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Pareidolia is a psychological phenomenon where people recognize familiar patterns, particularly faces, in random objects. This can manifest in various ways, such as a smiling cloud or a trash can sticking out its tongue.

Naturally, when someone notices an expression in a place where it shouldn’t be, they might feel compelled to share it with others. “Are you seeing what I’m seeing?”

The Facebook group ‘Things with Faces’ is a place where you can do exactly that—get confirmation that a door handle has, in fact, come to life.

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#1

I Found An Owl In My Popcorn!

Hand holding a piece of popcorn that looks like an angry owl face, an example of pareidolia in everyday objects.

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    Frog 🤗🤗

    Coffee foam in a cup forming a face-like shape, a natural example of pareidolia captured in a photo.

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    Bill Swallow
    Community Member
    8 hours ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Froggie went a-courtin', he did ride, a nice hot latte by his side...

    #3

    Found At The Beach Today. Like An Old Fashioned Cameo

    Small dark stone with a natural pattern resembling a human profile held between fingers, an example of pareidolia.

    Henny Wahyuningsih Report

    #4

    Very Angry

    Plant with root and leaves resembling an angry face, an example of pareidolia captured in a natural outdoor setting.

    Onk Zhoel Report

    Purple light
    Community Member
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    12 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like Pepr the king prawn from the Muppets.

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    #5

    😁😁😁

    House roof appears to have a face with eyes and a mouth, an example of pareidolia seen from the street.

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    #7

    Mood When Having To Wake Up In The Morning 🤣

    Hand blender with cord and button holes resembling a face, an example of pareidolia captured in a photo.

    Rizki Candra Report

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    #9

    Help!!!

    Pickle slice in jar with a pattern resembling a face, an example of pareidolia captured in a photo.

    Henny Wahyuningsih Report

    Bret Sander
    Community Member
    11 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Seems as though he's in a bit of a pickle.

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    #11

    Foam Owl

    Cup of coffee foam with pareidolia showing a bird shape formed by bubbles on the cup edge and foam patterns inside.

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    #12

    I Would Have Liked To Save Him, But I Couldn’t

    Rusty barred window and cracked wall creating a face pareidolia effect on a grey building exterior.

    Lia Farizeki Report

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    #13

    He Looks Terrifed!

    Close-up of sliced mushrooms showing pareidolia with a face-like pattern among fresh fungi pieces.

    Bree Watson Report

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    #14

    This Almond In The Salad Looks Very Unimpressed

    Close-up of a spinach salad showing an almond piece resembling a face, an example of pareidolia in food.

    Gwyneth Mackenzie Report

    Karl der Große
    Community Member
    10 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Terrified? It looks like he's trying to stifle a laugh.

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    #15

    My Husband And I Think This Tree Stump Looks Like An Owl

    Tree stump with natural patterns resembling a face, an example of pareidolia captured outdoors among dry branches and grass.

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    #16

    Sink At Work

    Old metal surface with rust and bolts resembling a face, a common example of pareidolia captured in a photo.

    Bryan Austin Report

    Karl der Große
    Community Member
    10 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope you don't work as a sink cleaner.

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    #17

    Do You See The Back Of A Man Wearing A Long Cloak With A Hood, Trying To Climb Out Of The Bucket?

    Cloth draped over a bucket resembling a ghostly figure, showcasing a unique pareidolia moment in everyday objects.

    Monalia Ventress Report

    FeliC
    Community Member
    9 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is the beginning of a wonderful Victorian suspense novel...

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    #18

    Surprise! 😁

    Metal door handle detached from the plate resembling a surprised face, an example of pareidolia phenomenon.

    Hanifa Syaqila Report

    #20

    These Glove Dispensers At My Doctor's Office Are Having Entirely Too Much Fun

    Smile-shaped glove dispenser on a wall showing pareidolia with pink and blue gloves inside.

    David Jones Report

    FeliC
    Community Member
    9 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, it's good that somebody is...

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    #21

    Real Chicken Soup 🐥

    Close-up of food bubbles showing pareidolia with a face-like pattern in the liquid, highlighting pareidolia in everyday scenes.

    Alyssa Jasmine Report

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    #22

    My Husband Said It Looks Like A Bear... Tell Me People Can Clearly See A Panda

    Weathered wooden fence post showing pareidolia with a face-like pattern on the grain under clear blue sky.

    Mardiya Latjilla Report

    #23

    Funky Grator

    Close-up of a metallic kitchen gadget showing pareidolia with face-like holes and a smiling mouth shape.

    Dan Musson Report

    Chich the witch
    Community Member
    Premium
    11 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "How's it going?" "Grate! grate!"

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    #24

    Hi Everyone. Here's My First Submission (Hopefully Not The Last One)

    Black electric guitar appearing like a face with drum set eyes in the background, showcasing pareidolia in music gear.

    Dan Tordjman Report

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    #25

    I Was Fueling Our Aircraft Yesterday And Caught The Fuel Coupling Staring Me Down. He’s Cool, Though

    Close-up of a mechanical part resembling a face, illustrating pareidolia in everyday objects and machinery.

