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Memoria Inspirational Report #80

Shorts: Ideas 1–180 (Outdoors & Testing)

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Inspired by this article, for this video, test if warehouse club “dupes” actually taste better than the fast food originals. Does the Costco version of the Shamrock Shake beat McDonald’s?

Inspired by this story, for this challenge, try to buy and finish the massive 48-ounce Dunkin coffee bucket. How long does the caffeine kick actually last?

For this series, dive into the deep history of New York City by visiting legendary spots that have survived for decades. Try this with…

Variations
  1. Parties (Inspired by this article; Visit a 35-year-old underground dance party)
  2. Bars

5. Can You Actually Buy the Declaration of Independence?

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Inspired by this article, for this video, investigate if it’s legally possible to own one of the original copies of the Declaration of Independence and what it would cost you (and maybe try to buy one?).

6. I Tried Every Hack to Not Cry While Cutting Onions

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Inspired by this article, for this video, test every internet myth (from chewing gum to wearing goggles) to see if anything actually stops the tears.

I Bought the Craziest Things You Can Buy At…

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For this series, hunt for the most bizarre, useless, or unsettling items available on major retail sites. Try this with…

Variations
  1. Amazon (Inspired by this article)
  2. Temu (Inspired by this article)
  3. Walmart (Inspired by this article)

Inspired by this short, for this video, replace your standard desk gadgets with unconventional versions. Are they more practical?

Inspired by this article, for this series, put various AI models to the test to see if they can actually foresee future events better than humans. Try this with…

Variations
  1. The next MrBeast video
  2. The results of the World Cup
  3. The results of the Oscars (Sunday March 15th)
  4. What I’m thinking right now
  5. The ending of a movie that hasn’t been released yet

For this video, use generative AI to predict the “faces” and “trends” of the future. Try this with…

Variations
  1. The next US President
  2. The next big popstar
  3. The trends of 2026

Inspired by this short, for this video, head to your local ice ring and ask if you can help the melting process to see it with your own eyes.

For this challenge, hunt for brand new YouTube uploads to see if you can be the very first person to interact with the video. Try this as the…

Variations
  1. First sub
  2. First like
  3. First comment

Inspired by this reel, for this social experiment, use dozens of phones to trick navigation apps into thinking a completely empty street is backed up with traffic.

24. What Would You Say to the Next Person?

Section titled “24. What Would You Say to the Next Person?”

Inspired by this reel, for this video, ask people to leave a message for the stranger who comes after them (but don’t give them any context) and keep the chain.

Inspired by this list, for this video, hunt through eBay, specialty stores, or international markets to find snacks that have been discontinued for years.

Inspired by this list, for this series, attempt to clone the world’s most guarded food formulas at home. Try this with…

Variations
  1. McDonald’s Big Mac
  2. KFC Coleslaw
  3. KFC Chicken
  4. Coca-Cola
  5. Heinz Ketchup
  6. Applebee’s Mudslide
  7. Taco Bell Quesadillas
  8. Neiman-Marcus $250 Cookies
  9. Reese’s Squares
  10. Starbucks Pumpkin Scones

Inspired by this list, for this video, cook and eat only the bizarre and extravagant meals that were served to medieval royalty.

37. I Ate the Weirdest Foods and Drinks in Disney World

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Inspired by this list, for this vlog, skip the Mickey waffles and hunt down the most “out there” culinary creations in the parks.

Inspired by this list, for this challenge, test out real-life methods (like sleep studies or being a “seat filler”) to see if you can actually earn money by doing absolutely nothing.

39. I Petted Every (Friendly) Pet I Found on the Street

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For this wholesome short, walk through a city and try to interact with every pet you encounter, documenting the best “good boys” along the way.

40. I Recreated Weird Quinceañera Trend Pictures

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Inspired by this article, for this video, attempt to pose for and edit the most “bizarre” and over-the-top 15th-birthday-style photoshoots.

41. I Give Candies to Strangers Without Saying Nothing

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For this social experiment, walk up to people and hand them a piece of candy while remaining completely silent to see how they react to the “random act of sweetness.”

