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How many people do you see in this pic at first glance?

A picture of the optical illusion was posted on Instagram. The viral picture will make you do a double take.

Published on: May 11, 2023, 15:33:11 IST
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The mind-bending and amusing optical illusions never fail to leave people stunned. Probably that is the reason, social media is filled with illusion posts that are amazingly creative and simply entertaining. This picture shared on Instagram perfectly fits that category. It is one such image that will make you do a double take.

Optical Illusion: The image has left people intrigued. (Screengrab)
Optical Illusion: The image has left people intrigued. (Screengrab)

“Wait a minute, what's that???” reads the caption posted along with the picture. The image shared also has a sentence written on it. “I thought there were two people in this picture,” it reads. When you look at the image for the first time, you may see two people. However, a second or even a third look will reveal that the reality is different.

The post was shared some 14 hours ago. Since being posted, it has accumulated more than 1.6 lakh likes and the numbers are only increasing. Additionally, the share has received several comments from people.

Here’s how Instagram users reacted:

“2 he to hai [There are two],” wondered an Instagram user. “Took me a solid one minute to process,” added another. “I used 5 mins to figure it out…,” joined a third. “If you can't figure it out, just zoom it,” wrote a fourth.

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    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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