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Item #: SCP-XXXX
Object Class: Safe
Special Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX is to be kept in a stainless steel case, measuring 1 meter, by 1 meter, by 10 cm. The case should remain closed at all times, except during testing. During testing, SCP-XXXX is not to leave its testing environment at Site ██. Researchers should refrain from entering the test environment unnecessarily. Tests should be observed through a window from the next room, with SCP-XXXX hung on the wall next to the window, so as to not be observed directly by researchers. Adhering SCP-XXXX to the wall should be done with poster glue, rather than tape or staples of any kind. While placing SCP-XXXX on the wall, efforts should be made to avoid looking at the item directly. At the conclusion of testing, SCP-XXXX is to be returned to its case, without being folded or bent in any way. All researchers who had direct visual contact with SCP-XXXX should be monitored for unusual behaviour. All D-Class subjects used in tests should have increased security to monitor for escape and/or suicide attempts.
Description: SCP-XXXX is a wall poster, measuring 61 cm by 91.5 cm The poster depicts a field of red Papaveroideae (Poppy) flowers. Over the image, the words “You Can Do It!” are written in large lettering, in purple, with a border of electric green. While the lettering is described by most observers as unpleasing to the eye, it is thought to be due to the brightness and saturation of the colouring, rather than any anomalous effect.
SCP-XXXX's effects manifest most strongly under direct observation. Indirect observation, such as in a reflection, or through glass, has a lessened effect. The range of the effect appears to be limited to the distance from which the observer can read the writing on SCP-XXXX. SCP-XXXX's effects do not manifest in viewers who are illiterate, however they will manifest in viewers who are literate but not English-speaking. Assisted viewing, such as with a telescope, can increase the range. No form of recreation of the poster, including photographs, photocopies, or video footage, carry any anomalous effect.
When observed, SCP-XXXX causes an increase in the observer's motivation towards achieving a specific goal. The goals observers are motivated towards vary in magnitude, from mundane tasks such as cleaning a room, to the extreme, such as quitting a job, or [REDACTED]. Upon observation of SCP-XXXX, those affected will devote all available time and energy towards achieving the goal. If long periods of time are required, subjects will stop working towards their goal to eat and sleep as required, returning to work as soon as possible. Those affected are capable of recognizing the change in their behaviour, but this has no effect on their motivation.
The effects of SCP-XXXX have been observed to last up to 8 weeks following exposure. Measuring a precise limit has proven difficult, as subjects have been known to continue working under their own motivation after the wearing off of the effect. Repeated viewings of SCP-XXXX will renew its effects, however, in approximately 10% of cases, the goal the subject is motivated towards can be changed by subsequent viewings.
SCP-XXXX does not appear to cause any increase in the observer's skill sets or knowledge. While exposure has been shown to increase the speed and efficiency of a task's completion, this is assumed to be an effect of the increased motivation of the subject. Those motivated towards a task by SCP-XXXX are capable of failing said task, but rarely do, and will make repeated attempts if able. If SCP-XXXX's effects wear off before the task is complete, the subject may quit. Resentment towards the attempted task, and occasionally symptoms of mild depression, have been observed in subjects who did not complete their goal.
SCP-XXXX was discovered by Foundation agents embedded in the ██████ Police Department, in the apartment of █████ ███████ ██████ , following his arrest for serial murder.
