Innocent Things That Almost Made People Pee Themselves

Things aren't always what they seem to be. At first glance, something might look absolutely terrifying even though there's nothing scary going on at all. I'll be the first to admit that I scare easily, only to realize my fear was completely unwarranted. Our survival instincts just kick in whenever we sense danger, whether it's present or not.

These people all had a bit of a scare when they saw something, only to realize that their initial reaction was wildly unnecessary.

For My Next Trick, I Will Saw The Dog In Half!

dog looks like it's cut in half
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This dog's strategic location near to this log and lying position gave its owner a surprise when they looked out the window.

Don't worry though—the good boy is still perfectly intact.

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The Laundry Monster Crawling Out Of the Washer

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gloves on edge of washing machine
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This Reddit user had a bit of a scare when he flicked on the basement lights and saw a pair of hands on the rim of the washer.

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Turns out that his wife was just drying her gloves.

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I've Never Seen A Dog Pull Off A Prank Before

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dog bone in shoe
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This tricky doggo sure knows how to scare her owners!

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To clarify, she did not eat a human leg, but she did put her bone into a shoe so that it looked like she did.

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Looks A Tad Toasty In There

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window to apartment looks like explosion is going on inside
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Don't call the fire department! There is no need to evacuate!

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This concerned neighbor snapped this picture after they realized that the apartment wasn't exploding, just reflecting a very vibrant sunset.

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My Precious!

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photo of gollum taped to side mirror of car
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Images in the side view mirror are closer than they seem. They may also be obsessed with a mystical ring.

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This Reddit user had quite the scare when seeing this in the parking lot.

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Dry Your Fishing Waders Responsibly!

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hanging fishing waders
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This person was just trying to do their laundry when they opened the door to see this.

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They almost had to add the pants they were wearing to the hamper.

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Can Eyes Grow Back After Someone Dies?

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snail in skull decor looks like eye
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This isn't an actual human skull and that isn't an eye.

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This Reddit user had a bit of a scare when she realized where the snail in the office aquarium was hiding.

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Is This Another Paranormal Activity Sequel?

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mattress label in crib looks like demon in baby monitor video
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This mom had the scare of a lifetime when checking the baby monitor and seeing a demon ghost baby sleeping next to her child.

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Parents, take the labels off the baby's mattress.

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Not Dead, Just Napping

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mouse lying on back
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Rest in peace. Like, I really hope this mouse is having a peaceful sleep.

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It turns out that he really just likes to lie on his back when he sleeps.

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The Apartment Building Is Not Haunted

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green light looks like a person
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This person was leaving their apartment when they saw this evil spirit lurking in the hallway.

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It turns out that the contractor was a sicko and decided to make the Emergency light look like a demon.

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No Dogs Were Hurt In The Making Of This Photo

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man looks arm deep in dog
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This Reddit user explained that her aunt gets her dog groomed by a man who only has half of his right arm.

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Which is why he looks like he's elbow deep in the dog.

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The Cat Got Into The Paprika

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cat looks like it's bleeding
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This cat is not a murder victim or a murderer.

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Instead, she's just a playful gal who has a love for the culinary arts and the use of spices.

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I'm Not A Photographer, But I Feel Like The Lens Shouldn't Go In The Sink

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camera lens in sink
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Don't worry, it's not a real lens that is taking a bath with the dishes.

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This Reddit user bought his photographer wife a thermos shaped like a lens but still has a minor heart attack every time he sees it.

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Crime Scene In The Library

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red splatter all over chair and surrounding walls and floor
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This Reddit user was just trying to catch up on their studies when they encountered this murder site.

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By murder site, I mean "location where someone had a tragic smoothie spill".

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I Said, "Hey. What's Up? Hello!"

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cat head peaking down from hole in ceiling
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This cute little boy just wants to say hello!

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It's not terrifying at all to see a face staring down at you from the ceiling! He wants to know if you have snacks!

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Grandma Is Just Taking A Nap

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grandmother lying on back sideways across bed
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She knows not the panic she creates.

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This Reddit user walked in to see his grandmother lying like this on the bed and had a moment of terror before realizing she just has a weird sleeping position.

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Anyone Want Pennywise For Breakfast?

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side to side bacon pieces look like evil clown
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When it comes to evil murderous clowns, I prefer to see them on-screen and not on my breakfast foods.

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Was this pig the reincarnated soul of a past clown serial killer?

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Extra Passengers In The Uber

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man in car with human sized stuffed animals in backseat
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This man had a fun morning surprise when he got up to go to work, only to realize that he wasn't alone.

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Turns out his wife left the kids' presents in the backseat.

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What An Image To Wake Up To At 3 A.M.

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image of terrifying looking dude
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This Reddit user's son woke him and his wife up at three in the morning and this is what they saw on the security camera footage.

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Turns out the paper delivery man was just trying to retrieve his mis-throw from the roof with a tree branch.

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A Scaly Friend In The Bedroom

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belt on ground looks like snake
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Note to self:

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When I take the belt off my jeans, I should always put it away, or at least make sure that it doesn't look like a snake on my floor.

