AnnaMaria
At first glance, it looks like an ordinary bowl of soup resting on a wooden table. Nothing unusual.
But stare a little longer, and something curious begins to happen.
Curves start to repeat.
Shadows turn intentional.
And suddenly, you notice it.
The image is filled with the number eight.
Some people spot only a few. Others can’t stop seeing them.
According to a viral psychology claim making the rounds online, the number of eights you notice may reveal narcissistic traits in your personality.
Before you panic—let’s slow this down and look at what’s really going on.
What Are You Supposed to See?
This image is a classic optical illusion designed to overwhelm your perception. The number 8 is subtly embedded in multiple places, including:
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The rim of the bowl
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The surface of the soup
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Vegetables and pasta shapes
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The spoon and background textures
Some eights are obvious. Others are cleverly disguised—hidden in curves, shadows, and overlapping patterns.
There is no correct number. Only how far your brain chooses to search.
The Viral Claim: What Your Count “Means”
Online interpretations usually break it down like this:
You See 1–5 Eights
You’re said to be:
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Grounded
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Practical
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Focused on the big picture
You notice what’s obvious and move on, rather than obsessing over details.
You See 6–9 Eights
This supposedly suggests:
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Strong observational skills
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Healthy self-awareness
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Balanced confidence
You notice patterns but don’t get lost inside them.
You See 10 or More Eights
This is where the dramatic claims begin.
Allegedly, this indicates:
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Heightened self-focus
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A tendency to overanalyze
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Narcissistic traits, such as fixation on control and detail
The idea is that the more you search, the more you want to “win” by finding everything.
Important Reality Check
Let’s be very clear:
This is NOT a medical or psychological diagnosis.
Narcissism is a complex personality trait shaped by long-term behavior, not by a single image or viral test. Optical illusions like this are designed for entertainment, not evaluation.
What they can reveal is how:
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Your attention operates
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Your brain handles ambiguity
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You respond to visual challenges
Seeing more eights often just means you’re detail-oriented, curious, or persistent—not narcissistic.
Why These Tests Go Viral
Illusions like this spread fast because they:
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Spark curiosity about yourself
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Encourage comparison (“How many did you see?”)
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Trigger emotional reactions
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Blur the line between psychology and entertainment
They feel personal—just enough to be irresistible.
Final Thought
Whether you saw three eights or thirty, it doesn’t define who you are.
But it does suggest something interesting:
Your brain loves patterns—and once it starts looking, it doesn’t want to stop.
There it is.
