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A grey chat bubble with three dark dots on your chest, and a small “Seen” bubble in your hand. The most anxiety-inducing costume you can make from a cereal box.

TIME: 30 min
COST: about $6
SKILL: Easy

What you need

Cardboard
Light grey paint or marker
Dark grey or black marker
A small card for the Seen bubble
Rope for shoulder straps

How to make it

1
Draw a rounded chat-bubble shape with a small tail at the bottom left, about 50 cm across, and cut it out.
2
Colour it light grey.
3
Draw three big dots in a row in the middle and fill them in dark.
4
Add rope shoulder straps through two holes.
5
Cut a small bubble from card, write “Seen” on it, and carry it in your hand.

Make it better

Hold up the Seen bubble the moment someone asks you something.
Wobble the dots by standing a little closer to people who are texting.

Questions

Is this a specific messaging app?

No. It is a generic typing indicator, with no brand colours.

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