Memoria Inspirational Report #71
Shorts: Ideas 1–95 (Outdoors & Testing)
Section titled “Shorts: Ideas 1–95 (Outdoors & Testing)”1. Do All XX Have the Same XXX?
Section titled “1. Do All XX Have the Same XXX?”For this mini-format series, explore if the same objects from different sources or brands have the same elements. For example, you could try this with…
Variations
- Do all French fries have the same amount of salt?
- Do all sodas have the same amount of gas?
- Do all vitamin gummies have the same amount of vitamins?
2. How Long Can XX Survive Underwater?
Section titled “2. How Long Can XX Survive Underwater?”For this mini series, inspired by this article, put different electronics to the test to find out if they can withstand water. Do this with…
Variations
- Apple Watch / smart watch
- smartphone
- laptop
- AirPods
- speaker
3. This Is Every Way to Open…
Section titled “3. This Is Every Way to Open…”For this mini series, take a look at all the creative, weird, or uncommon ways an object can be opened (debunking internet myths along the way), such as…
Variations
- a bottle of wine
- a can of beer
- a bottle of beer / soda
4. How Easy Is It to Find a Malfunction…?
Section titled “4. How Easy Is It to Find a Malfunction…?”Inspired by this short, hit the stores and see how unlikely (or likely) it is to find a defect…
Variations
- candy bar
- item of clothing
- electronic product
5. Is This Video True or Just Masked Advertising?
Section titled “5. Is This Video True or Just Masked Advertising?”Inspired by these kinds of shorts, take a look and see if the items promoted are actually top-selling or not. Purchase them and give an honest review.
6. I Spent 50 Dollars Using XXX
Section titled “6. I Spent 50 Dollars Using XXX”For this mini series, set yourself a budget and let different systems decide what you’ll purchase throughout a regular day, such as…
Variations
- coin flips
- DnD dice
- random number generators
- AI
7. I Tried to Copy a Stranger’s Exact Outfit
Section titled “7. I Tried to Copy a Stranger’s Exact Outfit”Pick a random stranger and, without talking to them, do your best to replicate the outfit they have on, brands included. How hard is this to pull off?
8. What Happens If You Say Yes to Everything At…?
Section titled “8. What Happens If You Say Yes to Everything At…?”Take the classic “saying yes for a day” trend and test it in places designed to make you spend money. What happens if you reply yes to everything, and how much will you spend?
Variations
- the drive-thru
- the mall
- an online call
- a theme park
9. Can You Get Birthday Freebies When It’s Not Your Birthday?
Section titled “9. Can You Get Birthday Freebies When It’s Not Your Birthday?”Pretty self-explanatory. Can you actually claim birthday freebies when it’s not your birthday?
10. I Tried to Live One Week in NYC’s XXXX Apartments
Section titled “10. I Tried to Live One Week in NYC’s XXXX Apartments”Inspired by this short, rent and live for one week in New York’s weirdest apartments, such as…
Variations
- smallest
- largest
- oldest
- newest
- worst located
- best located
11. Do I Have the Same Followers on IG, TikTok, and YouTube?
Section titled “11. Do I Have the Same Followers on IG, TikTok, and YouTube?”Post the same video on all three platforms asking people to leave recommendations in the comments, then compare how the answers vary.
12. I Bought What XXXX Subscribers Tagged Me In
Section titled “12. I Bought What XXXX Subscribers Tagged Me In”Ask subscribers to tag you in videos of cool things you should try, then follow their advice.
Variations
- gadgets
- AI products
- AI clothing
- viral products
- food items
13. I Visited Places Subscribers Tagged Me At
Section titled “13. I Visited Places Subscribers Tagged Me At”Same concept as before, but this time with places.
14. I Wore Things Subscribers Sent Me
Section titled “14. I Wore Things Subscribers Sent Me”Ask followers to send you items to your PR address. Whatever they send, you try on.
15. I Taste-Tested Things Subscribers Sent Me
Section titled “15. I Taste-Tested Things Subscribers Sent Me”Same concept as before, but with food and snacks.
16. I Tried Products Subscribers Sent Me
Section titled “16. I Tried Products Subscribers Sent Me”Same concept as before, but with objects.
