Tech-Themed "Slack-o-lantern" Becomes Viral Halloween Sensation

Tech-Themed "Slack-o-lantern" Project Brings Humorous Dread to Halloween Decor A unique Halloween decoration, dubbed the "Slack-o-lantern," has captured significant attention online, blending seasonal festivity with modern workplace anxieties. Created by Guy Dupont, this innovative jack-o'-lantern is carved with the distinctive Slack logo and features an integrated motion sensor, colorful LED lights, and a hidden speaker. When activated, the pumpkin illuminates and emits the familiar Slack notification sound, a sound many professionals associate with urgent work messages. Mr. Dupont humorously stated that the project was "specifically designed to terrify my neighbors who work in tech," aiming to trigger their work-related dread even after they believe their workday is over. The video demonstrates the pumpkin's functionality, showing how the lights flash in the Slack logo's colors and the iconic "thunk" sound plays upon detecting movement. The creation has resonated widely, with numerous social media users expressing both amusement and a shared sense of unease. One commenter noted, "Genuinely unsettling… in the best, most collaborative way. 🎃" Another suggested, "make it do the teams call sound randomly too to cover your bases," highlighting the universal nature of workplace notification anxiety. The project exemplifies a growing trend of incorporating contemporary digital culture into traditional holiday celebrations, offering a novel form of "spooky" for the modern age.

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