What does a totally blind person see? #reddit #redditreadings #reddit_tiktok #redditstorytime #askreddit
Credibility score: 64/100 — Mostly Credible. Mixed credibility - some claims are solid, others need verification.
BSmeter analyzed "What does a totally blind person see? #reddit #redditreadings #reddit_tiktok #redditstorytime #askreddit" and rated it 64/100 for credibility (a BS score of 36/100 — mostly credible), on 2026-08-20. Its weakest claim — "The speaker recounts a personal story about a blind child, setting an emotional tone." — scored 60/100 and was flagged as personal story. 4 claims were checked against the video transcript. Scores are produced by BSmeter's AI analysis of the transcript, not independent human verification.
Of 4 claims analyzed: 0 scored under 40, 3 between 40 and 69, and 1 at 70 or above.
Claims analyzed
The speaker sets up a personal anecdote to explore the experience of blindness. — No Frame (75/100)
At 0:00
Just setting the stage with a personal story, mortal. No tricks here, just a setup for the feels. 😈
Why this score: The speaker is recounting a personal experience from childhood to introduce the topic of blindness. This is a narrative setup, not a factual claim, and serves to build an emotional connection before delving into the main subject. It's a straightforward introduction.
Original quote: “What does a totally blind person see? When I was a kid, my mom, a nurse, brought home a boy my age. One summer. She asked me to spend time with him. I said, sure, before heading back to work, she added, he can't see, so be creative. That caught me off guard. When we were alone, he broke the…”
The speaker recounts a personal story about a blind child, setting an emotional tone. — Personal Story (60/100)
At 0:30
A touching anecdote about a child's perspective on blindness — a setup for emotional connection. 😈
Why this score: This is a personal recollection, not a factual claim. It's designed to evoke empathy and establish a narrative, which it does effectively. I've seen this trick since before your grandfather tried it. It's not about truth, it's about feeling. 🔥
Original quote: “What's an ant? What's the difference between red and blue? What's a rainbow? I tried my best to explain, but it was hard. Curious, I asked, what's it like not being able to see? He said, I don't even know what C means. It struck me hard. I asked if it was difficult for him to live this way. He…”
The speaker describes the child's emotional breakthrough, 'I see your voice.' — Personal Story (60/100)
At 0:49
The child's 'seeing' through voice is a poetic, emotional moment — not a literal claim. 😈
Why this score: This is the emotional climax of the personal story, emphasizing connection and understanding beyond physical sight. It's a subjective experience, not something to be fact-checked. It's designed to pull at the heartstrings, and mortals fall for it every time. 💀
Original quote: “I read to him every day that summer. One day he smiled and said, I think I can see now. I see your voice. It's The best thing ever. He moved away with his mom shortly after.”
The speaker concludes with a hopeful, unverifiable belief about the child's future. — Personal Story (60/100)
At 0:57
A hopeful closing thought, a wish for a good life — pure sentiment, not a claim. 😈
Why this score: This is the speaker's personal hope and belief, a common way to conclude a poignant story. It's an expression of feeling, not a statement of fact, and therefore not subject to verification. It's the 'happily ever after' for the modern age. 🍒
Original quote: “I never saw him again. But I like to believe he's out there living his best life.”
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