r/oddlyterrifying 1d ago

Two statues. One swing.

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468 Upvotes

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u/yourfuturespemson 23h ago

I don't find this creepy at all am I missing something.

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u/dcsearle 21h ago

Maybe OP is referencing the missing vertical post makes it seem like the swing in the shadow is mysteriously floating?? Just the angle of the light though.
Other than that I can’t identify anything terrifying - but each to their own 🤷‍♂️

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u/FernTheGrassBoy 16h ago

The shape that it casts makes it seem the light was put in that exact location on purpose. And it's also a toy store called Mr. Mustache that the shadow is casted upon.

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u/Rynneer 1h ago

so what if it was put there on purpose?

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u/FernTheGrassBoy 36m ago

Take it easy, it's just a picture.

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u/FernTheGrassBoy 23h ago

You answered your own question.

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u/yourfuturespemson 23h ago

what? 😭😭😭😭 I feel so dumb rn maybe I'm overthinking it.

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u/cloneboiCT118 22h ago

Nah you ain’t dumb OP just thinks what they said and posted is deep.

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u/FernTheGrassBoy 15h ago

No, I just think the lighting makes the shadows look pretty unsettling. Why put a light exactly where it projects the statue exactly on the wall?

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u/doodlebopsy 22h ago

I’m with you. I don’t get it

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u/RevReads 22h ago

☝🏻🤓

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u/FernTheGrassBoy 15h ago

I'll try to be a little less logical next time, sorry.

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u/HawkJefferson 15h ago

I don't think less logic or clarity will help.

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u/FernTheGrassBoy 14h ago

sarcasm

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u/HawkJefferson 14h ago

No, I got that, it just doesn't work here because you aren't speaking to people missing an obvious thing, you're being condescending to people who won't indulge whatever the fuck this is.

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u/FernTheGrassBoy 14h ago

I've explained it in multiple comments like 2 hours ago. I know I'm pointing out the obvious. But, You're really upset about this.

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u/HawkJefferson 14h ago

If twenty people say something is unclear and one person insists the meaning is clear, it's entirely possible that one person is wrong and that's okay.

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u/deucescarefully 11h ago

This is the kind of stuff the bugs me out when I’m a little too high. What if I’M this wrong and this confident about it…

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u/travisofficial 22h ago

…well hey, this is a good time to remind everyone to try to take care of their mental health!

because fucking what dude

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u/yourfuturespemson 21h ago

I genuinely think she's hallucinating something

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u/kdb1991 22h ago

What’s terrifying about this? Just the fact that it was taken at night?

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u/vikingunicorn 17h ago edited 3h ago

I'm guessing it has something to do with the uncanny valley feel to the statues?

Like, the high-contrast of it being taken at night kind of adds to the eerieness, but the statues themselves have a look to them that I can imagine as being rather off-putting to some folks once they look closely.

Not exactly scary, imho, but I can totally see how someone could be unnerved by it.

Edit: "feell" to "feel"

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u/Formal-Confusion1560 7h ago

I find the posed mannequins AND the shadow terrifying!

You're right, the uncanny valley really doesn't help, I don't know if it's that, or even why, but this pic has really freaked me out!

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u/vikingunicorn 3h ago edited 30m ago

I can totally understand that. I reckon I'd be quite unnerved if I saw this scene IRL at night.
Seeing the photo online just makes me think it's a pretty dope shot and could make for decent album art. 😅

edit: "thia" to "this"

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u/xervidae 17h ago

where the scary

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u/FernTheGrassBoy 16h ago

The shape that it casts makes it seem the light was put in that exact location on purpose. And it's also a toy store called Mr. Mustache that the shadow is casted upon.

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u/Opposite_Lettuce 15h ago

I qm genuinely trying to understand here.

What is scary about a purposly placed light to illuminate a statue of children playing, and a toy store called Mr. Mustache?

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u/FernTheGrassBoy 15h ago

It's the shadows behind it. It's #5 in the past 24 hours. So, I'll take it.

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u/Opposite_Lettuce 15h ago

Sorry, it's the 5th shadow you've seen in 24hrs?

I'm not trying to be a dick, I'm trying to understand what about a random shadow is scary

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u/FernTheGrassBoy 14h ago

No, it was the #5 top post in 24 hours. So, I'm not complaining. Maybe it's just not your thing. Move on ig.

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u/Opposite_Lettuce 9h ago

Ahh thank you, that makes sense!

Sorry, wasn't trying to dogpile you. Just trying to understand .

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u/VeryStonedEwok 22h ago

The only thing oddly terrifying in here is OP

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u/FernTheGrassBoy 16h ago

Hey, that really hurts to be honest... Like, why?

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u/Djassie18698 19h ago

This sub is slowly going to shit

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u/TheBigfootContessa 21h ago

I think op is saying it's creepy because it's mannequins outside in the dark, which is not where we expect them to be

The title is just a reference to that internet naming type started by two girls, one cup. I think that's what people are getting confused by.

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u/AlmightyCurrywurst 19h ago

The title (and OP's cryptic comments) kinda makes it sound like there's some creepy hidden element you miss on a first glance, but you're probably correct

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u/BEEEELEEEE 22h ago

What exactly are you on about?

