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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!
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#1
I Laughed So Hard At Myself, I Figured I Can’t Keep This From The World
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#2
All Hail Mighty Cat, Ruler Of The Heavens And The Earth
Katie Lutesinger 3 years ago
The internet already worships cats anyway, so I don't see why not. :p
#3
Little Pup
#4
Grinch Remake
#5
The Reflection Of The Lamp On The Sunglasses
Shloak Mehta 3 years ago (edited)
"What have I just seen?" Edit: Thank for all of the upvotes!
#6
Pic Of Two Plump Pigeons Perched On The Ledge But Ended Up Getting A Picture Of Two Massive Pigeons Looking For Their Car
#7
Bert From Sesame Street Spotted On The Street
#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
Chrissyfox 3 years ago
I've seen this image numerous times over the years. You took the picture? Wow...
Eric Mac Fadden 3 years ago
Me too, I even download some mildly interesting things to use sometimes... now I have a humongous collection...
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therealrose357 3 years ago (edited)
You took this photo? Edit: THIS SOUNDS SO RUDEEeeeaaaaggh I didn’t mean it to sound like that 😂
Karen Bryan 3 years ago
Recall the Hitchcock shot at the end of the "Psycho" shower scene...swirling bathtub drain dissolves to Janet Leigh's unseeing eye...
#9
I Thought 8 Pigeons Were Staring At Me Menacingly
#10
My Dogs Appear To Have Merged This Morning
Deborah Harris 3 years ago
Ahh the Golden Cerberus ...the much prettier cousin to The Hound of Hades Cerberus
#11
When You Can’t Find Your Sandwich
#12
These Espresso Martinis Look Like Bar Stools
#13
Capybara Looks Like It’s Wearing Clothes Due To Reflection
#14
Fooled Me
#15
The Flying Catmobile
Deborah Harris 3 years ago
World domination will start as soon as the Mothership reaches his location
#16
Floating Cat?
#17
Was Taking A Picture Of My Horse Yawning And Suddenly... Xenomorph Horse
#18
Hula Hoops In Your Coffee
#19
Found The Eye Of Sauron While Wine Tasting
#20
What In The World!
#21
Dog On Bear Blanket
Deborah Harris 3 years ago
Awww he's so dog-tired hims named Winnie the Pooped ( sorry couldn't resist :D )
#22
I Swear There’s Four Of Us
#23
The Reflection From The Street Lamps Makes This VW Bug Look Like It Has Cartoon Eyes
#24
Long Dog With A Section Missing
#25
Cat Illusion
#26
Thought They Were Miming Their Awards
#27
New Breed Guys!
#28
Already Tall (7ft Or More) Friend Accidentally Takes Optical Illusion Photo
#29
Dog Reading A Pamphlet On The Bus
#30
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
#31
Nice Shot
#32
Never Skip Arm Day
#33
The Headless Doggo
#34
Floating Above A Manhole
#35
Just My Dad And His Dog
#36
Usual Wedding
Katie Lutesinger 3 years ago
It's good to know they finally legalised human/centaur marriage. #EndTheStigma
#37
Truck Looks Like It Has A Possum Logo
#38
Young Girl Posing With A Bag Of Popcorn
#39
My Sister's Hand Passing Through My Cat's Body
#40
It Is Important To Have Your Own View Of The World
#41
Video Won't Play
#42
The Reflection Of The Lamp Gives My Glasses Eyeballs
#43
Checking In On My Cats, I Thought One Grew A Lot Bigger And The Other A Lot Smaller
#44
Standing Up
#45
Longest Finger?
#46
Found This Picture Of Friends
#47
Those Trees Though
#49
So Good
#50
Hotel Hallway Makes Her Look Tiny
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Patti 3 years ago
J Rob, Yes I was thinking the same thing. Most of these pictures have been circulating for a while. There was only a few I hadn't seen before
Gilmore Girls 3 years ago
That's like the opposite of what they were saying
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Hey! 3 years ago
I couldn't look at it, period. My head still has a problem 5 minutes later.
Load More Replies... Patti 3 years ago
J Rob, Yes I was thinking the same thing. Most of these pictures have been circulating for a while. There was only a few I hadn't seen before
Gilmore Girls 3 years ago
That's like the opposite of what they were saying
Load More Replies... Hey! 3 years ago
I couldn't look at it, period. My head still has a problem 5 minutes later.
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