Pareidolia is the funny little quirk of the human brain that makes us see faces in everyday objects—a car that looks surprised, a tortilla that seems annoyed, or a leaf that’s grinning back at you.

There’s even a whole Facebook group called "Things that look like faces" that's dedicated to this phenomenon, where people share the most hilarious and unexpected examples they stumble across in daily life. We’ve gathered some of the best finds from that community to share with you, dear Pandas, because who doesn’t love spotting a random face where it absolutely shouldn’t be?

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#1

Hand holding a sweet potato shaped like a bird’s face, an example of objects that look like faces in this Facebook group.

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glowworm2
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1 year ago

Sweet potato seal.

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    Coffee foam and bubbles in a cup resembling a frog face, a random object that looks like a face shared by Facebook group members.

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    WindySwede
    WindySwede
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    really good frog!

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    #3

    Two shiny pots on a stovetop with reflections that create faces, illustrating random objects looking like faces.

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    DowntownStevieB
    DowntownStevieB
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    1 year ago

    S****d pots!

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    #4

    Shoes stored in a hanging organizer resembling happy faces, a random object that looks like a face in the Facebook group.

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    glowworm2
    glowworm2
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    1 year ago

    They look like dolphins.

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    #5

    Pink suitcase with drawn sad face at the bottom of wooden stairs, illustrating random objects that look like faces.

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    Rafael
    Rafael
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    1 year ago

    Someone hug that suitcase!

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    #6

    Glass of red drink with ice and lime slice resembling a face, an example from random objects that look like faces group.

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    glowworm2 avatar
    glowworm2
    glowworm2
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    Elmo!

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    #7

    Blue car covered in snow resembling a face with eyes and a sad mouth among random objects that look like faces.

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    Janissary35680
    Janissary35680
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    Premium     1 year ago

    Serious side eye there

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    #8

    Egg carton with holes resembling a face on a kitchen counter, part of objects that look like faces collection.

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    Angela B
    Angela B
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    Yarrrrrr. Eggs!

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    #9

    Shadow of a bicycle on a pole creating a random object that looks like a face in a street parking area.

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    Premislaus de Colo
    Premislaus de Colo
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    xenomorph

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    #10

    Shadow on couch fabric resembles a face, one of many random objects that look like faces shared by Facebook group members.

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    Mike K
    Mike K
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    Conan O'Brien?

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    #11

    Wooden surface with random objects resembling a face with eyes, nose, and mouth, showcasing face-like patterns.

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    Auntriarch
    Auntriarch
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    Boop

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    #12

    Fried egg in a pan with yolk and bubbles creating a random object that looks like faces in cooking scene.

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    Talis
    Talis
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    That's a big heart! 🫀

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    #13

    Red bell pepper cut in half showing seeds that resemble a shocked face, from random objects that look like faces.

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    Funhog
    Funhog
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    Opera pepper is hitting those high notes.

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    #14

    Tree shaped like a face with an outstretched hand next to a wooden fence under a clear blue sky, random objects face illusion.

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    Alexia
    Alexia
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    Well, nice to meet you too, tree

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    #15

    Hand holding foil lid with cream shaped like a side profile face, an example of random objects that look like faces.

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    glowworm2 avatar
    glowworm2
    glowworm2
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    Alfred Hitchock Presents your yogurt.

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    Never miss a story that brings joy to the world. Add us on Google

    #16

    Rusty metal object resembling a face with eyes, nose, and mouth, posted in a group about random objects that look like faces.

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    Bill Swallow
    Bill Swallow
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    "Uh, thank you, thank you ver' much!"

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    #17

    Coffee cup with foam bubbles creating a random object that looks like a happy face, illustrating face-like patterns.

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    Bill Swallow
    Bill Swallow
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    Must be Root Beer. Cloying. Sweet. Relentlessly Cheerful. Just like the Federation.

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    #18

    Random object with bolts and a latch arranged to resemble a face posted by members of a Facebook group face lookalikes.

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    Mike K
    Mike K
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    That sink has seen some things...

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    #19

    Close-up of a peeled banana showing a random object that looks like a face on the fruit's surface.

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    Whatifimrighttho
    Whatifimrighttho
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    pspspsps

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    #20

    White car with stickers on the hood resembling eyes, creating a random object that looks like a face in a parking lot.

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    Aroace tiger (she/they/he)
    Aroace tiger (she/they/he)
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    Looking for birds to avoid their s**t

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    #21

    Burger with bacon and lettuce resembling a face with a protruding tongue, posted in a random objects that look like faces group.

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    Roxy222uk
    Roxy222uk
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    That’s a bit scary!

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    #22

    Car seatbelt latch creating a random object that looks like a face with eyes and a mouth inside a vehicle.

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    FlamingZombies
    FlamingZombies
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    Derp!

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    #23

    Packaged food item with mold spots resembling a face, illustrating objects that look like faces in the Facebook group collection.

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    BookFanatic
    BookFanatic
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    1 year ago

    Leatherface vibes...

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    #24

    Close-up of a hand holding a yellow fruit resembling a face, from a collection of random objects that look like faces.

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    Bill Swallow
    Bill Swallow
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    Angry Tweety Bird.

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    #25

    Roof windows arranged to resemble a face with eyes and mouth, an example of random objects that look like faces.

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    Mel in Georgia
    Mel in Georgia
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    Hello, my name is Rufus.

