Thanks to the accessibility of mobile technology, we’re inundated with media from the moment we wake up in the morning to the moment we go to bed at night. We see so many photos and videos a day that we don’t really see them anymore. That means that random, interesting details often get missed.
But over the years, the observant few have highlighted some of these details they’ve spotted and shared them with the world. We’ve compiled a collection of 65 seemingly ordinary photos that are worth looking at twice.
1. Mockingjay or Johnny Bravo?
The Mockingjay symbol is something you will have seen hundreds of times if you’re a Hunger Games fan. But now we’ve seen this Johnny Bravo holding an arrow Photoshopped over the top, it’s hard to see the symbol as a bird. If only you could unsee this!
We all love pugs – but before you “aww” at this photo and move on, check out the shape that his adorable forehead creases have made. It’s quite distinctively the Batman “Bat Signal” that we all know so well. Talk about accidental branding!
If you’re looking at this on a dark screen, you can probably see three very alien-like beings leering down at you. Turns out they’re nothing less innocent than three close-ups of dog noses. Scary stuff!
If you’ve got a bit of a soft spot for Emma Watson, it might disturb you to see just how similar she looks to Richard Dawkins. Either this is a weird work of Photoshop, or the pair are secretly related. Someone needs to find out!
5. Kim Possible’s Mustache
Kim Possible has always identified as a woman, but this picture has us thinking otherwise. Look once, and she’s pulling an angry expression with a downturned mouth. Look again and she’s got a Hitler-like mustache over an evil smile.
It might just be a normal double hook, but the graffiti underneath gives it a whole new persona. We really do see a drunk octopus now. There’s no chance you’ll ever see one of these hooks the same way again.
This plant is called an orchis simia, but, unsurprisingly when you see the way it loos, it’s also called the monkey orchid. What’s even more unique about this plant is that it smells like poop. Seriously, you probably don’t want this in your garden!
This probably looks like a church from every angle other than this photo. The windows look like the eyes, and the sloping roof the nose, of a chicken. The cross on the tip of the roof just adds to the chicken-like exterior. That probably wasn’t the look the architects were going for.
There are dodgy fashion choices, and then there’s this. What on earth made this presenter go live on TV wearing a cardigan with such an awkward neckline? It’s unquestionably phallic, and she seems to be the only person who doesn’t know.
What do you see when you first look at this image? Probably a panda’s head sniffing the floor, right? It’s actually just a weird illusion. There are only anteaters in this photo. You have to really stare at it for it to make sense.
Nature doesn’t stop and think, “Oops, better not crack the mountain like that or it’ll look a bit rude.” That’s how you end up with cracked mountains that look like this. We’ll let you use your own imagination here.
The placement of the screws and the hole in the back of this chair makes it look like it’s open-mouthed grinning. If you saw one of these at work or at school you’d probably find yourself subconsciously smiling back at it. He’s clearly loving life as a chair!
This dorm room door has very distinct markings on the wood. Let’s put it out there – it looks a bit like the bottom half of a naked woman. It’s probably the most famous door on campus!
This caterpillar tattoo is eerily realistic – but it’s only a caterpillar, right? You’d think so, but looking closer, the caterpillar actually transforms into a row of tiny penguins, one on top of the other. It’s a 2-in-1 tattoo!
This headline about Dolly Parton makes you do a double-take. Dolly and her big what now? It’s clearly because of the photo that has been printed next to it. Some would say that was deliberate, but who are we to assume?
You wouldn’t usually associate lighters with an emotion. They’re just there for lighting candles, fires, and cigarettes. But this lighter collection looks like rows and rows of cheerful faces. They look like they’d bring some joy to your life!
“Ugh!” you say, “Why am I staring at a dog’s butt?” Look beyond the disgusting and you’ll see something astonishing: Jesus. The butt hole is Jesus’ head and the markings on the dog’s fur markings look like his open arms. We’re not sure what to think of this.
The drain in this water fountain looks like the WiFi symbol. So much so, that somebody has even pointed it out in pen. You probably wouldn’t have much luck trying to get an internet connection around there, though.
Most of us are familiar with Wendy. She’s a pretty important person, being the mascot and namesake for Wendy’s restaurant. But we bet you’ve never noticed that her collar spells out “mom”. Cute!
This seatbelt holder looks like a cheerful guy with an upset stomach when the plastic cover isn’t on. The seatbelt itself looks like a steady stream of grey vomit. Never seen anything so happy to empty out its stomach before!
