Scott attempts an audacious live experiment to lock up shopping trolley wheels across the country by broadcasting a special frequency, leading to traffic chaos at supermarkets and listeners caught in the middle.
Building on the (dubious) success of previous sound-based experiments like the “brown noise” and the “young noise,” Scott introduces the “shopping trolley noise”—a frequency allegedly discovered in America that locks up supermarket trolley wheels. The setup involves listeners stationed at supermarkets and car parks across the UK, who turn their radios up loud at Scott’s signal to test whether the noise actually works.
Tony calls in from Sainsbury’s in Exeter, having gone directly to the supermarket on Scott’s instructions. After the noise plays, Tony reports that trolleys have indeed stopped—five of them, with one crashing into another. The prank quickly spirals: other listeners report the experiment has caused actual traffic disruption. Lindsay, calling from a Tesco’s in Bulgaria (likely misheard as Bulgna), describes a scene of chaos with traffic wardens in fluorescent coats frantically waving people away because the car park has gridlocked. She explains the backup extends to a dual carriageway, preventing anyone from entering the store. Scott, realizing the real-world consequences, offers a sincere apology to Tesco’s management and suggests Lindsay just get pizza instead. The experiment, whether intentionally or not, has succeeded in disrupting actual shopping routines across multiple locations.
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