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You might remember the 1999 Sci-Fi action film The Matrix. Keanu Reeves plays a computer programmer and hacker that goes by the name of "Neo". He's always wondered about the reality of the world around him. Thanks to a "glitch in the matrix", he finds out that humanity is indeed stuck in a simulated reality run by intelligent machines.

It appears Neo isn't the only one who has come across glitches in his world. People have been sharing photos online where their surroundings appear less than real. Bored Panda has compiled a list of our favorites. Some look like glitches. Others could pass for bad renders. A few might even make you wonder if you're living in a simulated reality.

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    "Hacktivist" group Anonymous describes a glitch in the matrix as "moments when our perception of reality falters, hinting that our world might not be as solid and predictable as we believe", adding that the experiences could suggest something is amiss in the fabric of reality itself.

    #4

    Zig Zagged Bricks Making A Zig Zagged Shadow

    A sign casting a shadow resembling a bad render on a brick wall, with a railway station symbol above.

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    #6

    I Took This Long Exposure Photo Of Wind Turbines, Felt Like It Fit Here

    Wind turbines on grassy hills under a blue sky, resembling computer-generated renders.

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    The Shadow On His Shirt Makes It Look Like The Guy In The Back Is Badly Photoshopped Into The Picture

    Three men fishing on a boat, looking like bad renders under a bright sky.

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    #8

    This Is Flat Farmland In Eastern Colorado With Wind Blown/Melted Patches Of Snow Creating A Crazy 3D Illusion

    Aerial view of farmland resembling a grid, with real-life photos looking like bad renders.

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    #9

    My Cat Seems To Have Misplaced His Body Somewhere

    Cat appearing to be stuck in concrete, resembling a bad render, with a flower pot and hose reel nearby.

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    #10

    My Picture Made It Seem Like I Was A Locked Character

    Four young men posing outside, one appears in shadow, creating a visual effect like bad renders in real-life photos.

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    Ron Man
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    4 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    His timeline is collapsing and he's starting to fade out of old pictures

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    #12

    A Friend On Social Media Spotted This One Pixel Glitch In The Matrix, India

    Highway under cloudy skies with an unusual blue hole, resembling a bad render.

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    Marie Clear
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    15 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ceiling cat is visiting the litter box, please check back later.

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    #13

    Caught This Interesting Contrast In Cloud Formations Today

    Cloud formations in the sky resembling computer-generated renders, creating a surreal visual effect.

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    MistBorn
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    14 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's cause the different types of clouds form at different altitudes and thus can exist at same place without interfering or interacting with each other .

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    #14

    This Photo Looks Like Somebody Has Poorly Inserted Another Photo Into It

    A dog and a glass on a patio appear like bad renders due to shadows and lighting.

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    #18

    This Photo I Took Of My Blueberries Look Fake And Made Of Velvet When I Used Flash

    Real-life photo of blueberries in a green basket, resembling bad renders due to their unique frosty appearance.

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    Janissary35680
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    11 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks kind of like an Impressionist painting. Van Gogh maybe.

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    #19

    Floating Bin

    Floating trash bin illusion resembling bad renders on a city pavement.

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    Sara Frazer
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    12 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ah this is the lodging of the genie who got stuck with me, it all makes sense

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    #22

    Shadow And Slope Makes It Look Like He’s Floating

    Street scene with a man standing against a building, resembling a bad render due to shadows and angles.

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    #23

    This Building Looks 2D From Certain Angles (Singapore)

    Modern skyscraper in daylight with geometric designs resembling bad renders.

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    Pencil
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    5 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The UN building in NYC sometimes looks like that when the color of the sky matches the color of the sides of the building. I don't think it was intentional but it's still pretty neat.

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    #24

    Overcast Made It Look Like I Photoshoped In A Few Orange Barrels

    Cobblestone courtyard with barrels of oranges, resembling a bad render with smooth textures and odd proportions.

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    #25

    This Mosque In Istanbul Looks Like It Was Rendered On The Lowest Settings Possible

    Large room with tall columns and patterned carpet, evoking a look like bad renders in real-life photos.

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    The Sun Is A Lightbulb

    Cloudy sky over cityscape with a light reflection, resembling a bad render.

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    Bill
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    6 hours ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And the world is a vampire. But me? Im a termite chokin on the splinters.

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    #30

    No Shadow Day In Bangalore, Objects Look As If They're Photoshopped Because There's No Shadow

    Concrete blocks on a flat surface appear unrealistic, resembling bad renders in real-life photos.

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    Pencil
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    4 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This happens everywhere from the Tropic of Cancer to the Tropic of Capricorn. Twice a year the sun will be perfectly overhead (solar noon) so the only part of any object that isn't directly in the sun's rays are the parts that are on the ground. Hence, no direction from which to cast a shadow. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lahaina_Noon

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    #31

    Took A Picture On Snapchat & The Photo Glitched Out And Now It Looks Like My Cat Is Looking At My Dog From Heaven

    Cat and dog in a room with bright lighting, resembling a digital render.

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    Ron Man
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    3 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And the dog looks like it's trying to say please make him go away

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    #33

    Sailing Through The Sky

    Large ferry appearing suspended over calm sea, resembling bad renders in real-life photos against a clear sky backdrop.

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    Gwynne Greene
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    4 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think Peter pan/ aladdin got rich and upgraded to a flying cruise ship instead of a carpet and a pirate ship lol 😆

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    #35

    The Lighting In This College Canteen That Casts A Perfect Pixelated (And Slightly Trippy) Shadow

    Empty cafeteria with green chairs and tables arranged in grid-like pattern, resembling a render.

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    #36

    These Peeled Scraps Of Butternut Squash Look Pixelated

    Close-up of banana skins on a wooden board, resembling artificial textures in real-life photos.

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    #38

    This Wall Seems To Have Lost A Dimension

    Brick column in a forest setting, resembling a bad render with sharp, unrealistic edges.

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    #43

    My Sushi Looks Poorly Photoshopped On My Plate

    Sushi with green onions on a vibrant plate, resembling a digital render.

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    Paul C.
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    7 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Personal opinion, not a big Sushi fan and that is not convincing me!🤢

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    #45

    Our Neighbors Broom Seems To Be Levitating

    Half-timbered house with plants and a table, looking like bad renders.

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    Kira Okah
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    19 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Someone is about to get a howler concerning use of a levitation charm in front of a Muggle...

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    #47

    This Man's Hat Looks Photoshopped

    Man with a hat oddly positioned, resembling a render error, at a lively baseball game.

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    Owen
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    13 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If a man fails to wear a hat, it's probably best to just stay the hell away from him.

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    #48

    This Image Looks Like It Is Badly Photoshopped

    Three spray cans on concrete, resembling bad renders, with a cardboard tube in the center.

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    The Reflection In The Glass Shelter Wall Makes This Pillar Look Transparent

    Train station with optical illusion, resembling bad renders, featuring a misaligned trash can and pillar.

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    #53

    This Badly Rendered Shadow Me And My Boyfriend Saw In The Park

    Shadow patterns on a gravel path under trees, resembling a poor-quality render from a real-life scene.

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    Note: this post originally had 80 images. It’s been shortened to the top 53 images based on user votes.