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Alarm clocks would be more effective if the sound was someone puking or gagging. (lemmy.world)
submitted 3 days ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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I always hit snooze on my alarm clock, but I jump right out of bed if I hear someone puking or gagging (e.g., kids or my dog).

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[–] [email protected] 33 points 3 days ago (1 children)

I fear the result would be slower reactions for the real event.

The sound has to rotate randomly.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 3 days ago (1 children)

That’s a great idea. Maybe make it so you can load up as many customizable sounds as you like, and they randomly shuffle each time.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 3 days ago (2 children)

We should compile a playlist.

  • jackhammer
  • air raid siren*
  • trumpet reveille
  • taiko drumming
  • "eagle" (i.e. hawk) cry
  • monkeys screeching
  • Woody fuckin Woodpecker laugh
  • applause
  • theme from Rawhide

*maybe don't use this one in tornado country. Don't desensitize oneself to actual emergency warning tones.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 day ago
  • “eagle” (i.e. actual) cry

Because it would be funny.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 days ago (2 children)

Here are some more ideas

  • A cat drops a vase on the floor, resulting in the sound of glass shattering and water splattering.
  • A burglar throws a brick through your living room window and proceeds to clear the rest of the glass with the barrel of a shotgun.
  • The washing machine upstairs starts leaking, the floor is completely flooded and water begins to seep from your ceiling.
  • A toaster catches fire, flames engulf the kitchen, molten plastic drips on the floor, burning furniture begins to crumble.
  • A squirrel sneaks in through an open window and finds a box of cereal in the kitchen. It chews the box open and makes a nest in there.
[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 day ago
  • mice in walls
  • squirrel in ceiling
  • racoon in floor
  • elderly neighbors talking without hearing aids
  • pounding on the door
  • scratching at the door
[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 days ago (1 children)

dont forget THE SOUNDS OF NUCLEAR WARFARE

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

Oh, you mean the sound of intense radiation roasting the paint off the walls for a few seconds, followed by a shock wave that shreds the entire building in a split second?

Yeah, that should do the trick.