Lighter Camouflaged in Floral Chair Triggers Viral 30-Second Illusion Challenge

A viral optical illusion has people hunting for a lighter camouflaged in the cushions of a floral chair, with the challenge asking viewers to locate it in 30 seconds. The image, shared on Reddit by user Impressive-Morning-5 to the FindTheSniper thread, shows a chair covered in bright flower patterns that complicate a straightforward search for a small metal lighter. The post was framed as an easy snipe, but responders quickly discovered it required careful inspection of the chair’s many petals and swirls.

According to a Daily Mail report published Sept. 21, 2025, the photographer asked followers to locate the lighter and offered a hint: look for the red tip. The image sparked a lively back-and-forth among Redditors, with some claiming the red-tip clue helped them spot the lighter, while others said they initially overlooked it amid the upholstery’s busy motif.

Commenters described the illusion as more challenging than expected. Several users noted the lighter’s camouflaged position could be found only after re-examining the seat’s lower areas or by following subtle color cues embedded in the floral pattern. Others joked about the ease of spotting a lighter in everyday life, saying the metal head and the red-tinted tip betray the item once you adjust your scan.

The post and its apparatus reflect a broader social-media trend in which users post image-led puzzles and optical illusions designed to test visual acuity and pattern recognition. While some challenges hinge on twist endings or hidden objects in crowded scenes, this particular example underscores how easily familiar objects can disappear when placed against complex backgrounds. The exchange also highlights how communities on Reddit’s hobby and puzzle threads collaborate to verify details, compare techniques, and celebrate quick solves or surprising misses.