Sometimes, the most ordinary moments turn out to be unexpectedly amazing — especially when caught from just the right angle. With perfect timing and a little luck, a simple photo can create an illusion that makes you stop, stare, and wonder, “Wait, what am I looking at?”

Take a guy lounging in a swimsuit, for example. Nothing out of the ordinary — until you look closer and notice something hilarious or totally unexpected that plays tricks on your eyes. These kinds of photos blend timing, lighting, and positioning so well that they fool the brain and crack you up at the same time.

One of the funniest examples? A photo of a cat that looks like it has two sets of eyes. It takes a second to realize it’s not a glitch — it’s just the way the fur is patterned. The markings are perfectly placed to mimic an extra pair of eyes right above the real ones. It’s the kind of optical illusion that’s equal parts weird and wonderful — like when a guy with a big beard tilts his head back and suddenly looks like a completely different person (or even like a bearded animal).

Images like these are a fun reminder that appearances can be deceiving. They encourage us to take a second look and enjoy the strange, silly surprises the world has to offer. So next time a picture doesn’t quite make sense right away, don’t scroll past — give it another glance. You might just spot something awesome hiding in plain sight.

(Yes, that cat really does look like it has fur-eyes!