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For those who haven't yet heard, pareidolia is a psychological phenomenon in which the mind responds to a stimulus, usually an image or a sound, by perceiving a familiar pattern where none exists. To put it simply, it's a bug in the human mind that causes it to see things that aren't really there. For example, you look at a regular tap but see Ice Age's acorn-obsessed Scrat or you glance at a juicy cinnamon roll but it becomes an anguished E.T.

Bored Panda has compiled a list of images of everyday objects so you can find out if you have the peculiar condition as well. Scroll down to test your eyes and if you see these everyday objects transform into pop culture icons, you're a pareidoliac!

#1

My Favorite Picture Of Trump

My Favorite Picture Of Trump

GarbageTrumpster , Nicholas Kamm Report

Neeraj Jha
Community Member
9 years ago

the only difference is the amount of trash each of them contain

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    #2

    This Truck Carrying Rolls Of Plastic Looks Like Cookie Monster

    This Truck Carrying Rolls Of Plastic Looks Like Cookie Monster

    TheSpacePope17 Report

    Mama Panda
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    So that's what his feet look like!

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    #3

    This Tap Looks Like Scrat From Ice Age

    This Tap Looks Like Scrat From Ice Age

    LylaRevilla Report

    Hans
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    This definitely falls into the "what has been seen cannot be unseen" category.

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    #4

    This Walnut Look Like Chewbacca

    This Walnut Look Like Chewbacca

    ripplin Report

    Scott Johnson
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Laugh it up, Fuzzball.

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    #5

    Found A Stormtrooper When I Was Doing The Dishes

    Found A Stormtrooper When I Was Doing The Dishes

    why_not_zoidberg56 Report

    Kjorn
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    i bet he can't even clean the dishes right

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    #6

    Meth. Not Even Once. Rip Thomas The Tank Engine

    Meth. Not Even Once. Rip Thomas The Tank Engine

    Burkvest71 Report

    Hans
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    This is slightly terrifying.

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    #7

    This Leaf Looks Like Scream Mask

    This Leaf Looks Like Scream Mask

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    Kathy Young
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Even woodland ANIMALS celebrate Hallos Eve!

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    #8

    The Soul Of Darth Vader Lives In My Windscreen

    The Soul Of Darth Vader Lives In My Windscreen

    2ofSorts Report

    Aqilah Ali
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    the force is strong with this one

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    #9

    This Electric Cable Looks Like Famous Edvard Munch's Painting The Scream

    This Electric Cable Looks Like Famous Edvard Munch's Painting The Scream

    TimothyGonzalez , Edvard Munch Report

    Scott Johnson
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    I'm trying to imagine it without the chalk.

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    #10

    This Looks Like Raphael Teenage Mutant Turtle

    This Looks Like Raphael Teenage Mutant Turtle

    raging_rage Report

    Hans
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Be carefully when swinging, you might GET A SPLINTER. (Do I get a dad joke award now?)

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    #11

    Thi Fuel Cap Casts The Shadow Of Batman

    Thi Fuel Cap Casts The Shadow Of Batman

    MisterNRG Report

    Blue Hippo
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Gotta go...The Signal..Simone where's my stretchy pants?

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    #12

    This Palm Looks Like Sideshow Bob From The Simpsons

    This Palm Looks Like Sideshow Bob From The Simpsons

    MrSllew Report

    riley.girl
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    same hair!! i love it!

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    #13

    The Sorting Cone

    The Sorting Cone

    titanicnarwhal Report

    Scott Johnson
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    He'll place you in the proper house...er, lane.

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    #14

    Swarm Of Bees On Hydrant Looks Like Snoopy Wearing A Hat

    Swarm Of Bees On Hydrant Looks Like Snoopy Wearing A Hat

    triplejdude Report

    LaDarryl Hollingsworth
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Wow. Just on the side of the street like that???

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    #15

    This Looks Like Groot

    This Looks Like Groot

    Steve_Awesome Report

    Scott Johnson
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Definitely younger groot in plug form.