Don’t panic – this picture is completely PC! Just look again. It’s not what you think at all. Though they look like hairy legs and, er, something else, there are two large pigs and a small pig eating together, nothing worse than that.
This sign looks awkwardly like it should be a “how to” poster in a men’s restroom. How it related to Vermont’s pure maple syrup is more of a mystery. You have to really look at the photo to see what it’s actually supposed to show.
We all know what this sign means – throw your rubbish in the bin. But you have to admit, it sort of looks like a defeated juggler throwing his balls in the bin. Poor guy – mustn’t have been going well for him.
Here’s yet another home that looks a little too human-like to ignore! At a quick glance, it looks like a typical house, but the windows are shaped just like a pair of eyes. The stone block in the middle of the house looks a little like a nose, too.
Dr. Gregory House from House is known for being a doctor with a chip on his shoulder. But you might just know him for another feature when you stare at this picture. As someone has pointed out, his actual nose looks like it has a tiny nose on top of it.
This person was so convinced that their apple looked like an owl that they even found an owl to compare it to. If you cut into this apple in any other way, it probably wouldn’t look anything like this! The pips look like the eyes and the core looks like the long beak.
27. Stallone’s reincarnation
Most of us know the guy on the right – he is, of course, Sylvester Stallone. But there’s a conspiracy theory going around on the internet that he might be a reincarnation of René Descartes. They do look very similar, so we wouldn’t rule this one out.
This person’s car has a unique quirk – its sunglasses holder looks like an open mouth. When the interior lights are switched on in the car, they look like eyes. Together, they make a shocked robot face. It’s kinda cute!
Someone put the Teletubbies in black and white and it looks terrifying! They look like an evil cult with their weird spikes and shapes above their heads. The Teletubbies are creepy enough without being in black and white.
This sign may look innocent at first glance, but take a closer look at the image of the teacher pointing at the blackboard. It looks a little too Hitler-esque to be a coincidence, with this being a German school sign. Surely it was intentional.
The Colonel is perhaps just as well-known as Wendy, being the mascot for KFC. But on this window, he looks like a giant head with a tiny body. Just to confirm, only his head and shoulders are usually in the KFC logo.
Who’s betting this mop looks mad because of how dirty it has to get on a daily basis? We certainly wouldn’t enjoy being turned upside down and having our hair dumped in water, then dragged across an unclean floor. Jokes aside, we really do see a furious face here.
The UK’s former (former) prime minister David Cameron has a familiar face. If you’re wondering where you might have seen it before, you’ve probably watched the British children’s TV show Thomas The Tank Engine. He looks just like a train out of this show.
This poor dog, bless him, has a very phallic shape when he lies down in a certain position. Photograph him from any other angle and he’d probably be fine, but there’s no denying what you see from here! His pokey-outy ears just make the shape even more realistic.
You probably never thought of installing insulation as being sexy in any way. So you’ll be disturbed to read this description of an insulation installer at work, which sounds weirdly sensual. The real question is, why would anyone do this?
The windows above this door are just like round eyes, and the door itself looked like an open mouth. It looks like a shocked cartoon character from the side. Wonder what he’s saying “OMG” about?
If you search “knee faces” on Google, you’ll find yourself down a hole of the internet you probably didn’t know existed. Knee dimples, like those on Selena Gomez’s knees, make creepy faces when you stand at a certain angle. Check your knees – they might have faces you didn’t know about!
If you’re just as much of a chocolate lover as we are, you’ve probably seen more Toblerone wrappers that you’d care to remember. But we bet you’ve never noticed that the mountain on the packaging actually looks a bit like a bear. Squint and you’ll see it.
What is it with Batman logos ending up on human and animal bodies? This is a picture of Arnold Schwarzenegger. He’s looking ripped – and there’s nothing unusual about that. But take a look at his lower abs, and see if you can spot the Batman figure.
Have you ever seen pots looking more content? There aren’t actually any markings on these – it’s just the reflection of the burners that look like eyes and mouths. They even look like they have eyelashes – impeccable detail!
This old oil drum looks a bit like an oversized caterpillar. The front of the drum has eyes framed by large glasses and an open mouth. Someone said it looks like a caterpillar grandma putting on her lipstick, and we can totally see that.
There’s nothing more innocent than Micky and Minnie Mouse, right? Not in this case. Minnie’s dress looks a little too phallic for our liking. It’s the strange design of the top that does it. Creepy.
Luigi’s mustache might look like a normal mustache at first glance, but if you look again, you can see that it looks a bit like a black bra. That’s it now – you’ll only ever see it as a bra from now on. Looks like a C cup to us.
