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House cat mesmerized, frustrated by 'Magic Eye' illusion
« on: April 14, 2017, 11:14:34 am »
April 10 (UPI) -- A YouTuber shared video of a cat showing a human-like fascination -- and ultimately, frustration -- with an optical illusion printed on a sheet of paper.

Ryan Kotzin's video, which quickly went viral with millions of views in just three days, shows the dark-colored cat staring intently at a sheet of paper bearing a "Magic Eye" optical illusion.

http://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2017/04/10/House-cat-mesmerized-frustrated-by-Magic-Eye-illusion/8751491859069/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4IHB3qK1KU&feature=youtu.be
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Re: House cat mesmerized, frustrated by 'Magic Eye' illusion
« Reply #1 on: April 14, 2017, 11:39:54 am »
Apparently cat brains are also susceptible to the illusion.
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Re: House cat mesmerized, frustrated by 'Magic Eye' illusion
« Reply #2 on: April 16, 2017, 07:44:30 am »
Cats are smart. That is why the internet is made of them.

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Re: House cat mesmerized, frustrated by 'Magic Eye' illusion
« Reply #3 on: April 18, 2017, 04:28:55 pm »
I tried this out with my buddy's cats a few years ago, and it didn't work for any of them. I was very disappointed.
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Re: House cat mesmerized, frustrated by 'Magic Eye' illusion
« Reply #4 on: April 18, 2017, 05:02:30 pm »
Quote from: Suppressed on April 18, 2017, 04:28:55 pm
I tried this out with my buddy's cats a few years ago, and it didn't work for any of them. I was very disappointed.


Lot of cats simply can't see 2D objects (unless it's shiny, ie laser pointer). Neither can babies - I remember seeing my neice suddenly click with a picture. She started excited screaming and hitting the picture.  :laugh:
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