If you intend to watch it, keep your volume at the lowest possible setting. The primary "danger" of this video is potential hearing damage or equipment strain from the sudden audio peak.

The video is part of a subgenre of internet trolls known as videos. Similar to the "Rickroll" or the "Maze Game," it uses curiosity about a specific topic (in this case, vintage British television) to lure users into a frightening experience.

There is no "lost media" or secret BBC footage at the end of the video. The entire purpose is the jump-scare.

The video often contains rapid flashing or strobing effects when the scare occurs, which may trigger those with photosensitive epilepsy .