Pareidolia is not just a simple mind trick making you see funny faces on things when there actually are none. It's no sign of psychosis coming your way either, but rather a quite complex, pre-historical self-defense mechanism. Yes, it's true, seeing unlikely faces helped our ancestors survive; if you presumed that the rustling bush has a saber-toothed tigers' face hidden behind the leaves, chances are you'd run and save yourself if there actually was a beast lurking in the greenery.
Bored Panda has compiled a series of cool photos in which your mind might perceive a pattern that isn't there. It also turns out that you are more likely to see them if you're a woman, as women are better at reading faces. Pareidolia is also a good sign of a well-developed judgment in dangerous situations and decision making, so if you see all the faces in the funny photos below, you can tap yourself on the shoulder for being a well-adapted human being.
Now, scroll down for our picks of the funniest faces seen on the most boring everyday things or caught by perfect timing in the clouds, and if you feel that these weird photos are not enough for you, we also made a list on Times Everyday Objects Were Actually Pop Culture Icons In Disguise.
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All Dogs Go To Heaven
The Water Flying Onto This Elephant Looks Like An Elephant Too
A Shark Hanging Upside Down Looks Like Someone Laughing Maniacally
Throwing Shade And Disapproval
Bad Omen?
Get Yourself Someone Who's As Happy To See You Like This Beer Is Happy To See Me
He Fried For Our Sins
Cat Or Dog Jumping Over A House? Which One Do You See?
Totally. They had to outline the dog for me to see it.
Load More Replies...Well it can be both. Depending on witch photo you chose to view. And whether you have a cat . Or a dog . Or both of those suckers .
Used to spend time as a child looking up to see shapes (no smartphones), it's amazing how people see something different while looking at the same thing
I saw a cat at first. It needed to be outlined for me to see the dog. But does it really matter? Cats and dogs are the BEST companions!
This Eroded Rock
The Makeup Squirt On My Sponge Resembled A Cat This Morning
This Plastic Bag Looks Exactly Like A Cat
You Get Afraid Thinking These Are Ku Klux Klan Members Until You Realize They Are Only Closed Parasols In The Beach
This Odd Bonsai
This Plant That Looks Like A Human Face
My God
Hello, Little Sundog
Treacherous Bedroom Lamp Shadow
Lady In White Waterfall
Was Cooking Pasta When Suddenly Cookie Monster
When You Just Canāt Bear It Anymore
This Incredible Carrot Hand Was Found While Digging Juice Carrots At Our Farm Today
This Cactus Looks Like It's Giving The Middle Finger
There Was A Sausage From Breakfast In The Fridge That Fell In, Thought Someone Had Lost A Finger
Even My Coffee Cup Didnāt Want To Get Up This Morning
The Underside Of A Sawfish Better Known As āIād Like To Speak To Your Managerā
This Microphone Looks Like He Really Messed Up
I think he is just surprised that people always talk behind his back (because the microphone is on his... I'm sure you got what I meant)
My Duckling Has A Husky On Her Beak
Honestly, I Feel Threatened Right Now
when you supposed to take your car for a wash, but end up else where. lol
This Rock Resembles A Dog
Shadow Cast By My Light Looks Like The Gingerbread Man Hanged Himself
working on road works in a rural area and looked up and seen this.. clouds_013...11147c.jpg
Bet if everyone just looked around their room or office they would find something
I look at the dog's nose and see an electrical outlet.
Load More Replies...Near my home, some Chinese people were burning paper money for a religious activity and the smoke at some point resembled the face of a deceased firefighter. Then a moment later, a beautiful grasshopper appeared on the grass nearby-some say it was the firefighter's reincarnated soul come to visit us!
Here is my contribution to this - decorated my friends house for Christmas. But on returning later I dissolved in laughter - I had created a Christmas Orangutang orangutang...553f68.jpg
working on road works in a rural area and looked up and seen this.. clouds_013...11147c.jpg
Bet if everyone just looked around their room or office they would find something
I look at the dog's nose and see an electrical outlet.
Load More Replies...Near my home, some Chinese people were burning paper money for a religious activity and the smoke at some point resembled the face of a deceased firefighter. Then a moment later, a beautiful grasshopper appeared on the grass nearby-some say it was the firefighter's reincarnated soul come to visit us!
Here is my contribution to this - decorated my friends house for Christmas. But on returning later I dissolved in laughter - I had created a Christmas Orangutang orangutang...553f68.jpg