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45 Deceptive Illusions To Freak You Out

These Graphics Aren't What They First Seem

— January 31, 2009 — Unique
These things will shock you, they’ll freak you out, some will captivate you, and many will make you do double takes… but when you take that second (or third) look, you’ll realize none of these images are actually offensive at all.

These deceptive innovations aren’t what they seem, yet our minds instantly see a shock visual. Would a child see the same thing? It’s an interesting thing to think about, and a curious insight into the way our minds work.

Regardless of the reason, enjoy these double-take worthy images, and have fun freaking yourself out!
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The Illusion Table
The Illusion Table
A Table Wonder Woman Would Be Proud Of
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44
Deceptive Furniture
Deceptive Furniture
DRIFT Ghost Chair
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43
Deceptive Fashion IV
Deceptive Fashion IV
Fake Pen-in-Pocket Shirts
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42
10 Optical Illusions in 2 Minutes
10 Optical Illusions in 2 Minutes
Samsung Soul Commercial
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41
Faux Strip Shows for Real Estate
Faux Strip Shows for Real Estate
Window Dancers to Sell LA Apartments
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40
Deceptive Car Framing
Deceptive Car Framing
Volkswagen Ads
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39
Deceptive Fashion 3
Deceptive Fashion 3
Kiss FM Handcuff Shirts
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38
Illusionads
Illusionads
Koleston Hair Colours Lips
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37
Deceptive Fruitvertising
Deceptive Fruitvertising
The Charm Motel in Brazil Has Some Pretty Juicy Ads
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36
Tricky Advertising
Tricky Advertising
Cut Out Cop Car Ad Slows Down Traffic
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35
Deceptive Luxury Ads
Deceptive Luxury Ads
Greater Chicago Food Depository Campaign
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34
Fake Speed Bumps
Fake Speed Bumps
Philadelphia Using Psychedelic 3-D Tricks to Slow You Down
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33
Optical Illusion Furniture
Optical Illusion Furniture
No. 8 Huit Sofa
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32
Gravity Defying Rooms
Gravity Defying Rooms
Freaking Out House Guests
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31
Fake Window
Fake Window
Adjustable Lightup Blinds Simulate Daylight
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30
Geek Chic Illusion Drapes
Geek Chic Illusion Drapes
ASCII Computer Code Curtains
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29
Optical Illusion Curtains
Optical Illusion Curtains
Swarovski VEIL Has Hidden Mona Lisa
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28
Fluttua
Fluttua
Optical Illusion Floating Bed
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27
Optical Illusion Ads
Optical Illusion Ads
Touch Someone with a Letter
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26
Deceptive Architecture
Deceptive Architecture
3D Murals
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25
Naughty Tableware
Naughty Tableware
Souper Fin
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24
Photographic Illusions
Photographic Illusions
Michael Kai's ‘This Side Up' Collection
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23
Cardboard Children
Cardboard Children
Sneaky Cut-Outs Trick Road Warriors into Safe Driving
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22
Optical Illusion Decor
Optical Illusion Decor
Felice Varini's 3D Rooms
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21
Fake Naughty
Fake Naughty
Beate Uhse TV Ads for Parental Controls and Supervision
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20
Armpit Hair Shirt
Armpit Hair Shirt
Natürlich Nerz T-Shirt
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19
Fake Body Hair Fashion II
Fake Body Hair Fashion II
The "Winter Coat" Underwear
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18
Optical Illusion Photos
Optical Illusion Photos
Perfect Angle Photography
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17
Double-Take Animal Photography
Double-Take Animal Photography
Intimate Views by Tim Flack
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16
Shocking Accessories
Shocking Accessories
Suggestive Fuzzy Coin Purse (NSFW?)
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15
InADppropriate Images
InADppropriate Images
Unintentionally Naughty Illusions
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14
3D Murals 2
3D Murals 2
Fine Art Graffitti (UPDATE)
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13
Cutting Edge Restrooms
Cutting Edge Restrooms
Shocking Bathroom Murals
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12
Viral Leg Locks
Viral Leg Locks
Coed Thigh Face Squashing Will Replace Bed Jumping
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11
Fake Prostitutes
Fake Prostitutes
Cardboard Cut-Outs Make Neighbourhood Statement in Tel Aviv
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10
Fake Underwear Skirt
Fake Underwear Skirt
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9
Pavement Illusions (UPDATE)
Pavement Illusions (UPDATE)
3D Drawings On Concrete Canvas
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8
Modern Illusionist Photography
Modern Illusionist Photography
The Work of Christophe Gilbert
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7
Perfect Angle Photography
Perfect Angle Photography
Mighty Optical Illusions
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6
3D Illusion Chalk Drawings II
3D Illusion Chalk Drawings II
The Work of Kurt Wenner
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5
Deceptively Naughty Fashion
Deceptively Naughty Fashion
Fake Boob T-Shirts
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4
Fake Naughty Photography
Fake Naughty Photography
Scandalously Edgy Fashion Photography
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3
3D Illusion Chalk Drawings
3D Illusion Chalk Drawings
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2
Optical Illusion Wallpaper
Optical Illusion Wallpaper
Warped Wall Coverings
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1
Sensual Photoshopped Animals
Sensual Photoshopped Animals
Not What You Think, But So Amazing
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