Virtual Flaneurism

I've been pleasantly surprised by how much I am enjoying the new Britney album, though the synthesized effects used in a number of the songs confuse me. I keep hearing 8-bit bleeps and boops that sound like NES video game sound effects coming through the speakers of my parents' old 500 pound Zenith television. And, on the song below, is that a recorder? At least these choices will make for a smooth transfer to the karaoke stage.

PS. Despite all my bitching, I have to admit that the refrain to this song is eminently hummable. EMINENTLY. I defy you not to spend the rest of the day drunkenly slurring, "it isssn't rational, it's phyzzzzical." Though that wouldn't be humming, but I digress.