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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sbj
sbj
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Premium 4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I couldn't bring myself to peel this one

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Birb Feet
Birb Feet
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4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

im sorry but are we gonna ignore the million peels in the sink?

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RamiRudolph
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4 months ago

This comment has been deleted.

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NEMESIS
NEMESIS
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4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just a reminder that Washington governor nicholas brown and California governor Gavin newsom are both complicit in the de aths of three Florida citizens.

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    #2

    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
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    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    really good frog!

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    emilycockroft avatar
    Aroace tiger (she/they/he)
    Aroace tiger (she/they/he)
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    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The coffee in the water is frigging turning the cream into frogs

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    danielmarsh avatar
    BrunoVI
    BrunoVI
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    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    MY COFFEE IS RACIST!!! -- U.S. news media.

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    victoriaguitarte avatar
    Potato Vic
    Potato Vic
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    Premium     4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You've been blessed by the caffeine 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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    jill_3 avatar
    Grenelda Thurber
    Grenelda Thurber
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    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When Stephen King has his own line of cookware

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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 avatar
    glowworm2
    glowworm2
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    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They look like dolphins.

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    rpepperpot avatar
    The Other Guest
    The Other Guest
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    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ♫ They call him Slipper, Slipper, faster than liiiightning ♪

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    Bill Swallow
    Bill Swallow
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    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Fish Heads, Fish Heads, Roly-Poly Fish Heads..."

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    sarah-jones avatar
    sbj
    sbj
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    Premium     4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Trainers are happy as they are finally free from the sweaty feet and can breathe for a while

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    j22nol213 avatar
    Jenna Kay
    Jenna Kay
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    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    All I can hear is the dolphin sound from SpongeBob!!

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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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    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Someone hug that suitcase!

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    sarah-jones avatar
    sbj
    sbj
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    Premium     4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Suitcase is said that it's back from its holiday

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    Brian Leahy
    Brian Leahy
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    Premium     4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Emotional baggage

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    markglass avatar
    Lotekguy
    Lotekguy
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    Premium     4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Even the suitcase knows it's a bad idea to go to South Florida in August.

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    melindalandis avatar
    Melinda Landis
    Melinda Landis
    Community Member
    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How I feel when I have to use a second story Airbnb. I know there will be stairs but when I hit that landing, I am pink suitcase.

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    lenxia buda
    lenxia buda
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    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Someone doesn't want to go on holidays...

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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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    markglass avatar
    Lotekguy
    Lotekguy
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    Premium     4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Somebody's about to lose a wall.

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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     4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Serious side eye there

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    Brian Leahy
    Brian Leahy
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    Premium     4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can't BELIEVE he left me sitting out here in the snow...

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    markglass avatar
    Lotekguy
    Lotekguy
    Community Member
    Premium     4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Somebody's bugging the bug.

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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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    #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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    Marlene Ricker
    Marlene Ricker
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    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OMG I would never look at the wheelchair the same again!

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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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    Mel in Georgia
    Mel in Georgia
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    Premium     4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    First I saw a bird, then I saw a face!

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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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    Norm Gilmore
    Norm Gilmore
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    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought Polar Bear. And that would NOT be a boopable nose... :-)

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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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    #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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    dodsonmichelle avatar
    Celtic Pirate Queen
    Celtic Pirate Queen
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    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like the Orange Buffoon on one of his rants.

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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
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    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, nice to meet you too, tree

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    Spittnimage
    Spittnimage
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    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Gonna grab the next one that walks by."

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    Jenna Kay
    Jenna Kay
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    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Kinda feel like it wants to eat me ....

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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
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    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Alfred Hitchock Presents your yogurt.

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    #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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    #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
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    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

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    slapshot avatar
    Slap Shot
    Slap Shot
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    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is how my morning coffee greets me daily.

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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
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    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That sink has seen some things...

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    mel-c-jmail avatar
    Mel in Georgia
    Mel in Georgia
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    Premium     4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've got a sinking feeling ...

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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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    Bill Swallow
    Bill Swallow
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    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Banana Kitten for very small scale.

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    Joanne Hudson
    Joanne Hudson
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    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Small face of a cat but larger nose of a Guinea pig.....and a banana for scale.

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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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    #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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    Bill Swallow
    Bill Swallow
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    4 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "So I ordered a tongue sandwich, but I didn't expect them to include the *teeth*!"

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    Slap Shot
    Slap Shot
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    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You ordered it with tongue right?

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    Khavrinen
    Khavrinen
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    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "You ever see a sandwich that could take a bite out of YOU?" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ioVPSa9buWI

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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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    Bill Swallow
    Bill Swallow
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    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Yeah, I'm puking drunk, but Boy! did we have fun!"

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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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    Jenna Kay
    Jenna Kay
    Community Member
    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh, the new appetite suppressant is out 🤢

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    slapshot avatar
    Slap Shot
    Slap Shot
    Community Member
    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now I’m completely grossed out!

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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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    #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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    #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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    Sly Schlang
    Sly Schlang
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    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In Germany we have "Bernd das Brot" in TV, I think they might be related

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    Jenna Kay
    Jenna Kay
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    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Seriously, some of these foods are creepy!

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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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    #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
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    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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
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    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No Trump jokes yet?

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    Multa Nocte
    Multa Nocte
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    Premium     4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wrong colour and too handsome. ;-)

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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
    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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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    #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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    #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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    #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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    janrosier avatar
    Jan Rosier
    Jan Rosier
    Community Member
    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

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    Bill Swallow
    Bill Swallow
    Community Member
    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OK, I get the funny picture, and the pareidolia, but what am I really looking at here?

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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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    #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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    jill_3 avatar
    Grenelda Thurber
    Grenelda Thurber
    Community Member
    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If emojis straightened themselves out.

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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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    #38

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

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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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    #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
    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "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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    Bill Swallow
    Bill Swallow
    Community Member
    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "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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    Gail fox
    Gail fox
    Community Member
    Premium     4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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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    #44

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

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    Roxy222uk
    Roxy222uk
    Community Member
    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What vehicle only has one pedal?

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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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    #46

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

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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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    #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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    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

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    Noelle English
    Noelle English
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    4 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why? Where's he going? I'll sympathize too!!!!!

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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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    #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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    Bill Swallow
    Bill Swallow
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    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

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