Many of you probably saw this video already. Today I watched it once again, and after all that violence, corruption and shit happening in the world, I was really touched. Somehow it put a smile on my face, and gave me some hope that there is still a chance for us, inhabitants of this wonderful planet. By seeing what is happening in our everyday life, watching news, seeing violent movies, I really started looking at us humans as a virus ruining this amazing planet. Only way mother nature could fight back against us, was by inventing some new “weapons” like: Ebola, Aids, other diseases, nature disasters, growing male impotence, homosexuality (today higher number of individuals are born with same sex affinities, which results in lower reproduction – this wasn’t meant to be offensive in any way), and god knows what else… “Luckily” we are a resistant breed. In my opinion everyone should see this video. At least you’ll feel much better after seeing it. Maybe there is still some hope left for us… and yes, I know its offtopic.
This why I’ve also included impossible object above to keep you occupied, and show something illusion-related inside your widgets. If you find it familiar, its because Janek submitted something simmilar two years ago. Btw, I’ve embedded the video in HD quality. You should really see it like it is (in high res), but if you have trouble sitting behind slow internet connection, you can turn the little red “HD button” off – should be much faster. My advice is that you press play, then pause and wait for it to load and then play it.
May you live in interesting times = ancient chinese curse
I’ve enjoyed your illusions and agree with your sentiment that we live in dire times. I did enjoy the optimistic tone in the video (corporate sponsorship and all). However, respectfully, I vehemently object to your characterization of homosexuality. If you didn’t mean it like it sounds, I’ll look for a retraction or a clarification from you. But if it is an accurate representation of your opinion, then of course you’re welcome to it but as a simple demonstration that words have consequences, I’ll be dropping my subscription to your widget.
I was not able to view the video. My computer will not allow me to run YouTube. Every time I have tried to watch a YouTube video my computer shuts down, so I no longer try to watch videos from YouTube.
The illusion is cool though!
Chingón!
Yay first post!!!
I agree, this is an awesome and uplifting video. thanks for playing it. i think it would be amazing to go to everywhere like that too. especially that space place in nevada
Why couldn’t you just bend the pole thingie and it would go through the nuts.
It’s not impossible at all, whoever made it is just narrow-minded :D
Not everything has to be straight, you can bend things (and no, that is not a response to your homosexuality thing)
wow! I love your optical illusions, and the vid is amazing…thanks for sharing it.
That was a very nice video, showing how still in these hard times on Earth, everyone can have a smile on their face. I agree with Vurdlak, you should definetly watch this!!
The nuts are concave
MATT IS EVERYWHERE!!!! but not malaysia :P
Vurdlak, I too object to your description of homosexuality as a “weapon” that planet Earth might invent to combat how humans treat Her. I felt a little sick reading that and your equating it with diseases and disasters. Please tell me you didn’t mean it.
Interesting video.
I find it strange that some people would drop subscription to your widget just because of an opinion that you might have shared (possibly you really didn’t share a full opinion, just a part). Wow,the real problem with the world is that everyone is way too opinionated! This site has nothing to do with his opinions, it’s an optical allusions site! So why should it matter if you don’t agree with his opinions?
It’s got to be a combination of angle and cutouts.
I get how it was ment… and it is a valid point as well. More importantly, thanks for the uplifting video.
interesting……
did you really need to say SHIT in your blog? seeing as you say that children read it and such, so thats why you don’t include rude/naughty/sexual illusions – but you still say ‘shit’? lol, not bothered, its no big deal i’m just saying!
I agree that it is a bit sad that someone would drop their subscription just for a comment that for all we know might be correct, if you are a darwinist then you would point out that a same sex relationship doesn’t create any offspring therefore not carrying on the species therefore being a weak link therefore being killed off by a different subspecies that will produce offspring (even though I’m a Christian and think that if that is anywhere near true then eveloution is caused by God). Great illusion and amazing video it was truely inspiering in these times
I think Padlock13 got it.
The bottom edge of the right nut gives it away. You can see that they are each like a hexagonal cake pan with three sides missing.
The threads are simply drawn on a scrap of metal with a Sharpie.
All those countries and there is no scotland . ;-(
Scotland ?
Cool video
That video sukcs, it has Sweden but not Finland. And we are surely more better place to dance than Northen Korea, or Bhutan. And if you didnt realize, im from Finland.
“More” people aren’t born with “same sex” affinities today (it is just more socially acceptable than in years past), and homosexuality isn’t what causes lower rates of reproduction. People of all sexual inclinations are waiting longer to have fewer children, and that’s a good thing. Over population is a problem that is more apt to compare to disaster and disease than decreased reproduction rates (and homosexuality being the cause of it).
Awesome video…and Matt becomes harder to find towards the end…
It is a heartwarming and amusing video, especially when all the other people come running into the frame.
To the “words have consequences” comment I have this to say: I grew up learning a simple rhyme, which went like this: “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me.” This rhyme was featured on a PSA campaign questioning its validity, but it’s always worked for me. I myself don’t agree with the notion that homosexuality is some sort of genetic trait, but Vurdlak has an opinion and he’s entitled to it. Grow up, people!