17. I Tried Gadgets Controlled With Apps
Section titled “17. I Tried Gadgets Controlled With Apps”Purchase gadgets that require an app to be used or controlled, from smart light bulbs to robot cleaners and toys.
18. How Many Bacteria Do XXX Have?
Section titled “18. How Many Bacteria Do XXX Have?”Use a bacteria-growing kit to see how dirty everyday places and objects really are.
Variations
- public transport
- private transport (Uber, DiDi, and other apps)
- fast food restaurants
- grocery store items
19. Can You Find MrBeast in Chinese Social Media?
Section titled “19. Can You Find MrBeast in Chinese Social Media?”Inspired by the success of this video, try finding MrBeast on Chinese or Asian social media platforms not popular in the West. Is it as easy?
20. Can I Find My Own Content in Chinese Social Media?
Section titled “20. Can I Find My Own Content in Chinese Social Media?”Same concept as before, but using your own channel.
21. I Tried Lucky Scoops
Section titled “21. I Tried Lucky Scoops”Inspired by this video, try lucky scoops yourself to see what you get and whether you were scammed.
22. I Paid Strangers to…
Section titled “22. I Paid Strangers to…”Offer strangers money in exchange for them completing a task.
Variations
- buy you an outfit
- buy you food
- buy you a book
23. Can I Guess the Plot of These…?
Section titled “23. Can I Guess the Plot of These…?”Watch trailers and read Wikipedia descriptions of shows or movies you haven’t seen, then try to guess the plot and ending.
Variations
- TV shows
- movies
- Indian Bollywood movies
- Turkish TV shows / soap operas
- Latin American TV shows / soap operas
- Korean dramas
24. I Tracked Down the Fastest…
Section titled “24. I Tracked Down the Fastest…”Track who has the fastest service.
Variations
- drive-thru
- coffee shop
- hot dog stand
- subway line
25. Can You Actually Speak to Animals?
Section titled “25. Can You Actually Speak to Animals?”Inspired by this video, try gadgets designed to talk to pets. Are they as easy as the internet makes them seem?
26. I Bought Items That Have No Purpose
Section titled “26. I Bought Items That Have No Purpose”Go to stores like Target, TJ Maxx, or Marshalls and buy items you can’t think of any purpose for. How much junk do stores sell?
27. I Bought Whatever Was on the Bottom Shelf
Section titled “27. I Bought Whatever Was on the Bottom Shelf”Purchase items placed on the bottom shelves to see what stores don’t want you to buy as much.
28. I Bought Items With the Weirdest Warnings
Section titled “28. I Bought Items With the Weirdest Warnings”Purchase items with strange warning labels and figure out why they exist.
29. I Gave a XXX Total Freedom on Me
Section titled “29. I Gave a XXX Total Freedom on Me”Hire professionals and give them total creative control.
Variations
- private chef
- drag makeup artist
- hair stylist
- personal stylist
30. I Tested Adaptable Clothing
Section titled “30. I Tested Adaptable Clothing”Inspired by this short, test clothing designed for disabled people and compare it to regular clothing.
31. I Melted / Mixed Every XXX Together
Section titled “31. I Melted / Mixed Every XXX Together”Inspired by this Safiya short, try this concept with…
Variations
- fast food ice cream flavors
- TJ Maxx candles
- fast food sauces / condiments
- hot sauces
- brand cereals
32. I Bought Whatever Was Closest to the Door
Section titled “32. I Bought Whatever Was Closest to the Door”Buy the first item you see when entering a store. Are these items cheap, expensive, cool, or unnecessary?
33. I Bought Every Item in Store Checkouts
Section titled “33. I Bought Every Item in Store Checkouts”Compare checkout items across stores by purchasing a few items from each.
34. Can You Get the Exact Same Dish at Different Places?
Section titled “34. Can You Get the Exact Same Dish at Different Places?”Compare what you get when ordering a Coke or a cheeseburger at fast food chains, diners, regular restaurants, and high-end restaurants.
35. I Ordered Whatever Was on Sale
Section titled “35. I Ordered Whatever Was on Sale”Go to fast food chains and order anything on sale or discounted.
