Remember the viral dress that divided the internet back in 2015? Was it blue and black, or was it white and gold? , For the first episode of our brand new podcast, Stories in Colour, join Professor The dress was a 2015 online viral phenomenon centred on a photograph of a dress. Viewers disagreed on whether the dress was blue and black, or white and gold : r wikipedia Libby Lurex Midi Dress Green and Gold This is Unfolded Emerald Green Organza Homecoming Dresses with Gold Beaded Top ARD1807 Glamorous Gold Strapless Gown with Floral Accents and Cutout Detail 42335 Jovani so we know the dress was black and blue BUT that's not what i'm here to discuss : r opticalillusions