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For those who haven't yet heard, pareidolia is a psychological phenomenon in which the mind responds to a stimulus, usually an image or a sound, by perceiving a familiar pattern where none exists. To put it simply, it's a bug in the human mind that causes it to see things that aren't really there. For example, you look at a regular tap but see Ice Age's acorn-obsessed Scrat or you glance at a juicy cinnamon roll but it becomes an anguished E.T.

Bored Panda has compiled a list of images of everyday objects so you can find out if you have the peculiar condition as well. Scroll down to test your eyes and if you see these everyday objects transform into pop culture icons, you're a pareidoliac!

#1

My Favorite Picture Of Trump

My Favorite Picture Of Trump

GarbageTrumpster , Nicholas Kamm Report

#2

This Truck Carrying Rolls Of Plastic Looks Like Cookie Monster

This Truck Carrying Rolls Of Plastic Looks Like Cookie Monster

TheSpacePope17 Report

#3

This Tap Looks Like Scrat From Ice Age

This Tap Looks Like Scrat From Ice Age

LylaRevilla Report

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Hans
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This definitely falls into the "what has been seen cannot be unseen" category.

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#5

Found A Stormtrooper When I Was Doing The Dishes

Found A Stormtrooper When I Was Doing The Dishes

why_not_zoidberg56 Report

#6

Meth. Not Even Once. Rip Thomas The Tank Engine

Meth. Not Even Once. Rip Thomas The Tank Engine

Burkvest71 Report

#7

This Leaf Looks Like Scream Mask

This Leaf Looks Like Scream Mask

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#8

The Soul Of Darth Vader Lives In My Windscreen

The Soul Of Darth Vader Lives In My Windscreen

2ofSorts Report

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#9

This Electric Cable Looks Like Famous Edvard Munch's Painting The Scream

This Electric Cable Looks Like Famous Edvard Munch's Painting The Scream

TimothyGonzalez , Edvard Munch Report

#10

This Looks Like Raphael Teenage Mutant Turtle

This Looks Like Raphael Teenage Mutant Turtle

raging_rage Report

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Hans
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Be carefully when swinging, you might GET A SPLINTER. (Do I get a dad joke award now?)

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#11

Thi Fuel Cap Casts The Shadow Of Batman

Thi Fuel Cap Casts The Shadow Of Batman

MisterNRG Report

#12

This Palm Looks Like Sideshow Bob From The Simpsons

This Palm Looks Like Sideshow Bob From The Simpsons

MrSllew Report

#13

The Sorting Cone

The Sorting Cone

titanicnarwhal Report

#14

Swarm Of Bees On Hydrant Looks Like Snoopy Wearing A Hat

Swarm Of Bees On Hydrant Looks Like Snoopy Wearing A Hat

triplejdude Report

#16

This Cinnamon Roll Looks Like An Anguished Et

This Cinnamon Roll Looks Like An Anguished Et

cheftlp1221 Report

#17

This Geode Looks Like Cookie Monster

This Geode Looks Like Cookie Monster

aruffone Report

#18

This Furniture From Target Looks Just Like Mike And Sully From Monsters Inc.

This Furniture From Target Looks Just Like Mike And Sully From Monsters Inc.

Teggert Report

#19

This Strawberry I Found Looks Like Mario

This Strawberry I Found Looks Like Mario

RuffianTiffRaff Report

#20

This Looks Exactly Like Spiderman

This Looks Exactly Like Spiderman

zgold2192 Report

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#22

Looks Like Godzilla Eating The Sun

Looks Like Godzilla Eating The Sun

Rappista Report

#24

My Baby's Car Seat Looks Like Severus Snape

My Baby's Car Seat Looks Like Severus Snape

ajt115 , harrypotter.wikia Report

#25

This Sink Looks Like Quasimodo

This Sink Looks Like Quasimodo

worden26 Report

#26

This Porch Light Looks Like Roberto From Futurama

This Porch Light Looks Like Roberto From Futurama

coughballs Report

#28

This Slice Of Ham Looks Like Jabba The Hutt

This Slice Of Ham Looks Like Jabba The Hutt

JiveMonkey Report

#29

This Tree Looks Like Mushu From Mulan

This Tree Looks Like Mushu From Mulan

seiteta Report

#30

This Septic Tank Looks Like Rafiki From Lion King

This Septic Tank Looks Like Rafiki From Lion King

SweetSound Report

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#31

This Green Pepper Looks Like Sylvester Stallone

This Green Pepper Looks Like Sylvester Stallone

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#33

This Looks Like Sid The Sloth

This Looks Like Sid The Sloth

BenjaminCalifornia Report

#34

This Apple Looks Like Grumpy Cat

This Apple Looks Like Grumpy Cat

bencub91 , realgrumpycat Report

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Ronja Rövardotter
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Grumpy Cat looks less grumpy in this picture. Maybe she likes it?? "Yes my friend, Grumpy cat approves this, Grumpy cat accepts this offering from you hooman. You are free to go today."