For this series, put common household items in the microwave to see the chemical reactions (safely). Try this with a…

Variations
  1. Soap bar
  2. Sponge
  3. Jelly
  4. Crayon

For this experiment, use a clothes iron on materials that were never meant to be pressed. Try this with…

Variations
  1. Aluminum foil
  2. Bubble wrap
  3. A slice of tomato
  4. Wax paper

What Happens if I Drop a XXX from 3 Floors?

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For this “drop test” series, see how common objects survive a high-altitude fall. Try this with a…

Variations
  1. Cake
  2. Bowling ball
  3. Stack of plates
  4. Stack of eggs
  5. Frozen watermelon

For this food challenge, visit every major grocery chain and buy their highest-end cut of beef to see which store actually has the best quality. Try this at…

Variations
  1. Walmart
  2. Costco
  3. Target
  4. Trader Joe’s
  5. Sam’s Club
  6. Dollar Tree
  7. Safeway

For this comparison series, test if the “luxury” version of a common item is actually worth the price jump. Try this with a…

Variations
  1. Pillow
  2. Potatoes
  3. Toothbrush
  4. Backpack
  5. Sunglasses

For this challenge, transform your living room into a full-service hotel experience, complete with a “front desk,” room service, and tiny soaps. Can you actually make someone book a night?

For this video, use hoses, tarps, and inflatable pools to build the ultimate “DIY” water park (and if it’s still too cold out, build it indoor!).

Inspired by this article, for this video, wear every type of sport gear all at once for a full day (from arm sleeve and boxing gloves to ice skates).

I Tried to Get Brain Freeze With Frozen…

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Inspired by this article, for this challenge, see which frozen treat triggers a brain freeze the fastest. Try this with…

Variations
  1. Ice cream (different types and brands)
  2. Milkshake (from different drive thrus)
  3. Ice (store bought, home made, different sizes, etc)
  4. Frozen grapes/fruit

Inspired by this article, for this video, test a silent dog whistle in public areas to see if dogs (and people) react to the frequency.

75. I Gave a Tennis Ball to Every Dog I Found on the Street

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Inspired by this article, for this video, carry a bag of tennis balls and hand them out to every pup you see to capture their pure joy.

76. How Long Until I Find a Hotel Window That Actually Opens?

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Inspired by this article, for this investigative short, check into multiple hotels to see if any of them actually allow you to open the window for fresh air.

77. I Tried to Buy the Oldest Car on Facebook Marketplace

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For this challenge, set your filters to the oldest year possible and actually go to see (or buy) the most ancient vehicle listed in your area.

Inspired by this news, for this video, attempt to “pitch” a show to Netflix using every creator trick in the book.

79. I Followed Every Recipe I Found on TikTok for a Week

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Inspired by this article, for this video, eat nothing but viral “FoodTok” recipes for 7 days straight. Let the algorithm guide you from the first one you come across.

80. I Subscribed to Every Streaming Platform. How Much Did I Spend?

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For this video, sign up for every single niche and mainstream streaming service at once to see the total cost and if the content is actually worth it.

For this “prank” series, hire a professional sitter but ask them to watch something that isn’t a human. Try this with…

Variations
  1. A fish
  2. A teddy bear
  3. My plants
  4. 100 balloons
  5. My robot vacuum
  6. My Sims

87. I Tried to Actually Stick to a Budget for a Month

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For this challenge, set a strict, low-income budget and see if it’s actually possible to survive without overspending.

Inspired by this TikToks, for this video, try the most elaborate or strange skincare “hacks” (like facial gymming or extreme layering) to see if they actually work.

For this classic challenge, see how many packs of gum it takes before your jaw literally can’t move anymore.

90. I Tried Every Shape of Pasta to See if They Are Different

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For this “blind taste test,” eat different pasta shapes with the same sauce to prove if the shape actually changes the flavor experience.

For this aesthetic food challenge, you can only consume items that match a specific geometry. Try this with…

Variations
  1. Triangle
  2. Squared
  3. Circular

94. I Tried Filling a Backpack with the Heaviest Random Objects

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For this strength test, see how much weight you can actually carry in a standard backpack using things like bricks, weights, and water jugs.

For this video, keep adding keys (car, house, antique) to a single ring until the keychain becomes too heavy to carry.

