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Title: Optical Illusions!
Post by: CHONGS on July 06, 2010, 06:36:47 PM
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Title: Re: Optical Illusions!
Post by: CHONGS on July 06, 2010, 06:37:36 PM
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Title: Re: Optical Illusions!
Post by: CHONGS on July 06, 2010, 06:38:25 PM
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Title: Re: Optical Illusions!
Post by: steve dave on July 06, 2010, 06:39:09 PM
lol
Title: Re: Optical Illusions!
Post by: CHONGS on July 06, 2010, 06:40:18 PM
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Title: Re: Optical Illusions!
Post by: CHONGS on July 06, 2010, 06:43:40 PM
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Title: Re: Optical Illusions!
Post by: CHONGS on July 06, 2010, 06:45:23 PM
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Title: Re: Optical Illusions!
Post by: DQ12 on July 06, 2010, 06:46:25 PM
Quote from: Chingon on July 06, 2010, 06:37:36 PM
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Title: Re: Optical Illusions!
Post by: CHONGS on July 06, 2010, 06:47:17 PM
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Title: Re: Optical Illusions!
Post by: CHONGS on July 06, 2010, 06:48:28 PM
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Title: Re: Optical Illusions!
Post by: felix rex on July 06, 2010, 07:18:41 PM
lol
Title: Re: Optical Illusions!
Post by: TBL on July 06, 2010, 10:25:50 PM
http://www.shipmentoffail.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/cute-couple1.jpg (http://www.shipmentoffail.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/cute-couple1.jpg)



NOT an illusion.
Title: Re: Optical Illusions!
Post by: HeinBallz on July 06, 2010, 10:30:48 PM
wtf?
Title: Re: Optical Illusions!
Post by: Cire on July 06, 2010, 10:37:19 PM
lol
Title: Re: Optical Illusions!
Post by: bakerman on July 06, 2010, 10:52:37 PM
top notch  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Optical Illusions!
Post by: ben ji on July 07, 2010, 05:13:12 PM
Quote from: Chingon on July 06, 2010, 06:43:40 PM
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm4.static.flickr.com%2F3590%2F3410035468_5f0883e43b.jpg&hash=779295467c745e92ef60b87d648d04039f48de68)

Everytime i look at this Tom Sawyer by Rush starts playing in my head....
Title: Re: Optical Illusions!
Post by: DOOMsday on July 07, 2010, 05:47:41 PM
Quote from: Dlew12 on July 06, 2010, 06:46:25 PM
Quote from: Chingon on July 06, 2010, 06:37:36 PM
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(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi4.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy110%2FTHE_agnax%2Flies.jpg%3Ft%3D1278459938&hash=b66b0023ee0e672ce172094a3a93d5f61c3eb834)

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Title: Re: Optical Illusions!
Post by: WillieWatanabe on July 22, 2010, 04:51:45 PM
A variation on a classic illusion, this cat can be perceived as rotating in either direction. With practice, you can make it switch at will.  :runaway:

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fl.yimg.com%2Fa%2Fi%2Fus%2Fga%2Fbuzz%2Ffeature%2Fvg28%2Foptical-illusion-kitty.gif&hash=8ed22c8fa10cc6aa0380404195e67473f0a8a11e)
Title: Re: Optical Illusions!
Post by: Cire on July 22, 2010, 04:52:59 PM
Quote from: WillieWannabe on July 22, 2010, 04:51:45 PM
A variation on a classic illusion, this cat can be perceived as rotating in either direction. With practice, you can make it switch at will.  :runaway:

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fl.yimg.com%2Fa%2Fi%2Fus%2Fga%2Fbuzz%2Ffeature%2Fvg28%2Foptical-illusion-kitty.gif&hash=8ed22c8fa10cc6aa0380404195e67473f0a8a11e)

love this
Title: Re: Optical Illusions!
Post by: stunz on July 22, 2010, 05:33:50 PM
I CANT MAKE IT SWITCH
Title: Re: Optical Illusions!
Post by: TBL on July 22, 2010, 05:39:02 PM
LIES............ALL LIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Optical Illusions!
Post by: WillieWatanabe on July 22, 2010, 05:39:30 PM
Quote from: stunz on July 22, 2010, 05:33:50 PM
I CANT MAKE IT SWITCH

I've done it a couple times, but can't do it on command!!!  :runaway:
Title: Re: Optical Illusions!
Post by: HeinBallz on July 22, 2010, 11:00:05 PM
I think the lady is easier to see both directions...  and she's nipping. 


