Article created by: Audrius P.

We’ve all been there. You see a lone trash bag on the corner of a street, waiting for the salvation of being taken out of sight, and for a moment, you’re like 99.9% sure it’s a dog. In fact, a dark-haired Australian shepherd. It’s still a bag, but you’d bet on your soul it’s not.

First, you’re not going mad and second, the chances are, you have just experienced a phenomenon known as pareidolia. It happens when you see inanimate objects with faces or bearing some human-like appearance. And it’s something our crazy brains were wired to do and that’s looking for familiarity in virtually everything, even the most random and strange stuff.

So fasten your seatbelt, we’ve got you a fresh batch of hand-selected examples of pareidolia as compiled by Bored Panda to feast your eyes on. Psst! Check out more of this amusing stuff in our previous posts here, here, and here.

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#1

Sometimes Mother Nature Can Be Creepy (Chesaning, Mi)

Icicle shaped like a hand with detailed fingers hanging outside near a grill, showcasing a striking example of pareidolia.

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    I Found A Mushroom That Looks Like A Little Owl

    Mushroom that looks like a small owl in grass, a striking example of pareidolia documented online.

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    I Have This Trunk Knot On A Tree In My Backyard That I Always Thought Looked Like A Regency Era Couple Kissing. Today, I Decided To Bring Them To Life

    Tree bark showing a natural pareidolia illusion of two people embracing, one image unpainted and the other with added color details.

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    #4

    Is It A Man Running Or?

    Black dog running in snowy woods, creating a visual illusion of a man with a furry head—an example of pareidolia.

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    #5

    Cat Is Surprised By The Atomic Explosion

    Latte art in coffee resembling a tree, an example of pareidolia captured and shared online.

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    Turtle With A Reflection That Resembles A Face Of A Man

    Turtle shell with markings resembling a human face, an example of pareidolia documented online.

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    #7

    The Way My Ice Pack Is Defrosting Looks Like A Polar Bear

    White stain resembling a bear on a colorful geometric patterned surface illustrating pareidolia phenomenon.

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    #8

    The Pattern On My Dogs Chest Looks Like A Cat Mid Sneeze

    Black and white dog sitting indoors with a white patch on its chest resembling a face, an example of pareidolia.

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    #9

    This Jalapeño Looks Like A T-Rex

    A green pepper resembling a dinosaur head with teeth, an example of pareidolia captured and shared online.

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    #10

    Donald Trump Found In A Dogs Ear

    Close-up of a dog’s ear showing a pareidolia effect that resembles a human face inside the folds of skin and fur.

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    #11

    My Brain MRI Looks Like The Grinch

    MRI scan of a brain showing a pattern that resembles a face, an example of pareidolia in medical imaging.

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    #12

    Woke Up And Discovered My Wife Moved Our Coat Stand Yesterday

    Shadow in a room formed by a coat on a hanger, creating a pareidolia effect resembling a person standing by the window.

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    #13

    My Potato Looks Like It's Trying To Escape Itself

    Hand holding a potato that has a sprout resembling a tiny person, showcasing pareidolia online.

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    #14

    Whilst Walking Into A Kitchen I Saw This Guy

    Kitchen cabinets with knobs creating a face illusion, featuring a cutting board and fruit bowl showing pareidolia effect.

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    #15

    Sun's Reflection On My Drinking Glass Creates Bart Simpson’s Skull

    Clear glass on a table casting a shadow that resembles a face, a notable example of pareidolia captured in natural light.

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    #16

    Release Me

    Steam rising from a coffee mug on a kitchen counter forming a pareidolia face shape near cookbooks and a basket.

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    #17

    Kawaii Gourd

    Close-up of a green bumpy vegetable showing pareidolia with a surprised face pattern on its cut surface.

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    #18

    There’s A Sid On My Sister’s Floor

    Wood grain pattern resembling an animal face on a wooden surface, showcasing a striking case of pareidolia.

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    #19

    Miss Piggy

    Wooden fence with knots resembling a pig face, an example of pareidolia seen and shared online.

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    I Thought This Gourd Looked Like A Snail

    A green and yellow gourd resembling a snail, showcasing a striking example of pareidolia in nature.

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    #21

    Godzilla Cloud

    Cloud formation resembling a creature at sunset, a striking example of pareidolia captured over a roadside bridge.