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    #16

    This Cinnamon Roll Looks Like An Anguished Et

    This Cinnamon Roll Looks Like An Anguished Et

    cheftlp1221 Report

    Scott Johnson
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    I think he got in a fight.

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    #17

    This Geode Looks Like Cookie Monster

    This Geode Looks Like Cookie Monster

    aruffone Report

    Ronja Rövardotter
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Woow Cookie Monster you really shine today! Cute :)

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    #18

    This Furniture From Target Looks Just Like Mike And Sully From Monsters Inc.

    This Furniture From Target Looks Just Like Mike And Sully From Monsters Inc.

    Teggert Report

    Kjorn
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    shhhhh... the're hiding

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    #19

    This Strawberry I Found Looks Like Mario

    This Strawberry I Found Looks Like Mario

    RuffianTiffRaff Report

    Hans
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    It's a-me...Strawrio!

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    #20

    This Looks Exactly Like Spiderman

    This Looks Exactly Like Spiderman

    zgold2192 Report

    Neeraj Jha
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    or me trying to hold my life together

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    #21

    My Wife's Potato Looks Like Admiral Ackbar

    My Wife's Potato Looks Like Admiral Ackbar

    Vanhole Report

    Scott Johnson
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    IT'S A TRAP!!

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    #22

    Looks Like Godzilla Eating The Sun

    Looks Like Godzilla Eating The Sun

    Rappista Report

    Scott Johnson
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Godzilla does have atomic breath.

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    #23

    My Binoculars Look Like Wall-E's Eyes

    My Binoculars Look Like Wall-E's Eyes

    El_SpankBank Report

    Neeraj Jha
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Wasn't that the whole point?

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    #24

    My Baby's Car Seat Looks Like Severus Snape

    My Baby's Car Seat Looks Like Severus Snape

    ajt115 , harrypotter.wikia Report

    Rebekah
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Your father was a swine!

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    #25

    This Sink Looks Like Quasimodo

    This Sink Looks Like Quasimodo

    worden26 Report

    Alicia Hawkins
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    First Scrat, now this? Seems like we're SINKing into a pattern, here.

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    #26

    This Porch Light Looks Like Roberto From Futurama

    This Porch Light Looks Like Roberto From Futurama

    coughballs Report

    Maricela Ramirez
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    I'm not crazy! Don't call me crazy! I...I'm just not user friendly!

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    #27

    This Bike Helmet Looks Like Sloth From Zootopia

    This Bike Helmet Looks Like Sloth From Zootopia

    sirlos Report

    Scott Johnson
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Slow Ride.

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    #28

    This Slice Of Ham Looks Like Jabba The Hutt

    This Slice Of Ham Looks Like Jabba The Hutt

    JiveMonkey Report

    Kjorn
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    it's looks bad.... i'd rather eat the real jabba

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    #29

    This Tree Looks Like Mushu From Mulan

    This Tree Looks Like Mushu From Mulan

    seiteta Report

    Scott Johnson
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Does it grow dragon fruit?

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    #30

    This Septic Tank Looks Like Rafiki From Lion King

    This Septic Tank Looks Like Rafiki From Lion King

    SweetSound Report

    Desiré Yen
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    I had to look twice at the first pic to see it wasn't an animal😁

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    #31

    This Green Pepper Looks Like Sylvester Stallone

    This Green Pepper Looks Like Sylvester Stallone

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    ugaas wiilhoog
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    ADRIAAAAAAN......

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    #32

    Heels? Why Not Zoidberg?

    Heels? Why Not Zoidberg?

    george_s_4 Report

    Hans
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Wow, these are really ugly shoes.

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    #33

    This Looks Like Sid The Sloth

    This Looks Like Sid The Sloth

    BenjaminCalifornia Report

    Not Your Average Potato
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    He probably ran onto the tree and left his face imprint on it

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    #34

    This Apple Looks Like Grumpy Cat

    This Apple Looks Like Grumpy Cat

    bencub91 , realgrumpycat Report

    Ronja Rövardotter
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Grumpy Cat looks less grumpy in this picture. Maybe she likes it?? "Yes my friend, Grumpy cat approves this, Grumpy cat accepts this offering from you hooman. You are free to go today."

