“Sir… can I eat with you?” The girl’s voice was soft, trembling — yet it cut through the bustling noise of the upscale restaurant like a knife. A man in a tailored navy suit, about to enjoy the first bite of a dry-aged ribeye, froze. Slowly, he turned toward the source: a small girl, messy…

They say a picture is worth a thousand words — but sometimes, a picture is worth a double take. A viral photo making the rounds online is the perfect example of how our brains can jump to the wrong conclusion. At first glance, it looks like something NSFW, but a closer look reveals it’s nothing…