36. I Bought Items With No Branding
Section titled “36. I Bought Items With No Branding”Buy cheap unbranded items and compare them to branded versions of the same products.
37. What Happens If You Don’t Follow Cooking Instructions On…?
Section titled “37. What Happens If You Don’t Follow Cooking Instructions On…?”Inspired by this channel, cook pre-made foods without following instructions.
Variations
- cake mix
- cookie dough
- tube of cinnamon rolls
- tube of croissants
- tube of biscuits
- Jell-O
- pancake mix
38. I Ordered Only Items With One Ingredient
Section titled “38. I Ordered Only Items With One Ingredient”Find and taste foods made with only one ingredient.
39. I Tried to Leave the Biggest Tips I Could
Section titled “39. I Tried to Leave the Biggest Tips I Could”Inspired by this short, leave a massive tip at a restaurant and observe people’s reactions.
40. I Tried Fashion Trends From the Last Century
Section titled “40. I Tried Fashion Trends From the Last Century”Inspired by this short, recreate fashion trends from the last century.
41. Can You Actually Cook Food With the Sun?
Section titled “41. Can You Actually Cook Food With the Sun?”Inspired by this creator, see what foods can be cooked using direct sunlight.
42. Can You Cook Food With the Snow?
Section titled “42. Can You Cook Food With the Snow?”Same concept as before, but using cold weather. Can you make ice cream or iced coffee using snow?
43. How Long Until I Cringe?
Section titled “43. How Long Until I Cringe?”Track how long it takes to encounter something online or in real life that makes you cringe.
Shorts: Ideas 95–200 (General Interest Facts)
Section titled “Shorts: Ideas 95–200 (General Interest Facts)”Note: The following ideas are focused on general-interest facts and highly shareable information-based shorts.
1. Ways People Tried to Recreate Movies in Real Life
Section titled “1. Ways People Tried to Recreate Movies in Real Life”2. Strange Animals You Can Actually Go See in Zoos
Section titled “2. Strange Animals You Can Actually Go See in Zoos”3. Weirdest Professional Sports People Do For A Living
Section titled “3. Weirdest Professional Sports People Do For A Living”4. These Were The Most Viral Recipes of 2025
Section titled “4. These Were The Most Viral Recipes of 2025”6. Countries/Cities That Will Pay You to Move There
Section titled “6. Countries/Cities That Will Pay You to Move There”7. Top 10 Outdated Laws You Didn’t Know You Were Breaking
Section titled “7. Top 10 Outdated Laws You Didn’t Know You Were Breaking”9. How Fruits and Vegetables Evolved Over Time
Section titled “9. How Fruits and Vegetables Evolved Over Time”11. The Funniest Words in the English Language, According to the Experts
Section titled “11. The Funniest Words in the English Language, According to the Experts”17. Common Objects That Could Be Worth Lots of Money
Section titled “17. Common Objects That Could Be Worth Lots of Money”18. Ranked: The World’s 30 Largest Cities by Population
Section titled “18. Ranked: The World’s 30 Largest Cities by Population”22. Most Popular Baby Names Throughout the 20th Century
Section titled “22. Most Popular Baby Names Throughout the 20th Century”23. The Most Accurate War Movies of All Time
Section titled “23. The Most Accurate War Movies of All Time”25. Best Sleep Positions According To Science
Section titled “25. Best Sleep Positions According To Science”27. These Are The Oldest Cities in the World
Section titled “27. These Are The Oldest Cities in the World”28. These Are The Most Famous Pets in History
Section titled “28. These Are The Most Famous Pets in History”29. What’s The Best Decades of Americans’ Lives?
Section titled “29. What’s The Best Decades of Americans’ Lives?”30. Unforgettable Films Turning 50 in 2026
Section titled “30. Unforgettable Films Turning 50 in 2026”31. These 20 Objects Defined Culture This Year. How Many Can You Name?
