The Thatcher Illusion

Ghoulish Delight · 11-06-2009, 12:24 PM

OMG this one's a mind-fck. When you first look at this animated image, you'll see the girl spinning in one direction or another (I saw her as spinning counter-clockwise, but I think most people will see her as spinning clockwise). If you stare at her shadow/foot for a while, you'll be able to flip it so you'll now think she's spinning the opposite way!

It took me quite a bit of staring to get her to flip the first time (focusing on the foot really helped me). And then, for a while, I couldn't go back! Now after a bit more staring I can change which direction I perceive the spinning at will.

11-06-2009, 12:24 PM	#16
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	OMG this one's a mind-fck. When you first look at this animated image, you'll see the girl spinning in one direction or another (I saw her as spinning counter-clockwise, but I think most people will see her as spinning clockwise). If you stare at her shadow/foot for a while, you'll be able to flip it so you'll now think she's spinning the opposite way! It took me quite a bit of staring to get her to flip the first time (focusing on the foot really helped me). And then, for a while, I couldn't go back! Now after a bit more staring I can change which direction I perceive the spinning at will. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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