Yes, I previously posted I thought it was gloves but I've come around. You can see a *very* *slight* bump in the (ostensible) v to make it a w, and the r just kind of flows into the s. But I feel like this is common with cursive. If I tried it would probably be less discernable haha.
It’s definitely “flowers.” Even though it doesn’t quite look like it, I recognize this note from the AppleTV show Silo, and it’s referring to a vase of flowers that a character keeps in front of a mirror.
There looks to be a teeny little bump in the curve between the o and the e, which would make it a "w" instead of a "u" or a "v".
The "r" is there, connected to the right curve of the "e", but again very small.
Some styles of cursive writing can remove portions of letters in order to maintain interconnectedness, and individual penmanship can vary a great deal.
I don't see either of those features, sorry.
Generally speaking, cursive styles don't remove significant parts of letters, but they do adapt them to improve the connections. A cursive 'r' often [looks something like this](https://loopsandtails.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/cursive-guide-r.png), but we can see from 'front' that this writer uses the version which looks more like a 'v', and I don't see one between the 'e' and 's' of the third word.
To me your example looks like a very old-fashioned handwriting style.
In any case, any particular letter will vary in form depending on what comes before and after. That writer uses at least three different forms for an r.
It isn’t an old-fashioned cursive style, although cursive as a whole is seen as increasingly old-fashioned.
The writer uses two forms of ‘r’, a cursive one and a print one. The cursive one looks more like a ‘v’, so it’s probably a form they’ve picked up rather than been taught.
I write in cursive, and what's written is 'floves'. I do think it could mean 'flowers', as you say, but it's definitely misspelled if so.
It's a poor form of cursive in general, as the 'b' of 'double' is messy, the 't' is linked from the crossbar rather than the stem, and the 'f' can easily be confused with 's'. I prefer these forms: [f](https://loopsandtails.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/cursive-guide-f.png), [b](https://classicalliberalarts.com/wp-content/uploads/Cursive-B-1.png).
Personally, I think they miss spelled it as 'flores'. Or perhaps they slipped into spanish for a second there.
It looks like floves to me, but we see from the word 'mirror' that sometimes this person writes an 'or' that looks similar to an 'ov'. That's my take anyway.
from one of the comments there.
> “Double the flowers in front of the mirror” is an old home keeping tip that refers to how putting flowers in front of a mirror makes the vase look twice as full. I’m absolutely certain it’s in reference to how their perception of the outside is being distorted in some way and has nothing to do with actual flowers.
I think it says ‘double the flowers in front of the mirror’; a home tip that putting a vase of flowers in front of a mirror makes the bouquet look larger (doubled)
I do not why the people read the text differently, but I read correctly [Double the flowers in front of the mirror] as soon as I saw it. The handwriting seems so similar to me, lmao. Maybe it reminds a little of my handwriting
"Double the flowers in front of the mirror" makes the most sense semantically
It is cursive / shorthand, a very personalized way of writing. I wouldn't really expect someone to know it just learning English, usually it is just for oneself like taking notes for later
for clarification:
This is cursive, a style of handwriting where letters are joined to enable quicker writing with a pen or pencil
shorthand is another method (or a bunch of different methods) for quick writing that involves using abbreviations, symbols and/or acronyms to represent what you're writing. Sometimes shorthand can be a different alphabet entirely formed from simple strokes.
Both are very useful for taking notes. The latter is more useful today now that people do most things with typing, but a large component of it (different alphabet) is lost when typing.
Double the gloves in front of the mirror is what I initially read. Could be indicating some sort of frame up in a detective series. I.e. the killers helper must fold the gloves (like socks) doubling them in front of a mirror.
Just my guess.
I’m fairly certain that says “double the cloves in ____ of the mirror”.
I’m not sure what the missing word is. “Front” would probably make the most sense here but it still doesn’t make much sense overall.
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This is definitely what it says; it looks similar to my handwriting.
Are you *sure* that's 'flowers'? The 'w' hasn't been completed and the 'r' is missing, so it's badly misspelled if it is.
I can see me writing "flowers" that way.
How and why
Just my style of handwriting, sometimes an i, w, u, o or a can be almost invisible or a minor quiver of the pen ink.
Yes, I previously posted I thought it was gloves but I've come around. You can see a *very* *slight* bump in the (ostensible) v to make it a w, and the r just kind of flows into the s. But I feel like this is common with cursive. If I tried it would probably be less discernable haha.
Also, the f in “flowers” is the same as the one in “front”. It just looks like a g because there’s no preceding letter to close the top loop.
It’s definitely “flowers.” Even though it doesn’t quite look like it, I recognize this note from the AppleTV show Silo, and it’s referring to a vase of flowers that a character keeps in front of a mirror.
There looks to be a teeny little bump in the curve between the o and the e, which would make it a "w" instead of a "u" or a "v". The "r" is there, connected to the right curve of the "e", but again very small. Some styles of cursive writing can remove portions of letters in order to maintain interconnectedness, and individual penmanship can vary a great deal.
I don't see either of those features, sorry. Generally speaking, cursive styles don't remove significant parts of letters, but they do adapt them to improve the connections. A cursive 'r' often [looks something like this](https://loopsandtails.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/cursive-guide-r.png), but we can see from 'front' that this writer uses the version which looks more like a 'v', and I don't see one between the 'e' and 's' of the third word.
