Have you ever wondered why we are able to spot faces in everyday objects? Well, the scientists at the University of Sydney discovered that humans not only notice faces in ordinary things, but that our brains also analyze them for emotional expression in the same way that real faces are processed, rather than dismissing them as false detections. The said phenomenon was even given the name "facial pareidolia."

With that in mind, usually, when something similar occurs we tend to take pictures of the said objects, therefore I decided that it would be a fun idea to let the community members of Bored Panda share their takes on the topic!

#1

Happiest Slice Of Cucumber I Ever Saw

Happiest Slice Of Cucumber I Ever Saw

Report

Add photo comments
POST
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

People think I made the mouth but this is exactly how it turned out all by itself

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#2

Unamused Onion

Unamused Onion

Report

#5

Think I Gripped This From An Old BP Post. Not Mine, But My Fave: Screaming Sneakers

Think I Gripped This From An Old BP Post. Not Mine, But My Fave: Screaming Sneakers

Report

#8

Jack Skellington Cucumber, The Evilest Cucumber Around

Jack Skellington Cucumber, The Evilest Cucumber Around

Report

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
#9

This Muffin. Came Straight Out The Packet Giving Me A Sassy Face

This Muffin. Came Straight Out The Packet Giving Me A Sassy Face

Report

#11

This Suitcase Looks Petrified

This Suitcase Looks Petrified

Melanie Report

Add photo comments
POST
Cat Momma
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Whattadaya expect?? Being CAVITY SEARCHED!!! by TSA.... Multiple times!!!!

View more commentsArrow down menu
#14

Spilled A Whole Carton Of Salt In The Sink Afew Yeats Back... Happy Little Snowman

Spilled A Whole Carton Of Salt In The Sink Afew Yeats Back... Happy Little Snowman

Report

ADVERTISEMENT
#18

Not Exactly A Face, But Does Anyone Else See The Majestic Creature?

Not Exactly A Face, But Does Anyone Else See The Majestic Creature?

Report

Add photo comments
POST
Robin Roper
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My mother who died a year ago frequently saw images in clouds. This made me smile as I thought of her.

TheJojo
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

unicorn with wings now that i look again at it - doing a cat loaf

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#23

I Hope It Will Be Happier Once It Ends In My Belly

I Hope It Will Be Happier Once It Ends In My Belly

Report

#24

A Cute Monkey Face I Found Wandering The Hospital Corridors Late At Night While My Baby Was In The Nicu

A Cute Monkey Face I Found Wandering The Hospital Corridors Late At Night While My Baby Was In The Nicu

Report

ADVERTISEMENT
#25

Coffee Sometimes Enjoys Being Brewed

Coffee Sometimes Enjoys Being Brewed

Report

#26

An Alien Rock Taking A Dip By The Sea

An Alien Rock Taking A Dip By The Sea

Report

#27

Every Year At The Auto Show, Honda Shows Off Their Alien Technology

Every Year At The Auto Show, Honda Shows Off Their Alien Technology

Report

#29

Behold! The Majestic 3 Face Pickle

Behold! The Majestic 3 Face Pickle

Report

#30

Brrrrrr…!

Brrrrrr…!

Report

Add photo comments
POST
Continue reading with Bored Panda Premium
Unlimited content
Ad-free browsing
Dark mode
#31

Happy Banana!

Happy Banana!

Report

Add photo comments
POST
Edward Monks
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

this photo is gross on many levels, manily that banana-gank-thumb-nail-situation

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#32

This Distressed Ice Scooper…

This Distressed Ice Scooper…

Report

Add photo comments
POST
ADVERTISEMENT
See Also on Bored Panda
#39

Happy

Happy

Report

Add photo comments
POST
#40

Our Bathtub

Our Bathtub

Report

Add photo comments
POST
ADVERTISEMENT
See Also on Bored Panda
#42

“Ooooh”

“Ooooh”

Report

Add photo comments
POST
#44

Cheeky Melon

Cheeky Melon

Report

#45

The Bed Board Looks Like It Has A Sad Face

The Bed Board Looks Like It Has A Sad Face

Report

#47

Hes A Bit Confused

Hes A Bit Confused

Report

Add photo comments
POST
Amy Bindokas
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The way I see it is that the USB slot is the mouth and the screws are the eyes

View more commentsArrow down menu
#48

A Friend Hiding Amongst The Pickles

A Friend Hiding Amongst The Pickles

Report

ADVERTISEMENT
See Also on Bored Panda
#49

I Feel Like My Car Is Watching Me…

I Feel Like My Car Is Watching Me…

Report

Add photo comments
POST
doggo lover
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

NO TEXTING AND DRIVING. BUCKLE YOUR SEATBELT. DONT RUN THE YELLOW LIGHT.

#50

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Report

Add photo comments
POST
#51

Winking Ice Cream…

Winking Ice Cream…

Report

Add photo comments
POST
#52

The Happiest Wine Corks…

The Happiest Wine Corks…

Report

Add photo comments
POST
Judy Jacobsen
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The laughing lichen! That little guy in the bottom right-hand corner is such a happy guy! laughing-l...782a4d.jpg laughing-lichen-6295157782a4d.jpg