Paper Remote Turns Off TV

Faking TV Remote control with paper and a lighter. Universal Standby Signal

A person cuts and arranges strips of paper labeled “Universal Standby Signal” to imitate a TV remote, then places the paper near a Philips television and seemingly turns it off with a lighter. The joke is a fake science experiment that treats a ridiculous paper contraption as a working remote, with the dramatic After Hours music making the simple trick feel absurdly serious. The clip works as a reaction to overcomplicated hacks or pretending an obvious trick is advanced technology. The video shows a person cutting and arranging strips of paper labeled “Universal Standby Signal” to imitate a TV remote, then placing the paper near a Philips television and seemingly turning it off with a lighter. The joke is a fake science experiment that treats a ridiculous paper contraption as a working remote, while The Weeknd’s dark synth-pop song “After Hours” makes the simple trick feel absurdly serious. It can be sent as a reaction to overcomplicated hacks or pretending an obvious trick is advanced technology.

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♪ The Weeknd — After Hours

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