August 29, 1965

Joe Doakes and the O.R.I.: Recognizing somebody you know quite well may seem like a cinch, but psychologists still can’t figure out how in the world you do it

by Dan Sellard of The Register-Guard When you walk down the street and see good old Joe Doakes coming, you just know it’s old Joe. You’re sure. But what did you do to recognize him? Ears, clothes, big nose, small eyes–what process did you use? Did you eliminate certain factors to come to a conclusion? […]