The back of this clock has surely been designed like this deliberately. The knob that you twist to change the time looks like a nose, and the two screw backs above look like eyes. Then there’s a random curve below that looks makes the whole thing look like a confused face. Perhaps being used as a morning alarm has made him loopy.
45. Lord of the Coca Cola
Die-hard Lord of the Rings fans will know all about the “Ring to Rule Them All.” But have you noticed this in the movies? It looks as if there’s a bit of deliberate Coca Cola product placement going on. Maybe it’s just a strange coincidence.
Ever looked at an animal’s paw pads and thought they looked like a teddy bear? Probably what, but this person drew on a face on their pet’s paws, and now we can totally see it. Grab your own cat or dog and check now.
47. Boy George and Sansa Stark
Boy George, photographed on the left, is something of a British music legend and is particularly known for his flamboyant stage looks. Sansa Stark, pictured on the right, might not be wearing quite as much makeup, but there’s something very similar in their features. They need to do a DNA test!
This scooter is unique in that it has a double set of headlights on its front. The curved design of the bike beneath the headlights makes it look like a wide grin. The whole thing has something of a frog-like appearance.
This guy was play-fighting with his girlfriend and her face got squashed into the black sheet… and this happened. She essentially transferred part of her face onto the bedsheet. Thankfully, it’s just her makeup of course!
These cute kiddies pajamas look totally innocent at first glance, but when you look again, you’ll be slightly terrified… It’s impossible to ignore the fact that these polar bears look like they’re getting a little
too friendly if you get the gist. Not for our kids, thanks.
51. Awkwardly placed shoe
This group photo was only ever intended to be innocent. But the woman sitting on the wall behind the man in the center of the group unintentionally ruined things with her shoe placement. Poor guy!
These large boxes look like evil masterminds plotting to take over the world. Their tabs look like steepled fingers and secretive expressions. Someone split them up before they cause real trouble!
This little kid is playing in a water fountain that’s shooting out of the wall. But there’s no denying that the man leaning against the wall looks like
he’s the one making the water… or pee. He’s just standing in an awkward spot.
It’s not something you want to think about when you’re eating it, but Nesquik cereal really does look like rabbit poop. And then the cartoon Nesquik character on the box is actually a rabbit, too. Surely this is deliberate?
Yanni is a Greek music composer, singer, and pianist who has penned some beautiful songs over the years. You wouldn’t associate him with anything like the album that’s been placed beneath his in this store. Awkward!
Roses are some of the most beautiful plants in the world, but this dying rose looks like the exact opposite! It looks like an evil distorted skull face that’s laughing. Bad omen or what?
This isn’t an illusion – you really are looking at someone who sh*t themselves during a marathon. Unfortunately, this is a bit of a reality with long-distance endurance sports. He was so determined to finish that he carried on running – and what’s for sure is that we’ll NEVER unsee this.
This bird is completely unique, being two birds in one. It has the face and body of an owl, but its beak looks like the head of a crow. Have you ever seen anything like this?
The Chicago Bulls logo is, quite clearly, a bull. But flip it upside down and it looks completely different, almost like a robot reading. Squint a bit, and you might even see a made-up menacing insect.
This room is clearly happy about something, because its windows make it look like it’s cheesy grinning to the best of its ability. The hanging lights look like eyes, too. There are lovely blue skies through the windows, but it probably looks a lot different in the dark.
This rapper looks just like Big Worm from Men in Black. It’s something about his body shape and his super-low cut jeans. If “Big Worm” isn’t his rapper persona, he needs to adopt it!
62. Lion King bikini bottoms
Look at the picture on the left, and you probably just see the shadowy outline of a lion’s face. But once you see the image on the right, you’ll never see it the same way again. Someone has drawn over the outlines of the nose, and it looks just like the back of a woman wearing a bikini. Pretty funny.
If you’re a big Star Wars fan, check out the “N” in ESPN! It looks like Star Wars character Boba Fett. If you don’t know what you’re looking for here, Google search Boba Fett. You’ll see what we mean.
Iggy pop is much more famous than his stomach, of course – but check out the sad face his skin makes when he leans forward in this position. Hey, he’s in good shape for a man of his age, and our stomachs will probably look a lot sadder than his by the time we’re in his position.
65. Mitt Romney of Whoville
Finally, Mitt Romney seriously looks like the mayor of Whoville from The Grinch Who Stole Christmas? But unless he’s taken on an acting job without telling anyone, this isn’t actually true. Crazy similarities, though!
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