Strange optical illusion confuses J.K. Rowling

An optical illusion that claims to show a fish or a mermaid has got everyone confused, as it appears to be something else altogether.

An optical illusion that purports to show a fish or a mermaid has confused just about everyone.

The viral photo was posted by celebrities including J.K Rowling who seemed perplexed by the illusion.

“If you’re right-brained, you’ll see a fish. If you’re left-brained, you’ll see a mermaid,” the caption for the brainteaser reads.

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The optical illusion has people perplexed.

British author J. K. Rowling said she saw a “donkey”. Picture: AFP

But the Harry Potter author wasn’t buying it.

“It’s a donkey though,” she posted on Twitter.

Former NBA star Rex Chapman also weighed in, stating he saw a “horse” in the image.

English comedian David Baddiel joked about seeing a “badly-tied bin liner” although later confirmed, “Yes obviously it’s a donkey. Obviously.”

The brain contains two hemispheres that each perform different roles.

If you’re right-brained, you’re said to be more creative, thoughtful, subjective and intuitive.

But the downsides are that you’re also probably more spontaneous, unpredictable and, in some cases, not very good with other people.

Meanwhile, left-brained people are more analytical, logical and methodical in their thinking.

A negative, however, is that they can sometimes be less emotionally open that right-brained people.

According to the illusion, those who see the fish are right-brained, while those who see a mermaid are more likely to be left-brained.

In the comments section on the illusion, which was shared on TikTok, many people were quick to admit that they found it easier to see a seal and a donkey head rather than a fish and a mermaid.

It’s the latest optical illusions to go viral on Twitter.

Recently a seemingly X-rated optical illusion sent Reddit users into a frenzy.

The dubious image created a rather unfortunate shape as viewers were all left thinking the same rude thing.

However, it turned out the photo was innocent, showing two muscular legs next to each other.

Seemingly X-rated optical illusion sends Reddit users into a frenzy

Meanwhile a pic of a cat walking on a flight of stairs sparked debate.

The greyscale image shared by The Minds Journal, that first went viral in 2015, depicts a cat on a flight of stairs.

Whichever way you see the cat walking exposes your approach to life, new analysis claims.

If you think that the cat is coming up the stairs, chances are that you have an optimistic view of life.

If you observed the cat walking down the stairs, you have a personality that is pessimistic and sceptic.

Do you see the cat going up or down the stairs? Picture: 9Gag.com

- with The Sun