Special Containment Procedures: SCP-8940 is locked in a steel locker at site-19, accessed by a level 2 personnel or higher. All interactions with SCP-8940 must be documented under supervision by at least one level 2 researcher. Any food items produced must be disposed of unless designated for approved research.
To ensure the safe and secure containment of SCP-8940, the toaster is to be stored in a specialized, secure facility designated for anomalies. Regular maintenance and inspection of the toaster are required to ensure its functionality and prevent any deterioration or damage. Prior to any testing or interaction with SCP-8940, researchers must follow strict safety protocols and obtain all necessary approvals and clearances. Unauthorized access to SCP-8940 is strictly prohibited.
Description: SCP-8940 is a toaster that is approximately 20 cm tall and 30 cm long, with a stainless steel exterior. It does not have any visible markings indicating its manufacturer or origin. The toaster exhibits anomalous behaviour, such as producing different food items than what is expected when inserted into it. For instance, a slice of white bread inserted into SCP-8940 produces a toasted bagel instead. The toaster's behaviour is unpredictable, making it difficult to determine the exact nature of its anomalous qualities.
Experiment Logs:
| Test-8940-A | |
| Subject | D-480 |
| Protocol | Insert a plain white bread into the toaster. Then when completed insert a plain bagel into the toaster. |
| Results | After D-480 had completed the first task a bagel had came out instead of the plain white bread. After D-480 had completed the second task a slice of toast had came out. |
| Test-8940-B | |
| Subject | D-481 |
| Protocol | D-481 was instructed to insert a frozen piece of bread into the toaster |
| Results | After the toaster had finished a toasted bagel surrounded by ice was retrieved. D-481 had experienced minor confusion after he had retrieved the bagel |
| Test-8940-C | |
| Subject | D-482 |
| Protocol | D-482 was instructed to insert a slice of multi-grain bread into SCP-8940 |
| Results | A multi-grain bagel had emerged from SCP-8940 |
| Test-8940-D | |
| Subject | [DATA CORRUPTED] |
| Protocol | [DATA CORRUPTED] |
| Results | [DATA CORRUPTED] |
Upon review, the file containing the full record of Test-8940-D has become corrupted. A partial recovery yielded no text data. However, a single video file titled "8940_EXPD_REC.mp4" was found in the database. Below is a transcript of the footage.
[BEGIN VIDEO LOG]
00:00: The camera is focused on SCP-8940, which sits on a stainless steel table. A Class-D personnel, D-483, stands nearby, appearing disinterested. Researchers Dr. ████ and Dr. ██████ observe from behind protective glass.
00:12: D-483 is handed a plain bagel by Researcher ██████ and is instructed to place it into SCP-8940. He rolls his eyes and drops the bagel into the toaster slot.
D-483: "This is a joke, right?"
00:20: SCP-8940 activates with its usual low hum. After a brief pause, a slice of toasted white bread is ejected. D-483 stares at it in disbelief.
D-5621: "Seriously? I put a bagel in. Where's my bagel?"
00:30: Dr. ████ instructs D-483 to insert the toasted bread into SCP-8940. Grumbling, D-483 complies, sliding the bread into the slot.
D-483: "This better make sense."
00:40: SCP-8940 hums once again. After a short delay, it ejects a toasted bagel. D-483 glares at the toaster, then throws his hands up.
D-483: "You gotta be kidding me! What’s the point of this thing?"
00:52: Dr. ██████ instructs D-483 to proceed with another test, but before he can comply, SCP-8940 emits a loud metallic clunk followed by static. The camera feed cuts to black.
[END VIDEO LOG]
Post-Test Notes:
The corrupted nature of the experiment's data, coupled with the interference in the video recording, suggests SCP-8940 may possess anomalous properties beyond its contrarian food outputs. Further testing to determine SCP-8940's potential impact on electronic systems is currently pending approval. Researchers are advised to handle future experiments with caution and ensure redundant recording methods are in place to prevent additional data loss.
| Test-8940-E | |
| Subject | D-484 |
| Protocol | D-484 was handed a childhood photo to be inserted into the toaster |
| Results | A slice of white toast was removed with the picture engraved into the golden brown toast. D-484 had then remembered childhood memories related to the photo |
| Test-8940-F | |
| Subject | D-485 |
| Protocol | D-485 was to turn the anomaly on with nothing inside. |
| Results | When the anomaly finished humming a waffle was ejected. |