An optical illusion claims to reveal an insight in how you approach big life choices depending on what you see first.
The image was posted by Tiktok account @psychologylove100, featuring an AI-generated male narrator, which regularly shares various illusions, puzzles and brain teasers to its 358,000 followers from around the world.
In the clip, the commentator indicates that some people may spot a skull and bones first, while others may see a little girl sitting below trees.
Viewed more than 17,000 times and amassing over 1000 likes and 22 comments, the optical illusion has divided TikTok users, as an equal number of people claim to have spotted either of the two potential objects.
In a side-by-side video commentary under the caption, ‘Are you courageous?’, the AI narrator explained the theories behind each of the two objects that people may spot.
An optical illusion shared on TikTok has been claimed to give insight into how you work through your choices in life – depending on whether you spot a skull or a little girl first
Beginning the commentary with asking, ‘Are you courageous or rather fearful?’ the narrator explains the psychology behind the first of the objects of which viewers may spot.
They said: ‘If you’ve spotted the skull and crossbones in the picture, you’re usually considered courageous. You’re not afraid to take risks when necessary.’
Applauding the person’s potential ability to overcome adversity, they continued: ‘You’ve realised you have to go beyond your own limits to achieve a certain result.
‘You want your life to be filled with success and personal achievement. that’s why you no longer hesitate to step outside of your comfort zone.
‘When making decisions, you courageously face up to their consequences. Whether you make good or bad choices, you believe you’ll always learn from them.’
The narrator concluded: ‘Know that those around you admire you for your ability to face up to all the obstacles that come your way.’
The other object potentially spotted by observers was then analysed by the commentator, who said: ‘If you saw the little girl first, it means you’re not always brave.
‘Although you intend to take risks, you end up resigning yourself. Why do you resign yourself? For the simple reason that fear often gets the better of you.’
In a side-by-side video commentary under the caption, ‘Are you courageous?’, the AI narrator explained the theories behind each of the two objects that people may spot
The optical illusion divided TikTok users in the comments below the video, who, in equal numbers, insisted that they first spotted either the skull or the little girl
Highlighting how the person may be held back by fear, the narrator added: ‘You’re terrified of failing, of facing things that don’t turn out the way you planned.
‘Being afraid is perfectly normal, human and even vital. However, not everything should be subject to this feeling.
‘If you let this emotion guide even the slightest of your choices, you’ll be condemned to a monotonous, unchanging life.’
The commentator rounded off the video with some words of advice, saying: ‘We often talk about the secret to financial and material success, but there is no miracle. The key lies in ambition and perseverance.’
The optical illusion divided TikTok users in the comments below the video, who, in equal numbers, insisted that they first spotted either the skull or the little girl.
Alluding to seeing the skull first, one person confirmed, ‘skull,’ while another agreed, exclaiming, ‘SKULL!!’
The AI narrator claimed that those who first spotted the little girl may be more prone to being terrified of failure – which a number of TikTok users personally agreed with
Another TikTok user, who agreed with the analogy behind spotting the skull, said: ‘Saw the skull first. You are so accurate sir, thanks.’
One person detailed their own patterns of behaviour after relating to the narrator’s analysis, writing: ‘The SKULL but not x bones. But yeah, I know I am d*mn brave, and VERY dangerous “the ones that know me, KNOW.”‘
Others. however, claim to have spotted the little girl first, with one TikTok user confirming, ‘The girl,’ while another agreed, writing, ‘Little girl.’
Another person confirmed spotting the same object, writing, ‘I saw the girl,’ while a fellow user appeared to have resonated with the narrator’s analogy, saying, ‘No wonder my life is dull.’
A final observer claimed to have seen a butterfly at first, however, the creator of the video responded to confirm that the person had actually seen the girl.
Another optical illusion shared by the India Times can also reveal if you have hidden aspects within your personality – whether you have issues asserting your identity or on the constant persuit for growth.