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    #26

    A burrito with a tortilla pattern and filling resembling a smiling face, part of random objects that look like faces.

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    Aveline Roisseau
    Aveline Roisseau
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    Looks a bit like Oogie Boogie.🤔

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    #27

    Medical device control panel with knobs and handles resembling a face, an example of random objects that look like faces.

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    glowworm2 avatar
    glowworm2
    glowworm2
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    1 year ago

    It’s a robot puppy!

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    #28

    Random object in liquid resembling a face with eyes and mouth, shared in a group posting random objects that look like faces.

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    Grenelda Thurber
    Grenelda Thurber
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    Something is haunted, don't know what...

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    #29

    Rock with natural patterns and cracks resembling a face posted in a Facebook group about objects that look like faces.

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    RamiRudolph
    RamiRudolph
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    No Trump jokes yet?

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    #30

    Close-up of a tomato slice held by a hand in a blue glove resembling a face from random objects collection.

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    Bill Swallow
    Bill Swallow
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    Annoying Orange's tomato cousin.

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    #31

    Toy kitchen with random objects that look like faces, showing a surprised expression on the oven door panel.

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    Birb Feet
    Birb Feet
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    o_o

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    #32

    A dried leaf on rocks with holes resembling a face, a random object posted in a face-looking Facebook group.

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    mel-c-jmail avatar
    Mel in Georgia
    Mel in Georgia
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    Leaf me alone!

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    #33

    Grilled meat on a plate resembling a face, illustrating random objects that look like faces shared in a Facebook group.

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    Aroace tiger (she/they/he)
    Aroace tiger (she/they/he)
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    BUNNY

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    #34

    Black cylindrical object leaking foam that resembles a face with eyes and a mouth, posted in random objects looking like faces group.

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    Jan Rosier
    Jan Rosier
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    1 year ago

    Daaaaaad, i'm feeling a bit sbwoooorrrrk. Been there, done that, in both roles.

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    #35

    Close-up of a random object on metal structure that looks like a face, posted by members of a face-looking objects Facebook group.

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    Birb Feet
    Birb Feet
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    Baymax

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    #36

    Blue machine panel with yellow components resembling a face, shared in a group showcasing random objects that look like faces.

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    Aveline Roisseau
    Aveline Roisseau
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    😑

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    #37

    Car air vents and storage compartment resembling a face posted by members of a group sharing objects that look like faces.

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    Bill Swallow
    Bill Swallow
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    Sleestak Automotive Group.

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    #38

    Wooden object with bolts and strap resembling a face, illustrating random objects that look like faces.

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    Noelle English
    Noelle English
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    🙂.

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    #39

    Close-up of a jar with whipped spread resembling a face, an example from random objects that look like faces collection.

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    gailfox1967 avatar
    Gail fox
    Gail fox
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    Premium     1 year ago

    😒

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    #40

    Close-up of a leaf with holes resembling a face, showcasing random objects that look like faces in nature.

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    billswallow_1 avatar
    Bill Swallow
    Bill Swallow
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    "Casper, the Friendly Chard..."

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    #41

    Cloud that looks like a face glowing orange at sunset behind a lit streetlamp in a parking lot, random objects resembling faces.

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    billswallow_1 avatar
    Bill Swallow
    Bill Swallow
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    "Ray, the Mushroom Cloud is *looking* at me..."

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    #42

    Small snack resembling a smiling face held in an open hand, showcasing random objects that look like faces.

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    gailfox1967 avatar
    Gail fox
    Gail fox
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    Premium     1 year ago

    Scrub daddy used to death

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    #43

    Random objects that look like faces shown by members of a Facebook group, featuring a device with a smile-like design.

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    Jenna Kay
    Jenna Kay
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    1 year ago

    Why so sad, buddy?

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    #44

    Car pedal with holes and marks resembling a face, an example from random objects that look like faces.

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    mark_114 avatar
    Mark Serbian, PK&RG,W
    Mark Serbian, PK&RG,W
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    1 year ago

    That's actually dangerous, y'know ...

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    #45

    Random objects that look like faces with water drops creating a happy face on a shiny kitchen faucet handle.

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    londyn avatar
    Pseudonym For An Author
    Pseudonym For An Author
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    😃

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    #46

    Sliced pickles in a cup with holes resembling a face, demonstrating random objects that look like faces.

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    billswallow_1 avatar
    Bill Swallow
    Bill Swallow
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    SLIMER!

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    #47

    VR headset on a desk showing a face-like arrangement of buttons and screws, a random object resembling a face.

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    Noelle English
    Noelle English
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    1 year ago (edited)

    ☹️.

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    #48

    Colorful underwear with face-like patterns on display in a store, illustrating random objects that look like faces.

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    j22nol213 avatar
    Jenna Kay
    Jenna Kay
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    1 year ago

    Well, given where he's going, I sympathise!!

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    #49

    Orange and white foot spa with bubbles and stickers resembling eyes, creating a random object that looks like a face.

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    Noelle English
    Noelle English
    Community Member
    1 year ago (edited)

    😲.

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    #50

    Random object resembling a face with buttons as eyes and nose shown in a living room, from a face-lookalike collection.

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    billswallow_1 avatar
    Bill Swallow
    Bill Swallow
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    You just KNOW this thing will have Eddie Deezen's voice. ('Know-It-All Kid' from The Polar Express)

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