Another day, another viral “personality test.” This time, it’s an optical illusion of circles that allegedly uncovers narcissistic traits. Spoiler: It doesn’t.
The image plays on our love of easy self-discovery, but narcissism isn’t something you can diagnose with a glance. Real assessment looks at behavior over time, not whether you spot five or six rings in a graphic. The meme’s persistence highlights how eager we are for simple answers—and how easily pseudoscience spreads online.
So why does the illusion fool us? Because perception is subjective, and our brains love patterns. But next time you see it, remember: Personality is complicated, and no meme can sum it up. Save the self-diagnosis for professionals, not your Instagram feed.
