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Supertrampeidolia

Discover the phenomenon of the shadowy Jesus in Püspökladány near Budapest and a surprising twist linking it to Roger Hodgson of Supertramp.

Written byPhil Plait
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I'm getting lots of email about this bit of pareidolia, purporting to show a shadowy Jesus in some farmland in Püspökladány near Budapest:

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But as usual, I see something entirely different. It's clearly Roger Hodgson, the singer from one of my favorite bands, Supertramp!

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I know I'm right; note the hat in both shots. It's only logical. Tip o' the American Breakfast to Michael Meadon, who was the first of many to notify me.

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