If you havenโt explored the internet much in the last five years or so, you might not be aware of the rise in โoddly satisfyingโ pictures and videos. These include a huge variety of subjects from home decor to cooking to art and more. Thereโs even a substantial niche for people who enjoy melting things and watching them mix.
Some people joke that theyโre indulging in their โOCD tendencies.โ But the true obsessive-compulsive disorder is rarer than that. It also doesnโt usually manifest as a love for organization or neatness โ despite the stereotype. We all experience that to a degree. For most of us, itโs just the natural human desire for order.
So, itโs no wonder we now have entire YouTube channels, Facebook pages, subreddits, and Instagram feeds dedicated to sharing โsatisfyingโ videos and photos.
People differ in what they consider as โsatisfying.โ For some of us, itโs intricately organized things, perhaps by color. For others, itโs watching a perfect paint job or seeing one object that fits seamlessly into another. Sometimes, we canโt even express why we find something so appealing. Thatโs why we call them oddly satisfying.
1. The coffee that perfectly matches the cup
If youโre a coffee connoisseur, you probably know that โcafe noisetteโ means โhazelnut coffee,โ because itโs the color of a hazelnut. Who knew that โtasse noisetteโ or โhazelnut cupโ exists too?
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2. This perfectly-smooth ice cream
There are few things in life better than ice cream. In fact, the only thing that can beat it might be this ice cream with its perfect swirl. The only problem is itโs almost too pretty to eat.
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3. These gorgeous pancakes
It seems the secret to making inhumanly beautiful pancakes is to make them in a rice cooker. The question is: can you force yourself to eat something thatโs perfection?
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4. These unbroken egg yolks
Egg yolks are strangely beautiful โ theyโre so delicate that a single touch could break them. These yolks have coincidentally fallen into the bowl in the shape of a flower.
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5. This undisturbed water
When you look at this pool surface, you get the irresistible urge to touch it. But you know the moment you do, youโll ruin the thing that makes it so satisfying.
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Reddit/drherperp12
6. Snow on top of a pergola
Most of us donโt have pergolas in our yard so we never get to experience the satisfying sight of snow on top of it. At least, we didnโt until the birth of the internet.
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7. Heart-shaped bubble wrap
Most bubble wrap comes in the shape of circles. The first thing you do when pulling it out of a box is to pop those bad boys. But these heart-shaped bubbles are too pretty to pop.
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8. Water beads on a car roof
Most of us see sights such as rain gathered on the roof of a car on a somewhat regular basis. But when you stop and look closely, itโs an undeniably beautiful sight.
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9. This wave of rolling lava
Sure, you might feel the irresistible urge to touch this wave of lava, but thatโs impossible for some satisfying things. Since lava can get up to 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit, itโs better to keep your distance.
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10. Snow perfectly rolled on a windshield
Snow has all sorts of different consistencies, from powdery to clumpy to wet to slushy. When it achieves the perfect consistency, it can make some gorgeous effectsโฆlike this rolled layer from a windshield.
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11. This geometric honeycomb
Remember learning about bees back in elementary school and how they build hives in geometric patterns? With such mathematical perfection, itโs no wonder theyโre so satisfying to look at.
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Reddit/TonguePunch710
12. This picturesque snowflake
We all learned that each and every snowflake is unique. But if itโs possible, I think we may have found the most perfect one right here. Itโs amazing how nature can make such perfect art.
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13. This beautifully smooth ice cream
Sure, we make fun of people for stopping to take pictures of their food before they eat it. But personally, I canโt blame the individual who snapped a photo of this ice cream. I think Iโd just stop and stare at it.
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14. A quarter in a puddle
At times, the most satisfying images come from the curious effects of science. In this case, a quarter fell into a puddle โ but the power of surface tension kept one side of it completely dry.
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15. A swirled stack of books
Bookstores find a lot of interesting ways to display books. But this one might just be the most satisfying. Itโs impossible not to imagine running your hands on the swirl of the book spines.
