Reddit clip proves ‘those things’ were moving — and the thread can’t agree why
A post on r/festivals saw a user record a short video after they weren’t sure whether nearby installations were actually moving. The clip — uploaded to settle the question — shows clear motion that sparked a lively thread about whether the movement was mechanical, wind-driven, or simply an optical illusion.
The original poster filmed the action from a few angles and shared it for verification. Responses ran the usual festival gamut: some credited the art team or stage rigging, others blamed gusts and camera perspective, and a handful dug into how lighting and frame rate can make static objects look animated.
- Good footage: commenters applauded filming the moment before it disappeared.
- Tech takes: some users pointed to rigging, motors, or special effects as the cause.
- Simple explanation: others argued wind and perspective explain the motion.
- Festival reminder: weird visual moments are part of the experience — and often worth capturing.
Small viral moments like this are the bread-and-butter of festival chatter — half art-crit, half detective work. If the OP or anyone else posts a follow-up with credits or behind-the-scenes info, we’ll flag it — for now, the clip stands as a tidy little reminder that festivals still throw surprises at you.