Fan Turned Off by Mouth Squeaks

In this audio experience, we are first presented with the unmistakable sound of a fan that is operating at full speed. The whirring and humming of the fan form a continuous background noise. Suddenly, the fan is switched off, and the audio environment shifts dramatically. The sound of the fan is replaced by a barrage of unpleasant, obnoxious noises. These noises are primarily mouth sounds, ranging from the moist, squelchy sounds of spit being moved around, to the harsher, scraping noises of teeth grinding together. The mouth sounds are detailed and amplified, creating a sense of closeness that could be equated to an exaggerated, amplified kiss. Intermittently, there are squeaks, like the kind you'd hear when a wet finger squeaks against a clean glass. These squeaks are not gentle, but rather intrusive and grating to the ear. They are produced by the movement of a tongue, a detail that adds to the overall grossness of the audio. Every now and