I’ll leave you with this: The one who can make you angry, controls you.
You really get around!
i think you may find that more people now act on their same sex afinities than are born with them(a figure which may well be constant) – if you would be sent to prison, or tortured, you would be more likely to hide how you feel. Also, homosexuality is observed in other animals such as penguins and lions and so is not a weapon by nature against the human race. I love your illusions, but I felt this comment had to be made.
THANK YOU, MATT!!!!
to “hello there”
You say this site has nothing to do with Vurdlak’s opinions, but of course it does as soon as he offers one. An actor may be the greatest actor in the world, but if he starts spouting off racial slurs, obviously that will affect how people think of him. I’ve been a fan of this site, and of Vurdlak, for a long time (how long has this site been open?), but I too felt rather sickened when I read that. Vurdlak, I sincerely hope you will have the grace to retract that statement and apologize for it.
Well, it’s not like humans weren’t meant to be on Earrth. We’re part of the “circle of life” just like any other animal. Humans are animals, just like anything else. Sure, we’ve done things that have harmed the Earth, but I wouldn’t say we’re all doomed to extinction and the apocalypse in the near future. Plus, we have an overpopulation problem, so homosexuality really isn’t an issue. And the point of living is to live! Spending all your time worrying about the end is what stops you from truly living. We all die, so try to stay happy. I’m not saying being concerned isn’t a good thing, just don’t let it consume you. Helping the cause to fix things and doing your part is important, but it’s important to always stay hopeful. :D
Thank you for changing your statement about homosexuality. I hardly think it is a “weapon” created by mother nature. Some people are just made that way.
Please don’t use foul language. I have your module on my yahoo page and as my youn son and I who enjoy your site came upon your module the text included the word “shit”. I hope you don’t find it necessary to use such vulgar language. It puts your site on a very low level. Sorry to see this.
moze
There is nothing wrong with what Vurdlak’s opinion, it is his and not yours. Maybe he doesn’t agree with all of your opinions, that is why they are called opinions and not facts; or did you fail your fact and opinion tests in school. The Earth had to create something to fight back because after all we are killing her. Yes, the Earth is on a cycle that every so many millions of years or so she gets rid of whats here and starts new with a new kind of life. Look at the Earth’s history as far as life is concerned. I am sure he did not mean to offend anyone.
I am sure the word shit did not offend any children, most of them probably heard it today on TV already.
Unbelievable, very cool. This video really brightens my day. Love it.
Everyone who is getting worked up in the slightest over this issue really needs to grow a thicker skin. I have a hard time believing that so many people here are so cluelessly arrogant, as to think they will never find someone who will even respectfully disagree with one of their opinions.
i get the illusion thing
but i dont get the wierd viedo
waht has that got to do with the illusion idiot
I really like it! But Matt should have been doing a different dance….. That one looked a little weird…. Over all, it was nice. Peace out!
Well Personally I’m a christian so homo sexuality is sort fo against my beliefs, because man wasn’t made to love man, but man also changed stuff man wasn’t made to create coral reefs either, in my opionion homosexuality is wrong but some ppl might believe otherwise because not everyone believes the same thing
um, jw, i didn’t see anyone named ‘vurdlak’ on here & i was curious as to what they said. and yes, his dance is odd…
uh…..wot r u doing?
I loved the video, but your comment about “higher number of individuals are born with same sex affinities, which results in lower reproduction” was unecessary and innacurate. Homosexuals & lesbians can and do have babies (in vitro, surrogate parents, one nights with opposite sex, adoption…) if they choose to. Decline in reproduction is a choice of our society and it’s likely to be a wise choice because the ressources to feed the planet are not unlimited.
PS Why some poeple think the word “shit” needs to be banned is beyond me. Good grief !
When I first looked at this it reminded me of the old and very expensive core memory on large scale computers from the sixties – developing a cheaper memory system was a big deal and seemingly unending possibilities. Bubble Memory strip memory and more were experimented with and hailed in computer journals of the day. 256 K was a lot f memory in million dollar computers of the day huge disk and drum memory’s were used to fill the gap and store results. Amazing how this illusion brought that back. Personally I don’t give a dam what any one does with their sex organs – I’m tired of hearing about it, the only thing that concerns me is what I do with my own.
to help me im bored: Vurdlak is th person that gives us this great site.
The guy in the video is Matt Harding, and he’s a great guy. All the disappointed viewers who didn’t see their home countries should know that Matt has several other chronologically arranged videos on his site that probably include their turfs. You can do a Google search for “Where the hell is Matt?” and visit his site. There are some beautifully uplifting videos there, including some very funny outtakes.
I really like the video and the article is so true.
Realmente fantástico
Without love, without care, without friendship…Our race would implode upon itself and we would die out as a species. The simple things…laughter, love, friends, and even dancing can turn the tides of the entire human race. i IMPLORE you….LIVE! love like there is no tommorow, live each day to it’s fullest, look for the beautiful things, and shrug off all your regrets! One simple act of kindness can save a life! even if its just a simple hello, try to do one kind thing to someone at random every day. I can promise you it wont hurt a bit, and you might even find a friend out of it! It’s far easier to find a friend, than fight an enemy.
