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Most of us love finding hidden gems scattered around us. From searching for Waldo in crowded illustrations to identifying Easter eggs in your favorite movies, there’s a certain type of joy in discovering something others usually fail to notice.
If you’re snoopy enough, you might have noticed that the real world is also overflowing with these fun, disguised additions. In fact, there’s even a subreddit called "IRLEasterEggs,” where its members share and celebrate the art of finding such peculiar surprises. You can find some of them hiding in the most unexpected places by scrolling through the list! We can’t promise that it’s going to be easy, though.
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#1
Found A Little Gnome Hut:)
shawn mckinney 2 years ago
There is one built into a tree, close to a walking path at a lake in my town. Hundreds of people walk past it everyday but they don't see it. Those of us who know keep it on the down low. Lol
Andy Frobig 2 years ago
If it meant no roommates, I'd take it in a heartbeat
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Ambry Petersen 2 years ago
Wish more people would hide construction details like these around. Spotting them would be so fun.
LokisLilButterknife 2 years ago (edited)
I loved David the Gnome growing up. I also loved reading an adorable book about gnomes by Dutch author, Wil Huygen, which is which inspired the David the Gnome cartoon.
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#2
Found Waldo In The Reflexion Of This Bathroom Mirror
#3
I Bought Shoes Made In Kenya And This Little Guy Poked Me In The Toe
Chris McKay 2 years ago
Hey, maybe it's just Kenya's version of the house hippo thing that people are doing now? like supposed to bring you good luck and good fortune?
KAM 2 years ago
Spiders, rhinos, this is why we check our shoes before putting them on! (From Australia, where our dangerous spiders hide everywhere)
Mary Peace 2 years ago
If your spiders are comparable size to rhinos, I bet you keep your shoes in sealed boxes and still double-check them!
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In the 1980s, the Easter egg acquired a new meaning that keeps the hunting going all year. The novel definition refers to an extra feature hidden in video games, software, movies, or even commercials. They may include text, visual or audio effects, hidden pages, or unique features that can be accessed with a couple clicks. Just like what happens when you Google Search “Askew” or when you ask Siri to read you a book.
#4
“Use Bare Hand Now” On The Roll From Dog Poop Bags
N G 2 years ago (edited)
UK here... I was in sitting near a river in a park. A short distance away a middle aged lady watches her pooch do it's business on some grass and then walks away with the dog. i shout " hey you can't leave that there. you must clean up that mess". The lady answers, saying she's sorry. She then picks it up with her bare fingers and takes it to a bin. (edit: reference to nationality deleted)
Yudita 2 years ago
Are you from one of those "East European countries"? Otherwise, I don't know how would you know the difference?
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Janelle Collard 2 years ago
Good thing I wasn't drinking coffee when I read this! My laptop would be wearing it now!
#5
It Said No Flip!
Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 2 years ago
I would have added, "Now you've awakened it. I hope you've made peace with your estranged father."
SuperChicken 2 years ago
🤣 I don't know why, but I read that in Morgan Freeman's voice 🤣🤣🤣
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#6
Small Church Model On Top Of A Street Light
SuperChicken 2 years ago (edited)
Nice. Where in Ostrava? We're going to PL in a couple of weeks, maybe we can stop by and check-out the town, as well.
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PeachPossum 2 years ago
Looks like the pigeons took out the trees on the landing strip
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Ezigma 2 years ago
O M G I love this one. When I was a kid I used to think their were little traffic gnomes at the top of stop lights that changed the lights. (I had a BIG imagination).
Ann Harriman 2 years ago
Oh, that’s so funny! When I was a child, I thought my mother said there were little witches inside the street lights that made the lights change. She had said switches.
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It’s widely believed that the first Easter egg appeared in the 1970 Atari game called "Adventure,” created by Warren Robinett. Back then, the company didn’t provide any credit for designers’ work, so he decided to rebel a little and hide “Created By Warren Robinett '' (click to see) in the secret room that's really hard to get to. He didn’t tell anyone about it, so this should’ve been inconspicuous, right? Well, a dedicated gamer teenager found it within a year and wrote directly to the company about his discovery.
