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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 dohpaz42@lemmy.world to c/showerthoughts@lemmy.world
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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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[-] MNByChoice@midwest.social 33 points 3 days ago

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

The sound has to rotate randomly.

[-] dohpaz42@lemmy.world 9 points 3 days ago

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.

[-] KittenBiscuits@lemm.ee 10 points 3 days ago

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.

[-] MNByChoice@midwest.social 2 points 1 day ago
  • “eagle” (i.e. actual) cry

Because it would be funny.

[-] TranquilTurbulence@lemmy.zip 5 points 2 days ago

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.
[-] MNByChoice@midwest.social 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
[-] Scubus@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 days ago

dont forget THE SOUNDS OF NUCLEAR WARFARE

[-] TranquilTurbulence@lemmy.zip 3 points 2 days ago* (last edited 1 day 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.

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