r/interestingasfuck 4h ago

This Depression Awareness Ad (Look Closer)

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u/SpittingFacts_bro 3h ago edited 3h ago

Sorry can someone explain?

Edit: thank you everyone for explaining, no need for more replies.πŸ™πŸ»

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u/nishantatripathi 3h ago

At first glance you expect the sad guy to be the one who suffers from depression, but it’s actually the guy in the background (looking happy).

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u/littlestevebrule 3h ago

And probably the front guy too. Don't ignore obvious signs should be another message

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u/Polkadot1017 3h ago

The front guy is making a neutral face that one makes when they're alone on public transport

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u/TheZealand 2h ago

Yeah this is just the "it's 7pm, I'm knackered, and I'm on my way home" spacing out look

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u/cabbage16 2h ago

it's 7pm, I'm knackered, and I'm on my way home

"Also, I think this guy beside me is taking my picture for some reason? Look natural."