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[–] Waluigi@feddit.de 7 points 2 years ago

I did that on purpose as a kid, I liked the weird colours and shapes °-°

[–] BackOnMyBS@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago

I love the physical feeling. If you see me rubbing my eyes, I'm having a great time.

[–] AffineConnection@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I have that sort of thing constantly due to extreme visual snow.

[–] Bennettiquette@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

have you ever tried to paint them, or otherwise recreate them? can be fun