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    #35

    Princess Leia Really Let Herself Go

    Princess Leia Really Let Herself Go

    Faces in Things‏ Report

    Trisha Dragon
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Jabba Leia love child.

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    #36

    Spotted Cookie Monster At Work Today

    Spotted Cookie Monster At Work Today

    the-hang-man Report

    Scott Johnson
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Cookie monster really gets around.

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    #37

    Teenage Mutant Ninja Loafers

    Teenage Mutant Ninja Loafers

    Imgur Report

    Celestial Lynx
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    The loafers honestly look like two incognito crocodiles to me...

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    #38

    This Plant Reminds Me Of Yoda

    This Plant Reminds Me Of Yoda

    s3v3n2 Report

    Kjorn
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    this flower you won't pick it up

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    #39

    This Shopping Bag Holder Looks Like Jar-Jar Binks

    This Shopping Bag Holder Looks Like Jar-Jar Binks

    max_rope_a_dope Report

    Kjorn
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Messa wet. Youssa help dry me!

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    #40

    This Hornets Nest Near The Roof Looks Like Admiral Ackbar

    This Hornets Nest Near The Roof Looks Like Admiral Ackbar

    OctopussSevenTwo Report

    Kjorn
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    it's a trap indeed

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    #41

    Happy Water Buffalo At The Dentist Or Kai From Kung Fu Panda 3?

    Happy Water Buffalo At The Dentist Or Kai From Kung Fu Panda 3?

    I_Love_McRibs Report

    Blue Hippo
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Only took him 500 years to attempt to fight Master Oogway.

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    #42

    This Looks Like Mike Wazowski

    This Looks Like Mike Wazowski

    jhunt20 Report

    Rebekah
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    MIKE WAZOWSKI

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    #43

    The Electrical Box In Front Of My House Looks Like The Dark Lord Sauron Is Watching Me

    The Electrical Box In Front Of My House Looks Like The Dark Lord Sauron Is Watching Me

    Amacgiant Report

    StarryKitten
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    You need to check your house for hobbits..........

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    #44

    This Coat Hanger Looks Like Scrat From Ice Age

    This Coat Hanger Looks Like Scrat From Ice Age

    PM_ME_NECROPHILIA Report

    Keeks
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    He's everywhere.

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    #45

    This Mop Bucket Looks Like Optimus Prime

    This Mop Bucket Looks Like Optimus Prime

    kubad313 Report

    Scott Johnson
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    It transforms into a janitor.

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    #46

    This Candle Holder Looks Like Patrick

    This Candle Holder Looks Like Patrick

    imgur Report

    Kjorn
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    or mayby Patrick looks like a candle holder

    #47

    This Cross-Section Of An Apricot Tree Looks Just Like Mr. Burns' Alien

    This Cross-Section Of An Apricot Tree Looks Just Like Mr. Burns' Alien

    Mugsy_P Report

    Scott Johnson
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Close Encounters

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    #48

    Mr. Krabs?

    Mr. Krabs?

    -idk Report

    Entertained Generic Bear
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Nope. Chimney mate. . . Berk

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    #49

    This Part Of My Office Chair Looks Like "The King"

    This Part Of My Office Chair Looks Like "The King"

    Majrstonr , RB / Staff Report

    Lindsay Di Miceli
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    also looks like fender from robots

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    #50

    This Lemon Raspberry Loaf Looks Like Jack Skellington From Nightmare Before Christmas

    This Lemon Raspberry Loaf Looks Like Jack Skellington From Nightmare Before Christmas

    pix_elle Report

    BREAK YOUr perceptions
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    that looks more look oogy boogy

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    #51

    Kermit The Flush

    Kermit The Flush

    titanicnarwhal Report

    Markus McCloud
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Not bad for an amphibian!

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    #52

    This Looks Like A Scene From "Nemo"

    This Looks Like A Scene From "Nemo"

    mdeezz Report

    Blue Hippo
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Your watching too much Nemo.