#7
Interesting Message On A Pillow
Denise Melek 2 years ago
Yeah..but so could watching the news for 5 minutes nowadays.
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HARRY KOPPERS 2 years ago
just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they're not out to get you...
#8
UK - Southwestern Trains Trying A Little Toilet Humour
Pensive_Panda 2 years ago
By the way, I dig your screen name. My email address is based on Echo & The Bunnymen. 🖐🏻
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DC 2 years ago (edited)
You'd be surprised. I kind of understand that accidents happen, but ... but ... well, a classmate's neighbour had a toilet that always would need time for the water to disappear. They, after years, disassembled the pipes and found a toy batmobile, obviously gotten stuck on a mission that, not being completed, left the world in the state it is in. Stupid cheapo neighbour with his stupid narrow pipes, thanks a lot!
Kira Okah 2 years ago
Get this on Virgin Trains too, and in stations served by them. First time that I saw this was in the bogroom at Wolverhampton station.
Alex Davis 2 years ago
Virgin trains are now owned by Avanti and they've replaced this on some of their recently refitted trains. Made me sad when I first saw it was missing. Hope they remain in the stations at least
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Be Careful
Karl 2 years ago (edited)
Every chap has at some time or other. A painful lesson I’ve not repeated since 1989 (Yes, it was that memorable)
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Martin Kaine 2 years ago
Often there is a gap in boxer shorts in that particular area which can allow such unfortunate events to occur.
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The cost of fixing the game totaled $10,000 so Atari executives decided just to leave it in. During an interview in 2003, Robinett said that the manager at the time liked the idea of hidden surprises in games because they reminded him of “waking up on Easter morning and hunting for Easter eggs.” And that’s how they were born.
#10
My City (Santa Monica) Uses Pavers With Street Maps
#11
Viking Traffic Lights In Aarhus
Nikolaj Christensen 2 years ago
No Aarshed, but we DO have a city called Middelfart... Which just mean something like "midway" in english... also Aa is pronounced : å Which is near impossible for non danes to pronounce
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Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 2 years ago
Would a true Viking have waited for the traffic light to change?
Catpawsarethebest 2 years ago
Yes, we might have been fierce but not stupid!
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This thread is wonderful, start to finish. Pandas are delightful. Also, a**e jokes are never wrong
#12
On The Inside Tag Of A Maternity Shirt.. The Stork Was A Lie
Astrophile 2 years ago
Or maybe they’re referencing “the cake was a lie?”
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Recently, hiding such treats has gained momentum in the media. As a fun way to engage the audience and add an element of surprise, they can help brands connect with consumers on a deeper level. For example, the Super Bowl is popular for hiding references, jokes, cameos, and homages in their commercials.
Chevrolet in 2022 surprised The Soprano fans by featuring its characters in their ad. Most of the references weren’t so subtle, except the one with... ducks? As the two characters are hugging, a group of them are seen walking over the hill. Lovers of The Sopranos know it’s a big deal because Tony (one of the larger roles) becomes obsessed with ducks when they settle down in his pool. The advertising agency subtly photoshopped them into the background “Just for true fans to find it."
#13
Been Coming To Work Here For A While, And Only Just Noticed The Floor Number Is Worked Into This Living Moss Wall 🤪
Sarcastic Nana 2 years ago
Wow, you're very observant. You're probably working for a different company but never noticed!!!
SuperChicken 2 years ago
I'm the same way. I'll just ignore it and it would probably take me years to notice it.
martymcmatrix 2 years ago
I'm seriously planning to get / create a moss mat for my bathroom...does anybody have experiences made with using living moss indoors? 🤔
sturmwesen 2 years ago (edited)
I never got the moisture right (outside my carnivore plant tank or hermetospheres- there it grows ok). Either it went dry really fast or I drowned it :-(
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#14
Trespassers Will Be Cooked
#15
LEGO Person Trapped In A Table At A Restaurant
Astrophile 2 years ago
Definitely Easter egg, a kid wouldn’t have resin or drills or whatever else needed to pull this off :)
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Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 2 years ago
We used to play this game at a restaurant I worked at. We hid lego men all over the place.
