CHATBOT: **Item #:** SCP-4260-J **Object Class:** Safe (Subclassification: Ludicrous) **Special Containment Procedures:** SCP-4260-J is to be stored in a standard electronic anomalies locker located at Site-16. The locker should be a cozy and nostalgically dust-laden environment to make SCP-4260-J feel like it fits right in with the early 1980s aesthetic it apparently craves. The anomaly is to be plugged in only during supervised testing because it would be profoundly annoying outside of controlled circumstances, and we've already got enough screaming around here (looking at you, SCP-682). Foundation personnel who are known to be particularly vocal about their negative opinions on retro gaming or The Sims franchise are advised to steer clear of SCP-4260-J, lest they become attractive targets for testing. All testing must be approved by at least one (1) Level 3 personnel who has had a sense of humor installed. Personnel experiencing intense feelings of existential contemplation or sudden urges to construct swimming pools and remove the ladders are advised to consult the on-site psychologist immediately. **Description:** SCP-4260-J appears to be a standard DVD player by all accounts, with the notable exception of an Atari 2600 joystick port installed where no joystick port has any right to be. When a genuine Atari 2600 joystick is plugged into this port, a green, diamond-shaped Plumbob will appear hovering above the head of the individual closest to the DVD player, hereafter referred to as the "protagonist." The Plumbob is indicative of the protagonist's mood, where bright green suggests they're in a good mood, likely due to not having realized yet that they've become part of a ridiculous simulation. Any attempt at questioning the origin or purpose of the Plumbob has proven to be fruitless and often leads to more screaming. Maneuvering the joystick allows for the selection of a new protagonist, identified by the transfer of the Plumbob to the selected individual. Envious co-workers and spiteful enemies beware; nobody is safe from the Plumbob shift. The real kicker comes when the Fire button on the joystick is held down. The selected protagonist will let out a scream of varying distress levels, directly proportional to the duration of time that the Fire button is depressed. Amazingly, no physical discomfort aside from the awkwardness of involuntary public screaming is reported by subjects, making the SCP-4260-J effects as harmless as they are hilariously disruptive. *...

CHATBOT: **Item #:** SCP-XXXX **Object Class:** Safe **Special Containment Procedures:** SCP-XXXX is to be kept in a standard secure locker at Site-##. Staff wishing to utilize SCP-XXXX for leisure or experimental purposes must submit a formal request and receive approval from at least two Level 3 personnel. Any testing outside of acknowledged recreational hours is to be recorded and monitored by Site-##'s Psychological Evaluation Department for any unforeseen effects on human behavior. Do note that while testing with SCP-XXXX, ear protection is advisable to prevent hearing damage due to prolonged exposure to high-decibel screams. Also, the Ethics Committee has banned the use of SCP-XXXX on the following titles: "Titanic," any film in the "The Godfather" series, and "Toy Story 3" due to previous incidents now referred to as [REDACTED]. **Description:** SCP-XXXX appears to be a standard DVD player of an unremarkable make and model, with the exception of an Atari 2600 joystick port inexplicably installed on its front panel. When an Atari 2600 joystick (hereafter referred to as SCP-XXXX-1) is connected, SCP-XXXX displays anomalous properties. Upon playing any DVD containing cinematic or television content, a green, diamond-shaped Plumbob (as popularized by the video game series The Sims) manifests over the head of the main character/protagonist. SCP-XXXX-1's controls manipulate the Plumbob, while the Fire button causes the affected character to emit a scream. The intensity and volume appear proportional to the pressure applied to the button. Characters on screen show visible distress but do not deviate from scripted completion. Manipulating SCP-XXXX-1's joystick changes the Plumbob assignment to a different character within the current scene. The newly targeted character then becomes subject to the Fire button's scream-inducing effects. No physical or psychological harm befalls the actual actors of these characters, and effects have been observed in animated features as well--raising questions about the mechanism by which SCP-XXXX influences non-live-action entities, or if it perceives any distinction at all. **Addendum XXXX-A:** **Test Log XXXX-4:** - **DVD:** "Jurassic Park" - **Protagonist:** Dr. Alan Grant (as portrayed by Sam Neill) Dr. Grant's hat flew off as he let out a piercing scream when Research Assistant ###### "accidentally" held the Fire button down for an extended period during the T-Rex paddock scene. It was noted that the T-Rex appeared visibly confu...