Have you ever wondered why we are able to spot faces in everyday objects? Well, the scientists at the University of Sydney discovered that humans not only notice faces in ordinary things, but that our brains also analyze them for emotional expression in the same way that real faces are processed, rather than dismissing them as false detections. The said phenomenon was even given the name "facial pareidolia."

With that in mind, usually, when something similar occurs we tend to take pictures of the said objects, therefore I decided that it would be a fun idea to let the community members of Bored Panda share their takes on the topic!

#1

Happiest Slice Of Cucumber I Ever Saw

Happiest Slice Of Cucumber I Ever Saw

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Community Member
5 years ago

People think I made the mouth but this is exactly how it turned out all by itself

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    #2

    Unamused Onion

    Unamused Onion

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    Sivi
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    That onion is gonna make someone cry

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    #3

    Happy Lil' Bike

    Happy Lil' Bike

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    Night Owl
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Adorable

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    #4

    Happy Milk Can

    Happy Milk Can

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    Julia Jules Whitelegg
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Ha! I love how happy he is.

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    #5

    Think I Gripped This From An Old BP Post. Not Mine, But My Fave: Screaming Sneakers

    Think I Gripped This From An Old BP Post. Not Mine, But My Fave: Screaming Sneakers

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    R Carson
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Even THEY couldn't handle the smell.

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    #6

    Angry Flower

    Angry Flower

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    McSydney
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    It even has little arms

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    #7

    Face In The Fire

    Face In The Fire

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    Me
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    That's creepy!

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    #8

    Jack Skellington Cucumber, The Evilest Cucumber Around

    Jack Skellington Cucumber, The Evilest Cucumber Around

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    Evelyn McInroy
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Looks like the troll face

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    #9

    This Muffin. Came Straight Out The Packet Giving Me A Sassy Face

    This Muffin. Came Straight Out The Packet Giving Me A Sassy Face

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    R Carson
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Botox lips

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    #10

    My Eggs One Morning 🤷

    My Eggs One Morning 🤷

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    A B C
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Edvard: *Munch*

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    #11

    This Suitcase Looks Petrified

    This Suitcase Looks Petrified

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    Cat Momma
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Whattadaya expect?? Being CAVITY SEARCHED!!! by TSA.... Multiple times!!!!

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    #12

    Angry Lil' Pepper

    Angry Lil' Pepper

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    R Carson
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    No one likes being cut up.

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    #13

    Shrek?

    Shrek?

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    Dandelion Patch
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Looks like Shrek!

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    #14

    Spilled A Whole Carton Of Salt In The Sink Afew Yeats Back... Happy Little Snowman

    Spilled A Whole Carton Of Salt In The Sink Afew Yeats Back... Happy Little Snowman

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    Forrest McCanless
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Yeet!

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    #15

    My Space Heater Is Always Happy

    My Space Heater Is Always Happy

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    R Carson
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Hope your electric bill is also.

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    #16

    Wilson, The Coconut Pandemic Friend

    Wilson, The Coconut Pandemic Friend

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    SentimentAndBadJokes
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    WILLLLLLSSSSOOONNNNNN!!!!!!!!

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    #17

    Horror Movie Pie

    Horror Movie Pie

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    Verena Gitterle
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    If you eat it - it will eat you!

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    #18

    Not Exactly A Face, But Does Anyone Else See The Majestic Creature?

    Not Exactly A Face, But Does Anyone Else See The Majestic Creature?

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    Kinslee Hager
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Its a Drago corn

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    #19

    Surprised Little Guy Next To The Elevator

    Surprised Little Guy Next To The Elevator

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    Senocenip
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    He yawning

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    #20

    Shocked And Appalled!

    Shocked And Appalled!

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    Julia Jules Whitelegg
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Toilet humour!

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    #21

    Mixer Being Held Hostage

    Mixer Being Held Hostage

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    MiriPanda
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Mixer minion?

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    #22

    Looks Like A Modernist Portrait

    Looks Like A Modernist Portrait

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    Anam
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Reminds me of Princess Diana.

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    #23

    I Hope It Will Be Happier Once It Ends In My Belly

    I Hope It Will Be Happier Once It Ends In My Belly

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    Hilary James
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    I really like this one !

