Baffling optical illusion keeps driving people mad as they can't agree on what it is

People have been left divided after a TikTok account shared a mind-boggling optical illusion that asks users whether they see a hole or a bale of hay and its shadow

Social media is all aflutter over a baffling optical illusion that's got everyone scratching their heads - what do you reckon you're looking at? Fancy a little insight into your psyche? Give this personality quiz a whirl and discover your true inner self. Research suggests that the more you challenge your grey matter with tough teasers, the sharper your wits become.

Optical illusions are just the ticket for a glimpse into the brain's mysterious workings. The way our noggins interpret images can vary wildly, creating unique perceptions from every angle. A mix of hues, brightness, and patterns can often hoodwink us into seeing things that aren't really there.

You might think you've got a handle on where you stand in terms of perception, but a cheeky optical illusion could confirm your suspicions. A TikTok teaser posted by @unseenillusions, boasting a hefty 37,500 followers and racking up 1.4 million likes, has left viewers perplexed. The question on everyone's lips: "Do you see a hole or bale of hay and its shadow?".

Keep scrolling to find out what the crowd thinks. This puzzle might have you questioning your eyesight or wondering if your brain's playing tricks on you. The deceptively simple image has thrown many for a loop.

The picture in question features a hay bale so well hidden in a field that it seems to vanish, leaving behind only a shadow or what appears to be a grave-shaped hole. Take a closer look and you'll realise the hay bale is actually blending seamlessly with its surroundings.

TikTok users flocked to comment on the illusion, sparking a debate. One user exclaimed: "Lump of hay." Another chimed in: "Bale of hay because it don't line up in spots so you can see the outline of the bale."

A third suggested "hay bale", but some were convinced it was nothing more than a shadow. "It's a shadow," insisted one. "I see mud," claimed another. Several people mentioned they could discern both elements in the picture.

"Both but I saw three hole first," one person remarked. "Hole then both," another contributed. Someone else said: "First I saw hole and then I saw the shadow."

"Both but easier to see hole in the ground," another added their perspective in the comments section. What did your eyes pick up when you first looked at the image? Drop your thoughts in the comments below.