Well, it depends upon whether the lamps have polarized plugs. If they
don't, you could actually have the same situation with two
correctly-wired outlets if one lamp is plugged in with the hot and
neutral reversed because the plug is upside-down.

I would guess that IF the lamp's base is grounded you could hurt
yourself in your scenario, but I can't see your lamps.

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