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The Halloween Onesie Seemed Like A Good Idea

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baby in crib wearing onesie with jack o' lantern on bum
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Boo!

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This mom realized that, while the Halloween-themed onesie was a cute idea during the daytime, it was a scary image to see at four in the morning on the baby monitor.

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There Is A Person In There

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Collection of rocks contains a painted person
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The rocks are alive. A person was painted head to toe to resemble the rock bed and lay down in it.

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Whenever they moved, they caused a fair amount of commotion amongst onlookers.

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One Of These Things Is Not Like The Others

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man on phone in store blends in with mannequins
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This Reddit user was just trying to buy some new clothing items when they were scared by a moving mannequin.

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It turned out to be just a guy who was very good at standing still.

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The Shadow Is Alive

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black cat with closed eyes looks like shadow of other cat
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What appears to be one furry friend with an impressive shadow is in fact TWO furry friends when the black cat decides to open its eyes.

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I'm amazed by how similar their poses are.

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No One Lives In This House...

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house with child inside at window
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This Reddit user and his wife nearly lost it when they drove past this abandoned house and saw a childlike figure in the window.

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While it turned out to be a doll someone planted there, it's still super spooky.

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The Classic "Clothing Looks Scary At Night"

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jacket on door handle looks like shadow of nun
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Just about all of us have been there.

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You put a pile of laundry that you don't want to deal with on a chair in your room, only to think it's a person in the middle of the night.

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Intruder Alert!

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window with lights on and ominous shadow
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This Reddit user explained that his sister thought that there was a person in her apartment due to the shadow in the window.

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It was actually just some clothes she had hanging there.

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Bill Gates, Why Would You Do This?

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computer notification rads: Kiss your password goodbye :) Use your face to sign in with Windows
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This message is so ominous between the smiley face and the notification title.

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This person thought that their personal information and passwords had been hacked until they read the notification details.

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Didn't Know Slenderman Worked In Retail

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tall, thin mannequin holding jeans
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I would just like to know who manufactured this creepy mannequin.

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I'd also like to know what boss thought that it would be a good addition to the store, and where they found pants to fit it.

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This "Floating Crosswalk" Had Cars Slamming The Brakes

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crosswalk looks like it's floating in air
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This optical illusion crosswalk in Iceland was painted to look like it's floating in air so that surprised drivers would be more likely to stop.

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This would help keep pedestrians safe.

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I Thought This Was Two People

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man's pose while lounging on motorcycle makes it look they there's a woman on it as well
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When I first looked at this photo, I thought it was a guy chilling next to his seemingly unwell female pal.

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It's nice to know he's just lounging to the max.

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This Is Hurting My Head

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oval park has longitude and latitude lines that make it look spherical
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From most angles, this oval-shaped park with a few lines on it seems completely harmless and normal.

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But, at the right angle, you could swear the green space is actually a ball.

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Watch Your Step!

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shadow cast by hay bale looks like rectangular hole in the ground
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This illusion would have me stopping dead in my tracks thinking that I would fall into a rectangular hole.

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In reality, it's just a hay bale with a misleading shadow.

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How Much Does It Cost To Ride That One?

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jet emission line aligns with the ramp of a rollercoaster
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If you're a thrill-seeker, this might actually excite you. If you're normal, you'd be terrified to think a rollercoaster could literally go off the rails.

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I swear the jet pilot who left behind this emission trail did it on purpose.

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Parking Garage Or Tunnel Of Doom?

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puddle in parking garage near ramp makes it look like there's a secret portal to a lower area
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I spend way too much time trying to figure out how they could have a tunnel going down and a ramp going up from the same place.

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Finally, I realized it was a puddle.

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Even Trash Can Float

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water mark on ground makes it looks like garbage bin is floating in midair
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It's not hard to find magic in your daily life.

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In fact, all you need is a garbage can and a conveniently shaped and sized wet spot on the sidewalk.

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I Would Have Screamed If I Saw This

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neighbors clothes hanging outside look like a hanging body
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The person who took this photo was simply enjoying the night in their apartment when they looked out the window and saw this at a neighbor's place.

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Luckily, it was just some clothes hung up in the most terrifying way possible.

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Enter The Next Dimension

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black cat curled into circle on bed looks like a black hole
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Did anyone else have an intense fear of black holes as a kid? I feel like they were mentioned a lot in children's television shows.

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Anyway, this isn't a portal to another galaxy, just a sleepy cat.

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How Are His Arms DOING THAT

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plant walking behind two embracing men looks like he's hugging man behind his back
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I thought soccer players were supposed to be known for their skill with their legs and feet, not having super flexible arms.

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In reality, the two embracing players simply had a teammate walking behind them.

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Use Illusion To Your Advantage

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ad on mall floor of dog has people walking over it to look like fleas with text: Get them off your dog.
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Sometimes the best way to catch people's attention is to slightly scare them or trick their eyes for a moment.

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This ad campaign, which encourages pet owners to check their pets for fleas, really leaves an impact.