Photos That Show Our Brains Will Trick Us Into Freaking Out Over The Simplest Things
We are not kidding when we say that our brains despise us. No, it is not just a theory. It’s science, straight-up. There is no other explanation why it would make us jump into conclusions and freak out over the most ordinary situations. Thanks to pareidolia, we are convinced that there are demons and monsters in the dark. This is the evolutionary programming that makes us see animals and faces, even in vague objects and shapes. This was helpful for survival a long, long time ago. Our ancestors probably thought of things like this all the time: “Is that a saber-toothed tiger in that bush, or just an optical illusion?” It kept them alive because they needed to stay away from predators like that. Society has changed a lot since then, so this is not quite as important as it used to be. Now you know why you get terrified of household objects in dimly lit rooms. When they are arranged in just the right way, they often look like another thing altogether. With this in mind, let us take a look at a few examples of just how silly our minds can be sometimes!
Breaking The Fast
Let us say that you just got up on a Monday. Yet again, you are not equipped to handle the fact that another week has begun once more. The only thing you want to do in the morning is to drink your coffee and eat your cereal before you head to work. You go to the kitchen and with this gray wraith in your chair! It almost seems like it is already eating breakfast before you! After a heart attack, you realize that it is nothing more than the comforter your lovely wife put on the chair to dry it off. Whew.
Hotline For The Handmaid
We bet the person who took the first photo nearly fainted after looking across the street to find a woman dressed in a Handmaid’s Tale outfit on the ledge of the roof. There is no doubt that most of us would feel the same way if we were in the same position! It must have been scary to see someone planning to jump off the roof.
Hotline For The Handmaid
The said person decided to do something about it quickly. They dialed 911 and prayed help would get there before it was too late. A police officer was dispatched to the roof to talk the suicidal person out of jumping. However, things were not what they seemed. The cop only found this umbrella over there!
Not What It Seems
As the adage goes, “A man’s home is his castle”. However, it does not seem to apply to this photo. The home should be the place one feels most comfortable and secure in. How would you feel when it feels like it is out to get you?! If you are a parent, we are sure that nothing terrifies you more than the thought of your child getting hurt.
Not What It Seems
Fathers and mothers alike cannot get any shuteye when they think about all the harm that could come their kid’s way. That is the reason the parents of this little one got so worried when they saw this! Apparently, it just got a tear. The angel thought it would be funny to stick her head through it!
Shoe Scare
For a quick moment there, the person living in the apartment was under the impression that their pal took their own life… or at least tried to do so. Can you imagine someone going through the small window? While the unit was high enough to do the trick, it is going to hard to squeeze in through such a tight space.
Shoe Scare
At any rate, the owner of the unit immediately just walked into the room and noticed the pair of boots sticking out from the small gap. They had no time to think this through because they panicked right away! They dashed towards the window in a desperate attempt to save their friend before they came to their senses. It was only when they reached the opening that they noticed the boots were drying there.
Is Someone There?
The person who snapped this told everyone the story behind this photo. It seems like they always terrified themselves every single time they went home because they always passed by this silhouette of a person through a window. The stance might not be all that threatening, but we are sure you would also be scared if you found something you never expected after a long and tiring day at work.
Is Someone There?
Scaring yourself does not have to be so complicated. We have all seen horror movies that provided jump scares out of nothing. However, this is even scarier because this is real life! Apparently, the neighbor put up this cardboard cutout to scare off thieves and other criminals. It sure looks effective to us.
Like A Video Game
We cannot even fathom how this happened, and it seems like neither can the person who captured the photo. Can you imagine going around the corner and find what looks like an evil monk waiting for you to come by? Yikes! If not that, it could also be a mob hit that did not go through all the way.
Like A Video Game
The truth is that it is nothing more than a burlap sack. It is definitely the material used, although we have no idea why it is propped up that way. We have to admit that we could also be wrong. There might be a cadaver in there, after all.
Additional Flavor
Afternoon snacks are the best, aren’t they? Perhaps you have been trying to cut out processed sugars out of your diet. Healthy snacks are the way to go, then. Walnuts are not only tasty, but they are good for you as well. It is loaded with all sorts of B vitamins and manganese.
Additional Flavor
You just opened your bag and now prepared to eat all of it. Right before you pop it into your mouth, you get a good luck at it… Hold on. What is going on here? Did a spider make its way into your bag? Oh, no. It is nothing more than discoloration!
Druids In Your Area
At first glance, we were positive that this was an evil druid sent on a mission to steal your soul. Just look at the terrifying stance that person is making! It looks like he was spreading his arms to swoop down to tear the photographer to shreds. We would have made a beeline out of there!
Druids In Your Area
The photographer has probably made peace with their death already when they realized it was only their black snuggie. It turns out their mother simply took it upon herself to wash it and left it to dry out there. Thanks for the wash and the heart attack, mom.
