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This audio piece, titled "Shattering Celery", is a fascinating work of Foley sound design. It begins with a crisp, sharp sound, reminiscent of the snapping of fresh celery stalks. The sound is clean and abrupt, mirroring the suddenness of a bone fracture. As the audio progresses, the breaks become more frequent and layered, creating a chorus of snaps that fills the background. The rupturing sounds are methodically arranged to simulate the chilling sound of bones breaking. Despite the potentially gruesome association, the sounds are not overly harsh or disturbing, rather they are oddly satisfying, like the crunch of stepping on dry leaves or popping bubble wrap. The audio ends leaving behind an eerie silence, a stark contrast to the cacophony of snaps and breaks that preceded it.