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Do you see '88' or '38' hidden in this red circle? Viral optical illusion baffles people

While some claimed that the number hidden in the red circle is “88”, others shared that it is “38”.

Published on: Mar 12, 2024, 10:26:54 IST
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A tweet about a number hidden in a red circle has gone viral. The share has baffled people as some claimed that they see the number "88", while others argued that it is "38". Can you identify the number in five seconds?

Which number do you see inside this red circle? (X/@@Rainmaker1973)
Which number do you see inside this red circle? (X/@@Rainmaker1973)

X user Massimo shared the post with a caption that reads, "What number do you see?" The image shared alongside has a text on the top that reads "Eye test". The challenge is pretty simple. All you have to do is find the number written inside the red dot placed on a white background.

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Are you up for the challenge?

Check out the viral tweet here:

"Zero. This was easy," posted an X user.

"38. It took a moment to realise I wasn't being trolled, and there was something there," shared another.

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"Geez, I can try 38 different ways to look at that and still not see anything," joked a third.

"This left me confused," commented a fourth.

"The trick to see it is to adjust your vision... backwards? I don't really know how to word it," expressed a fifth.

"Is it 88 or 38," wrote a sixth,

While some shared that it is "38", others argued it was "88". What are your thoughts on this post? What number do you see inside the red circle?

 
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.

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