By now you’ve probably come across FaceApp or similar programs that are designed to manipulate facial features through AI. These things allow you to grab any photo and mess around with attributes like hairstyle, age, and more without having to possess any graphic design skills yourself. One popular use is to “gender swap,” i.e. transform masculine features into corresponding feminine features and vice versa. It’s the sort of transformation that really throws our brains for a loop, causing it to be endlessly fascinating.
This fascination probably accounts for the significant success of a Twitter thread by user @EyesLikeShak who created a long series of face swaps using celebrities. It kicks off like this:
https://twitter.com/EyesLikeShak/status/1270137741452496898
From there it’s just an endless gallery of familiar faces in strikingly new context. Check out some of the highlights here!
15. Mariah Carey
All I want for Christmas is not this.
I’m so sorry Mariah Carey ? pic.twitter.com/PZgkxpkipP
— Kal ? NO BAILES SOLA (@EyesLikeShak) June 9, 2020
14. Nicki Minaj
Why so serious?
Nicki Minaj pic.twitter.com/ytONIgbKHO
— Kal ? NO BAILES SOLA (@EyesLikeShak) June 9, 2020
13. Beyonce
Girl would be a queen even if she were a king.
Beyoncé can get it either way pic.twitter.com/XTJegkFGDA
— Kal ? NO BAILES SOLA (@EyesLikeShak) June 9, 2020
12. Britney Spears
I’m transported to the early 2000’s here.
Britney Spears pic.twitter.com/6OrFZINjWA
— Kal ? NO BAILES SOLA (@EyesLikeShak) June 8, 2020
11. Lady Gaga
Is that second photo just Joe Rogan?
Lady Gaga pic.twitter.com/eX7Xgxrg6c
— Kal ? NO BAILES SOLA (@EyesLikeShak) June 8, 2020
10. Rihanna
I…need some time to process this one.
Rihanna pic.twitter.com/98brjJfAy4
— Kal ? NO BAILES SOLA (@EyesLikeShak) June 8, 2020
9. Adele
Looks like a movie star.
Adele pic.twitter.com/KXKFUh29Id
— Kal ? NO BAILES SOLA (@EyesLikeShak) June 8, 2020
8. Ariana Grande
Go big or go grande.
Ariana Grande ? pic.twitter.com/nCrMLasmfT
— Kal ? NO BAILES SOLA (@EyesLikeShak) June 8, 2020
7. Katy Perry
OK but the crazy thing is the second picture looks like Luke Perry.
Katy Perry pic.twitter.com/PB8AS6q9L3
— Kal ? NO BAILES SOLA (@EyesLikeShak) June 8, 2020
6. Usher
WHY IS FEMALE USHER LIKE 14?!
Usher pic.twitter.com/nVzaiJtpcH
— Kal ? NO BAILES SOLA (@EyesLikeShak) June 8, 2020
5. Celine Dion
I feel like these two are gonna team up to try to sell me some expensive soap.
Céline Dion pic.twitter.com/gCBUMTiliQ
— Kal ? NO BAILES SOLA (@EyesLikeShak) June 8, 2020
4. Shakira
Those lips don’t lie.
Shakira pic.twitter.com/9oSlhX9CAS
— Kal ? NO BAILES SOLA (@EyesLikeShak) June 8, 2020
3. Taylor Swift
He looks so judgmental.
Taylor Swift pic.twitter.com/FjTkZoti2r
— Kal ? NO BAILES SOLA (@EyesLikeShak) June 8, 2020
2. Harry Styles
…really?
Harry Styles pic.twitter.com/ctL56mL6bC
— Kal ? NO BAILES SOLA (@EyesLikeShak) June 8, 2020
1. Eminem
Eric and Erika, together at last.
Eminem pic.twitter.com/chFjQFXyfo
— Kal ? NO BAILES SOLA (@EyesLikeShak) June 8, 2020
Pretty interesting! Check out the rest of the thread if you want more, there’s lots going on there!
Which one was your favorite?
Tell us in the comments!