Boat in an ocean or chesscake? People are divided over what they see in this pic at first glance

The image has left many confused and sparked an online chatter.

Published on: May 19, 2020, 16:01:04 IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Trisha Sengupta

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Did you think it’s an image of a boat sailing amid an ocean at first glance? Well, you’re not the only one. The Instagram profile named Travel Quotes, where the pic was shared, also pointed out the same confusion. In fact, this is one of such images which make people look twice and there’s a chance that it’ll blow your mind in the process.

What do you see in the image? (Screengrab)

“You want to travel so bad that you didn’t notice this was a cake,” reads the caption on the image.

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Haha, what do you guys see? #travel #2020 #travelquotes #cake

A post shared by Travel Quotes (@travelquotes) on May 17, 2020 at 2:14pm PDT

Not just on Instagram, the image was also shared on Facebook just a few days ago. On both the platforms, the pic left netizens divided. While some said that they saw a boat in first glance, others wrote that they easily identified it as a piece of cheesecake.

“Wow! Boat for sure, took me a minute to see the cheesecake!” wrote a Facebook user. “I thought it’s a boat,” expressed another. “Cheesecake at the beach!” joked a third. Keeping the spirit high, another replied, “Most delicious looking boat ever!”

What did you see at first glance?

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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