    Wulan Dari Report

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

    I want to see what the Henson Company could do with him. I can hear the voice already.

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    #27

    This Welder Always Cracks Me Up🤣

    Old welding machine in a workshop with dial gauges and cables, showing a face-like pattern from pareidolia.

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    #29

    A Carpet At Home Has A... Pirate Lion?

    Abstract carpet pattern resembling a face, an example of pareidolia captured in a detailed close-up image.

    Larazaty Kirana Report

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    #30

    This Suspicious Chicken 🐔

    Kitchen cabinet doors with a red cloth creating pareidolia, resembling a hidden figure in an everyday setting.

    Henny Wahyuningsih Report

    #31

    The Angriest Bottle Of Laundry Soap I've Ever Seen

    Blue plastic bottle with a cap resembling a sad human face, showcasing pareidolia in an everyday object photograph.

    Yeni Inka Rels Report

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

    Like an Easter Island Moai with Sam the Eagle's soul.

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    #32

    He's Seen Things, Horrible Things

    Bathroom with a bathtub and transparent chair creating a pareidolia effect resembling a face in the scene.

    Kinancy Report

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    #33

    What'a Going On There 😶

    Toy princess figurine facing an iron with pareidolia effect making the iron look like a face with eyes and mouth.

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    Floeckchen
    Community Member
    5 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yet another servant in the beasts castle hit by the curse

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    #34

    Check Out This Guy 🦈

    Bar stool resembling a face with mouth open at a vintage wooden bar, showcasing a classic pareidolia example in a cozy setting.

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    Chich the witch
    Community Member
    Premium
    11 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Get yer a*s back here!" (OK, it is raining and I'm bored :P )

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    #35

    Happy Car

    View of a car interior focusing on the steering wheel, pedals, and dashboard demonstrating pareidolia in everyday objects.

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    #36

    This Was After I Took A Bite Of My Dumpling, Swear To God

    Fork holding dumpling resembling a human face, an example of pareidolia captured in a close-up food photo.

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    #38

    Swinging Outside And Feeling Watched 😂

    Plant pot with holes resembling a face in a garden, an example of pareidolia captured in nature.

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    #41

    Tomato From Grandparents Garden. He's Very Happy To Have Grown I Think They Still Have It In The Fridge. Should We Eat It?

    Tomato appearing to have a smiling face, an example of pareidolia caught in a photograph on a kitchen countertop.

    Gotre Orlandho Report

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    #42

    The End Of My Espresso Martini

    Foam bubbles shaped like a dog’s face held in a hand, showcasing a clear example of pareidolia in everyday life.

    Ku Pu Ku Pu Report

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

    "Who's a good drink? You are! Yes, you are!"

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    #43

    This Sort Of Made Me Think Of The Face Of That Weird Creature In Pans Labyrinth During The Table Scene With All The Food

    Red pepper sliced open showing seeds that resemble teeth, creating a pareidolia effect like a screaming face.

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    #44

    My Stapler Has Had One Too Many Staples 😂

    A metal switch on a textured surface resembling a face, an example of pareidolia captured in an everyday object.

    Noranda Simpkin Report

    FeliC
    Community Member
    9 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He's punch drunk! (Thanks, I'll see myself out...)

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    #45

    Passed This Driving Home From A Hike Today

    Large engine on flatbed truck resembling a face, an example of pareidolia captured on a highway during sunset.

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    #46

    Cotton Candy From My Kids Easter Basket. Reminds Me Of Falkor From The Never Ending Story

    Cotton candy inside a container resembling a human face, an example of pareidolia captured in a photo.

    Kristine Brooks Report

    #47

    Mopping The Floor With A Ghost On Halloween"

    Mop head with green strands and a blue handle resembling a face, an example of pareidolia captured in a photo.

    Aryana Bielan Report

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    #49

    Saw This Fella On My Evening Walk Today

    Toilet and green trash bin side by side creating pareidolia effect resembling a surprised face outdoors

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    #50

    Meet Mr And Mrs Mophead

    Two cleaning tools leaning against a wall with mop head appearing like hair in a pareidolia image.

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    Chich the witch
    Community Member
    Premium
    11 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "I tell ya man, I'm bustin' outa here"

    #51

    My Ice Cream Candy Bar Was Out Of This World!

    Partially eaten chocolate bar showing a face-like pattern illustrating pareidolia in everyday objects.

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    Floeckchen
    Community Member
    5 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ...or just featured in an 80th music video

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    #52

    Chinese Food

    Box of dumplings with sauce spots resembling faces, showcasing pareidolia in everyday food photography.

    Brooklyn HuRg Report

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    #53

    If Your Hair Does Look Great, You've Got All Reason To Smile🌞

    Concrete planter with green bush showing pareidolia face-like pattern on urban street background.

    Christiane Haut Report

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    #54

    Do You See What I See?

    Plastic bottle with oil on a shelf showing pareidolia with facial features appearing in the liquid inside.

    Ayyana Jesslyn Report

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

    Oh, Jafar is p!ssed that he got trapped in the wrong bottle!

