several recurring sounds, gags, and catchphrases are used by degeneres depending on the topic of discussion or theme for a specific episode. for example, after degeneres says the phrase, "aww snap!", a sound effect of a whip cracking often is played. in her monologue, degeneres frequently thanks the audience's applause by saying "i feel the same way about you!" other video segments include degeneres scaring people, playing pranks, taking part in faux-breaking news segments, interacting with crew members, etc. other recurring segments include those where degeneres comments on internet videos, tabloid-style photographs of celebrities, advertisements on craigslist, or voicemails left for her on an answering machine. some segments feature audience members more prominently, including having audience members show hidden talents, pictures of others that resemble degeneres, interviewing children, etc.