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    #22

    Best Eggplant Ever

    Eggplant resembling a hand giving a thumbs-up, demonstrating a clear case of pareidolia documented online.

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    #23

    This Tree Looks Like Swamp Thing

    Tree covered in ivy resembling a person with raised arms in a suburban neighborhood, demonstrating pareidolia effect.

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    #24

    The Piece Of Paper That Is Frozen To The Back Of My Fridge Looks Like A Wiener Dog

    Brown stain inside a refrigerator resembling a small dog, an example of pareidolia captured online.

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    #25

    Accidentally Created A Porcupine By Pouring Instant Coffee Over An Americano

    Latte art in a coffee cup showing a pattern resembling an animal face, highlighting pareidolia seen in everyday objects.

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    #26

    After My 17th Near-Heart-Attack, I Realized- I Really Need To Move My Lamp

    Lamp casting a shadow resembling a spider, an example of pareidolia captured indoors by natural light near a window.

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    #27

    Happy Water Buffalo I Found

    Dental light fixture with a pareidolia effect resembling a smiling face, illustrating a case of pareidolia documented online.

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    #28

    Oh The Horrors

    Tomato slice showing a face-like pattern illustrating a serious case of pareidolia documented online.

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    #29

    This Snowman Air Bubble In My Soy Sauce Packet

    Plastic condiment packet showing black liquid with bubbles that resemble a cartoon face, illustrating pareidolia phenomenon.

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    #30

    Butterfly Looks Like An Animated Fox

    Brown moth with eye-like patterns on wings resting on a white towel, showing a clear case of pareidolia.

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    This Knot In The Wood Looks Like A Frog

    Wooden beam with a natural knot resembling a fish, an example of pareidolia captured outdoors near trees.

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    #32

    Dog In A Dog

    Close-up of a sleeping puppy showing a pareidolia effect with a face drawn around its nose and eyes.

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    #33

    Recently Made Cupcakes And This Piece Of Snail-Looking Burnt Dough Scared The Hell Out Of Me

    Chocolate chip muffins with a shadow resembling a snail on the baking tray, illustrating a case of pareidolia.

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    #34

    5 Minutes Into Photosynthesis And Chill

    Tree trunks showing an example of pareidolia, where natural shapes resemble a face with a prominent nose and mouth.

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    #35

    Ice Ghost Inside My Water Bottle

    Frozen water inside a bottle forming a face-like shape, showcasing a clear example of pareidolia on a kitchen counter.

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    #36

    This Grumpy Pie

    Mini pie on a plate with vegetables showing a face-like expression due to pareidolia effect.

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    #37

    Blanket In My Dog's Bed Looks Like A Dog

    Small fluffy dog blending into its bed, an example of pareidolia captured in a cozy living room setting.

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    #38

    My Blankets

    Clothing and blankets arranged on a bed creating pareidolia with a face profile illusion in a dimly lit room.

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    This Purple Carrot Looks Like A Bartender Ready To Take Your Drink Order And Listen To Your Troubles

    A red carrot resembling a human figure sitting on the edge of a white colander, demonstrating pareidolia.

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    #40

    This Chip In My Window Looks A Bit Like A Cat

    C*****d glass on a window resembling an angry face, an example of pareidolia captured outdoors near a vehicle.

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    #41

    This Rock That Looks Like A Hippopotamus

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    #42

    My Stapler And I Feel Similarly About Conference Calls

    Phone handset with metal plate showing a pareidolia face, resembling eyes, nose, and mouth, captured in an office setting.

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    #43

    This Sweet Potato Flower Looks Like Little Groot Heads

    Purple flower in a glass of water on a wooden table resembling a face, a striking example of pareidolia documented online.

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    #44

    The Way This Knot In My Wall Looks Like A Dog

    Wood grain pattern resembling a shocked face, an example of pareidolia documented by people online.

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    #45

    A Girl In My Class Looks Like A Dog In This Angle

    People experiencing pareidolia as a woman’s hair resembles a dog’s face in a casual seating area.

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    #46

    My Bacon Grease Looks Like Lionel Richie

    Close-up of burnt food stains on oven rack and foil, showing pareidolia shapes resembling faces and objects.




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