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Shadows moved slow

This is a viral mirror selfie of a young woman with short dark brown bobbed hair taking a self-portrait. She wears a form-fitting black satin spaghetti strap mini dress, posing with one hand holding the closet door frame, and the other arm extended to take the selfie. An open clothing closet with hanging garments is visible on the left side of the frame, and the image has a vintage grainy filtered effect. The title 'Shadows moved slow' is a playful visual pun, referencing a subtle optical illusion in the image's silhouette.
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Overview

This is a viral mirror selfie of a young woman with short dark brown bobbed hair taking a self-portrait. She wears a form-fitting black satin spaghetti strap mini dress, posing with one hand holding the closet door frame, and the other arm extended to take the selfie. An open clothing closet with hanging garments is visible on the left side of the frame, and the image has a vintage grainy filtered effect. The title 'Shadows moved slow' is a playful visual pun, referencing a subtle optical illusion in the image's silhouette.

Origin notes

This image was originally submitted to the 9GAG platform under the original title 'Shadows moved slow'. It is a user-uploaded photo that has circulated as a viral meme across multiple social media platforms, centered around the subtle visual pun in its title.

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