this
is a test.
this is a test
of the emergency broadcast system.
answer with due care.
you will be assessed on your needs
so go back to fundamentals.
this.
this.
this.
is a test.
how we might better serve our public
which is to say:
you.
this is a test.
there is no emergency.
this is a test.
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Mackenzie Davis
“When you are describing a shape, or sound, or tint, don’t state the matter plainly, but put it in a hint. And learn to look at all things with a sort of mental squint.” Lewis Carroll
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Comments (7)
There’s a rhythm here that mimics an emergency alert but flips it into reflection. Clever and unsettling in the best way.
Enjoyed this. This made me think of the eeriness of Radioheads OK Computer! album. Hope you're well.
Oh, dayum. Why do I love this so much?! Good job.
I love this! It's so ominous and foreboding. Honestly a lot like the sound of those tests on the tv.
It’s been a while since I’ve heard one of those. My heart beat picked up speed just reading it.
I love how your repetition builds tension here.
This gives off vibes of impending doom to me, lol. I'm so sorry if I've misunderstood 😅😅