funhouse mirrors

Carnival reflection warpers

Funhouse mirrors are curved or distorted mirrors that reflect a warped image, making viewers appear stretched, squashed, or wavy.

Found in carnival attractions and amusement parks, they create comical distortions of the human form.

The term often appears figuratively to describe anything that presents a skewed or exaggerated version of reality: Social media can be a funhouse mirror, amplifying our worst traits.

Related

body image · twist · warped · funfair · concave · distortion · body horror · caricature · illusion · surrealism · exaggeration · carnival · freaky · maze · laughter · doppelganger · giggling · perception

Opposites
accuracy of reflection

funhouse mirrorsflat mirror

Non-curved reflective surface

plane mirror · bathroom mirror · vanity mirror · dressing mirror · looking glass

purpose/function

funhouse mirrorsmakeup mirror

Reflector for cosmetic application

shaving mirror · dental mirror · precision instruments · magnifying mirror

metaphorical representation

funhouse mirrorsclear lens

Untinted optical piece

verisimilitude

Family

mirror, household, mirrors, housekeeper, funning, funniness, funhouse, funhouses

Familiarity
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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G