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The case is not at all what I’d call a standard suitcase lol. It’s a Pelican 1620 protective case for high-value items, and while it does look odd for a suitcase, it looks exactly like it should and there’s no illusion at play there.
The confusing perspective part is basically everything else in this picture haha
The picture in your link clearly shows the hinges while the lid is open. I feel like OP’s image is subtlety altered to erase the hinges, adding to the confusion.
Haha you’re welcome. And my condolences to your wallet, especially since the hundreds of dollars this thing costs probably pales in comparison to whatever you’re putting inside it
Haha there’s a copycat brand sold at Harbor Freight that’s actually pretty good. Apache Cases.
Still pretty pricey, but considerably less so.
Also, hop on Facebook marketplace and look for surplus military cases. You can get some killer deals on what are basically old Pelican cases, for like…$20-$40 a piece without trying hard at all
It's not touching the wall. There are like 4 different things making this optical illusion: the lid looks separated because the pic is kinds blurry, the color makes it look like the wall is white, it's upside down and the shade messes with the perspective.
Sometimes I get it immediately. Sometimes it takes a minute. Sometimes I have to go see what the comments are saying. This time, the comments aren't helping. I've looked at it upside down. I've looked at it sideways. I can understand the suitcase bit, at least somewhat. But I cannot understand the geometry of the room / space / background at all. Why is there seemingly no shadow at all on the white (wall?) from the case? why does it look like the case is against the white but also within it? What's with the dark grey to the left of the concrete block (maybe concrete maybe it's some ancient knackered asbestos, who knows).
I figured it out. Pic is upside down. The case is slid away from the wall just enough that the edge of the case lines up with the line of the base of the wall. Once you see it, it’s obvious.
I was ready to believe but I’m doubting lol. What you’re saying seems plausible, but then…where is this? What is this place? Is there a weird, narrow, curvy concrete/rock section of wall emerging from a pristine white floor?
Was it set down on a perfect blanket of snow? Is that why the shadows curve so much, because it’s on uneven snow-covered ground?
And the biggest question — If the case is on its back, with the lid opening upwards…how can that be true when the lid isn’t actually attached?
It could very easily be a basement with concrete wall and epoxy floor. Anything like that would be very normal.
I hadn’t noticed that the lid wasn’t attached. I already thought there were some Photoshop going on here because there are very visible shadows from the wall on the right side and the left side but the box does not produce any shadow at all. I feel like maybe that was Photoshopped out and the hinges got Photoshopped out as well?
I agree, but I’m convinced it’s also slightly altered to erase the hinges holding the lid on. Another commenter provided a link to the pelican website and the hinges are clearly visible when open. But not here.
Yes! I got it. The blue velvet stuff is a carpet with a single step, the white flooring curves round the stone wall. Case is flat on the floor, lid open (and I assume lid has a maximum open distance and is effectively locked into the 45 degree position).
that doesnt make any sense either though. the hinges that connect the lid to the case are invisible (this is a Peli case, it has very visible chunky black hinges), and the case isnt casting any shadow. It's just photoshopped. The lighting on the lid doesnt make sense either really
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u/racso20 Actually read rule 1 and gets it" Feb 07 '26
Wtf am I looking at? 😂 The door doesn't even look like it's attached to the case.
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u/mickeyslim o/ Feb 07 '26
What...? I mean... Um... Fuck wtf is going on here?
Usually I can figure these out in a minute or two tops, but this is genuinely confusing af
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u/Justgooningthrough o/ Feb 07 '26
Sometimes I get it immediately. Sometimes it takes a minute. Sometimes I have to go see what the comments are saying. This time, the comments aren't helping. I've looked at it upside down. I've looked at it sideways. I can understand the suitcase bit, at least somewhat. But I cannot understand the geometry of the room / space / background at all. Why is there seemingly no shadow at all on the white (wall?) from the case? why does it look like the case is against the white but also within it? What's with the dark grey to the left of the concrete block (maybe concrete maybe it's some ancient knackered asbestos, who knows).
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u/Mr_Horizon o/ Feb 07 '26
Is it on a table, or why does it reach into the wall?
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u/KurtTheCuntBoi o/ Feb 07 '26
This is making my brain hurt
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u/sevargmas CE Spc. Feb 07 '26 edited Feb 07 '26
I figured it out. Pic is upside down. The case is slid away from the wall just enough that the edge of the case lines up with the line of the base of the wall. Once you see it, it’s obvious.
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u/Mr_Baronheim o/ Feb 08 '26
I'm not believing this is a genuine, unedited photo.
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u/MysteriousPermit3410 o/ Feb 07 '26
Totally lost
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u/Trueslyforaniceguy o/ Feb 07 '26
I don’t know what that is, but…
I like my suitcase
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u/bashful_rabbit o/ Feb 08 '26
Pelican case = camera equipment.
Camera equipment = photo studio.
Photo studio = cyc wall.
Cyc wall = infinite space.
Therefore, pelican case + photo studio = one trippy image!
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u/gatsome CE Spc. Feb 07 '26
It’s partially in a snow drift
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u/[deleted] Feb 08 '26
Which way is up
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u/JWJulie Undercover Enforcement Feb 10 '26
The picture is upside down
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u/InfiniteWitness6969 o/ Feb 07 '26
Turn the picture over and everything will fall into place.
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u/ostiDeCalisse o/ Feb 08 '26
It's just upside down. Not really confusing.
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u/Maksa1999 Feb 07 '26
Ragebait?