At first glance, this viral image seems like nothing more than a pair of damaged shorts. But the moment you read the title—“How many holes you see in these shorts determines if you’re a narcissist”—your brain immediately switches from passive scrolling to analytical mode. And that’s exactly why this optical puzzle has taken over social media: it challenges your perception while teasing your ego.

Although the claim sounds dramatic, the real purpose of this image is not to diagnose narcissism. Instead, it reveals how differently our minds interpret the same visual information—and how quickly we jump to conclusions.

The Puzzle: How Many Holes Do You Actually See?

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