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#37

Teenage Mutant Ninja Loafers

Teenage Mutant Ninja Loafers

Imgur Report

#38

This Plant Reminds Me Of Yoda

This Plant Reminds Me Of Yoda

s3v3n2 Report

#39

This Shopping Bag Holder Looks Like Jar-Jar Binks

This Shopping Bag Holder Looks Like Jar-Jar Binks

max_rope_a_dope Report

#40

This Hornets Nest Near The Roof Looks Like Admiral Ackbar

This Hornets Nest Near The Roof Looks Like Admiral Ackbar

OctopussSevenTwo Report

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#41

Happy Water Buffalo At The Dentist Or Kai From Kung Fu Panda 3?

Happy Water Buffalo At The Dentist Or Kai From Kung Fu Panda 3?

I_Love_McRibs Report

#43

The Electrical Box In Front Of My House Looks Like The Dark Lord Sauron Is Watching Me

The Electrical Box In Front Of My House Looks Like The Dark Lord Sauron Is Watching Me

Amacgiant Report

#44

This Coat Hanger Looks Like Scrat From Ice Age

This Coat Hanger Looks Like Scrat From Ice Age

PM_ME_NECROPHILIA Report

#45

This Mop Bucket Looks Like Optimus Prime

This Mop Bucket Looks Like Optimus Prime

kubad313 Report

#46

This Candle Holder Looks Like Patrick

This Candle Holder Looks Like Patrick

imgur Report

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#47

This Cross-Section Of An Apricot Tree Looks Just Like Mr. Burns' Alien

This Cross-Section Of An Apricot Tree Looks Just Like Mr. Burns' Alien

Mugsy_P Report

#49

This Part Of My Office Chair Looks Like "The King"

This Part Of My Office Chair Looks Like "The King"

Majrstonr , RB / Staff Report

#50

This Lemon Raspberry Loaf Looks Like Jack Skellington From Nightmare Before Christmas

This Lemon Raspberry Loaf Looks Like Jack Skellington From Nightmare Before Christmas

pix_elle Report

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#52

This Looks Like A Scene From "Nemo"

This Looks Like A Scene From "Nemo"

mdeezz Report

#53

My Dad's Onion Looks Like Strong Bad

My Dad's Onion Looks Like Strong Bad

OhNoSpookyGhost Report

#55

Release C-3PO He's Innocent!

Release C-3PO He's Innocent!

mdattin Report

#57

Unexpected Ninja Turtle While Folding Towels

Unexpected Ninja Turtle While Folding Towels

Faces in Things Report

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Clare McDuff
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Unexpected Ninja Turtle - I hear that over the subway intercom all the time.

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#58

The Back Of This Leaf Blower Looks Like Sonic The Hedgehog

The Back Of This Leaf Blower Looks Like Sonic The Hedgehog

leercore Report

#59

This Potato Looks Like A One-Eyed Canadian From South Park

This Potato Looks Like A One-Eyed Canadian From South Park

glass_frogs Report

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Linda G
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's Snake Plissken (Kurt Russell) in Escape from New York 👍

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#61

Coffee Cup Lid Looks Like Jake The Dog, Adventure Time

Coffee Cup Lid Looks Like Jake The Dog, Adventure Time

kendii Report

#62

This Thingy I Found At Work Reminded Me Of Johnny T

This Thingy I Found At Work Reminded Me Of Johnny T

petros86 Report

#63

My Mom's Water Pick Looks Like Stormtrooper Helmet

My Mom's Water Pick Looks Like Stormtrooper Helmet

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#64

This Coffee Cup Looks Like Mr. Meeseks From Rick And Morty

This Coffee Cup Looks Like Mr. Meeseks From Rick And Morty

Kwibuka Report

#65

The Top Of My Baby's Jumperoo Looks Like Roger From American Dad

The Top Of My Baby's Jumperoo Looks Like Roger From American Dad

muhniepie Report

#66

This Wall Looks Like A Minecraft Creeper

This Wall Looks Like A Minecraft Creeper

ollie_gibb15 Report

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Blue Hippo
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Watch out... They are extremely quiet and can end your quest and lose ALL of your diamonds quickly! Kill it fast or run.

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#67

This Trashcan Looks Like Princess Leia

This Trashcan Looks Like Princess Leia

titanicnarwhal Report

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Robert Bailey
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I recognized my own foul stench when I was brought on board.

#69

This Looks Like Daffy

This Looks Like Daffy

eneg Report

#70

My Car Looks Like Hulk Hogan

My Car Looks Like Hulk Hogan

na85 , Lou Rocco Report

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#71

This Building Looks Like Calculon From Futurama

This Building Looks Like Calculon From Futurama

annabeecraft Report