I know that sign is there because someone tried to do this, but I can't imagine what had to happen for someone to walk face first into their own reflection lol
I wonder if it mostly happens when people are looking down at their phones. There is a pole on my campus that I have seen multiple people walk into while texting. Then again, my cat has been trying to fight her doppelganger in the mirror for years now and she's smarter than a few people I know.
I kinda doubt that since this is a store. I doubt you'd be on your phone while trying to pick some shoes. It probably happened due to the angle of the mirror, as its in a corner on certain angles you wouldn't see your reflection until the last second. If you are a fast walker it may be impossible to stop your momentum until its too late.
That actually happened with a former coworker of mine, the clumsiest person I've ever met. (Me being the second one)
One of the bathrooms at the hotel we were staying at had a mirror covering the entire wall. Of course the clumsy guy tried to walk into the mirror, bashing his face. It was hilarious!
I wonder, aside from other potential explanations, if our brain recognizes it's us and momentarily ignores it. Delaying the recognition and connection just a little too long.
I thought the same thing. Though it looks like the mirror is at an angle in the corner so I could imagine approaching it from the left or right means you don't see your reflection until you connect with it.
ngl sometimes i assume it's another person coming at me and only realise that it's a mirror when i'm on the imminent crash course with the other me
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More like the American school system isn't really "education"
And this is actually a better example than most
One of the few subs I miss is /r/SuspiciousQuotes. Anyone know of any Lemmy equivalent?
flying cars, clean air, courteous people, no violence
"This is like a utopia!"
Goes into a diner for breakfast; bacon doesn't exist
"THIS IS HELL!"
It’s a trick to keep you trapped. You are already in the mirror, you’ve been here for a long time. Run! Escape!!
