Count the women and then count their legs
Nothing is more frustrating than trying to decipher an optical illusion—and this one is truly mind-boggling.
Some people love testing their brains with seemingly unsolvable challenges, while others (like me) find it exasperating.
So, when a strange optical illusion popped up on Reddit, reactions were understandably mixed.
But not all optical illusions are so difficult. For example, one puzzle looked like a floor covered in pebbles, yet a closer look revealed a hidden engagement ring among them!
Then there are the ones where you have to spot a hidden sniper. It feels nearly impossible—until you finally see him, and then he’s all you can focus on.
Or those engaging puzzles with hidden clues that need deciphering to reveal a message. People love these kinds of challenges.
But this picture?
It’s a total mind-bender.
The image shows what seems like six women sitting together on a sofa, just a casual group photo—until you take a closer look.
Can you spot what’s off?
That’s right (I’m assuming you checked closely)! There are six women, but somehow only five pairs of legs.
At first glance, it looks like the third woman has no legs, just a torso, but Reddit users are divided on what they’re actually seeing here. And it’s their theories that add to the mystery.
One person suggested, “The first girl is sitting over the second girl’s legs.”
Another agreed, adding, “The second girl’s legs are behind the first girl’s legs.”
A third user offered a detailed theory: “Number one has her legs crossed, with no rip in the knee. Number two has only one leg visible, and that leg has a rip in the knee.”
One user pointed out, “Those legs are blending together. Follow that tear down—you’ll notice a split where there’s a sock on the right and not on the left. Number two has a tear in her knee and a visible white sock.”
Another Redditor zoomed in on the girl second from the left, saying, “Her pants are the same color and almost blend in. You can spot the difference where a bit of sock or skin is showing above her boot.”
Many users chimed in, saying the number of legs just doesn’t add up, which is exactly what makes the internet so much fun.
