Shifty Real-Life Scenarios Right Out Of Inception

Director Christopher Nolan (The Dark Knight, Shutter Island, and Tenet) blew minds after releasing the obscure thriller, Inception. The film follows Leonardo DiCaprio as he creates worlds inside of worlds while dreaming. Ever since the movie came out, people have spotted real-life "Inception" moments that they can't help but share.

When You Have Zoom Issues

zoom inception for lady
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Since 2020, more people have had to get familiar with using video calls thanks to social distancing and WFH.

This woman had some issues with her call, and it became a loopy moment.

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But... How??

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overheating mind from book
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Please, don't let this one hurt your mind too much. They're already on the cover of the book they're posing for, which is wild.

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You can try and figure it out, but you probably won't get it.

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Candle Makes Itself

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the candle that keeps on giving
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Here's a prime example of Inception. This candle makes a new candle from the melted wax.

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Essentially, it's like an hourglass with sand. Does this mean it never runs out?

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The Good Boys

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dog is a good boy
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If you met this dog, you'd have no choice but to pet it on the ear and notice the image.

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A good boy is waiting for you in two different spots, and we love to see it.

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Really Thick Protection

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ice shield on car
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Do you think the car owner thought the ice layer was the windshield at first?

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If they hopped right in the car, they probably did. That's a thick layer of ice!

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This Crab Meant Business

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claw on claw looks dangerous
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I wouldn't be surprised if this crab ruled mass ocean areas with that extra snapper.

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It has a shank and a grabber, so enemies wouldn't know what to do. Sadly, it had to get caught.

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Enjoy The Juiciness

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double the grape action after cutting
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There's nothing better than biting into an extra juicy grape. This one might be the Holy Grail of the fruit.

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You'll get the initial juices followed by the mini splash in your mouth.

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R.I.P. Anyone That Kicked This

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cone in cone outside on the street
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Before the interior revealed itself, I'm sure plenty of people kicked this Inception-level cone on the street.

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I'm going to say that someone probably broke a pinky toe messing with this thing.

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A Day Ruiner

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opening a can
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Imagine you had a long day, and all you want is an ice-cold beer when you get home.

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This is the beer you get. That's the universe laughing at you.

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Double Tree But Not A Hotel

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tree in tree after the cut
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Wow, this is amazing. The rest of the tree probably looked like the mini one you see.

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A frowning face underneath tells the humans it wasn't happy about getting the axe.

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"Cockatwo"

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cockatwo mug
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If you saw this from a far enough distance, you might freak out when the cockatoo lifts its head.

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That's a pretty neat mug and a hilarious situation to see.

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Big Stepper

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the steps under the steps
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This is the big stepper of stairs. The one underneath couldn't get the job done, so they upgraded.

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It just looks funny and like someone made a huge mistake during construction.

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The Aging Shifter Learned About Inception

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aging shift has a replacement
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When the owner of this car thought it was almost time to get a new shifter, it showed new life.

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I'm sure the driver felt relief like no other when he saw it.

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Expect Disappointment And You'll Never Be Disappointed

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appleception as a gift
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If someone got you this gift, would you unfriend them or laugh over it? This is some evil best friend stuff.

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If they expected a phone and got an apple, that's foul.

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The Mighty Mouse

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small mouse inside big mouse
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Well, this is pretty convenient. I can't think of a time when you'd need a smaller mouse, but there are moments.

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The design on this one is pretty nice as well.

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Tree: "I'm Not Done Yet"

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different bark under the regular bark
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When they thought this tree was about to shed and be naked, it revealed another layer.

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What's crazy is that the bark underneath is different from the one on top.

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Mario Playing Mario?

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mario in mario outside of Las Vegas
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I suppose it would be best to use Mario to impersonate Mario if you want the best you can get.

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This man doesn't look too happy about doing this, we're afraid.

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The Cookie To End All Cookies

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the ultimate cookie to enjoy
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If you finish this whole thing, you'd probably have to lay off sweets for at least a month.

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That's the mother of all cookies using Inception to make it even sweeter.

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Is It High Or Low?

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The Vessel
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This building has the craziest aesthetics. They call it The Vessel and it looks very confusing to walk around.

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I'm sure it's easy to understand once you're there, but this is wild.

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Monster Wasting Plastic

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wrapper on monster drink
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What was the purpose of this? Did they intentionally try making an Inception moment or what?

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Other than wasting plastic, Monster had no reason to wrap the can with double the design.