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    #55

    I Was Doing A Builders Clean In A Kitchen And Found This, Scary As It Matches With Anne Frank!!! 😳😳

    Peeling wall paint resembling shapes and figures, showcasing a striking example of pareidolia in everyday surroundings.

    Cherie Holmes Report

    #56

    Perfect Predator... Just Missing The Dreads ^^

    Close-up of a mushroom in ramen noodles resembling a face, illustrating pareidolia in food photography.

    Vinicius Nascimento Braga Report

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

    From Predator to Prey, if he's anywhere around our house.

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    #57

    Vintage School Backpack From Hungary From My Childhood 😁

    Old yellow and green bag with red handle and latches, showing pareidolia as it resembles a face, on a concrete floor.

    Egyedi Bögrék Report

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    #58

    Like What I'm Confused

    Concrete structure with tree branches resembling hair, creating a face illusion in a classic example of pareidolia.

    Aryana Bielan Report

    Roxy222uk
    Community Member
    9 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My first thought was the school bus driver from the Simpsons

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    #59

    Help Me 0ut, This Potato Reminds Me 0f A One Eyed Cartoon Character, And I Can't Think Of Who It Is,,, 🥔😅

    Hand holding a potato with natural markings resembling a human face, showcasing pareidolia in a close-up view.

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    #60

    ‘I Was Thrown By The Trash!’ 😧

    Pile of trash with a cardboard box resembling a surprised face, showing a clear example of pareidolia outdoors near a trash bin.

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    #61

    Cookie Drum Monster 🤣😂

    Bass drum and mallets resembling eyes, creating a pareidolia effect on a paved surface near plants outdoors.

    Matt Acres Report

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    #62

    Weird Lights At M&s Food Near Me. What Are Those Eyes Suggesting?

    Two security cameras on a brick wall forming a smiling face, an example of pareidolia captured in a photo.

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    #63

    Some Scared Machinery At My Work

    Close-up of machine part resembling a surprised face, an example of pareidolia captured in a photo.

    Warren Upperton Report

    #64

    On The Base Of The X-Ray Machine At My Appt

    Metal hardware and a chrome rack creating a face-like image demonstrating pareidolia in everyday objects.

    Rayanne Carlson Report

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

    I hope you meant 'appointment' and not 'apartment'.

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    #65

    Plenty Of Us Have Been There-You See A Loved One's Smile In The Clouds, Spot A Dog's Face In The Grain Of A Wodden Wall

    Rusty screws and metal parts on wood resembling a face, an example of pareidolia captured in an everyday object.

    or see a creepy face peering at you from the shadows. No you're not being delusional or 'crazy' you just experienced a wonderfully interesting phenomenon that's know as pareidolia.

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    #66

    Do You See All Those Faces, The First One Is Very Happy

    Power outlet and USB ports arranged to resemble a face, an example of pareidolia captured in a product photo.

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    #67

    Opened My Bfs Headphone Case, It Was Very Happy About It

    Open black case with compartments that resemble a surprised face, illustrating pareidolia phenomenon.

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    #69

    What Do You Think? Is It Mad Or Sleepy?

    Metal tank in a grassy field resembling a sleepy face, an example of pareidolia captured outdoors near trees.

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    #70

    Reminds Me Of : 😦

    A face shape formed by natural patterns on a submerged object creating a pareidolia effect in water.

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    #71

    My Friend Spilled His Soy Sauce At The Restaurant 😂

    Brown stain on fabric resembling a giraffe, an example of pareidolia that makes people see familiar shapes in random patterns.

    Kinancy Report

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

    *Someone* is suffering the consequences of their gluttony.

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    #72

    Looks Like A Cranky Chair To Me

    Black leather chair with a design resembling a face, an example of pareidolia in everyday objects.

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    #73

    Ever Since I Joined This Page, I’ve Been Seeing Them Everywhere

    Wood grain pattern on floor resembling a surprised face, an example of pareidolia captured in a photograph.

    Jim Schaeffer Report

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    #75

    A Smile Appeared And I Spontaneously Smiled Back!

    Onion slices on a wooden cutting board resembling a smiling face illustrating pareidolia in everyday objects.

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    #76

    Whoa

    Rust-colored cap positioned to resemble a surprised face demonstrating a classic example of pareidolia effect.

    Feby Widiyanti Report

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

    He just found out what some idiots had written on his bu.tt and is aghast.

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    #78

    He Has Seen Things, Crazy Things!!

    Bathroom wall with green handles and soap holder creating a face illusion, an example of pareidolia in everyday objects.

    Kinancy Report

    BlepityBlepBlep
    Community Member
    10 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope I'm not the only one thinking that soap bar looks like a super creepy tongue

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    #79

    Light Looks Like Donkey From Shrek

    Outdoor light fixture on glass table resembling a smiling face, an example of pareidolia captured in a photo.

    Kinancy Report

    #80

    Minion

    Wind turbine with lights resembling a face, an example of pareidolia against a clear blue sky.

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    Purple light
    Community Member
    Premium
    12 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ready to make an awful lot of noise

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    #81

    What Did You See?

    Tree bark shaped like a dog’s face in a forest scene with snow, dry leaves, and scattered rocks illustrating pareidolia.

    Dan Bir Report

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