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Do you ever look at an animal or a completely random inanimate object you've never seen before only to realize it looks exactly like something else entirely? Is it a glitch in the matrix, or is our mind just playing tricks on us? Below are some of the finest and most bizarre examples of animals, people, and things that for some bizarre reason, look surprisingly like totally different things. Are we losing our minds or is mother nature playing tricks on us? Scroll down and decide for yourself!
When You Run Into Vincent Van Gogh on the Subway
With so many people on the planet earth, chances are high that you've got a doppelganger. This means there's probably somebody out there who looks just like you. But, because of what we said before about there being so many people on earth, chances are you're never going to meet them. Still, every once in a while you might run into a doppelganger or lookalike that blows your mind, just like this one!
We're not sure if it was intentional or not, but this guy looks exactly like Vincent Van Gogh. But here's the real question– do we think that he can paint like him, too?
Felix? Is That You?
Sometimes art imitates life, and sometimes life imitates art. And, in this case, an artistic rendering of a gorgeous black and white cat is imitating a gorgeous actual black and white cat! It almost looks like that's the real Felix there on the ground, waiting for his food. Although, Felix seems to be saying that that's an awfully small pouch of food for a hungry cat. Maybe he needs two pouches!
Whether you're a cat person or not, you've got to admit that these two lookalikes are both adorable. The cat food, though, probably doesn't smell that good, but the smell doesn't translate through pictures, so it's fine.
What Animal Could This Possibly Be?
This image definitely threw us for a loop upon first glance. We've heard of people keeping kangaroos and wallabies as pets before, but never in the house like this. Then, we kept looking, and we realized it wasn't a kangaroo after all. It's just a german shepherd puppy falling between the cracks. With the way his tail is all tucked in and his paws are resting on his belly, he might have even convinced some kangaroos!
Although kangaroos might look cute and cuddly, they're very protective and violent animals. Keep your pets a safe distance away and don't try to pet them, even if they seem friendly.
These Milkweed Pods Look Exactly Like Hummingbirds
Even though the human eye is incredibly powerful, it still can be tricked. For example, the first time we looked at this picture, we figured it showed a bunch of hummingbirds or little parrots perched and drinking from the edge of the glass. In actuality, it's a series of milkweed pods draped over the glass to dry out. It could've fooled us, especially considering we'd never seen a milkweed pod before.
Although milkweed does have some medicinal properties, it also can be poisonous. So, keep that in mind and please try no to munch away if you find any of these by the side of the road.
Who's More Stylish? Karl Lagerfeld Or This Grill?
Karl Lagerfeld was known the world over for his brilliant fashion design and his work as the creative director of Chanel. With that in mind, you wouldn't expect to see a mega celebrity like him hanging out in just anyone's backyard. But, with the way the snow fell on this winter's night, this grill certainly looks like him, don't you think? To us, it either looks like him or The Terminator.
Even though this is a picture from the middle of winter, it's making us want to go out and fire up the barbecue. There's nothing better than grilling with friends, except maybe owning a grill that looks like Karl Lagerfeld.
Did She Buy This Dress Before Or After Riding This Train?
Every once in a while you might see someone wearing a similar shirt to you in public, but this is taking it to a whole other level. In this image, we've got a woman wearing a dress that's made from the exact same print fabric as the public city trains! Do you think she buys her fabrics from the same place as city hall? Did she realize what that pattern was when she was buying the dress?
Maybe this is a new form of urban camouflage that we haven't heard of yet. Imagine how much people-watching you could do if people thought you were just a seat. Although, you might get sat on a time or two.
Who Says Cats Can't Celebrate Halloween?
Every year when Halloween rolls around, people all around the world try to figure out the most impressive costume they can buy or create to wow their friends. Some people do group costumes with their families, some people dress up their pets, and others go solo and alone. Still, the mark of a great costume is when the person truly becomes the character, and that's what's going on in the image down below.
We will not be convinced that this cat is not Chewbacca. They look practically identical! We bet this cat is a pretty good mechanic and robotics hand too.
Fluffy Samoyed Puppies Look Exactly Like Polar Bears
When most animals are young, they're missing the trademark features and traits that represent their species. This is how people sometimes bring home fox cubs thinking they're puppies, or lynx kittens thinking they're barn cats. In this case, we don't think anyone is going to take the animal for the wrong reason. However, these samoyed puppies might as well start working for Coca-Cola. They look exactly like polar bear cubs!
Obviously, once the dogs get a little bit bigger, you'll be able to tell that they're not actually bears. But, if you do come across one of these in the wintertime, you might want to look around for Momma Bear before reaching down to pet it.
They Look Like Best Friends, Don't They?
