Scream

Scream is a downloadable computer program that can detect when a user is screaming in real life and flickers windows out of fear.  Created by Amy Alexander, Scream waits for a sound input ad when it does hear sound, such as screaming or yelling, it becomes agitated and flickers the screen in fear and runs away by hiding.  The software can also be used as a music visualizer, and gives many choices for visuals.   In turn, Scream actually allows its users to take out their frustrations on their computer, letting the computer hear the users screams and frustrations at how it is not doing what its supposed to be doing.  

Scream distorts the reality between work and play. Its a cute idea, but I believe those who might not know exactly what it is, might believe it be some sort of virus.  Nevertheless, this piece of work, explores a piece of our human nature, it that we love to vend off out on something when we get frustrated.