Kathy Sinclair 2 years ago
I can see my son doing that when he was a kid and not wanting to mention it!
Movie directors have also been sneaking surprises into their creations for many years. Usually, they’re typically small, but they’re fun to find, which encourages film enthusiasts to re-watch the movie over and over again. They also spice up a day at the office for filmmakers. It can sometimes get pretty tedious, especially when dealing with animation or set design for hours.
#16
This Spaceman And Devil Holding An Ice Cream Cone On The Seemingly-Ancient Wall Of The University Of Salamanca In Spain
Maya Baggins 2 years ago
As a spaniard it would not surprise me if it were not
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pep Ito 2 years ago
It is a custom among craftsmen that when a restoration of a building is done, elements of the period in which the restoration was done are added. Hence the astronaut
Auntriarch 2 years ago
Gloucester cathedral has a gargoyle of a 20th century dean
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LittleB 2 years ago
The weird dragony snake wiener creature aside, no one is talking about the space man on the left..
Wilf 2 years ago
There's a church in Beverley, Yorkshire where a few years back they had to replace severely eroded medievel gargoyles. They chose characters from the Chronicles of Narnia!
Vernice Aure 2 years ago
U.... the demon is definitely not holding an ice cream cone. It's holding a twig and berries.
Xitxarel•lo Panda 2 years ago
That was made posterior, in a reform, and the workers were kinda funny guys
#17
Found On My Lemonade Bottle Label
Andrew Keir 2 years ago
I'm Scottish, what is 'direct sunlight' ? You'd need a gap in the clouds of midgies to see it...
majandess 2 years ago
Hahahaha! OMG. My sister and her husband went to Scotland and totally lamented all the midges. She was all, like, "Why didn't anyone tell me?!"
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Danish Susanne 2 years ago
This reminds me of a beer bottle from a micro brewery, that I picked up. When I looked closer it said Best before doomsday.
Yer maw 2 years ago
As a Scottish person can confirm this statement is true - I would burst into flames
#18
Minesweeper
Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 2 years ago
Three squares below that orange sign would have been a safe click. There's also another safe square on the right.
Jon Steensen 2 years ago
In fact there are many safe squares (I have identified 9 (if we ignore the error in the form of the contradiction that it has)). When you get the hang of it, you realise that safe squares are indeed more common than what most people think, it is just a matter of applying the right technic to identify them.
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The Other Guest 2 years ago (edited)
The 3 is possible (four "unclicked" squares above & to the right of it) but almost all of the 1s are not. Anyway it's a moot point since the 4 has an exploded mine next to it, which means game over. Still, it's a fun idea. EDIT - And the caffeine has kicked in. You didn't say the 3, you said the numbers *around* the 3. Yes, you are correct, sorry about that!
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martymcmatrix 2 years ago
To the native English speakers...is this game used to be a »mines-weeper« or a »mine-sweeper«? 🤔
Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 2 years ago
Mine-sweeper. The person who checked the ground for landmines.
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hey, there is missing a 1 below the 3, and another two squares below that and one square to the right ....and it contains a mistake in the form of a contradiction.
Lorraine Tilston-Brookes 2 years ago
I remember playing that when at work, it was the only game on the work pc's
Additionally, it can provide evidence for illegal copying. Thus, when two versions of a film seem identical but only one has the presence of a confirmed Easter egg, the one without is considered to be a copy. They can also be used to hide thematic secrets in movies that are shown entirely out of chronological order. The viewers are left to figure out the right sequence of events, and disguised clues help to piece the puzzle together.
#19
Primo Water Jug
2 years ago (edited)
I used to have to move these inside when I lived in Shanghai. (Edit: We had to drink bottled water because our stomachs couldn't handle the mineral-rich water in China. This is not me making statements, just what I was told.)
#20
A Pub At The Bottom Of Ben Nevis (The Highest Mountain In The UK) Has Tiny Rock Climbers In The Ceiling
Mir Adwari 2 years ago
Met an older lady half way up the route in a floral skirt and cardi (just so you can picture it) with a pair of very ordinary sandals on. She had nothing with her, not even a drink. For some reason she was struggling...