96. I Asked AI to Design the Worst Website Possible

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For this video, let AI choose the colors, fonts, and layout to create the most “unusable” site on the internet. And then, of course, share the link with your subscribers!

97. I Let AI Pick Random Words and I Had to Find Them in Stores

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For this scavenger hunt, let AI give you a word (like “Purple” or “Antique”), and you cannot leave the store until you find a matching item.

98. I Asked AI to Invent a New Snack Flavor

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For this cooking video, let AI combine ingredients to create a “new” snack, then actually make it and taste it.

99. I Tried Taking the Most Transfers Possible in One Trip

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For this travel challenge, try to get from point A to point B using as many different buses, trains, and ubers as possible.

For this “silent” challenge, you can only communicate in an ASMR-style whisper for 24 hours. Try this at the drive thru, the gym, the movie theater, and even with Siri and Alexa, can they listen if you whisper?

101. How Many Times Can You Fold a Piece of Paper?

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For this science challenge, try every trick (including using a hydraulic press or steam) to beat the world record for paper folding.

102. I Bought the Most Confusing Products I Could Find

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For this review video, unbox items that have no clear purpose or come with instructions that make no sense. How many are out there? And how much does this junk even cost?

103. I Tried Random Challenges Suggested by AI

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For this video, let an AI generator decide the next 5 stunts you have to perform and do everything in your power to follow them.

104. I Followed Someone Random Until They Noticed

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For this social experiment, see how long it takes for a stranger to realize you are “following” their exact path. Do this with a friend and not a random stranger, just in case.

105. I Bought Products That Promise Impossible Results

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For this “scam test,” buy things like “instant muscle” creams or “IQ-boosting” pills to see how fake they really are.

For this prank, see how many layers of disguises (mustache, wig, prosthetics) you can add before the regulars at your gym recognize you.

107. I Tried Doing Tourist Activities as Fast as Possible

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For this “speed-run” short, try to visit every major landmark in a city like NYC in under 2 hours. Is it even possible to speed run NYC?

108. I Tried to Get a Dog Walker to Walk a Stuffed Animal

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For this prank, hire a walker and present them with a very realistic (but fake) dog to see if they’ll still take it for a “stroll.” This idea follows the same logic as the babysitter idea from this report.

109. I Edited a Video with AI to See How Real It Looks

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Inspired by this short, for this video, use AI tools to swap yourself into a famous movie scene and see if people notice.

110. I Went to an Image Consultant to See What They Think I Should Wear

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For this “glow up” video, let a professional stylist roast your current wardrobe and pick out a brand new “aesthetic” for you. Do you actually look better with their advice?

Inspired by this short, for this challenge, try to guess exactly how many grams or pounds you’re lifting without looking.

112. Try to Be a Street Performer (Even Though You’re Not)

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For this video, set up a “talent” station (juggling, singing, statue-ing) in a busy area and see how much money you can actually make as an amateur.

For this challenge, spend 24 hours learning one complex sleight-of-hand trick and try to fool strangers on the street. How easy is to pull these tricks and illusions? And can you make any money after one day of street performing?

Inspired by this article, for this short try to hack gadgets that connect to your wifi to see how easy it is to break in.

For this short, test out some of the hacks on this list to see if they’re true or not.

For this food challenge, eat all the things you used to refuse as a kid to see if your “adult” palate has changed.

117. I Tried Alcoholic Drinks With The Highest % Of Alcohol

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Inspired by this short, for this video test out the strongest beverages you can purchase in the US to find the strongest one.

118. I Tried to Change My Behavior with Scientific Conditioning techniques

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For this self-experiment, use a “Pavlovian” approach (like a rubber band snap or a treat) to try and break a bad habit in one day. Is it actually possible?

For this series, visit different professional environments to see if they’ll let you interact with their service or “mascot” dogs. Try this at…

Variations
  1. Houses
  2. Firefighter station
  3. Police station
  4. Airport
  5. Construction site

Inspired by this article, for this video, go “thrift shopping” in a virtual Roblox store that is actually run by a real-world charity.