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16. This gorgeous Japanese flower
There are instances when the most aesthetically satisfying sights are the ones found in nature. Just take this lovely flower someone ran across in Japan. It looks like it was drawn with a compass.
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17. This icy replica
When ice forms on the most common objects, it can result in beautiful โsculptures.โ This parking meter might not be anything to look at by itself, but itโs amazing to see the detail captured by the ice.
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18. This intricate wood shaving
If you took a woodshop class in high school, you probably remember shaving wood down like this. The result can be absolutely breathtaking, even if itโs totally by accident.
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Imgur/atmospheric
19. These orderly roots
Plant roots often grow with their environment, so itโs not a surprise these followed the pattern of the nearby sidewalk. I guess you can say theyโre โsquare roots.โ
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20. This dazzling strawberry tart
Some people truly are artists with food, whether theyโre bakers, cooks, or pastry chefs. The problem with that is you canโt decide whether you want to eat the food or just admire it.
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21. These perfect sheets of ice
When these bricks got cold and wet enough to form a layer of ice, it was a perfect replica of their pattern. Iโm sure about two seconds after taking this picture, they shattered that pane on the ground.
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Reddit/kopter28
22. This blanket of snow
Most of the time, snow dusts off in an explosion of powder. But in this instance, it folded like a blanket, remaining in one piece as it slid off the hood of the car.
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Reddit/SirRealist
23. Perfectly-swirled piles of spices
These beautiful piles of spices and powders were spotted at an outdoor market. Iโm sure theyโre only displays. After all, every customer would think theyโre too beautiful to disturb.
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24. The trail of a sugar cube in foam
Getting the foam on your cappuccino to the right consistency can be tricky. You want it to be thick enough to set, but not too thick. After this picture, I think the test is โCan a sugar trail fall through and carve a tunnel?โ
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25. This over-the-top shiny cake
This beautiful cake is covered in a mirror glaze. Itโs not hard to figure out how it earned its name. Considering the glaze is incredibly difficult to make, itโs often the mark of a very talented baker.
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26. This untouched peanut butter surface
Weโve all had the moment where we open a fresh container and stop to admire the smooth, untouched surface of its contents. Of course, you have to mess it up eventually.
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27. The blanket of snow on a bench
This bench accumulated quite a lot of snow. In such harsh weather, itโs not surprising no oneโs been relaxing outdoors. Now, whoโs going to be the first one to sit down?
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28. The intact yolk sac of this egg
Eggs have many complex layers, including an inner membrane. We usually donโt catch a glimpse of it, since it breaks along with the outer shell. But when it stays intact, it looks amazing.
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29. This gorgeous flower
This flower is so perfect and evenly textured that itโs almost irresistible. Just imagine running your finger along each silky petal with itsโ perfect swirl.
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30. This even smoothie
All smoothies are made the same way, but itโs rare for one to achieve such a glorious swirl in the blender. Do I drink it or do I just stare at that bright purple perfection all day?
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31. This unbelievably round stone
It probably takes a lot of erosion over millennia to get such a smooth and perfectly round stone. Just think โ all those millions of years just so that we can admire it on the internet today.
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32. This sliced tomato
You have to have an incredibly sharp knife to get a cut in a tomato that is this clean. The result is pretty beautiful. No wonder professional chefs love their sharp knives.
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Imgur/IslaRaven
33. This perfect teardrop
Itโs not uncommon to open up an unmixed can of paint and find some amazing swirling designs. But you wonโt usually find more than random shapes, which makes this teardrop unbelievably fantastic.
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Reddit/KnocksQuietly
34. Dish soap in a blender
Soap bubbles are ordinary, but they have a way of looking beautiful when the light hits them the right way. These are incredible because theyโve formed a honeycomb pattern. Fun fact: this is a real scientific phenomenon.
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Reddit/zgriswold
35. The curl in the snow
When you push snow along a railing, you expect it to clump, pile, and then fall off. You donโt expect it to curl up in a perfect spiral. But the result is so satisfying.
