Overview

• The illusion shared by Mia Yilin invites viewers to identify either a fish or a cloud first in a single image to decode personality traits
• Spotting a cloud first is said to indicate outward bravery paired with inner sensitivity and high personal standards
• Seeing the fish first is linked to a “life is short” mindset marked by full commitment to experiences but a tendency to worry
• Social media users have flooded comment sections with personal anecdotes about how accurately the test mirrors their behavior
• This fish-or-cloud trend is part of a wider movement using ambiguous visuals to tap into how the brain prioritizes and interprets information