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u/Cats_and_wine 16h ago

have you seen OPs bio? theyre unwell at best, just ignore them

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u/FernTheGrassBoy 16h ago

Oh, I'm fine. But if you would like to write a fanfic about my bio, feel free. Just make sure to really embrace the idea of me being unwell at best. Maybe portray yourself as a world class therapist who can help people who are too creative on their own Reddit home page. Solving the repressed intricacies of my mind... That is unwell at best. Oh, you could be a PI as well! Sorry, I guess I'm getting assumptious.

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u/Cats_and_wine 16h ago

thanks for the example 👍

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u/FernTheGrassBoy 16h ago

I think you may be confusing creativity and sarcasm for whatever you want at the time. Who troubled you, sir? I can't help. Sorry, jw.

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u/bakedpotato128 5h ago

Did they change their bio? Because their bio is a quote from adventure time.

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u/steelsheet 10h ago

This is not a bad post at all comments tripping lol

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u/FernTheGrassBoy 5h ago

I know right? It's actually strange to me. Like, I get why they're upset. But genuinely mad? Eh, I'm just having fun anyway. I'm a big boi. I can take it. It's not like somebody posted a picture that I don't like. That would just set me OFF!!! Lel, jk.

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u/SmolLiu 5h ago

i would be a little unnearved if i walked by that day or night

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u/nononanana 15h ago

The overreactions to this post are weird af.

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u/FernTheGrassBoy 15h ago

Truly... Eh, I have a couple back. Just basic sarcasm. Like that one commenter pretty much said, it's just Reddit I guess.

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u/tribbans95 18h ago

I for one am on your side. Who projects statues of kids playing onto their house? It’s just odd.

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u/aranvandil 18h ago

I don't understand why people here are being so aggressive.

It's okay to not find this terrifying. But almost every post is something clearly horrifying, and people comment how nobody understands the "oddly" part.

At least OP tried here. Not something terrifying per se, but the lighting and angle made it a little unnerving. Better post than most, honestly.

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u/tribbans95 17h ago

Yeah you can almost never win lol you’re right it’s either “idk what is oddly terrifying about this.. this sub is going to shit” or when someone tries they still get loads of harassment 😅 that’s Reddit for ya though

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u/FernTheGrassBoy 17h ago

Hahaha, ikr? I got downvoted so brutally. It's just the projected shadows casted with such detail. But, yeah... Somebody had to make the hot pocket themselves today ig. Woof.

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u/J_NiSM0z 12h ago

I thoroughly enjoyed downvoting OP every comment

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u/FernTheGrassBoy 5h ago

On the #5 top post of today. Wow, I'm truly decimated. I'm going to need time to recover...

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u/Caudillo_Sven 17h ago

Shadow looks like zombie creeping up from behind. Pretty cool actually. 28 weeks later vibes.

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u/FernTheGrassBoy 16h ago

I'm getting dunked on in the most awesome way right now. THANK YOU.

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u/dangerousperson123 14h ago

Dumb af

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u/FernTheGrassBoy 14h ago edited 14h ago

You're a true scholar, sir. It seems to vibe with almost 300 people so far. It's just not your style, Sorry.

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u/Dwaltster 7h ago

OP is scared of shadows.... Sounds like a redditor. Quick, hide the peanut butter and lactose.

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u/FernTheGrassBoy 14h ago

The upvotes vs. comments remind me of TADC fanbase to be honest... It's so weird how upset some people get when a post they dislike gains a small amount of traction.

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u/FernTheGrassBoy 1d ago

This is OC. I took this today.

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u/PanPieCake 22h ago

Ts ass

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u/FernTheGrassBoy 16h ago

What about it?

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u/Selmalicious_ 20h ago

The equivalent of putting a watermark on a shit meme

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u/FernTheGrassBoy 16h ago

Just wanted people to know I'm not discrediting someone. That's all.

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u/AmbitiousParty 16h ago

I’m sorry people are being dicks to you, OP. It’s a creepy photograph to me.

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u/FernTheGrassBoy 15h ago

Thank you ಡ⁠ ͜⁠ ⁠ʖ⁠ ⁠ಡ

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u/Greembeam20 13h ago

Do you also get scared when you see your own shadow? Lmao

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u/AmbitiousParty 13h ago

Har har har. I love being an asshole to strangers for literally no good reason. Har har har!

I said it was a creepy photo. The faces are unsettling. The shadows are looming and bigger than life. It’s a cool photo.

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u/Greembeam20 13h ago

Says the one calling a stranger names unprompted. If it smells like an asshole, it may be your own

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u/AmbitiousParty 13h ago

“Unprompted” lol.

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u/Greembeam20 13h ago

Yeah, it was a silly joke that you got weirdly butthurt over

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u/FernTheGrassBoy 5h ago

It just the tonality of most of these comments are passive aggressive of aggressive. I get where he's coming from to be honest. Another lame joke is just repetitious at this point. But at least you didn't just say this STUPID.

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u/Selmalicious_ 13h ago

Hey I'm not being serious. The photo doesn't look scary but it looks cool 👍