Sometimes life can try and trick our eyes, whether this be by making us think that we have wandered into a video-game or by throwing up optical illusions out of the blue.
So, from people who came across video-game medics in real life to individuals who found glitches in the matrix, here are 20 times real life imitated art and threw us off!
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“My coworker has a tendency to spill his cereal walking out of the kitchen in the morning and just leave it there. I made it modern art,” wrote the wonderfully passive-aggressive person who posted this.
“When real life imitates street signage.”
Maybe they thought that right turns were forbidden at all costs, but that left turns would be perfectly fine? Either way, I reckon that this truck’s driver got a lot of stick for this!
“Looks like this NPC can heal me.”
I really like this person’s character design! Also, I think it is the wide-eyed, vacant stare into the distance which is really making her look like a video-game character — after the giant green health emblem over her head.
“My wife fell asleep like this during a move so I decided to recreate ‘The creation of Adam.'”
Ah, someone else whose partner can clearly not stay awake for the duration of a single movie. I do not know how some people ever see the end of a film.
“I face swapped my tattoo and my best friend. Better than I thought.”
Their friend’s face fits far too well into their tattoo! Maybe they should get their friend’s face’s version tattooed on their other arm? Might creep their friend out a bit though…
“Stairway to the complaints office.”
I think that I have met a fair few people in my time who would still brave this climb to make a complaint! This is actually an art installation at the congress building in Biel-Bienne, curated by Simon Lamunière.
“My dog, Finn and I recreate artwork every day. Here’s ours from today…who knew he would be such a happy crustacean.”
I love how they all managed to capture the hunger in the cat’s eyes from the original painting. For anyone curious, the original painting is actually “Four Hungry Cats by Beryl Cook.”
“This gargoyle in Salisbury Cathedral, England, that looks like Sylvester Stallone.”
I have always wondered what Sylvester Stallone would look like if he was made of stone and was having his face chewed off by a small pig-demon. Now I shall wonder no longer!
“Randomly encountered this dog outside my local library: I now fear I am an NPC and he is destined for greater quests than I will ever achieve.”
I can only imagine that this dog is looking for the local healer NPC who was featured earlier, this little pooch clearly needs some potions!
“Banana tree planted in a pothole to protest road condition in Florida.”
I know that a lot of people like to turn to painting phallic images over potholes in order to get them fixed, but planting a tree is even more extreme!
“Made an interesting discovery at the art museum today…”
How are we to know that these two aren’t the same person? We might be looking at the inventor of the time machine right here! Or the inventor of the elixir of life!
“Spotted this on my walk this evening. Recycled art installation or adventurous lawn ornament?”
Maybe this piece of artwork is saying some really deep about how people view waste… Although, I think that someone just had a spare toilet and filled it with flowers.
“That’s the best chameleon plush I’ve ever seen.”
Either a cat has already “satisfied its natural instinct to play,” or this chameleon plush toy is way ahead of its time. Not even real chameleons can blend in this well, and they’ve got thousands of years of evolution on their side!
You Don’t Say!
As cool as these two signs are together, I am pretty horrified that someone has tried to install an aerial into the head of that donkey on the right! Donkeys should not be used as aerials my guy!
“Taste (only one color of) the Rainbow!”
And they only gave you a green one as well? Those are the worst ones! Unless you are talking Sour Skittles in which case the green ones are by far the best flavor.
“Took a photo at the exact moment my boyfriend was bitten by his squirrel friend.”
This looks like a still from a cartoon brought to life! Although, life is not like it is in the cartoons, so I’d go to a hospital for injections if you get bitten by a squirrel.
“This arrow is not misaligned…”
I know that the white arrow is straight, but my head just cannot grasp the fact that it is! As far as optical illusions go, this is one of the most confusing by a long way!
“I’m 32 and I finally got to see it.”
I don’t see why they should not serve them in the drive-thru either. I think that everyone has considered walking through the drive-thru at some point in their life, but seldom few have dared to dream big enough.
“My friend spotted this painting of himself while walking through the met.”
I suppose that this guy’s only course of action now is to get a dog and start dressing like a Renaissance gentleman. I can think of worse ways to spend your days.
“I thought this lady was reading a spray bottle’s label for a really long time on my bus this morning… Then I realised.”
I mean, I guess that you could say she is still technically reading from a spray bottle…if you’re being super pedantic about it which I absolutely am.
“The plaque on Portland’s newest pedestrian bridge on Flanders Street.”
Everyone has to make sure that they talk like Ned Flanders when they are crossing this bridge as well, it doesn’t say anywhere but that is in fact the law!
“If my long-term gaming experience has taught me anything, it is that I haven’t unlocked this part of the world yet.”
Clearly you lack the equipment needed to get into this section of the map at present, you will have to remember to come back here when you’re a higher level.
“This kiwi looks like Mr Burns.”
That is truly uncanny! This was always one of my favorite episodesof the Simpsons. Seems as though this kiwi might be bringing love with it though, if it does then you’ll have to break its legs!
“My teacher put up a picture of himself on his door so it looks like he’s in his office.”
An ingenious person did suggest, “He needs to add headphones so people don’t suspect anything when he doesn’t respond to knocks on the door.”
“When the sun is directly overhead in Hawaii, it looks like a bad video-game render.”
The fact that this is not a still from an old GTA game is absolutely insane. One sun enthusiast did also point out:
“Fun fact: The only region where there can be ‘no shadows,’ or where the sun is directly overhead, is between the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn (23 degrees north or south latitude). This is due to the tilt of Earth (23 degrees). If you live in the contiguous U.S., the sun will ALWAYS be south at noon.”
“Dog Imitates Art.”
This dog has some pretty impressive Minecraft skills by the looks of things! Dogs love playing video-games, it’s one of their favorite pastimes. They love playing Fifa in particular, but they just chase the ball around instead of trying to actually score.
“Life, imitating art, imitating life.”
I can barely get my cat to come and sit by me sometimes and yet this person has managed to get a butterfly to land on them?! Maybe I need to get a tattoo of my cat?
“Got the units wrong on my custom gym wall mirror so if anyone knows a mouse looking to get jacked DM me.”
Rats are always looking to do up their home gyms, so I don’t think that you should have a problem selling it really.
“My brain MRI looks like the Grinch.”
That is pretty unsettling to be honest, but this is what happens if you read too much Dr Seuss as a child. Also, if this person suddenly develops quite a mean streak then everyone will know why!
“My daughter asked her dad to be launched into my photo where she struck this pose. Now she is convinced she is a real superhero.”
A father with experience in this field added: “No better time as a dad launching your kid into the pool or lake. No worse time than when she says ‘do it again’ after about 50 takes and you can’t lift your arms anymore.”
Last Updated on September 9, 2021 by Paddy Clarke
