Which way is the arrow spinning?

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Why it worked

The video leverages a visually intriguing and mind-bending optical illusion that is inherently shareable and sparks curiosity, encouraging user engagement and discussion.

Summary

This video showcases a viral optical illusion that appears to make an arrow spin both clockwise and counterclockwise. The illusion has gained significant attention on X, with users expressing fascination with the perceived psychedelic effect.

Structure

1Introduction of the optical illusion
2Demonstration of the arrow spinning
3Explanation of the dual spinning effect
4Mention of viral status and user reactions
5Encouragement to try the illusion

On-screen text

Daily Mail People are going nuts trying to make this optical illusion change direction

Transcript

Which way is the arrow spinning? This optical illusion has gone viral on X, with over 47M views. If you do it right, you make this arrow spin clockwise AND counterclockwise. Really! The top quote tweet currently reads, "I deeply appreciate the small psychedelic sensation you get when you get the arrow to spin the opposite direction." Try your best! #memes #x #opticalillusion #thearrow

Original caption

Which way is the arrow spinning? his optical illusion has gone viral on X, with over 47M views. If you do it right, you make this arrow spin clockwise AND counterclockwise. Really! The top quote tweet currently reads, "I deeply appreciate the small psychedelic sensation you get when you get the arrow to spin the opposite direction." Try your best! #memes #x #opticalillusion #thearrow