A seemingly innocuous question on whether or not there are more doors or wheels in the world has divided the internet. This is Ain Dubai at Bluewaters Island. Chris Whiteoak / The National
A seemingly innocuous question on whether or not there are more doors or wheels in the world has divided the internet. This is Ain Dubai at Bluewaters Island. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Some argue that there are more doors in the world, such as the famous one on 10 Downing Street, the official residence of Britain's prime minister, in London. AFP
Some argue that there are more doors in the world, such as the famous one on 10 Downing Street, the official residence of Britain's prime minister, in London. AFP
However, those who argue for wheels say they aren't only limited to cars but include things such as roller skates as well. EPA
However, those who argue for wheels say they aren't only limited to cars but include things such as roller skates as well. EPA
Office buildings will have many doors, but also have office chairs with many wheels on them. Unsplash / Infralist.com
Office buildings will have many doors, but also have office chairs with many wheels on them. Unsplash / Infralist.com
Those who are on the side of doors know to also include pet doors. Getty Images
Those who are on the side of doors know to also include pet doors. Getty Images
Doors can also include cabinet doors which many people will likely have in their homes. AFP
Doors can also include cabinet doors which many people will likely have in their homes. AFP
A skateboard is another thing that doesn't have a door but has wheels. AFP
A skateboard is another thing that doesn't have a door but has wheels. AFP
It's argued that cars cancel themselves out because they have both wheels and doors. EPA
It's argued that cars cancel themselves out because they have both wheels and doors. EPA
Wheelbarrows are another argument for wheels. AFP
Wheelbarrows are another argument for wheels. AFP
Kitchen cupboards are cited as an example for people who think there are more doors. Unsplash / Sufyan
Kitchen cupboards are cited as an example for people who think there are more doors. Unsplash / Sufyan
Wheelchairs also give a boost to the wheels argument. AFP
Wheelchairs also give a boost to the wheels argument. AFP
While washers and dryers arguably have wheels, they definitely have doors. AFP
While washers and dryers arguably have wheels, they definitely have doors. AFP

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Are there more doors or wheels in the world? The internet is divided yet again

The seemingly harmless question was posted to Twitter on March 5

Evelyn Lau
Evelyn Lau

March 10, 2022

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An Auckland resident named Ryan Nixon has taken to Twitter to ask a seemingly innocuous question, yet it’s one that has sharply divided the internet.

On March 5, Nixon took to Twitter to share that he and his friends were having “the stupidest debate” and posted the question: "Do you think there are more doors or wheels in the world?"

The poll, which closed with 223,347 votes, came to a tight conclusion with 53.6 per cent voting for wheels while the other 46.4 per cent were for doors, sparking a debate over which was the right answer.

Of course, there’s no way to know which is actually correct but there have been many cases presented for either side.

User Matt Dobrin shared a machine made up of hundreds of wheels, while user @SitDownDisco responded by sharing a photo of storage lockers. However, he was countered by another user who replied that each locker probably had “four wheels in the combo lock.”

Another user @FuriousLives shared a graphic he came up with, saying that he had “spent far too long” on it while offering his take on why wheels was the correct choice.

Meanwhile, Lily Franklin tweeted: “Who is voting doors??? There’s wheels on everything. I have wheels on my garment rack, make-up storage holder, rubbish bin. It’s definitely wheels.”

While David Banks argued: “Doors. Pretty much everything with wheels has doors, except bikes. Anyone who owns something with wheels will live in a building whose doors outnumber their wheels. Eg: I own 10 wheels (2 cars, 1 bike) but 28 doors.”

Vote in our poll below.

So while the internet continues arguing over which is the correct answer, it should be noted that this isn’t the first time there's been such a viral uproar. In 2015, a dress broke the internet over whether its actual colours were gold and white or black and blue. In 2018, there was "Yanny or Laurel" in which people argued over which audio they heard in a widely shared clip.

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