I really like this video! Thanks :)
I liked the comment from Dean about how this illusion looks like the old computer magnetic core memory from the 1960’s. The nuts would be magnets and they would be flipped by sending a current through the rod. So for example, the one on the left would be “zero” (0) and the one on the right would be “one” (1). They were very small but visible to the naked eye, about 1mm in diameter. You can see how making an array of 256,000 of them would be expensive.
http://www.wherethehellismatt.com You will find out there that this is the only dance Matt knows. There is something tremendously uplifting about seeing a group of total strangers dancing together. Hope you feel better Vurdlak, you seen down.
To Vurdlak,
Thanks for the clarification re homosexuality. I still don’t agree with the characterization but now that I understand where you’re coming from better, I’m not offended or disturbed by the statement. We can simply disagree. I didn’t drop the subscription, and look forward to more cool illusions.
The is no shortage of websites spouting hateful and malicious viewpoints. I hoped MOI wasn’t among them so I asked for the clarification. If I wasn’t satisfied, I was simply going to exercise my vote against by dropping the subscription, maybe causing you to lose a penny in advertising revenue.
Gay rights and free speech are in the headlines a lot and on my mind a lot these days. I decided to stand up for both.
Thanks all for the quality discourse.
Solomon Islands :D
The people there are really amazing, so friendly :)
How does this guy afford to go all these places – Does he get donations or something from his fans?
Okay, what’s that video about? I doubted..
I think it’s the sh*t you should be censoring, not homosexuality :) it shows that you are not embarassed but it, which you shoudn’t be, plus, swear words are no good ;)
Once, matt was on vacation somewhere and his buddy told him “hey, go over there and do that stupid dance you do” and he filmed it. and then he kept doing that in other places and then people saw his videos and it got popular. (stride gum supports/pays him to go everywhere and dance, though he can’t really dance) =)
Oh, and… the news shouldn’t be watched: for the reasons you said above (its all about death, crime, violence, destruction, etc). Who wants to become depressed??
i dont get the video and why you put swearing in the talking bit u put at the top my little cousin is 5 and he is a geek and he gets swearwords like a 10 yearold and he can definitly read words like homosexuality and the s word (i cant write it coz im only 11 and parent over shoulder)
I don’t really get why the video is uplifting. I like these Matt videos. They’re amusing, and it’s interesting to see the different places. But they doesn’t make me feel particularly good about humanity.
You can see people dancing 24/7 on the music channels. Dancing doesn’t mean humans are good.
this put a smile on my face… videos liek this inspires me.
lol i <3333 the korea part! XD
it said thanks to DAISUKE like on DNAngel. I SAW ATLANTA GEORGIA! IVE BEEN THER AND WALKED ON THAT FOUNTAIN
I don’t quite know why, but this video made me tear up… I guess it just reminds me of how in times like these, people can still be happy and have fun…
Yay, Warsaw :D
Like the holy gourd, it made me tear up too. I loved this video. I especially loved the laughter it inspired. We’re not so different after all are we?
Well said Annonymous (oct 16) well said.
and…how is this an illusan? Its mad!
Austin TX hell yea
I loved your video, it says so much. I can’t understand the words, but the meaning is undeniable
it reminds me to the video clip of switchfoot – we are one tonight
lol at the space dancing.
besides the fact the guy traveled all over, he has people all over the country dancing with him..thats classic
Thanks for that video. Brought a smile to my face!
to me the video is about how every one in the world is brought together by dance and music just my personal opinion
Love this video but not much of an illusion…
It’s been a long time since I had a smile stretched across my face as big as the one I have now, and for five minutes straight no less! I ‘get’ it just fine. It’s all about taking time to smell the roses, to give a moment to the people around you, to love freely, and to show it through simple body language and actions just the way “Matt” is doing it! Dance! Laugh! Smile! Love! Share! Get silly! And fuck what the rest of the earth-destroying brainwashed conformists think about it. If looking goofy can make others take part in a few moments of silly fun, then I’m all for it!
This video gets a 10/10 and I’ll be sharing it with everyone I can think off.
Thanks for the smiles!
Mike from Canada
Please excuse me but I feel like dancing…
woo dublin!:) i defy anyone not to smile at this video. korea defo my fav <3
awesome! I’ve lived in Tonga! and I’ve been to the spot where he is dancing!
I could say so much about this video, but I think covers it all!
I could say so much about this video, but I think SMILE covers it all! (For some reason, the word smile got deleted…)
Augh, so sweet of him to go around the globe and embarss himself….touching.
“there is hope for us”
I see rubbish dancing without reading thinking the article is a bit big.
I thought there is hope for us, not everybody is that bad at dancing. Later on i was dancing the same way. Go Matt
I read it later on, good thoughts, it’s thoughts like those that make me sit down and relax and not think the world is so bad.
IM REALLY TOUCHED BY THIS
this man is really devoted. i love this video
WHO ELSE NOTICED THE GUY WITH THE SWORD ON TOKYO #2… O_O
Aaaww man,definitely put a smile on my face too,Loved this:)
I love this!
Reminded me of another one that I have seen similar to this.