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Memoria Inspirational Report #78

Shorts: Ideas 1–200 (Outdoors & Testing)

Section titled “Shorts: Ideas 1–200 (Outdoors & Testing)”

Inspired by this article, for this short test cooking items in the microwave that are usually warned against (please do this safely!)

For this mini series, see what happens when you call emergency services in outside the US. Try this in…

Variations
  1. Mexico
  2. Canada
  3. The Atlantic Ocean

Inspired by this article, test a children’s smartphone and explore its safety features and limitations.

6. I Tried to Live for a Day in Third-Person

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Inspired by this reel, experience your day entirely from a third-person perspective using tech to do this. How does life feel outside your own viewpoint?

For this series, test the structural limits of toothpicks. Try this with…

Variations
  1. Cookie
  2. Phone
  3. Sheet of Paper
  4. MacBook

See how much you need to fill your room with unusual items. Try this with…

Variations
  1. Pillows
  2. Cotton
  3. Rubber Ducks
  4. Tennis Balls

Test the durability of objects by loading them with weight. Try this with…

Variations
  1. Soda Can
  2. Watermelon
  3. Glass Cup
  4. Guitar

For this series, build a massive catapult and launch various objects. Try this with…

Variations
  1. Rubber Ducks
  2. Stuffed Animals
  3. The Gorilla Couch
  4. A CPR Mannequin

How Many XXXX Fit Inside a Blender Before It Stops?

Section titled “How Many XXXX Fit Inside a Blender Before It Stops?”

For this mini series, test a blender’s capacity and strength with unusual items. Try this with…

Variations
  1. Oreos
  2. Rubber Ducks
  3. Bananas
  4. Mannequin Fingers

How Many Layers of Socks Before the Shoe Doesn’t Fit?

Section titled “How Many Layers of Socks Before the Shoe Doesn’t Fit?”

For this challenge, put on layers upon layers of socks until you can’t fit in your shoes anymore. What’s the limit?

I Try to Buy a Single XXXX from the Entire Pack

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For this series, attempt to extract and buy only one item from a larger pack. Try this with…

Variations
  1. Chip
  2. Chewing Gum
  3. Sausage
  4. Slice of Bacon
  5. Sheet of Toilet Paper

32. I Try to Build a Tree House on a Tree on the Street

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Challenge yourself to build and set up a tree house in a public tree. Is it possible or legal? And who will use the treehouse?

Test whether packaged foods match their labeled weight or if they’re lying to us. Try this with…

Variations
  1. Mayonnaise
  2. Ketchup
  3. Oreos
  4. Nutella

37. This is What 100kg of Feathers and 100kg of Steel Actually Look Like

Section titled “37. This is What 100kg of Feathers and 100kg of Steel Actually Look Like”

For this experiment, compare volume versus weight visually to debunk one of the internet’s most classic memes and misconceptions.

For this mini series, test your grip strength and balance it with different objects. Try this with…

Variations
  1. Phones
  2. Books
  3. YouTube Play Buttons
  4. M&Ms
  5. Puppies

43. How Many Grocery Bags Can You Carry at Once?

Section titled “43. How Many Grocery Bags Can You Carry at Once?”

Test your strength and balance by carrying as many grocery bags as possible for strangers in a parking lot.

44. I Try to Make the Most Expensive Bowl of Cereal

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Experiment with extreme toppings and rare ingredients to create the world’s most expensive cereal bowl.

For this series, test unusual items in unexpected appliances. Try this with…

Variations
  1. 100 Marshmallows in a Microwave
  2. A Brick in a Laundry Machine
  3. A GoPro Inside a Dishwasher
  4. A Laptop in a Sauna for 2 Hours

49. This is How I’ll Look When I’m Older (According to AI)

Section titled “49. This is How I’ll Look When I’m Older (According to AI)”

For this short, use AI-generated aging tools to visualize yourself decades from now.

Explore how well AI can mimic your voice and how realistic the results are.

51. I Tried Letting AI Negotiate Prices for Me

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Let AI handle bargaining in real-world situations. Does it save money or create chaos? How much will you have spent at the end of the day?

52. I Bought the Highest Rated Tech Gadget Under $10

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Pick a top-rated gadget under $10 and see if it actually works, or does pricing make difference?