Section titled “31. These 20 Objects Defined Culture This Year. How Many Can You Name?”32. U.S. Airlines With the Most Lost/Delayed Bags
Section titled “32. U.S. Airlines With the Most Lost/Delayed Bags”33. These Are Cooking Misconceptions Debunked
Section titled “33. These Are Cooking Misconceptions Debunked”34. These Are The Most Annoying Songs of 2025
Section titled “34. These Are The Most Annoying Songs of 2025”35. These Are The Richest/Wealthiest States by Median Household Income
Section titled “35. These Are The Richest/Wealthiest States by Median Household Income”36. This Is Why You Don’t Sleep Well in an Unfamiliar Place
Section titled “36. This Is Why You Don’t Sleep Well in an Unfamiliar Place”37. These Are The 20 YouTube Videos That Defined the Platform’s First 20 Years
Section titled “37. These Are The 20 YouTube Videos That Defined the Platform’s First 20 Years”38. These Are The Towns That Are Self-Proclaimed Capitals
Section titled “38. These Are The Towns That Are Self-Proclaimed Capitals”39. How Well Do You Understand Old English?
Section titled “39. How Well Do You Understand Old English?”40. This Is What Experts See Coming in 2026
Section titled “40. This Is What Experts See Coming in 2026”41. These Are The Animals That Sleep the Most
Section titled “41. These Are The Animals That Sleep the Most”43. Name Brand vs Generic Foods, Which One Should You Buy?
Section titled “43. Name Brand vs Generic Foods, Which One Should You Buy?”44. Things That Are Much Cheaper Now Than They Used to Be
Section titled “44. Things That Are Much Cheaper Now Than They Used to Be”47. I Tried The WWII Emergency Chocolate Bar
Section titled “47. I Tried The WWII Emergency Chocolate Bar”48. These Are The Most Famous Photographs in History
Section titled “48. These Are The Most Famous Photographs in History”49. These Are The Items You Should Never Throw Out
Section titled “49. These Are The Items You Should Never Throw Out”50. 10 People Who Made Millions By Being Terrible At Their Job
Section titled “50. 10 People Who Made Millions By Being Terrible At Their Job”51. These Are Foods That Didn’t Exist When Your Grandparents Were Kids
Section titled “51. These Are Foods That Didn’t Exist When Your Grandparents Were Kids”52. These Are Home Features That No Longer Exist
Section titled “52. These Are Home Features That No Longer Exist”53. Could You Pass a School Exam From the 1800s?
Section titled “53. Could You Pass a School Exam From the 1800s?”54. These Are The Ways Airlines Get You to Spend More
Section titled “54. These Are The Ways Airlines Get You to Spend More”55. These Are Animals That Held Political Office
Section titled “55. These Are Animals That Held Political Office”56. These Are The World’s Cloudiest Cities
Section titled “56. These Are The World’s Cloudiest Cities”57. These Are The World’s Longest Hiking Trails
Section titled “57. These Are The World’s Longest Hiking Trails”58. These Are 2026 Trends According To Pinterest
Section titled “58. These Are 2026 Trends According To Pinterest”59. These Are Characters That Enter Public Domain In 2026
Section titled “59. These Are Characters That Enter Public Domain In 2026”60. New Year’s Celebrations That Do Not Occur on January 1st
Section titled “60. New Year’s Celebrations That Do Not Occur on January 1st”61. These Are Household Items Dirtier Than You Think
Section titled “61. These Are Household Items Dirtier Than You Think”62. 10 People Who Were The Last Of Their Kind
Section titled “62. 10 People Who Were The Last Of Their Kind”63. Drinking Etiquette Rules in Other Cultures
Section titled “63. Drinking Etiquette Rules in Other Cultures”64. 10 Compelling Cases Of Children Who Claimed Reincarnation
Section titled “64. 10 Compelling Cases Of Children Who Claimed Reincarnation”65. How Much Money You Need to Retire in Every U.S. State
Section titled “65. How Much Money You Need to Retire in Every U.S. State”68. Predictions About 2025 From 100 Years Ago
Section titled “68. Predictions About 2025 From 100 Years Ago”70. Codes and Ciphers From History Not Solved
