# Upside Down

**URL:** <https://forum.kirupa.com/t/upside-down/134352>\
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**Created:** [January 17, 2005, 11:47pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/upside-down/134352 "2005-01-17T23:47:16Z")\
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**Author:** ![Yeldarb](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/51bf81/32.png) [@Yeldarb](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Yeldarb)\
**Post date:** [January 17, 2005, 11:47pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/upside-down/134352/1 "2005-01-17T23:47:16Z")

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> Is an “S” still an “S” if you turn it upside down?  
> This simple question has plagued me for years. It was asked at a family get together somewhat randomly by my father, and blew up into a huge discussion that continues to this day. My dad (and I) believe that the answer is “yes,” while my sister believes that the answer is “no.”

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  The two arguments are as follows:

  **Option 1

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\*\*Argument: _Draw an arrow pointing up. Now if you turn it so that the up arrow is pointing down, it is upside down._  
Conclusion: _Yes_

\*\*Option 2  
\*\*Argument: _Point up with your hand. Now if we point that side down, it is turned upside down._  
Conclusion: \*No  
  
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