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Item #: SCP-XXXX
Object Class: Safe Neutralized
Special Containment Procedures: The remains of SCP-XXXX are to be kept in a low security storage locker in Site 65.
Description: SCP-XXXX was an adjustable ball cap with the phrase "Play Ball" embroidered upon it. When worn by humans SCP-XXXX had no effect. If placed upon a ball of any kind, the SCP-XXXX would shrink or grow to the size of the ball over a period of roughly one minute. Upon resizing itself to the size of the ball, SCP-XXXX would slide onto the ball, making it appear as if the ball were wearing SCP-XXXX. After a period of roughly five minutes after the hat resizes itself, the ball will begin to emit unusual noises akin to grunts and footsteps. After a period of roughly ten minutes after the sounds begin, the ball will then begin to speak, at which point it becomes SCP-XXXX-1. No noticeable changes are made to the appearance of the ball during this.
Upon beginning to speak, SCP-XXXX-1 entities would attempt to plead and make deals with subjects nearby. SCP-XXXX-1 would typically promise fame and fortune if the ball is used to play a sport1 or perform and record some form of stunt. When subjects would score points in the game, or perform the stunt, the subject would reportedly hear cheering and screaming. Within 1 hour of finishing the game or stunt, SCP-XXXX-1 would break open and fill with around $1,000USD in $1 bills, and subjects would experience a feeling of despair. At this point, SCP-XXXX-1 loses any anomalous properties. When questioned, most subjects reported their despair as a result of their continued lack of fame.
Incident Log XXXX-01: On 3/10/2019, during testing, SCP-XXXX was placed upon a wrecking ball. After the formation of SCP-XXXX-1, [DATA EXPUNGED]. While searching through the rubble, the damaged remains of SCP-XXXX and SCP-XXXX-1 were found. SCP-XXXX showed no anomalous properties and was reclassified Neutralized. SCP-XXXX-1 was found to be filled with around $10,000USD. While in the infirmary recovering, D-42642 is quoted as exclaiming "I'm famous!" prior to falling unconscious. D-42642 is still recovering following this incident. Site 65 is still undergoing repairs following this incident.
