The Internet Is Losing It Over This Optical Illusion of Six Girls… But Only Five Pairs of Legs 🤯
Optical illusions are the ultimate brain teasers — no matter how hard we try, our minds always seem to get tricked.
And now, one newly resurfaced illusion has taken over the internet: a photo of six girls sitting on a couch… with only five visible pairs of legs.
Yes, six girls. Five pairs of legs.
And absolutely everyone is confused.
Why Our Brains Get Fooled So Easily
According to the Queensland Brain Institute, optical illusions occur when our brain and eyes “miscommunicate.”
What we think we’re seeing doesn’t always match what’s actually there — a survival instinct dating back to prehistoric times, when noticing movement early could mean life or death.
So when an image doesn’t follow the “rules” our brain expects?
We get tricked instantly.
The Couch Illusion That Went Viral
A Reddit user shared a seemingly normal photo:
Six friends sitting together on a couch… except something was off. No matter how long people stared, they could only count five pairs of legs.
Users spent hours trying to solve this odd visual puzzle.
One person finally offered a simple explanation:
👉 “The second girl’s legs are hidden behind the first girl’s legs.”
Because of the angle, the girl sitting second from the left has her legs perfectly aligned behind the girl on the far left — creating the illusion that she has no legs at all.
The Most Detailed Breakdown
Another Reddit user, ElMangosto, posted a full explanation that helped thousands finally “see” the solution:
Girl #1 has her legs crossed — and no rip in her jeans.
Girl #2 has one visible leg, and the rip in her jeans aligns exactly with Girl #1’s legs, blending them together.
Girl #2 is wearing a white sock that becomes visible only when you follow the jean rip downward.
Girls #2 and #3 are leaning at angles that further confuse the perspective.
Once you see it, you can’t unsee it — but until then, it’s a true brain twister.
Can You Spot the Missing Legs?
Now that you know the explanation, take another look at the photo.
Does the illusion finally make sense?
Optical illusions like this remind us how easily our perception can be fooled — and why these puzzles are so endlessly fascinating.
👉 Share this with your friends on Facebook and see who cracks the mystery… and who keeps counting only five pairs of legs!
