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[–] betterdeadthanreddit@lemmy.world 74 points 2 weeks ago (3 children)

The mistake there is not recording a multi-layered clip of yourself responding in different voices. Time out a delay at the start so you can hit play, start walking, make the announcement and get the "reply" as you open the door.

It's the little details to sell the delusion that puts a spark of genuine fear into the drivers' eyes.

[–] Matty_r@programming.dev 20 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

You could definitely automate this with voice commands in Home Assistant

[–] lemmyknow@lemmy.today 13 points 2 weeks ago

Playing "totally_real_friends4pizza_delivery.mp3":

[–] Master@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 weeks ago

Alexa play happy family sounds... :(

[–] LadyButterfly@piefed.blahaj.zone 15 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Ideally you wanna hire actors for that.

[–] Crazyslinkz@lemmy.world 5 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

This guy with hiring money...

[–] EdgeOfDistraction@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago

Just invite some homeless people into your home and offer them free pizza for their service.

What could go wrong?

[–] rothaine@lemmy.zip 7 points 2 weeks ago

Kevin McCallister likes the way you think