50 Times People Saw Real Glitches In The Matrix And Had To Take A Pic To Document It (New Pics)

To distract us from the world for a moment,Bored Pandais jumping into the fun too, and featuring some of the most uncanny doppelgangers ordinary people have unexpectedly run into. Scroll down to find them, and we’ll let you decide whether these instances are glitches in the matrix or something entirely different.

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Child holding a book, matching the illustration, creating an uncanny doppelganger moment in a store aisle.

Baby and a man in a hat side by side showing uncanny doppelganger effect; highlights Glitches in the Matrix theme.

A woman resembling a painting figure, creating an uncanny doppelganger effect at an art gallery.

Communications professor specializing in celebrity and audience culture Erin Meyers speculated more about why the look-alike contests are so popular at the moment.“They’re not a protest. They’re not an election rally,” she explainsto NPR. “They’re not things that have been kind of contentious lately. They’re around something that’s a little morefunand they’re very grassroots.”

Communications professor specializing in celebrity and audience culture Erin Meyers speculated more about why the look-alike contests are so popular at the moment.

“They’re not a protest. They’re not an election rally,” she explainsto NPR. “They’re not things that have been kind of contentious lately. They’re around something that’s a little morefunand they’re very grassroots.”

Two uncanny doppelgangers in a pool wearing glasses and hats, holding drinks and smiling.

Man posing next to a statue with uncanny resemblance, illustrating glitches in the matrix and doppelgangers.

Two men with curly hair resembling uncanny doppelgangers, posing in front of posters.

In more recent years, people have been embracing a more individualistic approach to living, and communal events seem to be withering away. Those who long for fellowship might see the look-alike contest as a great way to spend time with their community or even meet potential romanticpartners.

Man resembling painting in gallery, uncanny doppelgangers side by side.

Two men with uncanny doppelganger resemblance, both wearing glasses and smiling in a dimly lit setting.

Man smiling next to a photo of his uncanny doppelganger.

Another interesting fact about this event is that the participants are mainly male. “Why would that be strange?" you might ask. Well, it’s relatively rare for men to want to look a certain way and get validation for it so publicly, which has been a norm for women for a long time, says Meyers. “The history of media representation is all about giving these standards for women, in particular, to live up to,” she says. “You’re already trying to look like Kim Kardashian or look like whoever and emulate them in your social media posts. It doesn’t feel as novel, I guess.”

Man holding a “Shogun” board game, reminiscent of uncanny doppelgangers in Matrix-like glitch scenarios.

Man in yellow shirt stands next to uncanny doppelganger on BankSA Crime Stoppers poster.

Two men in blue scrubs resembling uncanny doppelgangers, standing in a hospital setting.

Behind the silly fun of look-alikes, there are actually some fascinating scientific explanations for why complete strangers might be doubles of each other. Research suggests that Chalamet doppelgangers have genetic similarities even though they aren’t biologically related.

Two women with similar outfits walk down a city street, creating an uncanny doppelganger effect.

Two men in similar jackets sitting closely, illustrating uncanny doppelgangers glitch in the matrix.

Man in glasses finds uncanny doppelganger on a snack package, showcasing a glitch in the matrix.

Manel Esteller, a molecular geneticist, in a study published in 2022 revealed that unrelated look-alikes share distinct parts of their genetic makeup that are responsible for bone structure, skin pigmentation, and water retention, all of which affect how our face looks.

Train passengers with uncanny doppelgangers; all have similar hair and outfits, highlighting a glitch in the matrix effect.

Two men in identical outfits walking through a lush garden, resembling uncanny doppelgangers.

Two men resembling each other, sitting apart in a lounge, both focused on their phones, creating a doppelganger effect.

The researchers ensured that the subjects weren’t related and that any similarities in their looks were coincidental. “There are so many people in the world right now, that eventually, people that share a higher number of [genetic] variants are expected,” he said, explaining the reason for it. As he pointed out, there are only so many combinations that make up a human face.

Man with glasses resembles animated character, highlighting doppelganger glitch in the Matrix.

Man posing next to painting, both with similar expressions; an uncanny doppelganger glitch in the matrix moment.

Uncanny doppelgangers on a subway, two pairs of lookalikes standing and sitting, depicting a glitch in the matrix.

Scientist Nancy Segal, a professor of psychology, has additionally found that doppelgangers might not only share similar appearance but other attributes as well, like the manner of walking (due to their bone length), their voice, and even their level of addictiveness. So for example, a Harry Styles look-alike may walk, sound the same, and smoke cigarettes but won’t have the same personality, charisma, and talent as him.

Two uncanny doppelgangers wearing blue shirts and masks, standing in a room with chairs.

Two men, dressed identically, appear as uncanny doppelgangers at an event, reflecting a glitch in the matrix theme.

Two men resembling uncanny doppelgangers sitting outdoors with colorful attire and backpacks.

I bet now you’re wondering if there is a person who looks, walks, and sounds like you somewhere out there. Well, scientists think that it’s very likely, but the precise number of that being true is difficult to calculate with statistical quirks and subjectivity getting in the way. Despite this, there’s still a pretty good chance we all have a doppelganger. “I think most people have somebody who is a facial lookalike unless they have a truly exceptional and unusual face,”concludesstatistician Nick Fieller from The Computer-Aided Facial Recognition Project.

Three identical people in purple pants and hats sit in a waiting room, resembling uncanny doppelgangers.

Bald men on a bus appear as uncanny doppelgangers, creating a visual glitch in the Matrix.

Man in blue shirt resembles famous figure, standing near another man in red tie, behind a glass partition, showcasing uncanny doppelgangers.

Man in red sweater stands next to a painting with an uncanny doppelganger resemblance, both holding a book.

Grandmother and child sit at a dining table with a roasted turkey, illustrating uncanny doppelgangers.

Two women with purple hair and black lace tops, resembling uncanny doppelgangers, smiling side by side.

Uncanny doppelgangers at a sports event, two men with similar features capture the glitch in the matrix moment.

Two women on a train reading newspapers, appearing as uncanny doppelgangers, highlighting a matrix glitch.

Soccer players resembling doppelgangers on the field, creating a glitch in the matrix effect during a match.

Doppelgangers dining at adjacent tables in a restaurant, wearing matching pink and teal outfits.

Smartphone shows uncanny doppelganger to nearby statue, highlighting glitch effect.

Elderly men in matching checkerboard sweaters walking, resembling uncanny doppelgangers.

Bald man standing by a poster with his uncanny doppelganger near BMW Group sign, illustrating a Matrix glitch.

Woman in a field with a shovel over her shoulder, illustrating uncanny doppelgangers in the Matrix.

Woman on train wearing sunglasses and a scarf beside another woman with similar appearance; uncanny doppelgangers.

Person in a white hooded jacket and sunglasses, standing next to a lookalike in similar attire, showcasing uncanny doppelgangers.

Man resembling a figure in a classical painting, showcasing uncanny doppelgangers and glitches in the matrix.

Two men who appear as uncanny doppelgangers standing outside a café, both wearing glasses and casual T-shirts.