For this historical cooking series, use only the tools and ingredients available in ancient times. Try this like the…

Variations
  1. Stone Age (Inspired by this article)
  2. Roman Empire
  3. Middle Ages

For this short series, test every possible variation of a classic snack. Try this with a…

Variations
  1. S’more (Inspired by this short)
  2. Cake
  3. Pasta

Inspired by this short, for this video, use “universal” or master keys to see how many things they actually unlock. Try this with…

Variations
  1. Doors
  2. Cars
  3. Boxes and crates

For this video, eat nothing but the specific food “demographics” for a full day. Try this with food for…

Variations
  1. Children
  2. Athletes
  3. Almond moms
  4. Elderly people

I Surprised XXX Employees With Their Parents/Friends

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For this short series, coordinate with families to surprise workers at their place of business to catch their reactions (and prank them a little). Try this with…

Variations
  1. Drive-thru employees
  2. Hooters servers
  3. Walmart employees
  4. Target employees

How Many Characters Can You Talk With in One Day at…

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For this theme park challenge, try to find and interact with every single costumed character in the park before it closes. Try this at…

Variations
  1. Magic Kingdom
  2. Disneyland
  3. Universal Studios
  4. Six Flags

Inspired by this article, for this cooking series, bring 2D snacks into the real world. Try the…

Variations
  1. Scooby Doo sandwich
  2. The Simpsons donuts and Duff beer
  3. Goofy Movie pizza
  4. Kim Possible Nacos
  5. iCarly spaghetti tacos
  6. Lady and the Tramp spaghetti
  7. Beauty and the Beast “grey stuff”
  8. SpongeBob Krabby Patty
  9. Ratatouille (from Ratatouille)

Inspired by this article, for this video, intentionally recreate these failed food combos to see if they can be saved or if they are total disasters.

Inspired by this article, for this challenge, eat the weirdest food pairings recommended by Reddit users.

157. Can I Guess What Cartoon Character These Celebs Voice?

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Inspired by this article, for this quiz-type short, look at celebrity photos and try to match them to their famous animated roles.

158. Are These Items Actually Practical or is This Just a Scam?

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Inspired by this article, for this review series, test scam gadgets from paid articles and listings to see if they are really worth it or not.

For this challenge, you have to commit to whatever you touch while blindfolded. Try this with your…

Variations
  1. Outfit (Inspired by this short)
  2. Food order
  3. Next video topic

I Asked NYC Street Artists to Personalize…

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For this vlog, pay street artists and graffiti artists to give your items a custom “NYC” makeover. Try this with…

Variations
  1. My studio equipment
  2. My mannequin
  3. My laptop

For this series, create “experimental” shorts that play with the viewer’s expectations. Try making one that is…

Variations
  1. Unfinished (Ends abruptly)
  2. Actually made with AI (to show the other ones are not)
  3. Only part one (And dare viewers to find part two)
  4. A reminder to drink water
  5. A secret message (hidden in the frames)
  6. In 2x speed
  7. In 5x speed
  8. In 0.5x speed

173. What’s the Limit of Sauce I Can Get at Fast Food Chains?

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Inspired by this short, for this challenge, go to various drive-thrus and see how many sauce packets they will give you before they say no (or even try to get sauce served on a cup!)

For this fashion challenge, try to style and wear clothes that are clearly not your size. Try this with…

Variations
  1. Children’s clothes
  2. Maternity wear
  3. Oversize/special size items

For this mini series, see if you can track down the most niche or strange listings on FB Marketplace. Try to find…

Variations
  1. Free food
  2. YouTuber merch
  3. “Brain rot” merch
  4. Some of the things you own (Messi mannequin, dog couch, Squid Game doll, etc.)

Shorts: Ideas 181–400 (General Interest Facts)

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

I Investigated the World’s Most Extreme Locations

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Inspired by this video and this article, for this series, travel to locations designed to test human limits—from total isolation to absolute silence. Try this at…

Variations
  1. The Most Remote Hotel in the USA
  2. The World’s Quietest Room
  3. The Most Remote City Iquitos, in Peru

4. I Investigated Weird Celebrity Tombstones

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Inspired by this article, for this video, travel to the final resting places of Hollywood legends to uncover the strange stories and secret messages left behind on their headstones.

5. I Investigated Impossible Carnival Games

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For this video, go to a local fair or boardwalk with a professional physicist to determine if the most popular games are actually skill-based or mathematically rigged against you. Is it possible to win one of these games?

