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LiminalSpace

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Liminal spaces are the subject of an Internet aesthetic portraying empty or abandoned places that appear eerie, forlorn, and often surreal. Liminal spaces are commonly places of transition (pertaining to the concept of liminality) or of nostalgic appeal.

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[–] AcornTickler@sh.itjust.works 36 points 1 day ago (2 children)

Reminds me of Oceanview Motel from Control

[–] dustyData@lemmy.world 10 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

Was about to say this, it is the exact same layout. Yet, most motels in the US probably share the same 3 or 4 floor plans as they are part of chains or simply bought off the shelf contractor blueprints.

[–] samus12345@sh.itjust.works 15 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Right down to the clock on the wall!

[–] Grass@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 day ago

I couldn't think of what it was reminding me of but it was this.

[–] Romkslrqusz@lemmy.zip 2 points 1 day ago

That’s actually what I thought this was, lol

[–] bold_omi@lemmy.today 11 points 1 day ago (1 children)
[–] YoiksAndAway@lemmy.zip 9 points 1 day ago

I feel like I should loot the desk for ammo and medipacks.

[–] TropicalDingdong@lemmy.world 6 points 1 day ago

I like the way the neon lights of the sign outside intrude through the tinted window

[–] Tenthrow@lemmy.world 6 points 1 day ago

This is one of my favorite fictional spaces of all time.

Outstanding

[–] thefluffiest@feddit.nl 4 points 1 day ago (1 children)
[–] Kolanaki@pawb.social 2 points 1 day ago
[–] Renorc@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago

Brilliant image!

[–] TheLamb@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 1 day ago

I would just sit on a chair and smell the air. I think it'd smell dusty but lived in in a strange way. Uncanny dare I say!