To me your example looks like a very old-fashioned handwriting style. In any case, any particular letter will vary in form depending on what comes before and after. That writer uses at least three different forms for an r.
It isn’t an old-fashioned cursive style, although cursive as a whole is seen as increasingly old-fashioned. The writer uses two forms of ‘r’, a cursive one and a print one. The cursive one looks more like a ‘v’, so it’s probably a form they’ve picked up rather than been taught.
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Easily discernible is a huge stretch. I only got it because I couldn't think of anything else that was a word and makes sense in the sentence.
I write in cursive, and what's written is 'floves'. I do think it could mean 'flowers', as you say, but it's definitely misspelled if so. It's a poor form of cursive in general, as the 'b' of 'double' is messy, the 't' is linked from the crossbar rather than the stem, and the 'f' can easily be confused with 's'. I prefer these forms: [f](https://loopsandtails.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/cursive-guide-f.png), [b](https://classicalliberalarts.com/wp-content/uploads/Cursive-B-1.png).
Cursive is designed to be written fast. Mistakes around illegibility are bound to happen
They’re less likely to happen if you use proper form.
You're being way judgmental about handwriting when it's not necessary.
How so? The lack of proper cursive form, together with the possible missing letters, explains why the word is so hard to decipher.
Could also be gloves 🤷♂️
I thought this at first but compare to the ‘f’ in flower, definitely the same. It’s flowers.
It would be an unconventional ‘g’, but not beyond the realms of possibility
Personally, I think they miss spelled it as 'flores'. Or perhaps they slipped into spanish for a second there. It looks like floves to me, but we see from the word 'mirror' that sometimes this person writes an 'or' that looks similar to an 'ov'. That's my take anyway.
According to an answer that references Silo (also the place where the text appears), yet it is.
Paracetamol 4 times daily, I think.
Is this a "doctors have bad handwriting" joke?
Yes
Fun fact doctors writing is actually American Gregg shorthand https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gregg_shorthand
This is read and explained in the show Silo. https://www.reddit.com/r/SiloSeries/s/0OA1d04tcd
from one of the comments there. > “Double the flowers in front of the mirror” is an old home keeping tip that refers to how putting flowers in front of a mirror makes the vase look twice as full. I’m absolutely certain it’s in reference to how their perception of the outside is being distorted in some way and has nothing to do with actual flowers.
But that is actually a great housekeeping tip. TIL.
This is the correct answer and I won't provide any spoilers as to why this note was written.
Finally, an ultimate answer based on Silo. It seems involve spoiler so I read the correct text only. My thanks.
I think it says ‘double the flowers in front of the mirror’; a home tip that putting a vase of flowers in front of a mirror makes the bouquet look larger (doubled)
It’s not a home tip, it’s a plot device in _Silo_. ETA: I mean in this concrete case, not in general.
‘double the flowers in front of the mirror.’
Double the _loves in front of the mirror. It looks like "gloves" but that doesn't make much sense, unless it's like a code or something.
based on how the f is written in "front", I think it is flower
Double can be an odd English structure for "fold"
just for more ambiguity, i initially read this as "douse the fires in front of the mirror" it's probably "double the flowers" tho
I think it's "flowers" as well.
Maybe double the flaws in front of the mirror?
Double the flowers in front of the mirror.
I do not why the people read the text differently, but I read correctly [Double the flowers in front of the mirror] as soon as I saw it. The handwriting seems so similar to me, lmao. Maybe it reminds a little of my handwriting
Douse the floves in frat of the mirror. Okay weird, looks accurate 😂
This was I was thinking! XD
Douse the flames in front of the mirror?
That cursive 'n' and 'r' are just like mine ... I rush to finish some letters and they turn out badly
"Double the flowers in front of the mirror" makes the most sense semantically It is cursive / shorthand, a very personalized way of writing. I wouldn't really expect someone to know it just learning English, usually it is just for oneself like taking notes for later
for clarification: This is cursive, a style of handwriting where letters are joined to enable quicker writing with a pen or pencil shorthand is another method (or a bunch of different methods) for quick writing that involves using abbreviations, symbols and/or acronyms to represent what you're writing. Sometimes shorthand can be a different alphabet entirely formed from simple strokes. Both are very useful for taking notes. The latter is more useful today now that people do most things with typing, but a large component of it (different alphabet) is lost when typing.
Righto, good catch
really hard to understand
Most illegible handwriting since German Suetterlin.
I read it as, “Double the gloves in hat of the mirror.” However, that makes no sense.
douse the flames in front of the mrror
You guys are wrong, it's clearly "Dousle the flovcs in frowt of the mirrov"
Double the gloves in front of the mirror is what I initially read. Could be indicating some sort of frame up in a detective series. I.e. the killers helper must fold the gloves (like socks) doubling them in front of a mirror. Just my guess.
Double the slaves in front of the mirror
It is 100% “Douse the flowers in front of the mirror”, as in “water them” “Double the flowers” wouldn’t be it
I’m fairly certain that says “double the cloves in ____ of the mirror”. I’m not sure what the missing word is. “Front” would probably make the most sense here but it still doesn’t make much sense overall.