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    #53

    My Dad's Onion Looks Like Strong Bad

    My Dad's Onion Looks Like Strong Bad

    OhNoSpookyGhost Report

    Scott Johnson
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Just add cherry tomatoes for the boxing gloves.

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    #54

    This Bell Pepper Looks Like Pepe

    This Bell Pepper Looks Like Pepe

    ItsMrStealYoKarma Report

    Scott Johnson
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    I think most of them do.

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    #55

    Release C-3PO He's Innocent!

    Release C-3PO He's Innocent!

    mdattin Report

    Jörg Zingler
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    You have to look quite intense.

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    #56

    Yoshii!

    Yoshii!

    RainbowTuba Report

    Scott Johnson
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Do you drive a Mario Kart?

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    #57

    Unexpected Ninja Turtle While Folding Towels

    Unexpected Ninja Turtle While Folding Towels

    Faces in Things Report

    Clare McDuff
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Unexpected Ninja Turtle - I hear that over the subway intercom all the time.

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    #58

    The Back Of This Leaf Blower Looks Like Sonic The Hedgehog

    The Back Of This Leaf Blower Looks Like Sonic The Hedgehog

    leercore Report

    Alicia Hawkins
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Had to look at it for a second to see it...

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    #59

    This Potato Looks Like A One-Eyed Canadian From South Park

    This Potato Looks Like A One-Eyed Canadian From South Park

    glass_frogs Report

    Linda G
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    It's Snake Plissken (Kurt Russell) in Escape from New York 👍

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    #60

    This Coin Binoculars Look Like Wall-E

    This Coin Binoculars Look Like Wall-E

    PotentialBIllionaire Report

    Linda Gulley
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    That's that Wall-E's eyes ARE.

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    #61

    Coffee Cup Lid Looks Like Jake The Dog, Adventure Time

    Coffee Cup Lid Looks Like Jake The Dog, Adventure Time

    kendii Report

    DE Ray
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    I need better acid.

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    #62

    This Thingy I Found At Work Reminded Me Of Johnny T

    This Thingy I Found At Work Reminded Me Of Johnny T

    petros86 Report

    Kjorn
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Johnny five

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    #63

    My Mom's Water Pick Looks Like Stormtrooper Helmet

    My Mom's Water Pick Looks Like Stormtrooper Helmet

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    DE Ray
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    You need better acid.

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    #64

    This Coffee Cup Looks Like Mr. Meeseks From Rick And Morty

    This Coffee Cup Looks Like Mr. Meeseks From Rick And Morty

    Kwibuka Report

    heps
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    I'm coffee look at me!!

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    #65

    The Top Of My Baby's Jumperoo Looks Like Roger From American Dad

    The Top Of My Baby's Jumperoo Looks Like Roger From American Dad

    muhniepie Report

    Elina Kuusisto
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    And he's puking

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    #66

    This Wall Looks Like A Minecraft Creeper

    This Wall Looks Like A Minecraft Creeper

    ollie_gibb15 Report

    Blue Hippo
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Watch out... They are extremely quiet and can end your quest and lose ALL of your diamonds quickly! Kill it fast or run.

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    #67

    This Trashcan Looks Like Princess Leia

    This Trashcan Looks Like Princess Leia

    titanicnarwhal Report

    Robert Bailey
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    I recognized my own foul stench when I was brought on board.

    #68

    This Pretzel Looks Like Mickey Mouse's Face

    This Pretzel Looks Like Mickey Mouse's Face

    jerseyking_ Report

    Scott Johnson
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    I think that's the point.

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    #69

    This Looks Like Daffy

    This Looks Like Daffy

    eneg Report

    Steve
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    I have to be honest - I can't see this one...

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    #70

    My Car Looks Like Hulk Hogan

    My Car Looks Like Hulk Hogan

    na85 , Lou Rocco Report

    Wyndmere
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    Maybe the negative of his photo.

    #71

    This Building Looks Like Calculon From Futurama

    This Building Looks Like Calculon From Futurama

    annabeecraft Report

    Alicia Hawkins
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Generic robot face? Yes. Calculon? No.

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