Nothing. Honestly. Just wait for it. When it happens, smile. Or scream. Both are valid reactions.
If you have kids, prepare them. Tell them it’s like a surprise party for your ears. Or a very loud bear that says “test” instead of “rawr.”
If you have pets, maybe give them a treat beforehand. Your dog will not understand. Your cat will judge you regardless.
Final verdict: it’s over fast
The whole thing lasts about 30 seconds. That’s it. Then your phone goes back to being a silent rectangle. The world returns to normal.
You’ll probably spend the next hour talking about it with coworkers. “Did your phone go off? Mine went off!” It’s the viral moment we didn’t ask for.
So, set a reminder for 2:20 PM ET on October 4th. Put it in your calendar. Call it “The Great Noise Event.” Then sit back, enjoy the chaos, and remember: at least it’s not a real emergency. Cheers to that.