Body in the Bag
Perhaps this person had been out on a walk with their dog and significant other. At any rate, it seems like they passed through this street one chilly night and got the chills… figuratively! We do not know the exact circumstances that led to this moment, but they certainly did not expect to find such a thing in the trash pile.
Body in the Bag
After hearing their partner gasp, they made their way over there and found something unusual beneath the garbage bags. Covered in snow, they made out a pair of legs… only for the realization to dawn in. It was only a discarded mannequin, nothing to worry about.
Nothing To Get Worried About
We are willing to bet that the person who took the photo was working at a storage warehouse. They had been going about their daily routine without any expectations that things would be any different on that day. It was just the same old story day after day.
Nothing To Get Worried About
Who can blame them when their heart rate suddenly tripled after seeing what looked like a puppy covered in saran wrap? It is such an unthinkable and monstrous thing to do. Luckily, this turned out to be a misnomer because it was just a harmless child’s toy.
Basement Booties
It would not be a proper horror movie if it did not have a spooky scene in the basement, right? This room makes for the best setting for scary scenes since they are often dimly-lit. It is a good hiding spot as well, so it is easy to stage jump scares and the like.
Basement Booties
Whoever had to go down the stairs probably had a heart attack the minute they saw this as they descended. Floating disembodied legs are the stuff nightmares are made of. It turned out that the husband had only gone fishing and forgot to tell his wife he left the hip waders down there.
Crawling on Couches
You might be tempted to close the window as soon as you saw that picture, but it is not what you think. We know it looks like a huge spider on the sofa – that was what the person who took this also thought! However, you might want to take a closer look at the photo.
Crawling on Couches
Do you see why it was so ridiculous to freak out over such a thing? If you still don’t, let us spell it out for you. Yes, it looks a lot like a huge brown venomous monster… but it is only a hair clip! Someone probably thought it would be funny to scare people by clamping it on the couch.
Who’s There?
There is no way that you do not remember the classic slasher film I Know What You Did Last Summer. Perhaps you even dove into the sequel, which was called I’ll Always Know What You Did Last Summer. They are not the best movies ever made, but they sure were fun to watch.
Who’s There?
Anyway, the point we are trying to make here is that this pair of rubber boots probably belong to the villain in those movies. Wait a minute. Didn’t you leave those boots out in the sunlight so they could dry? It might have been just five minutes ago, but you already forgot all about it. Calm down!
Runners Anonymous
Do you want to motivate yourself into keeping the house as clean as possible? Well, this looked like it worked very well for the person who took this. Did some runner get abducted, killed, and then stuffed into this closet? While the photo suggests that at first glance, it was only a case of a messy house.
Runners Anonymous
After taking another look at the supposed crime scene, they were quick to realize that their sneakers just aligned with some rolled-up paper. We bet they started laughing at themselves after figuring it out. Folks, this is what happens when you live like a pig.
Lord Voldemort In The Dark
Your mileage but vary, but there are several things that will come to mind when you see this. Perhaps you thought a vengeful spirit has made its way into your home. If you are a Potterhead, you might think Lord Voldemort has come for you.
Lord Voldemort In The Dark
You only need to take a step closer to see that it is nothing more than a coat rack covered with a hat and several coats. Next time, you might want to be a little more careful about the way you stack things on it. Otherwise, you might want to move it to somewhere with better lighting.
Not A Horror Movie
We bet you remember Hurricane Sandy, the disaster that struck Eastern Canada, Eastern U.S., and a number of Caribbean countries. It was considered to be the most powerful and destructive hurricane that made landfall that year. Records say that 233 people lost their lives.
Not A Horror Movie
Knowing this, you can only imagine just how fast this person’s heart started to beat after finding this on the beach when they went on a walk after Hurricane Sandy. What else is going to happen when you stumble on a decapitated head? It’s a good thing they soon realized it was only a mannequin’s head.
Demon in the Lamp
Could this be a demonic arachnid? It sure looks that way, doesn’t it? After all, we do not know what else has six legs, an insect-like body, and two fangs. We are glad to report that this is not the case. You must be relieved to hear that!
Demon in the Lamp
Sure, it looks like the lamp is covering something that came straight from hell. This is exactly what the harbinger of doom looks in our imagines. Luckily, it is not the end of the human race as we know it. Yep, it’s only a spider stuck in the lamp wiring. That is still pretty scary but a lot more manageable.
How To Dry Your Clothes
If you are a fan of Japanese horror flicks, we are sure you are familiar with the demon girl. We are talking about the main villain in things like The Ring and The Grudge. It is already pretty darn scary onscreen, so we bet this will have you running for your dear life!
How To Dry Your Clothes
Honestly, we would be running the other way the moment we see this. However, it is much less scary than it sounds. The truth is that someone just decided to hang their laundry this way. Bet they thought it was really funny, huh? At least this gave us some idea on what to do next Halloween…
Drag You To Hell
Let us pretend you were taking a calming walk through the woods. What else can beat fresh air and the scenery as you give yourself an awesome exercise, right? Everything was going well when you begin to smell something foul in the midst…
Drag You to Hell
You do not know what it is, but what you do know is that you have never smelled anything this putrid before. Look down and you find this demonic hand about the drag you into the depths of hell! Luckily, there is no need to worry. It’s just the Octopus Stinkhorn or Devil’s Fingers Fungus. Just cover your nose.
