Why isn't the eyeball popping when I move my mouse over it?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around an interactive web feature involving an animated eyeball that reacts to mouse movements. Participants share their experiences and reactions to the animation, exploring its visual effects and emotional impact.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants find the animation cool and funny, expressing enjoyment of the interaction.
  • Others describe the animation as disturbing or gross, indicating a range of emotional responses.
  • One participant mentions a similar scary animation made with Flash, suggesting a comparison to other interactive content.
  • A participant humorously claims to have experienced the eyeball popping out of its socket due to rapid mouse movement.
  • Another participant expresses frustration at not being able to make the eyeball pop, highlighting variability in user experience.
  • Discussion includes references to new distortion techniques in Flash MX, indicating a technical aspect of the animation.
  • One participant jokingly mentions needing therapy after viewing the animation, reflecting the strong reactions it elicits.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a mix of enjoyment and discomfort regarding the animation, indicating that there is no consensus on its impact or appeal.

Contextual Notes

Responses vary widely based on individual perceptions of the animation, with some participants focusing on the technical aspects while others emphasize emotional reactions.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in interactive web design, animation effects, or those exploring user reactions to digital content may find this discussion relevant.

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Move your mouse over the eye. Kind of cool.

http://www.sunbelt-software.com/stu/eye.htm
 
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actually, that's a little disturbing.
 
Yeah, pretty cool and funny

I've seen a scary one made by Flash too, see if I can find the URL.
 
It's pretty gross. Nice one, Ivan.
 
cool but gross
 
Koooooooooooooooool!
 
I guess I moved my mouse around too fast, because the eye popped right out of its socket.
 
Yeah, the new distortion (sp?) techniques (sp?) in flash MX.
 
Great. Now I need therapy.
 
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Damn, i couldn't make the eyeball pop, no matter how much i moved the mouse...
 

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