53. I Tried Customizing a Meal to the Maximum Limit

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Go overboard on customizations in your fast food order to see what are store’s limits.

54. I Changed Everything in a Friend’s House

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For this short, prank a friend of yours by swapping items for unusual substitutes: mattress for cardboard, door for a curtain, shoes for printed images.

55. I Let AI Respond to My Text Messages All Day

Section titled “55. I Let AI Respond to My Text Messages All Day”

Hand over your communication to AI. How well does it maintain your tone and style? And what kind of odd thing can it make you agree to?

For this mini series, inspired by this short try to DIY items and products that tend to cost a lot of money, such as…

Variations
  1. Foods (like the sea salt)
  2. High end perfume
  3. Luxury candles

59. I Tried Using Only Auto-Correct to Text for a Day

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For this short, rely entirely on auto-correct to send messages. How well does it work?

60. I Investigated If AI Can Predict the Weather Better Than Apps

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Compare AI-generated weather predictions with popular weather apps. Does it get it right?

61. I Tested Different Car Horns and Found the Best One Ever

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Experiment with car horns of all types in real traffic. Which one gets attention best? Which one is loudest?

I Tried Putting the AC at the XXXX and This is How Much Time I Endured

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Test endurance under extreme air conditioning settings. Try this with…

Variations
  1. Coldest setting
  2. Hottest setting

64. I Used a Translator App in Real Conversations

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For this short, communicate in foreign languages using real-time translation apps. How practical is it? And can you actually communicate with an app?

65. I Tried to Become an Expert in a Different Language With Duolingo

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Attempt to reach fluency in one day using only Duolingo. How many lessons do you have to take? And how much money does the app make you pay to achieve this goal?

66. I Tried To Use Every Except a Carry On

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Inspired by this short, check out the limits of flights and see what odd things they let you use as a carry on luggage (A trash bag? A cardboard box? A bucket?)

67. I Investigated If AI Can Predict What Goes Viral

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Use AI to guess viral content and test predictions in real life. You can film this video sharing what AI thinks will be popular in 2026, post it now, and then check back in December of 2026.

68. I Tested Smart Glasses in Public for 24 Hours

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Wear smart glasses in daily life. How do people react and how useful are they? Can people even tell the difference between smart glasses and regular ones?

69. I Tried Ordering the Most Complicated Custom Drink Possible

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For this short, head to Starbucks and max out every customization option in a simple coffee order. Will the barista survive?

Section titled “70. I Bought the First Item Recommended by the Cashier”

Let the cashier pick what you buy first. How random will it be?

For this series, compare energy levels from different drinks and beverages. Try this with…

Variations
  1. Energy Drinks
  2. Coffee brands
  3. Caffeinated sodas

74. I Tried Riding Every Type of Transport in One Day

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Hop on every mode of transportation available in 24 hours, from planes to bikes. Can you survive?

75. I Try to Get Into “Only Personal Allowed” Places

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Attempt to enter areas restricted to employees or staff. How close can you actually get?

I Bought the Oldest Product for Sale at a…

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For this series, hunt for the oldest items still for sale. Try this at…

Variations
  1. Garage Sale
  2. Antique Shop
  3. Vintage and Second-Hand Fair

79. I Gave My Number to Strangers and This Is What Happened

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Share your contact info to random people and let chaos loose. Who will call or text? And what are they gonna say to you?

I Tested XXXX From Cheapest to Most Expensive

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For this mini series, compare tech products from low to high cost. Try this with…

Variations
  1. Portable Chargers
  2. Wireless Headphones
  3. Gaming Chairs
  4. Laptops

Pay a professional hacker to perform ethical challenges and experiments under your supervision. Can you hack into your friend’s channels?

For this mini series, test different unconventional fire-starting methods, such as…

Variations
  1. The Sun
  2. A Wire (with the Joule Effect: video)
  3. Helium (video)
  4. Sticks (video)

For this mini series, test your own endurance and discomfort wearing unusual footwear. Try this with…

Variations
  1. Ski Boots
  2. High Heels
  3. Ankle Weights
  4. Jumping Shoes

93. What’s The Cringiest Item I Can Find At Stores?

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Inspired by this comedic skit, for this video visit popular stores like Target or TJMaxx and try to find shirts, signs, paintings or more things that make you cringe just by looking at them.

