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Escher Sentences

An Escher sentence, known more formally as a "comparative illusion", is a sentence using a comparison which at first sound logical. But upon closer inspection, you realize the sentence has no meaning at all. For example:

More people have been to Russia than I have.

Like an Escher drawing, it makes sense "locally" but not in the large.

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Mamapolo2016 · F
Escher drawings have repeatedly blown my mind. An Escher sentence is fascinating.

Here in Santa Fe there’s a … what? ….kinda sorta an Escher museum. Things that look like they’re happening when they aren’t. An Escher drawing fleshed out. Three dimensional rooms where staircases only go up. Cupboards open on a totally different vista.

It’s Meow Wolf and there are a few locations around the US. If you get the opportunity I strongly suggest you check it out.
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