Despite their physical differences, dogs are horses are pretty similar in a number of ways. If you give them the proper training and affection, they both can be incredibly loyal animals. Plus, if you raise them in proximity to each other, chances are they might get along! That's exactly what happened here, where the owners of this great dane and a small mini horse decided to start training their pets together.
These two look like they would be perfect for a buddy, mystery TV show. We're not sure which network it would wind up on, but we think we've got a perfect name: The Dog And Pony Show.
One Of These Things Is Not Like The Others
In the wild, if you're not a predator, you're prey. That's why different animals need to develop different defensive mechanisms to survive. Owls, for example, grow their plumage in a way that camouflages them in their surroundings. It doesn't work like a chameleon where the owl changes colors. But, we'd be lying if we said we saw the owl in the picture below at first glance. Have you seen him yet?
Second from the right there's your owl! Who knew these unrelated species could be so similar?
Was This The Original Van Halen Model?
Rock and roll album covers have a history of stirring up some controversy. Remember Nirvana's Nevermind cover, with the baby in the swimming pool? That caused a pretty large backlash. This Van Halen cover didn't cause nearly as much, but it did create a stir in this family's house when they realized that their youngest looked exactly like the cover model. If you add on a pair of wings, he'd be the spitting image of that cherub!
This is from Van Halen's 1984 album of the same name. Most fans don't rank this album in their top five, but it is an important part of the band's discography nonetheless.
A Barn Owl And An Overripe Apple
Barn Owls are one of the most wide-reaching species of animal on the planet. You read that right– not just one of the most wide-reaching bird species, one of the most wide-reaching species period. The only place barn owls don't live is in arctic and desert regions. Still, even though there are plenty in the world, we didn't expect anything to look this much like a barn owl except a barn owl. Boy, were we proven wrong.
Something about the depth of the seed, the rounding of the core, and the two-toned shading where the flesh has started to rot, make this apple look exactly like a barn owl. Meanwhile, the owl just wants to eat the apple.
No Thanks, We're Not Eating That
A lot of people have reservations when it comes to fruits and vegetables. Maybe it comes from a lack of exposure as children, but the sooner you learn how good these veggies are for you, the better. Still, we don't know if we'd be able to dig into this one at the end of the day. Yes, it's rhubarb, and we know it's good for us. But, doesn't it just look like green brains?
This is something we'd expect to see on a Nickelodeon TV show. The thing just screams "Slime." What it does not scream, however, is "Healthy, yummy rhubarb."
This Had To Be Intentional, Don't You Think?
Anytime we see a pineapple, we immediately think of Spongebob Squarepants. After this, maybe that same thing will start to happen when we see manhole covers. Whoever saw this fern growing out above that grate had an awesome idea to spray paint the grate yellow, and create a street pineapple for anyone walking by. Even though it doesn't serve any functional purpose, we're sure this made a few people smile, so we're here for it.
Considering that grate is above ground, and not under the sea, we doubt you're going to find Spongebob if you lift it up. Also, we're pretty sure it's illegal to tamper with city property like that, so you don't need to try, just take our word for it.
When This Kid Grows Up, He Wants To Be A Firefighter
So many kids are fascinated with firemen and firewomen and firetrucks when they're young. There's something special about all of those flashing lights, and the bright, shiny trucks, and the people whose job it is to help other people that really appeals to kids. So, when this little man realized his jacket was the same color as the fire hydrant, he got right to work helping out in the best way he knew how.
It's so cute how he's imitating the fire hydrant. And, to be honest, he makes a pretty good model for it. If his jacket were a little longer, it would be hard to tell the difference.
This Star Must've Been Firefox's Inspiration
A lot of the time we will just accept something as a matter of fact without questioning where it came from. For example, Internet Explorer used to have an E icon, which made sense, because it meant Explorer. What about Firefox though? Has anyone ever thought about what the Firefox symbol represents? We've included a picture of it here, next to the actual star that was the image's inspiration: the V838 Monocerotis Star.
This star, discovered back in 2002, is about 19,000 light years away from Earth. But, its likeness still made it back here to all of our desktops, which we think is pretty cool.
Which One Of These Images Is Hannah Montana?
We've seen Miley Cyrus go through a lot of different phases thorughout her career. When she started out, she was just Billy Ray's adorable daughter who'd sometimes appear on the talk shows. Then, she was Hannah Montana, wowing all of us with her signing on Disney Channel. Since then, Miley has reinvented herself a few times. This image on the left is from one of her wilder eras, when she was known to sport a kind of giraffe-esque look.
It's easy to see why people drew this comparison. Between the tongue and the top buns, she is making the same face as the animal. But, she's still way, way, way prettier.