For this short, experience life with people who identify as animal spirits. How do their routines differ from yours?

For this series, experiment with different paper airplane designs to achieve maximum distance or accuracy. For each video in the series, focus on making a…

Variations
  1. Distance Plane (how far can a paper airplane fly?)
  2. Accuracy Plane (how close can a paper airplane resemble a real one?)
  3. Aerobatic Plane (how many spins can it make?)

For this mini series, do your best to teach animals unusual tasks or stunts. Try to train a…

Variations
  1. Pigeon to Bring Letters to YouTubers
  2. Dog to Pop Only at Other Houses’ Doors
  3. Chicken to Come When Called
  4. Squirrel to Complete a Mini Obstacle Course
  5. Cat to Ring a Bell When Hungry

103. I Tried to Sell My Paintings in an Auction

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For this short, try to sell your own artwork in a real art auction, even if you’re a terrible painter. How will bidders react if you take yourself and your terrible paintings extremely seriously?

104. I Asked Tesla Owners To Hear Their Lock Sounds

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Inspired by this short, for this video spot Teslas in public and try to find one with odd, funny or weird lock sounds. Can you find any?

105. I Lost My Luggage on Purpose to Tried and Find It

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See if you can track down intentionally lost luggage and how difficult the process to locate it is. Use an airtag to track the luggage and see if the airline is lying to you about its whereabouts or not.

Can I Find My XXXX if I Leave It in the NYC Subway?

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For this series, leave items in the subway and see if you can actually get them back if you ask the subway workers about it. Try this with a…

Variations
  1. Phone
  2. Wallet
  3. Backpack
  4. Coat
  5. Computer

For this mini series, test influencer marketing strategies by hiring creators without them knowing it’s for you. What will they say on their tiktoks about you as they film and prepare your order? Try this with…

Variations
  1. Bakers (order a custom cake about Sambucha saying it’s your favorite youtuber)
  2. Artists/Painters (same thing, but now with a personalized painting of yourself)
  3. Nail artist (Sambucha custom nails?! Yes please)

How Long Does It Take to Find the Same Content on Different Platforms?

Section titled “How Long Does It Take to Find the Same Content on Different Platforms?”

Pretty self explanatory. Try this on…

Variations
  1. TikTok
  2. YouTube
  3. Twitch

117. I Got My Portrait Done Like Medieval Times

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For this video, have a professional create a historically accurate medieval-style portrait of you.

For this mini series, test the limits of food by taste-testing them from dry to wet. Try this with…

Variations
  1. Cake
  2. Cookies
  3. Cereal
  4. Chicken

Similar concept to the previous mini series, but now with beverages and liquid foods. Try this with…

Variations
  1. Coffee
  2. Soup
  3. Ice Cream
  4. Soda
  5. Water

For this mini series, pay entertainers to follow you or perform for you for an entire day as you do regular things, like grocery shopping. Try this with…

Variations
  1. Magician
  2. Party Princess
  3. Party Clown
  4. DJ
  5. Stand-Up Comedian

Test what happens when WiFi is disabled in public or semi-public places. Try this at…

Variations
  1. A Grocery Store
  2. A Fast Food Place
  3. A Mall
  4. A Coffee Shop

How Long Will It Take to Find Brands Commenting on People’s Posts?

Section titled “How Long Will It Take to Find Brands Commenting on People’s Posts?”

For this mini series, stalk people’s comments across different platforms and time out how long it takes to find a comment from a verified brand. Try this on…

Variations
  1. TikTok
  2. Reels
  3. Shorts
  4. Tweets

Inspired by this video, attempt running on a massive hamster-wheel-like structure (and don’t hurt yourself, please).

How Long Does It Take to Upload a YouTube Short…?

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For this mini series, test out the WiFi strength of different places, such as…

Variations
  1. Walmart WiFi
  2. Airport WiFi
  3. Starbucks WiFi

144. How Long Does It Take to Upload a YouTube Short Using Mobile Data?

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Same concept as before, but testing mobile data from different companies.

145. I Spent a Day Reading Comments From My Own Shorts

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And answer the most common types of comments you tend to get.