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    #24

    A Cute Monkey Face I Found Wandering The Hospital Corridors Late At Night While My Baby Was In The Nicu

    A Cute Monkey Face I Found Wandering The Hospital Corridors Late At Night While My Baby Was In The Nicu

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    TheJojo
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    I hope your baby is better

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    #25

    Coffee Sometimes Enjoys Being Brewed

    Coffee Sometimes Enjoys Being Brewed

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    Potty pagan panda
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    And I enjoy brewed coffee win win

    #26

    An Alien Rock Taking A Dip By The Sea

    An Alien Rock Taking A Dip By The Sea

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    Suzanne Haigh
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    You forgot to mention the ice-cream

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    #27

    Every Year At The Auto Show, Honda Shows Off Their Alien Technology

    Every Year At The Auto Show, Honda Shows Off Their Alien Technology

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    Scott Crowell
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Does she come with hair? Just asking for a friend

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    #28

    Baby Red Potato

    Baby Red Potato

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    Potty pagan panda
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Arhhhh mr potato head

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    #29

    Behold! The Majestic 3 Face Pickle

    Behold! The Majestic 3 Face Pickle

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    Larissa Smith
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    3 face??

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    #30

    Brrrrrr…!

    Brrrrrr…!

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    #31

    Happy Banana!

    Happy Banana!

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    Edward Monks
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    this photo is gross on many levels, manily that banana-gank-thumb-nail-situation

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    #32

    This Distressed Ice Scooper…

    This Distressed Ice Scooper…

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    #33

    Mummified Suitcase

    Mummified Suitcase

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    The Holy Penguin
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    why did I think it was a muppet

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    #34

    Emperor Sheets

    Emperor Sheets

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    I I
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    took me a while , but yeah

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    #35

    On The Sliding Door Of A Work Van

    On The Sliding Door Of A Work Van

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    Never Stop Learning
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    He has a dimple in his chin.

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    #36

    The Happy Umbrella

    The Happy Umbrella

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    The Bread Knight🇺🇦
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    🗿

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    #37

    Scream

    Scream

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    mcborge1
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Edward Munch lost his Croc. :D

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    #38

    Cutecumber

    Cutecumber

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    TheJojo
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    says "oof"

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    #39

    Happy

    Happy

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    #40

    Our Bathtub

    Our Bathtub

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    #41

    Fan

    Fan

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    R Carson
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Template for pumpkin carving.

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    #42

    “Ooooh”

    “Ooooh”

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    #43

    Only Sleeping...

    Only Sleeping...

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    Julia Jules Whitelegg
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Owls..

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    #44

    Cheeky Melon

    Cheeky Melon

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    doggo lover
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Kinda worried it’s right eye is gonna pop out…

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    #45

    The Bed Board Looks Like It Has A Sad Face

    The Bed Board Looks Like It Has A Sad Face

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    Steve Barnett
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    TBH, and given that it's a bed board, it looks more asleep.

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    #46

    My Husband Wanted To Draw A Smile On The Side Of Our House

    My Husband Wanted To Draw A Smile On The Side Of Our House

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    SentimentAndBadJokes
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Let him do it!!

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    #47

    Hes A Bit Confused

    Hes A Bit Confused

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    Amy Bindokas
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    The way I see it is that the USB slot is the mouth and the screws are the eyes

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    #48

    A Friend Hiding Amongst The Pickles

    A Friend Hiding Amongst The Pickles

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    doggo lover
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Help me…

    #49

    I Feel Like My Car Is Watching Me…

    I Feel Like My Car Is Watching Me…

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    doggo lover
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    NO TEXTING AND DRIVING. BUCKLE YOUR SEATBELT. DONT RUN THE YELLOW LIGHT.

    #50

    Happy Thanksgiving!

    Happy Thanksgiving!

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    doggo lover
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Don’t tell it that we’re gonna eat him later…

    #51

    Winking Ice Cream…

    Winking Ice Cream…

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    #52

    The Happiest Wine Corks…

    The Happiest Wine Corks…

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    Judy Jacobsen
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    The laughing lichen! That little guy in the bottom right-hand corner is such a happy guy! laughing-l...782a4d.jpg laughing-lichen-6295157782a4d.jpg