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‘This or That’ by Randy Lewis Plays Visual Mind Tricks on You

September 18, 2026

Simple, goofy, and generally effective.

This series ‘This or That’ by artist Randy Lewis lets you explore visual similarities or play on words visual puzzles in a way that takes you away from your routine.

Without being too pedantic about it, we’ll let you solve some of these funny visual riddles on your own.

A creatively edited image showcasing a pineapple that has been cut in half to reveal a vibrant red interior resembling watermelon, against a bright yellow background.

A creative image of a sheep with a body resembling cauliflower, set against a bright blue background.

A container shaped like a McDonald's fry box filled with yellow pens, set against a light blue background.

An artichoke on a bright blue background next to a crushed cigarette butt with an orange filter on a muted peach background.

A vibrant green broccoli floret with a small black and white ring hanging from it, set against a bright green background.

A yellow pencil with a spiral design on a blue background.

A vibrant yellow butterfly with striking black detailing on its body, set against a soft pink background.

A whimsical bird with a metallic beak, perched on a branch against a bright orange background.

A coiled green garden hose resting on a solid green background.

A whimsical image of a sausage shaped like a dachshund resting on a fork, against an orange background.

A snail resting on a toothbrush with toothpaste, set against a pink background.

A hedgehog with a body covered in green grass, set against a bright green background.

Images © Copyright Randy Lewis.

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Ben VanderVeen is the founder and editor of Moss & Fog, one of the web’s longest-running visual culture destinations. Since 2009, he’s been finding and framing the most beautiful, surprising, and thought-provoking work in art, architecture, design, and nature — reaching over 325,000 readers each month. He lives in Portland, Oregon.