For this series, order food under unusual constraints, such as…

Variations
  1. Only Speaking Spanish
  2. Only Using Voice Commands
  3. Using Sign Language

149. I Tested the Strength of Company Packages

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Inspired by this video, for this short put product packaging to the ultimate test. For this, buy fragile items on different sites and then try to break the object while still inside the package. Will you make it?

Inspired by this video, test how effective gym equipment is when used in reverse.

151. I Tried Items That Don’t Look Like What They Are

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Inspired by this video, test objects that appear to be one thing but are another.

Also inspired by the same short, for this mini series try to use these kinds of objects to prank store employees. Do this with fake…

Variations
  1. Cigarettes
  2. Vapes

For this mini series, get one of every item listed below and put them all in the microwave to see what happens! Test this with…

Variations
  1. Soda Can Brands
  2. Energy Drinks
  3. Candies
  4. Chocolate Bars
  5. French Fries

For this mini series, use this website to test AI responses across a variety of inputs, such as…

Variations
  1. Jokes
  2. Riddles
  3. Lies
  4. Confessions
  5. “Crime” Confessions
  6. Philosophical Questions
  7. Insults

For this mini series, get your hands on a Spymate Robot and use it to complete tasks for you. Use the robot to try to…

Variations
  1. Order Food
  2. Ask for a Manager
  3. Buy Candy at a Gas Station
  4. Pick Up My DoorDash Order

For this mini series, test the limits of different celebs (or their Community Managers) and see what it takes for them to block you? Who does it on the first try and who would never block you? Try this with…

Variations
  1. Celebrities
  2. Influencers
  3. Athletes
  4. YouTubers

Inspired by this video, attempt to blend in with retail environments. Can you go unnoticed? And for how long?

Ask the following list of people for a tip, no context required. Do this with…

Variations
  1. Drive-Thru Employees
  2. Old People
  3. Kids
  4. Tourists
Section titled “179. I Texted Phone Numbers With a Random Link to See How Many People Opened It”

Pretty self explanatory. How many click links without knowing the risks?

For this short, hand out QR codes randomly to see who scans them (make the QR lead to the same website as the previous idea).

For this mini series, go on a hunt to discover which store has…

Variations
  1. The Hottest AC
  2. The Coldest AC
  3. The Cleanest Floor
  4. The Dirtiest Floor
  5. The Most Employees on Sight
  6. The Most Amount of Shopping Carts
  7. The Most Amount of Products Being Sold
  8. The Fastest Automatic Doors

189. I Tried Different Cellphones With Different Battery Life Performance

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For this short, get your hands on different iPhones with different % of battery performance and see how long it takes for them to fully die.

Compare gas stations to find the one with…

Variations
  1. The Best Amenities
  2. The Dirtiest Floors
  3. The Most Amount of Candy
  4. The Most Amount of Drinks
  5. The Cleanest Bathrooms
Section titled “195. Can I Get Featured in a Comedian/Stand-Up TikTok Account?”

Inspired by this video and other several Stand Up comedians who post their shows online, for this short visit different shows and try to interact with the comedian. Can you get featured on their TikTok or Youtube accounts?

196. I Asked Tattoo Shops for Bizarre Designs to See Who Would Refuse

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Pretty self explanatory.

For this short, sit down to film and then don’t send the footage to your editor, just post it as it is.

198. This Short is Made Out of All the Things I Always Delete

Section titled “198. This Short is Made Out of All the Things I Always Delete”

Following the last idea, for this short only include every clip and bit you would’ve normally edited out, making it uncut.

199. I Tried to Recreate The Simpsons’ Cardboard Castle

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Inspired by this TikTok, for this short attempt to replicate the cardboard castle in real life.

200. Can I Make Other Youtubers React To My Own Shorts?

Section titled “200. Can I Make Other Youtubers React To My Own Shorts?”

Inspired by this short, for this video attempt your best to make a short that will, inevitably, catch the attention of another content creator so they repost it and answer you.

Shorts: Ideas 201–400 (General Interest Facts)

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Note: The following ideas are focused on general-interest facts and highly shareable information-based shorts.

Inspired by this article, for this video try out some of the weirdest and most pointless products. What are these things even for?