Right in Front of You
All right… We do not know how to explain what was going on here. If you were the person driving right behind this, we bet you would have been creeped out. You would think these heads were trophies chopped and kept by a homicidal madman.
Right in Front of You
A closer look would reveal that it is nothing more than two mannequin heads stacked in the back. We have to say that we have no idea if that makes things any better. At any rate, we definitely would not want to meet the person driving the car. Who even does that?
Morning Heart Attack
When you wake up late, you would probably stumble into the kitchen and grab a quick bite before going back to your room to change. You are already in a hurry, so why bother with the lights? Well, you should probably do that because you might give yourself a heart attack after seeing a slumped-over cadaver…
Morning Heart Attack
Try not to panic, however. This is not a crime scene and no one will name you as a person of interest in a murder investigation. It is only your backpack, after all. Don’t tell us you did not remember piling on a couple of clothes on top of it just minutes ago?
Who’s Sleeping in My Bed?
All right, how ridiculous can you get? If you are trying to accomplish a home invasion, you should know that this is not the way to go when you hear the homeowners going into the room. Do not cover yourself in the blanket because this is a surefire way to get caught.
Who’s Sleeping in My Bed?
Remember, you are trying to commit a crime here. You are not trying to become Goldilocks! We’re just kidding, of course. You are only looking at a bunch of pillows with a blanket thrown over it. At least that’s what we think was going on here…
Not The Girl Scouts
Are those drapes? If you do not mind us saying so, the owner sure has strange tastes. At any rate, you should not criticize it all that much because you have bigger things to worry about. For one thing, you will notice that someone is lying in wait behind it.
Not The Girl Scouts
We honestly do not know what that person is planning to do. It does not sound like it will be all that good, however. The good thing here is that you will only find a tree when you pull the curtain back. It might be oddly-shaped, but we are telling the truth here.
No One Home
After work, the only thing we want to do is to head home, open a beer, and eat some dinner. That was the plan of the guy who took this photo before he noticed something amiss. What is that shadowy silhouette inside the house? No one is supposed to be there. He lives alone.
No One Home
This person had every reason to call the police, and so they did. Can you just imagine what would have happened if he barged in and met the intruder face-on? The cops searched the entire house and caught the culprit. Apparently, it was only the laundry they hung up.
An Extremist Meeting
When you live near the beach, you might as well take advantage of the setting and enjoy a stroll by the moonlight. This is very calming, and we suggest you do it the next time you go to the beach! Trust us, your body and soul will thank you for it.
An Extremist Meeting
Well, it would be until you stumble into this scene. What, didn’t you hear that the beach has become the site of the local chapter of an extremist group? As you back away from the scene, you realize just how foolish you have been. Those are only beach umbrellas!
Good Boy Is Fine
Camping is fun and all, but people seem to seriously underestimate the dangers that lurk in the woods. You should always bear in minds that bad things can happen in the depths of the forest. The wild outdoors is definitely not for the fainthearted.
Good Boy Is Fine
For a brief second, the person who snapped this was in shock. Dogs are called man’s best friend for a good reason, right? We are sure they were terrified when they thought something bad happened to poor little Fido. It might look like he got cut in half, but the “second half” was only a log! Whew.
Got Your Glasses
What on earth…? We bet the person who took this was taking an all-nighter for a test. After hours of slaving away on the laptop, they decided it was time to let their eyes take a break. They shut the laptop for a little and took off their glasses. When they finally recovered a little, they were surprised to find another pair of eyes wearing the glasses already!
Got Your Glasses
They clearly never expected a disembodied pair of eyeballs to look back at them. This has personally never happened to us before. However, there is no need to call the Ghostbusters! Nope, it was merely a reflection of the overhead light.
Black Hole
This person wanted to go to bed after a long and tiring day at work. However, there was something not quite right about the bed. Do we really need to spell it out for you? If it was not obvious enough, take a good look at that gaping black hole right on top of the thick rainbow blanket.
Black Hole
Well, this does not look comfortable at all, no sir. While you might be tempted to jump in for the sake of research, you should first come to your senses. It is only your fluffy cat who is so dark that no light escapes from her fur.
Hell Is Here
Well, at least this did not happen in your home. There for the grace of God, so they say. You were on your way home when you looked up and found a portal to hell. Do you think your neighbor is doing okay in there?
Hell Is Here
It could be that… or it could be a huge fireball explosion. You stand there all worried and concerned, wondering if it would be better to call an exorcist or the fire department. Hold on a minute… Apparently, there was another possibility here. It’s only a reflection of the sunset behind a tree!