Section titled “70. Codes and Ciphers From History Not Solved”71. The Most Beautiful Words in the English Language, According to Linguists
Section titled “71. The Most Beautiful Words in the English Language, According to Linguists”72. Ten Celestial Events That Will Happen in 2026
Section titled “72. Ten Celestial Events That Will Happen in 2026”73. Famous Tragic Photos With Happy Endings
Section titled “73. Famous Tragic Photos With Happy Endings”74. 11 of the Worst Pieces of Diet Advice From History
Section titled “74. 11 of the Worst Pieces of Diet Advice From History”75. Real-Life Detectives Who Were Better Than Fiction
Section titled “75. Real-Life Detectives Who Were Better Than Fiction”77. Obsolete Weapons That Were Shockingly Deadly
Section titled “77. Obsolete Weapons That Were Shockingly Deadly”78. Convicted Murderers Who Confessed but Didn’t Do It
Section titled “78. Convicted Murderers Who Confessed but Didn’t Do It”79. Odd Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Your Mind and Body
Section titled “79. Odd Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Your Mind and Body”80. Hollywood Movie Scripts Altered by the Pentagon
Section titled “80. Hollywood Movie Scripts Altered by the Pentagon”81. Badass People Who Did Crazy Things for Science
Section titled “81. Badass People Who Did Crazy Things for Science”82. People Who Set Disturbing World Records
Section titled “82. People Who Set Disturbing World Records”84. Times Actors Flat-Out Refused to Say Lines in Their Scripts
Section titled “84. Times Actors Flat-Out Refused to Say Lines in Their Scripts”89. Signals Criminals Use to Communicate With Other Criminals
Section titled “89. Signals Criminals Use to Communicate With Other Criminals”91. Bizarre Things You Didn’t Know People Can Get Addicted To
Section titled “91. Bizarre Things You Didn’t Know People Can Get Addicted To”92. Weirdest Things People Sell and Actually Make Money On
Section titled “92. Weirdest Things People Sell and Actually Make Money On”93. Species That Only Exist Because of Humans
Section titled “93. Species That Only Exist Because of Humans”95. Creepiest Things From Around the Internet
Section titled “95. Creepiest Things From Around the Internet”96. Things That Happen to the Human Body in Space
Section titled “96. Things That Happen to the Human Body in Space”97. Things We Eat That Are Banned Outside the U.S.
Section titled “97. Things We Eat That Are Banned Outside the U.S.”98. Myths of Your Favorite Treats You Still Believe
Section titled “98. Myths of Your Favorite Treats You Still Believe”100. Homeless Actors Who Became Hollywood Stars
Section titled “100. Homeless Actors Who Became Hollywood Stars”101. Untranslated Texts That Hold Secrets of Forgotten Languages
Section titled “101. Untranslated Texts That Hold Secrets of Forgotten Languages”102. Totally Ridiculous Foreign Superheroes
Section titled “102. Totally Ridiculous Foreign Superheroes”105. 10 Unbelievable Cases Of Animal Smuggling
Section titled “105. 10 Unbelievable Cases Of Animal Smuggling”Longs: Ideas 1–40
Section titled “Longs: Ideas 1–40”1) I Swam in the Weirdest Pools in the World
Section titled “1) I Swam in the Weirdest Pools in the World”Inspired by this article, for this video, visit and dive in some of the coolest and weirdest pools in the world, located in hotels, resorts, water parks, or in private homes.
2) I Investigated Noctourism
Section titled “2) I Investigated Noctourism”For this video, inspired by this article, take a look at the growing trend of noctourism. Is it actually better than regular tourism?
3) I Investigated the Oldest Churches in America
Section titled “3) I Investigated the Oldest Churches in America”Inspired by this article, for this video, take a look and investigate the oldest churches built in America. What secrets do these places hide? Are any of these sites haunted?
4) I Explored Haunted Churches
Section titled “4) I Explored Haunted Churches”Similar to the last idea, now take a look at actually confirmed haunted churches and cathedrals across the US and the world, inspired by this article.
