Because the resolution is so vertically stretched, users reported a psychological phenomenon where they felt like they were looking down into a well rather than at a flat screen.
Today, if you search for on sites like WallpaperAccess , you’ll find thousands of beautiful, harmless designs. But some old-school forum members still warn: if you find a file that’s too heavy for its size, don't look into the "Tall Glass" for too long.
Some claimed that if you stared at the wallpaper for more than a minute, the abstract shapes would subtly shift, forming the silhouette of a tall door.
In the early 2020s, a specific niche of digital artists began creating wallpapers exclusively in this tall, narrow aspect ratio. Because 720x1560 was common for "entry-level" tall phones, these images were often shared in underground forums for people who couldn't afford the latest flagship devices.
When users set the image as their background, the clock on their lock screen would occasionally lag or skip a second.