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Item #: SCP-2020-J

An instance of SCP-2020-J.

Object Class: Keter

Special Containment Procedures:
Operation Chiroptera, as detailed in Addendum 2, is to be used to convince the public that the presence of SCP-2020-J is non-anomolous. Mass amnestication is impractical due to the extent of the effects of SCP-2020-J and the risk of releasing Class F^N1 amnestics¹ on such a scale.

Description:
SCP-2020-J refers to small, multicolored decals that materialize onto the floor of various public establishments, such as convenience stores, supermarkets, and restaurants. These decals can contain various messages: for instance, instructing observers to walk in a particular direction, maintain distance from others, or to place on a facial covering. Occasionally, SCP-2020-J instances will materialize with the likes and logo of the establishment that it is located in.

Attempts to remove instances of SCP-2020-J will fail for various reasons. Reactions range from the immediate distress of observers to chipped fingernails.

SCP-2020-J-2 refers to a specific variant of SCP-2020-J that began appearing at an unspecified time in August 2020. Instances of SCP-2020-J-2 materialize as placards located on the walls of establishments. They contain the same set of messages as initial instances. However, unlike initial SCP-2020-J instances, which have a common appearance and quality, SCP-2020-J-2 instances vary greatly, ranging from professionally made plastic placards to a piece of printed paper haphazardly attached to the wall. As with the initial instances, they cannot be removed.

Addendum 1: Discovery and Origin
On Janurary ██, 2020, the first known SCP-2020-J instances were reported by foundation operatives in a ███████ brand supermarket in ███ █████, CA. Staff of the ███████ where ignorant to the decals' presence, with one employee stating "Guess my boss put it there. I dunno, but I wouldn't take it off." It is unknown whether or not any instances of SCP-2020-J existed prior to initial discovery and documentation.

At the time of its initial discovery, its anomalous properties were not realized, however, its unusualness warranted its placement on the SCiPNET List of Potential Anomalies Watchlist under designation TMP-US-01-██-2020. Only when further unexplained instances were discovered in a restaurant in ████ ████, UT, was SCP-2020-J upgraded to official status.

As per standard pre-containment procedures, WHITEOUT protocols² were put into place to prevent information about SCP-2020-J to propagate to the public until permanent containment could be established.

SCP-2020-J instances began to spread rapidly in urban centers across North America in early March 2020. Their presence continued to spread until it became a worldwide phenomenon.

[ ! ] Level 4/2020-J Clearance Required to view Addendum 2 & 3.

Addendum 2: Operation Chiroptera
Operation Chiroptera refers to the Foundation sponsored disinformation campaign. Manipulation of media and internet outlets were used in order to convince the general populace that instances SCP-2020-J where purposely placed for the health and safety of patrons of various establishments from [REDACTED].

Due to the scale, cost, and implications of containment, Chiroptera was initially vetoed by the Ethics Committee on moral grounds, specifically, the implications of manufacturing a "████ █████"³. However, due to the risk posed by the unmitigated spread of SCP-2020-J leading to a LK-Class "Lifted Veil" scenario, as well as a lack of any other preferable options, the Committee revoked their decision. The O5 Council approved operation Chiroptera on March 15th, 2020 with a 10-3 vote, and it was subsequently put into effect.

Several expired instances of SCP-2020-J-2, prepared for disposal.

Addendum 3: April 2021 Update
Across the first two months of year 2021, the spread of SCP-2020-J slowed and halted. A month later, instances of SCP-2020-J and its variants began expiring en masse: their anomalous properties ceased, meaning that they could be removed without much difficulty, revealing a non-anomalous adhesive on the backside.

The objective of Operation Chiroptera has been modified in accordance with this change. As time progresses, Chiroptera is to be phased out until all instances of SCP-2020-J have expired. If current trends continue, all instances of SCP-2020-J will expire by ██/█/2022, and will coincide with the discontinuation of Operation Chiroptera.

Footnotes

1. Aerosolized variant of Class F amnestics used to implant memories.

2. Agreements and/or backdoors with existing news publishers and social media organizations to censor and remove any references to topics under WHITEOUT designation.

3. Ethics Committee Meeting Minutes, 02/██/2020, Topic A, Ln 282