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The discussion centers around a viral optical illusion known as "The Dress," which has now led to legal issues. Participants express curiosity about the background of the illusion and the lawsuits that have arisen, particularly regarding the unauthorized use of the image in advertisements. There is speculation about which companies may have used the image for commercial purposes and whether such usage effectively boosted their sales. The conversation highlights the intersection of viral content and intellectual property rights, raising questions about the implications of using popular images in marketing without permission.
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I'm sure we discussed this optical illusion, which went viral, here.

Here an update and some background of how it came about which most of us probably didn't know; it is now a matter of lawsuits.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/search?q=TheDress
 
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If people were actually using their photo in advertisements, they probably have a case. I wasn't aware anyone was doing that, and the first story doesn't say what company might have done that. I'm curious who would have used it to sell what, and whether it authentically increased their revenue.
 
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