The internet is full-on fighting over the color of these sneakers
The internet is currently arguing over a pair of sneakers. Now, if you are a participating member of The World Wide Web, it’s likely that you’re immediately recalling the Great Debate of 2015, which occurred when people argued over whether a certain dress was blue and black, or white and gold. (We’re sorry if this brings up bad memories for you.)
Scientists have proven that these types of discrepancies arise because people perceive color within the context that they’re perceiving the lighting itself. In other words, in the face of such uncertainty, people make assumptions based on what they’ve observed in the past. And since we all have different experiences that involve us observing different things, that leads us to reach different conclusions. Hence, the debate!
But science aside, it’s still fun to argue over what your own brain is telling you you’re seeing.
Here are the sneakers causing the current internet-based debate:
And here are some of the many reactions:
Some were Team WTF.
so is it actually grey and teal or pink and white
— tay (@inIoves) October 11, 2017
Some were Team Teal.
where tf do u see pink?? LMFAO
— Amanda ♡ (@12_16_99) October 11, 2017
Others were Team Pink.
the whole shoe is pink wtf
— Logan (@NoodlesPls) October 12, 2017
And others were Team Logic.
THE REAL SHOE IS PINK & WHITE OKAY⁉️
The second pic was with flash & darkened, so it looks teal & gray. (depends on what lighting ur in) pic.twitter.com/FlbO3OEEuC— alisha
(@dolansmalik) October 11, 2017
And of course, many were Team We Are Losing Our Minds:
BUT IF IT DEPENDS ON THE LIGHTING THAN WHY DO MY FRIENDS SEE IT DIFFERENTLY THAN ME?!
— spooky sara
(@fool4dolans) October 12, 2017
Well, guys, it has certainly been quite the week.
What do you see? Do you think this is internet-breaking worthy? Or, do you see “internet debate” and immediately want to hide under the covers and ignore all of humanity? Whichever it is, you’re certainly not alone.