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is a community dedicated to the aesthetic, psychological, and artistic appreciation of the "dead eye" look—that vacant, piercing, thousand-yard stare seen in portraiture, cinema, street photography, and the rare moments of public transit at 7:00 AM.

— The r/deadeyes Mod Team (we’re watching you, but without interest) Want to suggest a rule? Send a modmail. We’ll read it eventually. Maybe. r/deadeyes subreddit sidebar rules

We can spot a fake dead eye from orbit. So can the algorithm. Sarcasm is allowed. Dark humor is encouraged. Personal attacks, bigotry, or mocking someone’s genuine appearance (as opposed to their technique) will get you banned. is a community dedicated to the aesthetic, psychological,

Portrait at arm’s length. High-quality: Macro lens on a single iris. We want to count the cracks in your soul. 7. No Editing the Emptiness You may adjust brightness, contrast, and color balance. You may not digitally remove catchlights, paint in darker pupils, or use FaceTune to create a “hollow” effect. That’s cheating. We’ll read it eventually

Before you post, read the rules. 1. The Stare Must Be Authentic No forced expressions. No exaggerated "smizing." No wide-eyed manic panic.