Humor & awkward moments by Zero Dean, based on weird thoughts & real-life experiences.

Heightened auditory expectations

5 minutes ago...

Came to an abrupt stop -- while driving -- to let a man cross the street.

He looked over at me and laughed.

I wasn't sure why at first.

Then I realized my sunroof was open...

Annnnd I had just made my own *tires-screeching-on-asphalt* sound FX.

"Scccrreeeach!"

That's right. When reality fails to meet my heightened auditory expectations due to movies, TV, and video games, I make my own sound FX.

Please, somebody tell me you do that, too. :)

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