

I can't remember anything like this.

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Anne Johnston

@AnneEJ (4917)

• Dollard-Des-Ormeaux, Quebec

5 May 16

I hadn't really thought about it before, but when I had that experience yesterday, I decided to look into it. I suppose from now on i will be watching for instances.