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Reddit/KristjanHrannar
36. These picturesque strawberries
If youโve ever gone strawberry picking, you know wild strawberries arenโt the big, robust ones sold in grocery stores. Theyโre much smaller and less symmetrical. But this strawberry patch yielded some beauties.
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37. This natural cube of pyrite
Pyrite is a natural sulfide mineral known as foolโs gold. It can be found in many shapes, but itโs rare to find it in such a perfectly even shape.
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38. This satisfying avocado
You wouldnโt think something as simple as an avocado could be so satisfying to look at. But the way the peel came up is enough to make you say: โAhhโฆโ
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39. This delectable chocolate design
Talented pastry chefs can work magic with things like chocolate. This design is mesmerizing. The problem is once you cut it, itโs gone. ButโฆI want to eat it.
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40. The trail of grass in the wind
How do you get a perfect circle in nature? You need one long blade of grass and strong winds constantly changing direction. Oh, and some sand, of course.
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41. The foam on a glass of beer
This beer is a nitro, which means it has a thick, dense head like cream. The poster said it tasted delicious, but it looked beautiful, too.
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Reddit/KanyeSDildo
42. Stacks of unused tires
No one would ever describe a bunch of old tires as beautiful but look for yourself. The way theyโre stacked isnโt only efficient but also attractive.
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43. This arrangement of toothpicks
Itโs funny how thereโs a temptation to reach out and touch some things even if you know rationally they wonโt feel good. Just take this lovely arrangement of toothpicks โ hard and spiky but still somehow irresistible.
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44. The swirl of this ice cream
For lovers of multiple ice cream flavors, the chocolate-vanilla swirl is a perfect choice. But even though it always tastes delicious, it rarely looks as even as this.
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45. The unbroken surface of this lotion
You know itโs going to feel amazing to plunge your hand deep into this soothing lotion. But the undamaged surface is so beautiful you just have to stop and stare for a moment.
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46. These breathtakingly symmetrical bubbles
Iโm not sure if thereโs a scientific reason why these bubbles fit so perfectly together, but ultimately, it doesnโt matter. Itโs enough to just marvel at the unity of each and every one.
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47. Two perfectly-sized kittens
It seems as though this food dish was made for these two little guys. If it wasnโt, how do you explain how they fit so well into the spaces? I want to pet them, but then theyโd wake up.
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48. A bowl of stunning gummy bears
Gummy bears organized by color are beautiful to look at. But strangely, I also want to run my hands over them. Hopefully, itโs not a communal bowl.
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49. A curled-up armadillo
I bet you didnโt know a curled-up armadillo was so symmetrical. Their armor completely covers every part of them, earning them top points for defense.
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50. This intricate wood puzzle
Someone had a plan when stacking this wood. They werenโt about doing a job higgledy-piggledy. Instead, they stacked them perfectly and the result is so mesmerizing.
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51. This perfectly melted cheese
Talk about a perfect distribution of cheese. Every bite of this burger mustโve been a deliciously cheesy, meaty mouthful. Iโd like to send compliments to the chef and itโs not even my food.
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52. This organized produce section
Why do I get the feeling this produce section was the work of a very bored store employee? Donโt get me wrong, their work is beautiful. But I want to know how long it took them to do that.
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53. A loaf of cat
Occasionally, most of us wonder if cats are solid or if theyโre a kind of liquid. Theyโre known for fitting in the strangest and tightest containers. But this one looks like it was made for the little guy.
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54. A perfectly-delicious stroopwafel
If youโre not familiar with stroopwafels, allow me to introduce you to the most delicious snack of the Netherlands. Itโs a caramel cookie that you balance on your drink to allow the steam to soften it. This cup just happens to be a perfect size.
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55. The smooth surface of cling wrap
Sometimes, beauty is found in the strangest places, like this unspoiled plastic wrap on top of a container. Of course, some of us want to poke our fingers in it.