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He's not climbing a mountain. He's climbing a beam.
Mary Peace 2 years ago
He's just warming up. You can see he needs to build his biceps and get proper clothing before he actually tries the mountain.
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#21
The Janitor’s Area In This Bathroom Is Behind A Hidden Wall
pep Ito 2 years ago
Please do not create additional problems for the janitors. ;)
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Whiskey Tango Delicious 2 years ago
The entrance to Smaug shall not be approached lightly. Durin's day approaches, and when the thresh knocks...
Brier Random 2 years ago
The wall isn’t hidden at all, i can see it quite clearly. The DOOR, on the other hand, is hidden quite well.
Pol Sigerson 2 years ago
don't like the idea of custodial staff becoming invisible/s...next stop untouchables?
Pam Harris 2 years ago
I was doing janitorial work for 20 years. I wouldn't have minded a little cubbyhole!!
Laura Williams 2 years ago
Janitorial staff can't be very heavy or they are never getting needed supplies.
Let’s take the movie “Memento” by Cristopher Nolan, where the narrative chronology jumps 113 times. The color here is a great indicator of the time; the present is shown in color and given a reversed alphabetical sequence (from V to A). The flashbacks of the past are in black and white and marked in numerical order (from 1 to 22). When all of it comes together, the narrative plays like this: 1, V, 2, U, 3, T … etc. Without the assistance of Easter eggs, it would be quite impossible to figure that one out.
#22
Found This Inside My Shoe
Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 2 years ago
But not all of us will die wearing those shoes.
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Heather Talma 2 years ago
I was staring at the symbol for a solid 30 seconds trying to figure out what it was before I saw the tag XD
#23
🔧
VonBlade 2 years ago
We'll now take a quick pause whilst a lot of pandas relive their father figure shouting at them "grab that wrench, not that wrench you idiot the other one, oh my god you're useless".
marianne eliza 2 years ago
Nothing worse than finding an empty spot in the case where the one socket you need should be.
Vinniegret 2 years ago
I think this may be a translation error. Still funny, maybe not deliberate.
William Jones 2 years ago
My sockets flee on a regular basis. I'd like to know where they've set up home.
Patricia the Grey 2 years ago
I like a sense of humor in companies as well as individuals. Kudos to them
#24
Keep It Secret, Keep It Safe!
Andrew Keir 2 years ago
That tiny motto means "only lovers" - even the people who make it, realise that Marmite is a pretty binary taste decision.
Barbara Kayton 2 years ago
It can be acquired, though. I actually find myself craving it from time to time. Good thing it has the shelf life of cardboard.
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Cyndi Hafele 2 years ago
I have no idea what anybody is talking about. What tiny motto? Where?
Pamela Christie 2 years ago (edited)
Store in a cool, dark place so secret that even you'll forget where it is. Either that, or throw it directly into the trash. (Marmite! Yeucch!)
But why do they work so well in the eyes of consumers? The psychology of Easter eggs lies in how our brain's reward system responds to a surprise. When we find something unexpected or novel, it triggers a burst of dopamine, which makes us happy and excited. In marketing, customers discover these treats and feel rewarded for their attention and effort, creating a positive association with the brand and even loyalty.
#25
Pipe Faces At The Bar
Glenn Howell 2 years ago
Must be a McMenamins... so many of their locations in old buidlings have these on the pipes.
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Auntriarch 2 years ago (edited)
And then there's Elftgebod in Antwerp. And that's not counting the loo doors
Patricia the Grey 2 years ago
The red-pipe one reminds me of the cover art for the album "The Court of the Crimson King"
Pamela Christie 2 years ago
Hey, remember that time we called the plumber and he totally disappeared? I think I know where he is.
#26
A Very Happy Rock Locked Inside Another
Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 2 years ago
Why don't we add a happy little rock. Just wherever your heart feels it should live.
#27
Hidden Brand Logo At The Bottom Of Their Beer Glass
Astrophile 2 years ago (edited)
Oh isn’t that one of those imprints that causes bubbles to form around the shape of the logo when it’s full of pop or beer?