2. I Investigated Places That Are Not In Google Maps

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Inspired by this short, and as a follow up of this video, for this video explore places that you cannot investigate with Google Maps. These are not blurry places, but rather spots where you can’t use Street View to look what’s in there.

For this series, try out copycat versions of popular products to see if they live up to the originals. Try this with…

Variations
  1. Disney World
  2. McDonald’s
  3. Apple Products
  4. Chinese Tech

For this series, see what happens when you turn the tables on scammers. Try this with…

Variations
  1. Instagram Scammers
  2. TikTok Scammers
  3. Roblox Scammers

10. I Ran Secret YouTube Channels for a Month

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For this challenge, create and manage hidden YouTube channels without anyone knowing. How much content can you produce and what will happen if people discover them?

For this video, learn balloon twisting with this tutorial and try selling your creations on the street dressed as a clown. Can you make people smile (and buy balloons)?

For this video, explore whether bigger portions actually cost less per bite, if meal deals are actually saving you money, and how expensive is it really to eat healthy, amongst other food questions and doubts.

For this series, try only doing things that begin with the same letter for an entire day. How restrictive is it? Try this with the letters…

Variations
  1. A
  2. E
  3. B
  4. R
  5. F

For this video, dive into “van life”, and test if these VR influencers are saying the truth about living on a vehicle. For this, try sleeping in 5 different vehicles and types of vans. How realistic is life on the road?

For this video, compare automated or mass-produced items to hand-made alternatives. Does manual always win? Try this with car washes vs hand washes, handmade food vs vending machine meals, etc.

For this mini series, test premium products to see if the price is justified. Try this with…

Variations
  1. Toiletries (toilet paper, trash bags, toothpaste, bed sheets)
  2. Amenities
  3. Subscriptions

I Investigated the Cheapest vs Most Expensive…

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For this mini series of videos, compare extremes of products and services to see if cost really equals quality. Try this with…

Variations
  1. Clothing
  2. Ways of Transportation
  3. Fast Food
  4. Temu Products

For this video, hunt down free samples and put them to the test. Are they actually “free”? Can you live off of these “free” stuff? And what’s the limit of a free sample? What’s the craziest thing you can be gifted as a sample?

For this video, test products like headphones and other noise-canceling gadgets in extremely loud environments, like busy NYC streets, highways, airports and music concerts. Do they actually work?

Inspired by this article, for this video, stay in different hotel chains and compare service, cleanliness, and comfort. Are they good, and which one is the best?

Inspired by this article, for this video investigate restricted or private cities around the world. Why are they off-limits?

31. I Explored Odd Companies Worth a Fortune

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Inspired by this video, investigate bizarre companies that have unexpectedly huge valuations. How do they make their money? And who is buying these things?

Section titled “32. I Tested Products from Ads Claiming They’re “Popular””

Inspired by this site, order products marketed as popular and see if they’re really worth it. Are they as cool as the ads claim?

Inspired by this article, test the limits of AI systems like ChatGPT and Google AI. How quickly can you find weaknesses? And can you actually “hack” them?

34. I Visited the Most Remote Vacation Spots in the World

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Inspired by this article, for this video, travel to the most isolated and unusual vacation retreats. Are they worth the journey? And are they really isolated from other tourists?

35. I Tried the Most Bizarre Restaurant Challenges

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Inspired by this article, take on the strangest and wildest eating challenges around the US. Can you finish them all?

For this series, purchase items with particular names, regardless of what the item is. Try this with…

Variations
  1. Sam (your name!)
  2. Like Other Things (items that share names with other stuff/brands but aren’t related)
  3. America (the goal is to see what objects and products companies want them to be associated with being “American”)

39. I Tried to Ruin YouTubers’ Productions

Section titled “39. I Tried to Ruin YouTubers’ Productions”

For this video, play harmless pranks on YouTube creators, such as accidentally appearing on camera, calling during filming, or surprising them in other ways. How far can you push it without crossing the line?

For this video, spend a day pushing the park to its limits: can you ride every attraction, try every food, or complete every challenge? What happens when you go extreme? What does it take to be asked to leave the park? This idea is perfect to try challenges from previous videos in one single place (like testing display items, buying items not for sale, etc)