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56. A pancake thatโs too beautiful to eat
If there was such a thing as a pancake beauty contest, this one might win first prize. Itโs pretty much perfect โ and if youโve ever made pancakes, you know thatโs not easy to achieve.
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57. A beautiful snowball
Someone took the time to sculpt this snowball into a perfect sphere. Does that make it more aerodynamic? Maybe itโs a trick for letting it smack your enemies right in the face.
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58. This unmatched lotion swirl
This is one of those flukes that caught the person who made it by surprise. Even if they wanted, they probably couldnโt replicate it. So, theyโll just have to appreciate it.
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59. These gorgeous candies
It might be pure coincidence that these candies are distributed perfectly throughout the bag. But that doesnโt mean we canโt appreciate them. Coincidences can end up being pretty cool.
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60. An undisturbed scoop of peanut butter
There are two satisfying parts of this scoop of peanut butter. First, itโs so smooth and creamy. Second, you get to shove the whole thing into your mouth.
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61. An unbroken swirl of pencil shavings
Remember when you were a kid and you tried to sharpen your pencil without breaking the shaving? Behold the pure glory of someone who achieved that feat. Theyโre a hero to elementary schoolers everywhere.
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62. Two cups of beads
We might not know what these cups of beads are, but thereโs no denying theyโre satisfying to look at. And yes, you canโt help but think about plunging your hand into them.
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63. This gorgeous stack of pancakes
Forget one perfect pancake โ how about an entire stack of perfect pancakes? And of course, they poured the syrup in a way thatโs nothing short of artistic.
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64. The sheet of ice falling off a slide
When sheets of ice break off, they usually shatter into a hundred pieces โ which, to be fair, is satisfying, too. But not as much as having it push off into one folded blanket of ice.
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65. These perfectly-sorted bins of origami
I donโt know where you would need to find bins of origami sorted by color. Iโve also never wanted to plunge my hands into a bin of paper. But thereโs a first time for everything.
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66. Perfectly natural geometry in veggies
This is romanesco broccoli, which isnโt often seen on our plates. It really should be, since itโs gorgeous and begs to be touched. Of course, itโs rude to play with your food.
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67. The arrangement of blueberries on a cheesecake
It mustโve taken forever to arrange these blueberries on top of this cheesecake. The result is mesmerizing, but without question, the cheesecake is worth cutting.
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Katievely
68. These oh-so-round scoops of ice cream
I donโt know if you can tip an ice cream store employee. If so, the person who scooped these deserves a nice big one. Not only did they serve ice cream, but they did so in style.
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69. The pattern inside a cabbage
Cabbage might not be the tastiest of vegetables โ unless youโre a fan of sauerkraut, of course. But thereโs no denying the pattern inside it is mesmerizing.
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70. This swirling plant
If you look closely, you might notice this plant, that although beautiful, is covered in tiny spines. No matter how much you want to touch it, itโs better to admire it from afar.
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Arquilatria
71. This complex sand sculpture
This sand sculpture is so stunning, itโs tempting to want to stroke it with your palm. But somehow, I doubt the sculptor would appreciate anyone stroking their hard work.
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Awesome Inventions
72. This perfectly shed lizardโs skin
If you own a reptile, youโre used to finding their shed skin all over their tank. But itโs usually in bits and pieces, not one perfectly-replicated piece like this.
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Awesome Inventions
73. This satisfying hamburger bun
Yes, we know it was made in a machine. But so are all hamburger buns, and they donโt look perfect like this one. Hence the need to stop for a picture.
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Reddit/9w_lf9
74. A broken plate
A broken plate isnโt all that satisfying by itself. But the way this one shattered is remarkable. Every shard is almost identical.
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Reddit/mmay_a
75. This fuzzy beast
Cats are amazingly flexible, which allows them to curl up into some truly amazing positions. But none is as iconic as the classic kitty ball. I guess that must be comfortable.
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