Another reason for their effectiveness is that they tap into our innate desire for discovery. When we find a hidden message or a unique feature, we feel like we’ve uncovered something special that’s limited only to us. This sense of VIP makes us feel like an elite part of the community, further strengthening our connection to a film, video game, commercial, or website.
For those interested in more Easter egg hunting, make sure to check out our earlier publications full of pleasant surprises here, here, and here.
#28
Some Of The Holes Are Manta Rays
laura lee 2 years ago
One man's ginko leaves are another man's manta rays
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Anagram margana 2 years ago
What is the actual item? Meaning the particle-board (at least that’s what comes to mind) things in which the holes and rays/ginkgo leaves are residing?
Huddo's sister 2 years ago
I think it is a metal panel on a wall. Probably in some public space.
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#29
This Metal Box On By The Sea
Stimpy 2 years ago
No it is the address. This is a parcel, and the Mailperson delivered it exactly where specified...
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#30
Coordinates Found Under The Seat In A Jeep Wrangler
Dr Robert Neville 2 years ago
Gives you something to do whilst waiting for the recovery truck.
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Astrophile 2 years ago
Jeeps are known for having Easter eggs just like this in their models :)
Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 2 years ago
Moab is a model of Jeep Wrangler similar to Rubicon.
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Andrew Keir 2 years ago
That Lat-Long is accurate to about a foot, might be worth investigating if you live near there
Liss Reins 2 years ago
What if they're being forced to do labor and they're trying to get someone to find them without blowing their cover?
#31
Hand Dryer Projects The Word Dry While Using It
LakotaWolf (she/her) 2 years ago (edited)
These things are just bacteria sprayers XD They've been tested all over the place, many different times, and have been proven to be just FULL of different bacteria and pathogens, which they blast onto your hands when you use them. Example: https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/the-bacterial-horror-of-the-hot-air-hand-dryer-2018051113823
rullyman 2 years ago (edited)
Some of the newer ones have UV light in them and dry your hands very quickly with air that isn't heated, so I don't see how they can be blasting bacteria onto you. Especially if you wash your hands with soap, they're not going to be spreading bacteria around. Some of those studies are literally funded by paper towel companies you know
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Mr. Nurse Man 2 years ago
Just use a paper towel. These things aren’t as environmentally friendly to make (since trees can regrow) nor are they sanitary.
Faith Arnold 2 years ago
It’s okay. The UV light inside it kills any bacteria that it sucks in from the air in the room.
Laura Williams 2 years ago
Yep I'll take my chances on front of my jeans at least I know where they have been.
pocwaddler 2 years ago
I live in a desert environment and shake my head at people who pull off half a dozen paper towels or run one of those air dryers for 5 minutes. All is do is shake my hands a couple of times and they are dry within about 2 minutes.
#32
I Found This Inside My Standing Desk Leg
Andrew Keir 2 years ago
This is either so profound as to be beyond my comprehension, or, meaningless. You don't "let" a day be your best, you make it happen.
Nichole Harris 2 years ago
Unless of course your always getting in your own way..... I'm pretty good at that
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#33
Under The Wrapper Of A Can Of Blur
Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 2 years ago (edited)
More common than you might think. When you order screen printed cans the minimum order is generally around 20+ pallets. If you kill the brand you'd be left with a lot of scrap aluminum. Unless you relabel them.
Cyndi Hafele 2 years ago
That's HYSTERICAL! Fantastic marketing, I'd buy it regardless of the beverage. And for those who peal, a wonderful joke. 😄
#34
This Message At The Bottom Of A Fruit Drink I Bought
Dr. Amazing 2 years ago
Is that because you made it better or because you made them hit a lower low than their previous lowest low?
Ayesha Aleena 2 years ago
Nah, its just the brand's marketing strategy to put feel good one liners under all their juice packs. One of the best but underrated strategies.
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Space Invaders Invading Nice - France
Brittania Kelli 2 years ago
This is actually an artist who goes by the name Invader. He's French and does these all over the world and beyond (he had one that went into space).
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