(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fresources0.news.com.au%2Fimages%2F2007%2F10%2F09%2Fva1237271192947%2FSpinning-lady-5693171.gif&hash=c05afac934fe7542e6c107684a5627b3c72fe07e)
Title: Re: Optical Illusions!
Post by: Cire on July 22, 2010, 11:22:52 PM
Quote from: HeinBallz on July 22, 2010, 11:00:05 PM
I think the lady is easier to see both directions...  and she's nipping. 


(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fresources0.news.com.au%2Fimages%2F2007%2F10%2F09%2Fva1237271192947%2FSpinning-lady-5693171.gif&hash=c05afac934fe7542e6c107684a5627b3c72fe07e)

too fast
Title: Re: Optical Illusions!
Post by: The1BigWillie on July 22, 2010, 11:33:32 PM
Quote from: stunz on July 22, 2010, 05:33:50 PM
I CANT MAKE IT SWITCH

Look in the upper corner of the opposite direction you want it to spin but keep the image in your periphery.
Title: Re: Optical Illusions!
Post by: The42Yardstick on July 22, 2010, 11:37:48 PM
how the eff
Title: Re: Optical Illusions!
Post by: j rake on July 23, 2010, 02:22:17 PM
Quote from: The1BigWillie on July 22, 2010, 11:33:32 PM
Quote from: stunz on July 22, 2010, 05:33:50 PM
I CANT MAKE IT SWITCH

Look in the upper corner of the opposite direction you want it to spin but keep the image in your periphery.

That's amazing.  :drool:
Title: Re: Optical Illusions!
Post by: TBL on July 26, 2010, 04:18:52 PM
Wow. Finally got them to do it. a.m.a.z.i.n.g.
Title: Re: Optical Illusions!
Post by: WillieWatanabe on July 26, 2010, 04:24:03 PM
GODDAMNIT. I CAN'T DO IT ANYMORE!!
Title: Re: Optical Illusions!
Post by: TBL on July 26, 2010, 04:31:34 PM
Quote from: WillieWannabe on July 26, 2010, 04:24:03 PM
GODDAMNIT. I CAN'T DO IT ANYMORE!!

Close your eyes and move your head in the direction you want it to go. Open your eyes and there ya go.
Title: Re: Optical Illusions!
Post by: WillieWatanabe on July 26, 2010, 04:33:37 PM
Quote from: TBL on July 26, 2010, 04:31:34 PM
Quote from: WillieWannabe on July 26, 2010, 04:24:03 PM
GODDAMNIT. I CAN'T DO IT ANYMORE!!

Close your eyes and move your head in the direction you want it to go. Open your eyes and there ya go.

Not only did that not work...but i looked like a dumbass in front of co-workers. thx.
Title: Re: Optical Illusions!
Post by: TBL on July 26, 2010, 04:34:17 PM
Quote from: WillieWannabe on July 26, 2010, 04:33:37 PM
Quote from: TBL on July 26, 2010, 04:31:34 PM
Quote from: WillieWannabe on July 26, 2010, 04:24:03 PM
GODDAMNIT. I CAN'T DO IT ANYMORE!!

Close your eyes and move your head in the direction you want it to go. Open your eyes and there ya go.

Not only did that not work...but i looked like a dumbass in front of co-workers. thx.

No problem. Anytime.    :lol:
Title: Re: Optical Illusions!
Post by: WillieWatanabe on December 30, 2010, 12:49:14 AM
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which of the outer circles is the same size as the center circle?
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Title: Re: Optical Illusions!
Post by: CHONGS on August 20, 2011, 02:21:46 PM

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Title: Re: Optical Illusions!
Post by: CHONGS on August 20, 2011, 02:28:43 PM
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Title: Re: Optical Illusions!
Post by: CHONGS on August 20, 2011, 02:44:28 PM
.
Title: Re: Optical Illusions!
Post by: WillieWatanabe on August 20, 2011, 06:25:02 PM
:thumbs:
Title: Re: Optical Illusions!
Post by: WillieWatanabe on August 30, 2011, 09:18:57 AM
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Title: Re: Optical Illusions!
Post by: Tobias on August 30, 2011, 12:40:08 PM
chingon's vids are blowing my mind  :runaway:
Title: Re: Optical Illusions!
Post by: ben ji on August 30, 2011, 07:56:32 PM
Not really an illusion but this still trips me out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1JZ9O15280
Title: Re: Optical Illusions!
Post by: Duncan on September 12, 2011, 08:07:40 PM
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn.techi.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2011%2F09%2FSick-Illusion.gif&hash=0de6056810ee148a5c01c46b76c0e1d0c64a6bb4)

The green and blue stripes are actually the same color.
Title: Re: Optical Illusions!
Post by: Saulbadguy on September 12, 2011, 08:12:34 PM
all fake/photoshopped/edited
Title: Re: Optical Illusions!
Post by: mocat on October 03, 2011, 04:40:19 PM
http://neave.com/strobe/  :surprised:
Title: Re: Optical Illusions!
Post by: mocat on November 08, 2011, 05:16:28 PM
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Title: Re: Optical Illusions!
Post by: WillieWatanabe on November 08, 2011, 05:23:47 PM
cool.
Title: Re: Optical Illusions!
Post by: Duncan on November 09, 2011, 03:25:18 PM
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffastcache.gawkerassets.com%2Fassets%2Fimages%2F4%2F2011%2F11%2Fa2e3d5ccb36d88b00d806319787a370e.jpg&hash=4c42ce05534f6f1cb99f8334569b6e3886d2d7ef)

Stare at the center (easier with one eye closed). 

