Some find them frustrating, while others just can’t get enough – Optical illusions are something that will always leave you perplexed and questioning your eyesight. We all know the classic eye trick with a young girl turning into an old lady portrait or sets of geometric figures that turn out to be of a different size than it appeared. Optical illusions are images that differ from the objective reality and also can be sorted into three categories – optical, physiological and cognitive – each with minor differences in the illusion pictures. But how do they work?

Basically, it’s our minds trying to find the easiest way to look at things. At first glance, we try to relate the image with the most basic and close interpretation of it, and only after a few seconds do we realize that separate details of the image don’t even make sense. Optical illusion drawings cause no harm to your vision or brain – in fact, it helps in developing complex problem-solving skills. The element of surprise is also what gets us in the so-called perfectly timed pictures: first, we see one thing, but then it can be deconstructed into something else. Check out this list of incredible and funny optical illusion pictures and see for yourself!

#1

I Laughed So Hard At Myself, I Figured I Can’t Keep This From The World

I Laughed So Hard At Myself, I Figured I Can’t Keep This From The World

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Scout Finch
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Chewbacca married a human. This is the offspring.

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#2

All Hail Mighty Cat, Ruler Of The Heavens And The Earth

All Hail Mighty Cat, Ruler Of The Heavens And The Earth

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Katie Lutesinger
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The internet already worships cats anyway, so I don't see why not. :p

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#4

Grinch Remake

Grinch Remake

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Rylosalex
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Cool! Now if the cat were actually colored green this would be perfect!

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#5

The Reflection Of The Lamp On The Sunglasses

The Reflection Of The Lamp On The Sunglasses

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Shloak Mehta
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1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"What have I just seen?" Edit: Thank for all of the upvotes!

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#6

Pic Of Two Plump Pigeons Perched On The Ledge But Ended Up Getting A Picture Of Two Massive Pigeons Looking For Their Car

Pic Of Two Plump Pigeons Perched On The Ledge But Ended Up Getting A Picture Of Two Massive Pigeons Looking For Their Car

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#7

Bert From Sesame Street Spotted On The Street

Bert From Sesame Street Spotted On The Street

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#8

Out Of Boredom, I Tried To Take A Photo Of A My Sink Draining, I Got A Photo Of An Eye Shaped Whirlpool Instead

Out Of Boredom, I Tried To Take A Photo Of A My Sink Draining, I Got A Photo Of An Eye Shaped Whirlpool Instead

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#9

I Thought 8 Pigeons Were Staring At Me Menacingly

I Thought 8 Pigeons Were Staring At Me Menacingly

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#10

My Dogs Appear To Have Merged This Morning

My Dogs Appear To Have Merged This Morning

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Deborah Harris
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ahh the Golden Cerberus ...the much prettier cousin to The Hound of Hades Cerberus

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#12

These Espresso Martinis Look Like Bar Stools

These Espresso Martinis Look Like Bar Stools

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#13

Capybara Looks Like It’s Wearing Clothes Due To Reflection

Capybara Looks Like It’s Wearing Clothes Due To Reflection

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#15

The Flying Catmobile

The Flying Catmobile

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Deborah Harris
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

World domination will start as soon as the Mothership reaches his location

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#17

Was Taking A Picture Of My Horse Yawning And Suddenly... Xenomorph Horse

Was Taking A Picture Of My Horse Yawning And Suddenly... Xenomorph Horse

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#19

Found The Eye Of Sauron While Wine Tasting

Found The Eye Of Sauron While Wine Tasting

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Natalie H
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The Eye of Sauron sees all, and laughs at the torturous hangover that’s coming.

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#21

Dog On Bear Blanket

Dog On Bear Blanket

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Deborah Harris
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Awww he's so dog-tired hims named Winnie the Pooped ( sorry couldn't resist :D )

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#22

I Swear There’s Four Of Us

I Swear There’s Four Of Us

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#23

The Reflection From The Street Lamps Makes This VW Bug Look Like It Has Cartoon Eyes

The Reflection From The Street Lamps Makes This VW Bug Look Like It Has Cartoon Eyes

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#25

Cat Illusion

Cat Illusion

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Hill Branda
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When your cat has become one with his food.

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#26

Thought They Were Miming Their Awards

Thought They Were Miming Their Awards

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#27

New Breed Guys!

New Breed Guys!

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#28

Already Tall (7ft Or More) Friend Accidentally Takes Optical Illusion Photo

Already Tall (7ft Or More) Friend Accidentally Takes Optical Illusion Photo

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#31

When I Opened The Trunk, I Freaked Out Thinking Someone Stole The Cover And The Spare Tire. Then I've Remembered That I Bought A Mirror

When I Opened The Trunk, I Freaked Out Thinking Someone Stole The Cover And The Spare Tire. Then I've Remembered That I Bought A Mirror

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#33

The Headless Doggo

The Headless Doggo

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Biliegh Berrie
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Took me a minute. The other dogs head is behind the feet

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#34

Floating Above A Manhole

Floating Above A Manhole

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#35

Just My Dad And His Dog

Just My Dad And His Dog

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#36

Usual Wedding

Usual Wedding

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Katie Lutesinger
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's good to know they finally legalised human/centaur marriage. #EndTheStigma

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#37

Truck Looks Like It Has A Possum Logo

Truck Looks Like It Has A Possum Logo

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#39

My Sister's Hand Passing Through My Cat's Body

My Sister's Hand Passing Through My Cat's Body

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LilFishy
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Guy looks like he’s poking his finger somewhere it shouldn’t go

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#40

It Is Important To Have Your Own View Of The World

It Is Important To Have Your Own View Of The World

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#41

Video Won't Play

Video Won't Play

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#42

The Reflection Of The Lamp Gives My Glasses Eyeballs

The Reflection Of The Lamp Gives My Glasses Eyeballs

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#43

Standing Up

Standing Up

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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

took me a minute to realize that the photo was side ways

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#44

Checking In On My Cats, I Thought One Grew A Lot Bigger And The Other A Lot Smaller

Checking In On My Cats, I Thought One Grew A Lot Bigger And The Other A Lot Smaller

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#46

Found This Picture Of Friends

Found This Picture Of Friends

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#47

Those Trees Though

Those Trees Though

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#50

Hotel Hallway Makes Her Look Tiny

Hotel Hallway Makes Her Look Tiny

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