Alec Baldwin Is Basically Millard Fillmore
Alec Baldwin has been one of the most prolific actors of his generation. We remember his early roles, like The Hunt For Red October, and we still loved him in all of his more recent projects like 30 Rock, too. But, not many people have realized that from the right angle, Baldwin looks exactly like the 13th President of the United States, Millard Fillmore. Isn't the image striking? They might as well be related.
Millard Fillmore was never actually supposed to ascend to the Presidency. But, while serving as Vice President his predecessor President Zachary Taylor consumed too many raw cherries, and too much iced milk, and died of intestinal complications.
We Call These Jupiter Cakes
Baking seems like it comes down to dumb luck, but it's actually a very exact science. The same way that astrophysicists need to be very precise with their measurements and calculations in order to properly understand our universe, a baker needs to properly mix the correct amounts of each ingredient, and for a precise amount of time in order to achieve the best final product possible. That's why it's so funny that this baker made a cake that looks like Jupiter– maybe they should've been a scientist!
These cupcakes would be great for a primary school science fair or something like that. We remember we always learned better when we were younger if there was food involved with the lesson.
We're Surprised LucasFilm Left This One Out In The Wild
The Star Wars films have received a massive resurgence in recent years as young fans flock to see the new iterations added to the series. Still, we apologize if we're dating ourselves here, but those original three movies were just the best ones of the bunch. After the first time we ever saw AT-ATs walking on the surface of Hoth, we never thought we'd see something that cool again. Then, this lucky person found an AT-AT out in the wild!
Obviously, that's not a real AT-AT. It looks more like a mailbox, or maybe a speeding camera. Still, we love the resemblance between the two images.
Cat Or Gopher? You Decide
Depending on how much you zoom into this photo, you could be staring at two very different animals. Somehow, this cat has the most adorable set of fangs that hang out over his lower lip, and if you look at him upside down he almost looks like a gopher! By zooming in to crop out the cat's eyes and ears, you can really see the full effect of having two animals in one.
Something about the eyes on the right side of the image also reminds us of a bunny rabbit. Regardless, this cat is definitely ready for the costume party– they'll just need to be carried around upside down.
These Two Look An Inconceivable Amount Alike
Wallace Shawn is one of those actors that everybody knows, even if they don't know him by name. He's voiced countless animated characters in Disney and Pixar movies, and is probably best known for his role as Vizzini in the Princess Bride. Still, it's taken Shawn years to get the recognition that he deserves. So, it's not really fair that this kid is already getting recognized as Wallace Shawn, especially if he hasn't done anything yet, right?
All jokes aside, these two do look a striking amount alike. Maybe it's just because the baby is making a face like he has to poop. Wait, is that the same face Shawn is making?
What Do Elton John And Eminem Remind You Of?
In the pictures below, you see some of the most famous things on the planet. First, there's Elton John, the international popstar. Then, Eminem, the international rap star. Then, we've got those two houses in Los Angeles from GTA V that look completely opposite. Individually, we know all of these different things. But, we're amazed that these two side-by-side images look so similar, too! Do you think they planned to dress up like this?
Apparently, the neighbors who live in opposite houses are best friends. Maybe that's a good metaphor for Elton and Eminem, whose musical styles couldn't be more different, but who seem to genuinely like each other.
That's Not A House Cat, That's Toothless
How To Train Your Dragon is one of our favorite animated movies to come out in a long time. The relationship between Finn and Toothless is something special, and any reminder of that film simply makes us smile. That's why it's so cool that this family has a cat that looks exactly like Toothless. It's like they're living with their very own dragon in the house, and we're pretty jealous, to be honest.
Despite what you might have seen in the movie, we don't think it would be a good idea to put a harness on this cat and try to ride it.
Is That Our Main Man Wicket?
The Ewoks are one of the great creations of the Star Wars universe. They're these cute, cuddly, teddy bear-looking animals who are secretly ferocious, and who are willing to fight like crazy to save their homes. We're not sure if that's the case for the cat on the left, but they definitely look like they could be tangentially related to the Ewoks. After all, they're definitely fluffy enough for the job.
Also, like most of the Ewoks we see in the Star Wars franchise, this cat looks exceptionally grumpy. So, they're already playing the part even better than they were expected to!
Is This Bell Pepper Screaming For Adrian?
The Rocky franchise is one of the most iconic film series Hollywood has ever produced. If you see a photo of Stallone, you automatically know whether it's a still from the Rocky films or not. That's why this image confused us so much. Originally, we thought the image on the right was a screenshot from Rocky III or Rocky IV. Then, we looked a little closer, and realized that it was just a bell pepper.
We love the way the seeds are sticking out to make teeth here. And, after taking this picture, we hope this person went ahead and ate that pepper too. It looks delicious!
