Holy moly, these handmade miniature film and TV sets are incredible

Looks real, doesn't it?
There truly is no limit to the amount of creative brilliance in the world. And sometimes seeing the works of talented humans is all you need to have your faith restored, or at least to brighten your day a bit.
Los Angeles based artist Bridget McCarty creates incredibly tiny, lifelike rooms with remarkable craftsmanship.
Her Instagram, TikTok and YouTube are chock-full of these intricate, elaborate mini-masterpieces, and even some amazing how-to videos that can help get your own creative juices flowing.Taking a look at these creations, it’s easy to forget that these models are in fact only inches tall.
@bridgetmccartyminis A work year at a glance. #january #december #diy
…that is, until you notice a “giant” hand in the frame.
The amount of serenity I received from seeing this tiny sushi restaurant cannot be expressed by mere words.
@bridgetmccartyminis One of my top selling tiktok shop products for those of you that want to try and build something cute. 💙 #sushi
McCarty also takes iconic sets from well-known movies and televisions shows, and recreates them—with exact detail—as miniature models.
When I say exact detail, I mean it.
Seinfeld, but make it small. Like, really small.
@bridgetmccartyminis Making Seinfeld’s apartment in miniature. #seinfeld #tiny #sitcom #fyp #diy #crafts
In this recreation of Jerry’s apartment from Seinfeld, McCarty offers a little hack for making teeny tiny potato chips…by using bell pepper seeds! How genius is that?
The not so "Big Bang Theory."
@bridgetmccartyminis I think all I’m missing is the side table on the left where the keys go? #bigbangtheory
I think even cynical Sheldon would approve of this recreation of his apartment.
Enter a fun-sized "Friends."
@bridgetmccartyminis Replying to @aesthetic..christmas.22 Monica’s apartment in miniature. #friends #friendsreunion
Behold, a 1:12 scale model of Monica’s kitchen. Could this BE any cooler?
Harry Potter and the magical miniscule model.
@bridgetmccartyminis Making my own #floatingcandles effect from #harrypotter #greathall #candlehack #fyp
Looking at McCarty’s handcrafted Great Hall in Hogwarts is making me wish I got my letter even more.
Joyce Byers living room from Stranger Things...a tiny Demogorgon is just as threatening!
@bridgetmccartyminis Celebrating #strangerthingsday #strangerthings #fyp @Netflix
Everything down to the Eggos.
@bridgetmccartyminis Who has been baking in my kitchen?! #ShowYourGlow #36SecondsOfLightWork #fyp #halloween #baking #wow #amazing #lol #foryoupage ♬ Who Ya Gonna Call (From "Ghostbusters") - Karaoke Version - Urock Karaoke
And I mean, who you gonna call when you need some compact Ghostbusters nostalgia? McCarty, clearly.
If Coraline's doll had a doll, she could live here.
@bridgetmccartyminis My Hamster goes to Coralines house. #fyp #cute #mouse #coraline #fantasy
McCarty’s designs might be small, but they’re certainly making a big splash on social media. On TikTok alone, she has 1.3 million followers. Yeah, you read that right. Her art is already so clever and creative, but seeing someone authentically live their passion makes it all the more inspiring.
This article originally appeared three years ago.
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There's a reason why some people can perfectly copy accents, and others can't
Turns out, there's a neurodivergent link.
A woman in black long sleeve shirt stands in front of mirror.
Have you ever had that friend who goes on vacation for four days to London and comes back with a full-on Queen's English posh accent? "Oooh I left my brolly in the loo," they say, and you respond, "But you're from Colorado!" Well, there are reasons they (and many of us) do that, and usually it's on a pretty subconscious level.
It's called "accent mirroring," and it's actually quite common with people who are neurodivergent, particularly those with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). According Neurolaunch, the self-described "Free Mental Health Library," "Accent mirroring, also known as accent adaptation or phonetic convergence, is the tendency to unconsciously adopt the accent or speech patterns of those around us. This linguistic chameleon effect is not unique to individuals with ADHD, but it appears to be more pronounced and frequent in this population."
Essentially, when people have conversations, we're constantly "scanning" for information—not just the words we're absorbing, but the inflection and tone. "When we hear an accent, our brains automatically analyze and categorize the phonetic features, prosody, and intonation patterns," writes Neurolaunch. For most, this does result in copying the accent of the person with whom we're speaking. But those with ADHD might be more sensitive to auditory cues. This, "coupled with a reduced ability to filter out or inhibit the impulse to mimic…could potentially explain the increased tendency for accent mirroring."
While the article explains further research is needed, they distinctly state that, "Accent mirroring in individuals with ADHD often manifests as an unconscious mimicry of accents in social situations. This can range from subtle shifts in pronunciation to more noticeable changes in intonation and speech rhythm. For example, a person with ADHD might find themselves unconsciously adopting a Southern drawl when conversing with someone from Texas, even if they’ve never lived in the South themselves."
People are having their say online. On the subreddit r/ADHDWomen, a thread began: "Taking on accents is an ADHD thing?" The OP shares, "My whole life, I've picked up accents. I, myself, never noticed, but everyone around me would be like, 'Why are you talking like that??' It could be after I watched a show or movie with an accent or after I've traveled somewhere with a different accent than my 'normal.'
They continue, "Apparently, I pick it up fast, but it fades out slowly. Today... I'm scrolling Instagram, I watch a reel from a comedian couple (Darcy and Jeremy. IYKYK) about how Darcy (ADHD) picks up accents everywhere they go. It's called ADHD Mirroring??? And it's another way of masking."
(The OP is referring to Darcy Michaels and his husband Jeremy Baer, who are both touring comedians based in Canada.)
Hundreds of people on the Reddit thread alone seem to relate. One comments, "Omfg I've done this my whole life; I'll even pick up on the pauses/spaces when I'm talking to someone who is ESL—but English is my first language lol."
Sometimes, it can be a real issue for those around the chameleon. "I accidentally mimicked a waitress's weird laugh one time. As soon as she was out of earshot, my family started to reprimand me, but I was already like 'oh my god I don’t know why I did that, I feel so bad.'"
Many commenters on TikTok were shocked to find out this can be a sign of ADHD. One jokes, "Omg, yes, at a store the cashier was talking to me and she was French. She's like 'Oh are you French too? No, I'm not lol. I'm very east coast Canada."
And some people just embrace it and make it work for them. "I mirror their words or phrase! I’m 30. I realized I start calling everyone sweetie cause my manager does & I work at coffee shop."