If you enjoy brain teasers, visual challenges, or those sneaky little puzzles that make you second-guess your own eyesight, this one is going to grab your attention immediately. At first glance, the cartoon looks simple enough: a man standing beside a bed, clothes scattered around the room, and a bold caption daring you to find four hidden objects. Your mission is to spot a thong, an egg, a champagne bottle, and a comb. It sounds easy, right?
But that’s the trick. This puzzle fools people not because the objects are invisible, but because they’re hidden in ways that play directly into your assumptions. Most people confidently find three items in seconds and then get stuck staring at the image, convinced the fourth object doesn’t exist. That frustration is exactly what makes this puzzle fun and surprisingly effective at sharpening your observation skills.
Let’s break down how this works, why people get confused, and how to find all four items step by step.
Why this puzzle tricks even sharp-eyed viewers
Many people fail this puzzle on their first attempt because their minds make automatic assumptions. When we search for objects in a picture, we expect them to appear in familiar forms or in predictable places. This puzzle takes advantage of that mental bias.
Here are some common mistakes people make:
They search too quickly. Instead of scanning the picture thoroughly, they dart their eyes around looking for obvious shapes. This causes them to miss items that are blended into the artwork.
They expect the items to be fully visible. When an object is partially covered or merged into another shape, people often overlook it because their brain “corrects” the image into something else.
They forget the edges of the picture. Most people focus on the central area of the image and ignore the bottom corners, under furniture, or behind objects. The artist hides one item exactly where your eyes rarely travel.
They stop searching after finding three items. Once someone feels like they’re almost done, their brain relaxes and assumes the fourth object must be extremely tiny or unfairly positioned. In reality, it’s just cleverly placed.
The fun thing about this puzzle is that all four objects are right there in front of you. None of them are microscopic, none are off-screen, and none are missing. You just need to look with intention instead of scanning at random.
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Let’s solve the puzzle step by step
If you haven’t tried to find the items yet, take a moment to look at the picture again before reading further. See how many you can find without help.
Ready? Let’s walk through the solution.
1. The thong
This is the easiest item for most people. Look down at the floor, near the bottom of the picture, just in front of the bed. You’ll see a small piece of white underwear with dark trim lying on the ground. The shape is unmistakable: thin waistband, small front panel, minimal coverage.
Location: On the floor near the man’s feet
Correct item: The thong is the underwear lying on the ground
Once you find this one, it boosts your confidence. But don’t get too comfortable—this puzzle gets trickier.
2. The egg
This one is cleverly hidden because it blends into another object. Look at the right side of the picture at the bedpost. A bra is hanging over the bedrail. Inside one of the cups is a smooth white oval shape. That oval is the egg.
Location: Inside the bra draped over the bedpost
Correct item: The egg is sitting inside the bra cup
A lot of people overlook this because their brain registers “bra” and skips the details. They don’t stop to examine the shape inside it, so the egg goes unnoticed.
3. The champagne bottle
This one is obvious but strangely easy to overlook. The man standing next to the bed is holding a tall green bottle in his hand. That bottle is the champagne.
Location: In the man’s hand
Correct item: The champagne bottle is the green bottle he’s holding
Because the bottle is front and center, some people dismiss it immediately, thinking, “That can’t be one of the hidden items—it’s too obvious.” But sometimes the obvious answer is still the right one.
4. The comb – the item nobody finds
This is the item that tricks most players. You’ve probably scanned the bed, the clothes, the man, the floor, and everything else. But the comb is placed where almost nobody looks: below the bed frame.
Take a closer look under the bed, near the bottom left side of the image. Resting beneath the bedframe is a small blue comb with visible teeth. It blends into the shadow and the floor, making it easy for your brain to categorize it as part of the background.
Location: Under the bed
Correct item: The comb is beneath the bed frame
Once you see it, the entire puzzle suddenly makes sense. The object wasn’t invisible at all—you just weren’t looking in the right place.
Why puzzles like this strengthen your brain
A simple image like this can reveal a lot about how your mind works. Hidden-object puzzles aren’t just entertainment—they train you to sharpen visual focus, improve patience, and break out of automatic thinking.
Here’s what this puzzle teaches:
Attention to detail matters. The egg in the bra reminds you to examine objects more closely instead of making assumptions.
Your brain fills in gaps. When you expect a comb to be on top of a dresser or table, you overlook it in places you don’t associate with it.
You often ignore the edges. The comb hides in a spot where people rarely search, proving that broadening your focus can reveal what you missed.
You need to question assumptions. Just because you found three items doesn’t mean the fourth is unfairly hidden. You might simply be looking in the wrong place.
This kind of puzzle is more than just fun—it’s genuinely beneficial for building mindfulness and improving focus.
Your turn: comment your result and challenge your friends
Now that you know the answers, how many did you find on your own? Be honest:
- Thong on the floor
- Egg in the bra
- Champagne bottle in the man’s hand
- Comb under the bed
Did the comb fool you? Most people miss it on the first try.
Video : I’m sure you can’t find the 4th object #challenge
Share your experience in the comments:
Did you find all four?
Which one took the longest?
How long did you stare before spotting the comb?
Then share this puzzle with friends or family and challenge them to find the fourth item. You’ll be surprised how competitive people get once they think they “almost” solved it.
Finally, if you enjoyed this puzzle, explore more visual challenges, riddles, and brain teasers. They’re fun, relaxing, and great for strengthening logical thinking. The more you practice, the sharper your eye becomes.
Next time someone says, “I’m sure you won’t find the 4th item,” you’ll be ready to prove them wrong.
