Plate III

Two obvious figures facing each other. Butterfly-shaped blot between the figures; an elongated blot behind each figure's head. Naughty bits: penises and breasts.

This is the blot that can determine sexual preference. Most people see the two human figures. Both figures have prominent "breasts" and an equally prominent "penis."

By the traditional interpretation, seeing the figures as male is a heterosexual response (for test subjects of both sexes). Describing the figures as female or acknowledging the androgynous nature of the blot is supposed to be a homosexual response. Traditionally heterosexual response (two male figures).

The splotches of red ink are usually perceived separately. Common responses are bow tie or ribbon (inner red area) and a stomach and esophagus (outer red areas).