This viral meme is deceptively simple. It features a large square split into smaller ones. At first glance, you might see 4 or 9 squares—look closer and you might count 16, 18, or more.Accompanying the image is a bold claim: “The Number of Squares You See Will Reveal Your Biggest Flaw.” If you see 10 squares, you’re impulsive. See 14? You’re too sensitive. Spot 18? You’re arrogant.
The flaws and numbers vary, but the idea is always the same: your square count reveals something personal. “The way you visually process a shape puzzle supposedly reflects a deep truth about your personality.”
It’s easy to see why it spread. It’s visual, interactive, and invites social comparison. As one version suggests, “Wait, how many did you see?” It encourages you to compare your answer with others and reflect on what it says about you.Though it’s not grounded in psychology, this kind of meme taps into something deeper: our curiosity about ourselves and how we’re seen by others.