Also, this one.

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fupload.wikimedia.org%2Fwikipedia%2Fcommons%2F6%2F6e%2FLilac-Chaser.gif&hash=e62c6770f18dab5349aa2786526bbdcdc5349f02)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Troxler%27s_fading (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Troxler%27s_fading)

Title: Re: Optical Illusions!
Post by: wELLsculptedbrows on January 23, 2012, 10:05:28 AM
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Title: Re: Optical Illusions!
Post by: DQ12 on January 23, 2012, 10:52:52 AM
Quote from: wELLsculptedbrows on January 23, 2012, 10:05:28 AM
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fbrowncardigan.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fimagesfarm%2F2012%2FyHsIsWiGEpMwOxL.jpg&hash=94b20df91138341e432ba2394920a5538ac124da)
Tilt your screen back.
Title: Re: Optical Illusions!
Post by: WillieWatanabe on January 23, 2012, 10:46:15 PM
http://www.youtube.com/v/O7jpJ12lBjg?version=3&hl=en_US
Title: Re: Optical Illusions!
Post by: SwiftCat on January 23, 2012, 11:59:16 PM
Quote from: Dlew12 on January 23, 2012, 10:52:52 AM
Tilt your screen back.

Shook my head very roughly two times before I tilted my screen.

EDIT: was not worth it.
Title: Re: Optical Illusions!
Post by: steve dave on January 25, 2012, 07:25:44 AM
stare at the dots on her nose for 30 seconds.  then, look at a white screen or white wall or anything white and blink.

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcache.gawkerassets.com%2Fassets%2Fimages%2F4%2F2012%2F01%2F5916c01b29fdbf3ad848f1db15907878.jpg&hash=38d897b5ef1865b72dc1bc46d965018206127c9b)
Title: Re: Optical Illusions!
Post by: WillieWatanabe on January 25, 2012, 07:41:52 AM
Quote from: steve dave on January 25, 2012, 07:25:44 AM
stare at the dots on her nose for 30 seconds.  then, look at a white screen or white wall or anything white and blink.

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcache.gawkerassets.com%2Fassets%2Fimages%2F4%2F2012%2F01%2F5916c01b29fdbf3ad848f1db15907878.jpg&hash=38d897b5ef1865b72dc1bc46d965018206127c9b)

 :D
Title: Re: Optical Illusions!
Post by: Saulbadguy on January 25, 2012, 07:44:50 AM
Now that...is awesome.
Title: Re: Optical Illusions!
Post by: WillieWatanabe on January 28, 2012, 01:47:52 PM
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Title: Re: Optical Illusions!
Post by: scoops callahan on January 29, 2012, 01:30:33 PM
Quote from: steve dave on January 25, 2012, 07:25:44 AM
stare at the dots on her nose for 30 seconds.  then, look at a white screen or white wall or anything white and blink.

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcache.gawkerassets.com%2Fassets%2Fimages%2F4%2F2012%2F01%2F5916c01b29fdbf3ad848f1db15907878.jpg&hash=38d897b5ef1865b72dc1bc46d965018206127c9b)

wish the dots were on her boobs
Title: Re: Optical Illusions!
Post by: steve dave on January 29, 2012, 05:24:36 PM
lol scoops
Title: Re: Optical Illusions!
Post by: Trim on January 29, 2012, 09:09:43 PM
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Title: Re: Optical Illusions!
Post by: mocat on January 30, 2012, 11:25:35 AM
Quote from: Trim on January 29, 2012, 09:09:43 PM
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WHAT THE?  :runaway:
Title: Re: Optical Illusions!
Post by: steve dave on February 02, 2012, 09:19:07 AM
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Title: Re: Optical Illusions!
Post by: Brock Landers on February 02, 2012, 10:32:44 AM
Quote from: steve dave on February 02, 2012, 09:19:07 AM
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I started to get dizzy after about 15 seconds of staring at this one   :sdeek:
Title: Re: Optical Illusions!
Post by: Duncan on March 25, 2012, 11:38:31 AM
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