This Caped Crusader Needs No Cape
We could argue for hours about where Batman gets his powers. Some would say he's the superhero, others would say it's his money, and others still would argue that it is specifically the Bat suit that allows Bruce Wayne to do what he does. Still, from just one look at the image down below, we can tell this cat doesn't need any of those things. No cape, no suit, just pure Batman energy in a little, feline package.
This cat's owner must have smoothed out his fur to get him to be shaped like that. We have a feeling if this cat had his way, those ears would be much less pointy.
Wow, Two Whole Rotisserie Chickens
We love having a rotisserie night for dinner. The meat is always so tender, and there's nothing better than that crispy skin on the outside. But, be careful if you go reaching for a piece of that chicken on the left. That one might bite back. If you haven't figured out why yet, it's because that's not actually a chicken, it's a cat. He looks cute enough to snuggle, but we don't think we'd be able to eat him.
On the other hand, the chicken on the right would absolutely get eaten. The potatoes would also have been devoured by now if that picture had been real.
A Perfectly Eaten Leaf
When caterpillars and other insects go about and munch on the leaves of plants, they sometimes leave interesting shapes and patterns for passersby to enjoy. In this case, a caterpillar got very, very hungry and wound up eating a horror mask into this leaf. Believe us, we're shocked at how accurate it is too, but this caterpillar somehow made a perfect version of the Scream. It would honestly be worth keeping if the leaf wasn't going to rot!
We would actually pay good money to see this version of the film. What is it that makes a caterpillar scream? Would they have the same villain? So many questions!
Is That Michael Scott Or Alice Cooper?
It's always super weird when you run into someone who looks kind of like you in the street. But, what's even weirder is when we have multiple celebrities who all look exactly alike. We know, we know, with Hollywood's beauty standards we're bound to see some similar-looking folks in our media– we understand and accept that. But really, are you trying to tell us that Steve Carrell and Alice Cooper aren't brothers?
They even have the same smile! Or, maybe they just have the same Hollywood dentist. Regardless, next time we go back to rewatch the office we're going to have a hard time unseeing this.
Which Version Do You Think Is Taller?
The Burj Khalifa is a well-known skyscraper in Dubai, which gained notoriety thanks to being the tallest tower in the world. It's an impressive feat of engineering, but even more impressive is the way this girl's tights ripped to create an exact model of the building. The picture on the right even includes the way that the building gets skinnier as it goes up into the sky. So, we're sorry this girl's leggings are ruined, but we love the results.
There should be some type of price for being able to best recreate the Burj Khalifa. This girl wins first. The prize? Visit the Burj Khalifa.
Two Of Our Favorite Celebrities
We're not sure whether it's fair to call these two characters celebrities, but everyone should know who they are, so we're going to steam on ahead. On the left we have the infamous Grumpy Cat, the internet sensation with dwarfism who always looked like she was having an awful time. Then, on the right, we've got Master Shifu from the Kung Fu Panda series, who is usually pretty serious, but not nearly as grumpy as Grumpy Cat.
Before today, we never realized how much the two look alike. Maybe the creators of Kung Fu Panda even wanted to emulate Grumpy Cat with their character, because the resemblance is just uncanny.
Are We Really Trying To Start Trouble With Jason?
We weren't sure about including this one in the article because if Jason Voorhees is real (we know he's not, but bear with us), we don't want to be on record saying anything mean about him. That being said, doesn't his mask look like a Croc? We know, it's a traditional hockey goalie's mask. But, if you took a few pairs of Crocs, cut off the soles, and melted them together, he might like that mask even better.
To be fair, the Friday the 13th films would probably be much less scary if Jason was chasing everyone while wearing Crocs on his head. So, we're pretty glad the creators went in a different direction.
Maybe It's Just Bryan Cranston
There's something about Bryan Cranston's face– when we see him we're always reminded of other characters. For example, it's pretty undeniable that Walter White in the early seasons of Breaking Bad looks exactly like Ned Flanders from the Simpsons! In the later seasons of Breaking Bad, this changes, but then if you look at Cranston from Malcolm in the Middle the connection is there again. The best part: Cranston has actually appeared on the Simpsons multiple times!
Cranston had the opportunity to play himself as Walter White in one season of the Simpsons. At another time, he also voiced an international spy on the show.
That Is One Evil Looking Cat
When an animal winds up in a shelter, it's always stressful for the shelter staff to try and find them a new home. Plus, some animals have a harder time being adopted than others. Sometimes this is due to age, or temperament. In this case, it was due to the fact that this cat looks evil and grumpy, and also like Adolph Hitler. Definitely not the first face we'd want to see every morning.
To be fair, the cat actually looks like it has some redeeming qualities. We don't mean to automatically malign him just because of the way he looks. That being said, maybe it's time for a haircut.