6. I Investigated If Left-Handers Are Actually Smarter

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Inspired by this article, for this social experiment, gather a group of lefties and righties to compete in a series of creative and analytical tests to see if the “creative lefty” myth holds up.

7. I Investigated Documentaries That Changed the World

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Inspired by this article, for this deep-dive, look at films that actually changed laws or public perception. Can one single video really change the course of history?

Inspired by this article, for this video, spend 24 hours researching microdramas to see if ultra-short soap operas are the future of entertainment or just a brainrot trap. Can you meet people who do these videos for a living? And can you guess star in one of these microdramas?

For this extreme challenge, attempt to find the “end” of YouTube by watching the first video, the last video, and everything in between. How much content can one human actually consume? And how long would it really take? To narrow it down, just watch content made in the U.S.

10. I Investigated if the “Safest” Cars are Actually Safe

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Inspired by this article, for this video, look behind the scenes of safety ratings to see how cars are really tested (and participate in the destruction, of course).

11. I Rode the World’s Scariest Rollercoasters

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Inspired by this article, for this video, visit the top 5 most terrifying coasters in the country to see which one actually induces the most fear (using a heart rate monitor).

For this series, buy out the entire inventory of a business for a day to see what it’s like to “own” the store and what happens when you give everything away. Try this with a…

Variations
  1. Grocery store
  2. Toy store
  3. Clothing store
  4. Pizzeria
  5. Burger place

For this video, hunt down “dupes” for the internet’s most viral food items to see if the fakes are better than the originals. Try this with TikTok fruit desserts, Crumbl cookies, “healthy” Japanese cheesecake, and more.

18. I Walked Exactly 10,000 Steps a Day for a Week

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For this experiment, do your best to hit the “magic” 10,000-step goal every single day for seven days… trick is, every step since you stand up from bed counts towards the goal, and once you reach 10,000… you can’t move anymore.

For this series, look through the “best seller” lists and go straight to the bottom. What are the products that literally no one wants to buy? Try this from…

Variations
  1. Target
  2. Walmart
  3. Temu
  4. Shein
  5. Amazon

For this challenge, navigate 24 hours in a city without spending a single cent. Use extreme “cheap hacks,” community resources, and creative barter to survive the day. Can you eat, sleep and have fun without any money spent at all?

For this mini series, test out the things that are technically 100% legal but feel like they shouldn’t be. Try this with…

Variations
  1. Drugs (Legal stimulants/supplements)
  2. Weapons (Self-defense tools, not guns)
  3. Activities (That don’t seem legal)
  4. Services (That don’t seem legal)

28. I Explored Dirtiest vs. Cleanest Places

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For this video, use a professional bacteria-testing kit to compare the most “disgusting” public spots with the most “sterile” environments in the city. What is actually the cleanest and dirtiest places in NYC? Is a subway cart cleaner than an Uber? Are public vs private bathrooms any different?

29. I Paid Professionals to Make Basic Stuff

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For this challenge, hire the world’s best experts to perform the simplest tasks possible. For example, have a Michelin-star chef make butter noodles or an elite baker prepare a box-mix cake.

For this mini series, experience every version of…

Variations
  1. Public transport
  2. Water park
  3. Fan convention (Furry Con, Comic Con, etc.)

For this mini series, go behind the scenes with other creators to show the parts of their lives they usually hide from the camera. Try this with their…

Variations
  1. Bathrooms
  2. Cars
  3. Bedrooms
  4. Merch/Products
  5. Recording studios/work place

For this production challenge, take a video generated by a high-end AI (like Sora or Kling) and try to recreate the exact shots and physics in real life using practical effects.

For this comparison video, see if it is actually cheaper and better to build an item from scratch versus buying the finished product from a store. Try this with furniture, baked goods and other types of items we tend to purchase already made (when maybe we don’t have to).

Inspired by this video, for this social experiment, see how far your audience will go and play a giant Simon Says with them. Can they make a small creator’s channel blow up in a day, or help you break a world record?

For this video, spend a day working in high-intensity, physically demanding roles to see the toll they take on the body. Try this as a garbage man or working in the subway tunnels, or any kind of job that is considered not good for people’s health to actually do for a long run.