This Puzzling Optical Illusion Is Confusing So Many Viewers! Can You Solve It? : Tiffy Taffy

There is an optical illusion going around right now that is stumping everyone who looks at it. We have shown this image to several people and the results are always the same – confusion. Do you think you can solve this tricky visual challenge?

To understand optical illusions and why they are so hard to figure out, we did some digging. It turns out there are three types of optical illusions: cognitive, literal, and physiological. The type we are looking at today is the latter- physiological.

According to the New York Museum of Illusions, “When your eyes are exposed to factors such as brightness, tilt, or movement for an extended period of time, this is when physiological illusions occur. Once you look away from the brightness, movement, or tilt, you will still experience it to a degree. Your brain will fill in the gaps of what it thinks should be there. This experience is called ‘afterimage.'” They go on to say, “Physiological illusions take advantage of this afterimage to make it appear as if something is or isn’t there.“

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Your brain is designed to process the information it receives. However, everyone’s brain works differently. So, we might not all process that information the same way, or end up with the same results. This is why optical illusions are so intriguing and fascinating. The brain has many possible ways of helping us achieve the answers we are searching for. Let’s see if you can find the answer hiding in this optical illusion below.

Can you Solve this Optical Illusion?

Below, we are going to show you an image. Within this image is a phrase, but it is hard to find. Many people were unable to find the solution in the amount of time given. You have 2 minutes to solve this visual challenge. Good luck!

optical illusion1 — *Credit: Tricky Puzzles*

We know this is a difficult one for your brain to process. If we take a look at how Reader’s Digest explains optical illusions, maybe we will find the answer more easily.

“Optical illusions are visuals that tend to be deceptive to the eye and brain. This is based on numerous factors including varying colors, patterns, lights, and more! When looking at these images what we see gets sent to our brains, and a false perception is created as the image our brain processes isn’t actually what is in front of us. Different people will often see these illusions differently which is completely normal since everyone’s brain works in different ways”
Reader’s Digest

How are you doing so far with this challenge? Do you think you found a way to get the answer? You don’t have much time left! Try paying attention to what the information above is telling you. Change your perspective slightly. it may help you achieve the results you are looking for.

Solution:

If you are ready to receive the answer to this optical illusion, we have it right here! All you have to do is scroll down to find it. Just make sure you are ready- you only get one chance to get this right on the first try. Okay, ready?

The words hidden in the optical illusion above are: “I love riddles.” Did you get it right? We certainly hope so! If you want to try out more optical illusions and visual challenges, check these out below: