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This anomaly possesses memetic hazards (Mess; Physical Threat)
Personnel encountering this should remain rational discussion.
Refer to the previously distributed manual for appropriate countermeasures.

Actually I think adding taro to hotpot makes it taste better.

— Apoyn L. Douglas, ███████, Memetic Engineering Department —

Personnel should maintain a neutral, objective, and clinical tone when writing documents.
Unnecessary content should not be included in warning boxes or notification sections to avoid unnecessary confusion.

Besides, adding taro to hotpot is The Great Taboo,
Taro Devil.

— Makima, Deputy Director, RAISA-ZH —

DISRUPTION CLASS: ekhi

Special Containment Procedures

Description

Appendix ZH-912-J-1: Examples of Anomaly

Surveillance Record of Site-ZH-13 Break Room

Record Time: March 24, 2020, 07:43.

Affected Individuals: Researcher M, Researcher C.Anonymized upon request of the individuals..

Cause of Dispute: Cereal milk, should milk or cereal be poured first?

[Record Start]

(Researcher M is sitting at a table with a bowl, a box of cereal, and a bottle of milk in front of him. Researcher C enters from the front door of the break room and notices the cereal box in Researcher M's hand.)

Reseacher C: Did the site make a killing or what? They actually put cereal in the break room—and milk too?

Researcher M: No, I brought it myself. Want some?

Reseacher C: (pauses for a moment) Oh...sure. Thanks buddy.

Researcher M: Don't mention it. I haven't even returned you the money for the last meal.

[Record of Unrelated Personal Matters Omitted]

(Researcher M and Researcher C are both sitting at the table. Researcher M pours the milk into his bowl. Meanwhile, Researcher C pours the cereal into his own bowl.)

Reseacher C: Wait a second, you pour the milk first? Aren’t you worried it’ll spill?

Researcher M: Why would I be worried? There is no way I’m gonna upset it. Besides, you poured the cereal first, later when the milk pours down, the cereal will all become soggy. How can it taste good?

Reseacher C: What soggy? It’s easier to adjust the moisture level to how you like it this way.

Researcher M: What nonsense are you talking about? Once the milk goes in it's all soggy. Why would you even talk about its moisture level then?

Reseacher C: If you don’t believe me, let’s do an experiment and see.

[Record End]

Note: Researcher M and Researcher C subsequently conducted collaborative research on the pros and cons of pouring milk first versus pouring cereal first, quantifying the suitability of these two situations to other factors, and published a paper (link has been removed). However, after the paper was published in the Foundation's internal journal, it further amplified the effects of SCP-ZH-912-J and exacerbated related discussions. Ultimately, the conflict was resolved after Researcher Han-Ying stated, "I always put the bowl first."

Private Chat Log Between Researcher A and Researcher P

Record Time: October 12, 2019, 17:18.

Affected Individuals: Researcher A (Sender), Researcher P (Recipient).Anonymized upon request of the individuals..

Cause of Dispute: Which cola tastes better?

Note: Researcher D.Colleague of Researcher A and Researcher P. stated, "Diet Coke is still Coca-Cola!"

Surveillance Record of Site-ZH-13

Record Time: May 23, 2020, 18:35.

Affected Individuals: 12 Researchers on Site-ZH-34.Not anonymized..

Cause of Dispute: Bah-oân.A unique Taiwanese snack made with a translucent outer skin composed of sweet potato starch and tapioca starch, filled with pork, bamboo shoots, and shiitake mushrooms. The preparation method varies by region, either deep-fried or steamed. with or without cilantro?

[Record Start]

(Surveillance camera footage from Employee Office No. 1)

Wang Wenjie: Guys, what's for dinner?

Chen Miao: Whatever.

Fang Yixian: Anything.

Qi Fuhe: I don't mind.

Tu Ziyu: Whatever works.

Wang Wenjie: Stop it. If we keep going like this, everyone’s answer will just be like "whatever." Just raise your hand if you have an idea.

(After silence for a moment, Ruan Ningshu raises her hand.)

Ruan Ningshu: How about bah-oân? There's a new bah-oân place opened in the Shopping Arcade. The reviews seem pretty good.

Wang Wenjie: Does anyone have a different opinion?

(The other employees shake their heads.)

Wang Wenjie: Alright, I’ll go buy them then. (Takes out a notebook) Does anyone have anything they particularly don’t eat?

(A moment of silence. Some employees stare at Wang Wenjie. A few appear uneasy.)

Wang Wenjie: Why are you all staring at me? Any requests, just say them.

Tu Ziyu: (Trembling raises her hand) Can...Can I (Expresses nervously)...have mine without cilantro.Refer to coriander(Coriandrum sativum) herein.?

(Four employees gasp audibly, while three others turn to look at Tu Ziyu)

Lin Xinzhe: How dare you not put cilantro?

Huang Meng'an: Yeah, if you're having bah-oân, cilantro should be this much! (He gestures with both of his hands)

Pan Qianjia: Bah-oân without cilantro, I can't imagine that...

Tu Ziyu: But...I really can’t...tolerate that taste...

Wang Wenjie: (Looks at Huang Meng'an and Pan Qianjia) You two calm down. It’s not a big deal if Tu Ziyu doesn’t eat cilantro. I’ll just add extra to yours. Don’t gang up on her.

Shen Chenglin: (Chuckles) After all, cilantro does smell bad.

Lin Xinzhe: (Points at Shen Chenglin) You! Cut you some slack and now you're pushing it, aren't you?

Shen Chenglin: What? I just don’t like it! (Turns to Wang Wenjie) Boss, I don’t want cilantro either!

Wang Wenjie: Can you all calm down? Why is everyone so worked up today.

Lin Xinzhe: Fine, I’m taking you on!

Pan Qianjia, Huang Meng'an: Count me in!

Shen Chenglin: Bring it on. Ziyu, Yixian, let’s also form an "Anti-Cilantro Alliance"...

Wang Wenjie: (Shouts) Stop it. What is going on with...oh, right.

(Wang Wenjie walks out the office.)

(Surveillance camera footage from Site-ZH-34 West Corridor)

(Wang Wenjie initiates mandatory lockdown procedures.Personnel with Level B or above may initiate emergency lockdown procedures for non-containment cells within the site in response to an imminent containment breach. on the office.)

(Wang Wenjie picks up the emergency broadcast equipment in the corridor.)

Wang Wenjie: Site-ZH-34 site announcement, this is not a drill. Employee Office No. 1 is under lockdown. All personnel remain calm; do not approach the Employee Office No. 1. Repeat, Employee Office No. 1 is under lockdown. All personnel remain calm; do not approach the Employee Office No. 1.

(Wang Wenjie makes a call to the O4 command.)

Wang Wenjie: O4 Command, LRC:ZH-34/B/Amber .This is a lockdown response code, indicating "request for action within two hours to address any potential memetic hazard effects from Site-ZH-34.". Repeat, LRC:ZH-34/B/Amber.

(Wang Wenjie hangs up.)

Wang Wenjie: Seems like dinner is not happening today again.

[Record End]

Note: The O4 Command subsequently approved the request for Automated Response InitiativesARIs, using AR-500: "CLOSING TIME" and AR-600: "GRANDMA'S ASTHMA" to prevent physical conflicts among the staff in Site-ZH-34 Employee Office No. 1. The Memetic Hazard Response Team arrived at Site-ZH-34 at 19:01 on the same day and successfully resolved the large-scale SCP-ZH-912-J incident. Due to Wang Wenjie’s timely response, he was specially commended.