5) I Investigated XXXTok
Section titled “5) I Investigated XXXTok”For this mini series of videos, dive into the world of niche TikTok content, investigating popular creators, items, brands, and everything surrounding these communities. Do this with…
Variations
- BookTok
- CleanTok
- ASMR Tok
- Cooking Tok
- Cat Tok
- Beauty Tok
- Selfcare Tok
6) I Investigated XX Around the World
Section titled “6) I Investigated XX Around the World”Inspired by this short, for this mini series of videos, explore what ordinary American things look like in different countries. How different and unique are they? Try this at…
Variations
- malls
- movie theaters
- public parks
- restaurants
- street vendors
- street markets
7) I Did Everything in an Airport Except Take a Flight
Section titled “7) I Did Everything in an Airport Except Take a Flight”Inspired by this article, for this video, explore unique airports where you can do a lot more than just take a flight! This video is also another great source of inspo!
8) I Visited Shein’s Town in China
Section titled “8) I Visited Shein’s Town in China”Inspired by this video, try to pay a visit to this village in China. Or, alternatively, visit cities and villages near big фабrics and brand headquarters, like Silicon Valley, to see the impact these companies have on these locations.
9) I Visited Popular Countries Years Later
Section titled “9) I Visited Popular Countries Years Later”Inspired by this video, for this series, pay a visit to formerly popular travel destinations and see how much they’ve changed.
10) I Visited an Island Without Time
Section titled “10) I Visited an Island Without Time”Inspired by this article, give this place a visit!
11) I Did Everything ChatGPT Told Me to Do to…
Section titled “11) I Did Everything ChatGPT Told Me to Do to…”For this social experiment and video series, follow AI’s advice to…
Variations
- start a business
- become viral on YouTube/TikTok
- become rich
- be happier
12) I Visited Real Locations From Animated Movies
Section titled “12) I Visited Real Locations From Animated Movies”For this video, take a look and visit iconic animated movie locations in real life, like this guy did!
13) I Played Hide and Seek In…
Section titled “13) I Played Hide and Seek In…”For this mini series, gather your friends/subscribers/influencers and YouTubers and play hide and seek in odd places, such as…
Variations
- abandoned buildings
- the middle of the night
- malls
- a national park
- New York City
14) I Tested How Far $1,000 Goes in Different US Cities
Section titled “14) I Tested How Far $1,000 Goes in Different US Cities”One budget, five cities! Can you do the same things in different places with the same budget?
15) I Tested How Far $1,000 Goes in Different Countries
Section titled “15) I Tested How Far $1,000 Goes in Different Countries”Same concept as before, but with countries! Do $1,000 last as long in New York as they do in London, Paris, or Shanghai?
16) I Investigated Ghost Kitchens in NYC
Section titled “16) I Investigated Ghost Kitchens in NYC”For this video, hit ghost kitchens in the city, hidden in weird spots outside the public eye. Are they different than other regular ghost kitchens?
17) I Explored Rich vs Broke Neighborhoods’ Facebook Marketplace Posts
Section titled “17) I Explored Rich vs Broke Neighborhoods’ Facebook Marketplace Posts”For this idea, hit Marketplace and try to purchase different items, with the difference being you’re gonna try this in wealthy vs not-so-wealthy neighborhoods to compare products and prices.
18) I Paid Strangers to Throw Away Their Phone for a Month
Section titled “18) I Paid Strangers to Throw Away Their Phone for a Month”Inspired by this video, pay strangers of different ages to do a phone detox for a month. Can they resist the temptation in exchange for money, or are we really addicted to our phones?
19) I Tested Services You Can’t Hire Online
Section titled “19) I Tested Services You Can’t Hire Online”For this video, hire different services not promoted online. Can it be trusted if it’s not on the internet?
20) I Investigated the Analogue Trend
Section titled “20) I Investigated the Analogue Trend”Analogue tech is making a comeback in recent years, and it’s gonna be a large trend of 2026. So, give it a try and see what it’s like! For a full week, go totally analogue in your media consumption.
21) I Tried Van Life for a Month
Section titled “21) I Tried Van Life for a Month”Inspired by van life influencers as well as the economic crisis, for this video, try to live a month in a moving house. Can you actually survive? What are these influencers not telling you about their van lives?
22) I Tested Products Designed for Billionaires
Section titled “22) I Tested Products Designed for Billionaires”For this video, hire services and test out items and products only the rich of the rich can access and actually require to live, like private security, style advisors, and other commodities.