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the universal hourglass we stare at, willing pixels to become reality faster
spinner physicsThrobbers and spinners trick brains into perceiving shorter waits
fake progressMany progress bars are scripted lies, unconnected to real work
99 percentThe final percent often takes longest, betraying the bar
slow but smartAnimated waits feel faster than honest blank screens
loading screensEarly games hid level loads behind elaborate fake corridors