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Hey, I'm Keith! A lot of the time, people don't see the faces I see in inanimate objects. So, I decided to illustrate them in a cartoonish way and write little stories about them to bring them to life. You can follow me on Instagram where I post more of my art.

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I Have Pareidolia, And I Create Characters Out Of The Faces I See.

Grab my beak if it’s laundry you seek.
You barely see me, maybe once a week.
How can I not have this disappointed look?
I dry your clothes as you read a book.
I’m dryer duck, and for a buck, I dry the shirts you tuck.
Handle my bill if you will, tweak left for your garments.
I’ll see you next week, but please, no more vomit.

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Jonas H
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Exactly, it's definitely NOT a condition. It's an inbuilt defense mechanism to find and analyze threats or danger.

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Ben Small
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's not a "condition". Some people are more likely to see faces in objects and some aren't. Its just like pattern recognition. No need to be a snowflake about it.

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You can't say "I have pareidolia" as if it is a condition just to get likes. It is a f*****g phenomenon. Guess what? I have parallax.

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Christopher Hall
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Everyone has pareidolia, it's a natural process of our brains. You do, however, have a great talent for art. I always see the 9 square tiles (usually) in bathrooms as a lion.

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Veronica Noechel
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Looking at the photo first to see if I'd see the same face...I didn't. Instead I immediately saw an upside down little guy with big boxy eyebrows, smiling and winking at me. (Above the handle.) I like my guy better. He's much more jovial.

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Camilla Koutsos
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I never had a word for this phenomenon before and now I do. Thanks! I see faces everywhere, and hear voices in background noises :)

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Tezz Lever
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Paradelia is a function everyones brain has, if you are hearing voices in things you should probably see a doc

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cocofine Jackson
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think that is terrific fantastic I want to do that too but don't have the imagination for it we make have the ability to see faces in objects but not the ability to turn them into characters or the ability to draw or paint or come up with the story lines Keith you are unique don't pay any attention to the jealous haters they come a dime a dozen

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Lucine K
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I always see faces or characters, but never knew there was a term for it 😳 . I actually enjoy it quite a bit 😁

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Gene Hess
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Keith, I have always wanted to create a book of illustrations with drawings that represent phrases, e.g.”throwing a fit” or “holding a grudge”, but I can’t draw.

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Kim Vela
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have been experiencing the same experience...i can makes faces or even create a story...it everywhere i look...idk how to speak out this..my family is at the break of sending me somewhere...im losing my loved one.idk how to go about it ..im seeking help or any information on what i can

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Eveline Underbridge
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Dude, just say you see the patterns and faces, "that's called pareidolia" and then separate your art to just here's what I see. You're getting nailed for acting like this is some rare or severe thing, instead of ppl looking at the art and whimsy

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Maria Bumbac
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I saw all the faces of all photos, and I dont have Pareidolia. What is this disease anyway? Seems there is a connection between seeing things that others dont but in this situation I am not convinced.

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Alice Campbell
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hey! I see things like that too!! I didn't know there was a name for it. I call it when I can see the lines. HAHAHAHAHA!! I see faces in the laundry on the bathroom floor, in trees bark, all sorts of things. That is really cool!! Nice to meet you and see your art. I thought I was the only one who saw this type of stuff!!

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Mark Morey
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't think one "has" pareidolia. You can't take something for it. Well, you can get high and that's liable to amp it up, but it's not a condition.

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Mark Morey
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ah. I didn't realize many others already said it. Well, you can't judge me. I have horsesassolia.

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#2

I Have Pareidolia, And I Create Characters Out Of The Faces I See.

GAHAYUCK! Hi there!
I have some stuff to share! It’s ice and water, and I suggest in that order. If it’s the latter first, by all means quench your thirst!
But let it be known, YAHUH! You’re in the splash zone.
My uneven teeth dispense your desires, push my eyes is what I require!

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#3

I Have Pareidolia, And I Create Characters Out Of The Faces I See.

I’m ripe.
Teeth rotten.
My other half, forgotten.
This crescent face is only recent.
But not to panic, by botanic rules my seeds will sprout.
More tomatoes to creep you out.
Though there will be none like me, I’m one of a kind, you won’t find me in a bottle of Heinz.

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#4

I Have Pareidolia, And I Create Characters Out Of The Faces I See.

Yeah, I’m Frankie the furnace, who’s askin’?
Short arms with anger fueled by fire, a bowler hat is my only attire.
Burning wood is what I do.
For cookin’ stew or warming you.
But don’t feed me too much I’m warning you.
I’m an earnest furnce, and frankly,
I couldn’t care less about burning you.

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#5

I Have Pareidolia, And I Create Characters Out Of The Faces I See.

Not everyone knows what my nose holds.
My eyes stay forward minding my own business as you conduct yours.
I am a conductor myself being metal and all, you lock the door as your pants fall.
I hold your jacket, or whatever you pack, yet I get no recognition as you carry out your mission.
You flush and rush as if you have somewhere to be.
Next time we meet, please stare back at me.

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#6

I Have Pareidolia, And I Create Characters Out Of The Faces I See.

Hi there! I’m Sharron, the stall wall door. I hope the soap on my face stalls you from leaving this place.
My look of surprise caused by the amount of hands not using my cleaning supplies.
So, come hither and let me sanitize your mitts, then dry your hands after you rinse.

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#7

I Have Pareidolia, And I Create Characters Out Of The Faces I See.

You’re in the bathroom at the urinal urine spilling.
A sloth in transit with its oxygen filling.
Arms resting in place, smile on its face, slowly but surely, it’s no race.
Happy you’re there, the sloth happily stares.
As you finish and flush, to the cosmos, no rush.

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