The number of triangles you see determines whether you are a narcissist.

At first glance, the image above seems simple: a few colorful triangles stacked on top of each other. But on closer inspection, the way you count changes. Some see nine triangles, others thirteen, and some even claim to see more than twenty when they add up all the hidden shapes.

This optical illusion has gone viral for one simple reason: it’s not really about math—it’s about how you see the world.

The Illusion Behind the Triangles

The image forms a pyramid of small, candy-colored triangles. Depending on how your brain processes visual patterns, you might simply count the individual pieces or start connecting them to form larger shapes.