Shocking Kmart discovery – you won't believe what this shopper found in a picture!
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We may think we've seen it all, but every now and then, something comes along that takes us by surprise—and this Kmart shopper's puzzling find is no exception. In a time where we have to keep our wits about us, it's still refreshing to come across something that stirs up a friendly conversation and harmless debate!
An Australian mum recently stumbled upon a mysterious detail in a Kmart wall art piece and shared her discovery in the popular Facebook group Kmart Mums Australia. Her post led to an internet frenzy as others scrambled to see what she was talking about.
'Once I saw this, I couldn't unsee it,' the mum stated in her post. The artwork in question was a seemingly innocent floral piece featuring pink and red flowers. However, upon closer inspection, the petals seemed to transform into something rather unexpected.
Instead of simple petals, they began to resemble faces—more specifically, bearded men's faces. Her post quickly gained traction as fellow Kmart Mums Australia members scrutinised the artwork and weighed in on the strange revelation.
'Oh yes, I can see it! Kind of creepy now,' one commenter observed. A chorus of agreement followed, with another group member exclaiming, 'Little faces everywhere!'
Even those who owned the same artwork admitted to now seeing the peculiar faces, with one person lamenting, 'I thought you may be able to turn upside-down or sideways and it would be ok, but no, they are everywhere.'
Another fellow owner shared their newfound unease: 'I have this on my wall and I constantly feel like 100 little faces are looking at me.' Some even expressed their intent to reconsider keeping the artwork now that it had been forever changed in their eyes.
However, not everyone in the group could immediately identify the faces, leaving a few baffled members asking, 'What do you see?' and admitting, 'I still can't see it.' Ultimately, the post became a catalyst for a lively online discussion.
In a world full of peculiarities, Kmart is no stranger to stocking unusual products. Earlier this year, a 'possessed' Kmart baby doll left shoppers equally unsettled. One customer posted a video of the $17 Crying Baby Doll to the Kmart Hacks & Decor Facebook page, showcasing its bizarre, eerily lifelike heavy breathing sound. Fellow group members shared their own stories of the doll spooking pets and even being mistaken for real breathing in the dead of night.
The term pareidolia was originally coined in the movement of psychoanalysis, which studied the phenomenon of seeing faces in objects as a way to connect regularly occurring symbols with unconscious imagery. While our ‘mind’s eye’ tricks us into believing we see faces in objects, other research suggests this phenomenon is an evolutionary behavioural adaptation.
This hypothesis believes the brain is equipped with specialised functions that allow us to detect the presence of other individuals to protect ourselves from potential danger. In this sense, pareidolia may be a survival instinct that kicks in when the brain processes an image for potential threats.
Keep your eyes peeled, for you never know when you'll come across a hidden gem (or a bearded men-faced petal) in the most unexpected of places.
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An Australian mum recently stumbled upon a mysterious detail in a Kmart wall art piece and shared her discovery in the popular Facebook group Kmart Mums Australia. Her post led to an internet frenzy as others scrambled to see what she was talking about.
A captivating Kmart painting and a detailed close-up of its face-like petals have been shared on Facebook, drawing attention and intrigue. Source: Facebook.
'Once I saw this, I couldn't unsee it,' the mum stated in her post. The artwork in question was a seemingly innocent floral piece featuring pink and red flowers. However, upon closer inspection, the petals seemed to transform into something rather unexpected.
Instead of simple petals, they began to resemble faces—more specifically, bearded men's faces. Her post quickly gained traction as fellow Kmart Mums Australia members scrutinised the artwork and weighed in on the strange revelation.
'Oh yes, I can see it! Kind of creepy now,' one commenter observed. A chorus of agreement followed, with another group member exclaiming, 'Little faces everywhere!'
Even those who owned the same artwork admitted to now seeing the peculiar faces, with one person lamenting, 'I thought you may be able to turn upside-down or sideways and it would be ok, but no, they are everywhere.'
Another fellow owner shared their newfound unease: 'I have this on my wall and I constantly feel like 100 little faces are looking at me.' Some even expressed their intent to reconsider keeping the artwork now that it had been forever changed in their eyes.
However, not everyone in the group could immediately identify the faces, leaving a few baffled members asking, 'What do you see?' and admitting, 'I still can't see it.' Ultimately, the post became a catalyst for a lively online discussion.
A video featuring a Kmart baby doll displaying eerie behaviour has captured the attention of many, quickly going viral. Source: Facebook.
In a world full of peculiarities, Kmart is no stranger to stocking unusual products. Earlier this year, a 'possessed' Kmart baby doll left shoppers equally unsettled. One customer posted a video of the $17 Crying Baby Doll to the Kmart Hacks & Decor Facebook page, showcasing its bizarre, eerily lifelike heavy breathing sound. Fellow group members shared their own stories of the doll spooking pets and even being mistaken for real breathing in the dead of night.
The History of Pareidolia – How Our Minds Trick Us
Have you ever seen a face in the clouds or a figure in the pattern of a ceramic tile? This phenomenon, referred to as pareidolia, is a recognised psychological anomaly in which people can perceive faces, animals, or other figures in random shapes and patterns. In the case of the Kmart wall art, the woman who spotted the ‘creepy’ face on the petals was experiencing pareidolia.The term pareidolia was originally coined in the movement of psychoanalysis, which studied the phenomenon of seeing faces in objects as a way to connect regularly occurring symbols with unconscious imagery. While our ‘mind’s eye’ tricks us into believing we see faces in objects, other research suggests this phenomenon is an evolutionary behavioural adaptation.
This hypothesis believes the brain is equipped with specialised functions that allow us to detect the presence of other individuals to protect ourselves from potential danger. In this sense, pareidolia may be a survival instinct that kicks in when the brain processes an image for potential threats.
We are eager to hear your thoughts on the story! Please feel free to share them below. Do YOU see it?
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