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LiminalSpace

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Liminal spaces are the subject of an Internet aesthetic portraying empty or abandoned places that appear eerie, forlorn, and often surreal. Liminal spaces are commonly places of transition (pertaining to the concept of liminality) or of nostalgic appeal.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liminal_space_(aesthetic)

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[–] AcornTickler@sh.itjust.works 21 points 2 days ago (2 children)

Reminds me of Oceanview Motel from Control

[–] dustyData@lemmy.world 6 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

Was about to say this, it is the exact same layout. Yet, most motels in the US probably share the same 3 or 4 floor plans as they are part of chains or simply bought off the shelf contractor blueprints.

[–] samus12345@sh.itjust.works 7 points 2 days ago

Right down to the clock on the wall!

[–] Romkslrqusz@lemmy.zip 2 points 2 days ago

That’s actually what I thought this was, lol

[–] bold_omi@lemmy.today 8 points 2 days ago (1 children)
[–] YoiksAndAway@lemmy.zip 6 points 2 days ago

I feel like I should loot the desk for ammo and medipacks.

[–] TropicalDingdong@lemmy.world 5 points 2 days ago

I like the way the neon lights of the sign outside intrude through the tinted window

[–] Tenthrow@lemmy.world 4 points 2 days ago

This is one of my favorite fictional spaces of all time.

[–] thefluffiest@feddit.nl 3 points 2 days ago (1 children)
[–] Kolanaki@pawb.social 1 points 2 days ago
[–] Renorc@lemmy.world 2 points 2 days ago

Brilliant image!

[–] Reverendender@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 days ago

Outstanding