Bed-sheet optical illusion hides two guitar picks, stumping Reddit users
Floral pattern on a bed sheet becomes a viral test of observation on Reddit's r/FindTheSniper
A bed sheet patterned with red and brown flowers has become the latest viral optical illusion, hiding two guitar picks that are difficult to spot at first glance. The image appeared on Reddit’s r/FindTheSniper, a community dedicated to 'hidden in plain sight' challenges that test users’ observation skills.
The challenge is simple: locate both guitar picks in under 30 seconds. In posts and comments, users described a range of reactions—from initial disbelief that there were two picks to long stares that finally yielded the shapes. The red guitar pick, in particular, has proven the hardest to find for many.
Solvers say the trick is to shift focus away from the floral pattern and toward the smoother, more uniform contours of a guitar pick. The shape's neat symmetry stands out only after the eye stops chasing petals.
People who claimed to locate the picks described approximate placements: one just to the right and above the sheet’s center, and the second—a different color—near the bottom-left corner. Even with guidance, some commenters admitted they still could not spot them.
The Daily Mail summarized the broader trend of optical illusions in entertainment, noting that the same outlet ran a second, jungle-scene challenge where a wild animal is concealed among trees and foliage. In that puzzle, clues point readers to between tree trunks or along a dirt road, with the deer said to blend into the scene. The deer can be seen circled on the dirt road, blending in with the leaves.
Experts say optical illusions challenge the brain by forcing it to process information in unexpected ways, potentially improving cognitive flexibility and visual perception. Regular engagement with such puzzles is associated with sharper focus and attention to detail over time.
Culturally, these puzzles have become a staple of online entertainment, with fans sharing strategies and competing to beat the clock. As new illusions surface, communities continue trading tips on where the hidden shapes may lie and how to train the eye for deception.