Laugh again, Gaffigan

SCP-XXXX-1 before observation by the SCP foundation

Item #: SCP-XXXX

Object Class: Safe

Special Containment Procedures: Jim Gaffigan (now designated as SCP-XXXX-1) is currently being kept under constant surveillance in his apartment in New York City. The family of SCP-XXXX-1 has restricted knowledge of the SCP foundation and SCP-XXXX-1's current state of mind. Any shows or tours featuring SCP-XXXX-1 have been canceled for the foreseeable future. The document containing SCP-XXXX is not available to any foundation personnel as the long-term psychological effects of SCP-XXXX are not known.

+ Possibility awry updated containment procedures

Updated Containment Procedures: If SCP-XXXX-1's mental state deteriorates any further, he is to be moved to a humanoid containment cell in Site 19. SCP-XXXX-1's family is to be amnesticized and informed that SCP-XXXX-1 went on a world comedy tour.

Description: SCP-XXXX is a memetic image of a vanilla ice cream cone. The cone has a topping of crumbled concrete. This image had the ability to have SCP-XXXX-1 re-live a traumatic memory of his childhood. Due to SCP-XXXX-1 viewing this image, his mental state has dramatically changed including,

• Stuttering
• Incomplete sentences
• An inability to perform stand-up comedy
• Fits of panic
• Recognition issues

The re-lived traumatic incident is yet unknown as SCP-XXXX-1 is currently unable to properly communicate with foundation staff.

SCP-XXXX-1 is a comedic performer, Jim Gaffigan, currently residing in a New York apartment. SCP-XXXX-1 fell under the effects of SCP-XXXX while viewing it.

Discovery: SCP-XXXX and SCP-XXXX-1 were discovered when Jeannie Gaffigan (SCP-XXXX-1's spouse) made an emergency call to the local hospital. The foundation intercepted this call and dispatched MTF-Alpha-5 ("Honour guard"). SCP-XXXX-1 initially came into contact with SCP-XXXX while writing a comedic script on a computer. SCP-XXXX was inside the document containing SCP-XXXX-1's new script. SCP-XXXX was almost transparent, although SCP-XXXX-1 saw the memetic image and it caused the side effects.

Addendum XXXX.1:

+ Interview/Jeannie Gaffigan

Foreword: After the incident involving SCP-XXXX, an interview was conducted inside SCP-XXXX-1's apartment between Jeannie Gaffigan and Dr. Cole.

<Begin Log>

Dr. Cole: Hello. I would like to ask you a few questi-

Jeannie Gaffigan: What happened to him!?

Dr. Cole: I can assure you that you will be informed of all you can be told if you complete this interview.

Jeannie Gaffigan: (sniffles) Umm…ok….

Dr. Cole: Thank you. First, how would you recall him during the incident?

Jeannie Gaffigan: Well, It's like he had a miniature seizure. I had rushed into the room as soon as I heard action. When he turned around, It looked like he hadn't eaten his whole life! Then he looked at me funny…… I have no idea what's going on and I'm scared!

<End Log>

Closing Statement: