I see faces in just about anything!?

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Example: My mom's shower curtain is a pattern of different flowers. Carnations, roses, mums. It's actually pretty hideous. But when I'm sitting on the ol thundermug, that's what I'm looking at. In just about every flower, I look, and suddenly a face appears. It could be a demon face, a child's face, the face of a sculpted statue, etc. I'm not freaked out by it, just kind of amused that my brain picks this stuff out. In the wood grains on the simulated paneling on the wall. In the stains on a garage floor. Anywhere, there will be a face when I look. I don't concentrate and stare for a long time to make it happen. I'm not some goofball neurotic asshat. I am in my late 40's and above average intelligence. Just wondered if this is some known phenomenon. Any help?

Ignacio · Answer

The same happens to me often too, and all I can offer is a theory; there is probably a certain area of the brain that is specialized in face recognition. The phenomenon could mean that that brain area is very developed -a birth feature thing-, or maybe that is overexcited, that it is used a lot and "it cannot help itself".

? · Answer

1) First of all, I think there is no harm in presuming like this.

2) Secondly, I am not able to find a suitable answer for your peculiar problems. What is your question here. Please explain.

3) Thirdly, I do not want to deny what you say here. Because  I am a staunch believer of your words.

spotty · Answer

The brain always seeks to make sense of what it is presented with. These patterns can be geometric or, as with  you, facial features. Your own bias will determine male/female or angel/demon. If they begin to give you advice I'd worry.

THE BANNIBAL ONE · Answer

You just have an over active mind and see what others miss.

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I see faces in just about anything!?

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