Memoria Inspirational Report #82

Shorts: Ideas 1–190 (Outdoors & Testing)

1. I Tried Guy Fieri’s Favorite Pizza Places

Inspired by this article, for this video, travel to the top-rated pizza joints endorsed by him to give an honest review.

2. I Ate Guy Fieri’s Actual Diet

Inspired by this article, for this challenge, eat exactly what Guy Fieri eats when the cameras aren’t rolling.

I Celebrated Holidays At The Wrong Time

For this mini series, throw a full-scale holiday bash on a completely random day of the year. Try this with…

Variations

3. New Year’s Eve (in the middle of July)
4. Christmas (with a full tree in a heatwave)
5. St. Patrick’s Day (Inspired by this article)
6. Halloween (Trick-or-treating in the spring?)
7. Valentine’s Day
8. 4th of July

This Video Took XXX To Be Made

For this mini series, show the extreme difference in quality and effort when a video is rushed versus when it is a long-term project. Try this with…

Variations

9. 1 Minute (Speed editing challenge)
10. 30 Days (A month of daily documentation)
11. 1 Year (A 365-day transformation)

12. I Tried Weird Leftover Hacks

Inspired by this article, for this video, test internet myths for reviving dead food.

This Video Was Made Like…

For this series, film a normal short using the specific cinematography and tropes of famous media styles. Try this with…

Variations

13. A Wes Anderson movie (symmetrical shots and pastel colors)
14. A Horror movie
15. The Office
16. A Dora the Explorer episode (breaking the fourth wall)
17. ASMR (extreme close-ups and whispers)
18. Stop Motion

I Tried Learning…

For this series, attempt to go from a total beginner to “competent” in a difficult skill in just 24 hours. Try this with…

Variations

19. Figure Skating
20. Professional Singing
21. Pilates
22. Different Accents (British, Australian, Canadian)
23. Lockpicking
24. Magic Tricks
25. Beatboxing
26. Juggling

I Gave Disposable Cameras To Strangers At…

Inspired by this reel, for this experiment, hand out cameras to random people and ask them to capture “one meaningful moment.” Try this at…

Variations

27. A Basketball game
28. McDonald’s
29. A Retirement home
30. A Hospital
31. A Music festival
32. A Dog park
33. A Theme park

I Tried To Get Invited To…

For this mini series of challenges, see how far “acting like you belong” can get you into exclusive events. Try this with…

Variations

34. A Stranger’s Wedding
35. The Tony Awards
36. A Baptism
37. A College classroom (without being enrolled)
38. A Yacht party
39. A Family BBQ
40. A Graduation party

I Sneak Into…

For this series, test the security of high-traffic locations by trying to enter restricted areas or getting services for free. Try this with…

Variations

41. A Hotel breakfast (without a room)
42. A Movie set
43. A Corporate office
44. A Stadium before a match
45. A VIP area at a concert

I Tried To Find Gold In…

For this series, use professional prospecting gear to see if you can find actual wealth in unlikely places. Try this with…

Variations

46. An Abandoned mine
47. A local Creek
48. A Lake
49. A Flea market (hunting for mispriced jewelry)
50. A Thrift store

I Tried To Get Hired As A…

For this challenge, apply for jobs you are absolutely not qualified for to see if anyone will actually give you a shift. Try this with…

Variations

51. Judge in a competition
52. Street performer
53. Personal trainer
54. Construction worker
55. Professional photographer
56. Car washer

57. I Lived Like An NPC For A Day

Inspired by this video, for this challenge, navigate the real world using only “Non-Player Character” logic—walking into walls, repeating the same three lines of dialogue, and standing perfectly still. The goal? Make people feel like they’re the main characters.

58. I Played Instruments The Most Bizarre Way

Inspired by this post, for this video, try to play a piano or other kinds of instruments using nature (for example, play a piano with raindrops). How many ways can an instruments be played and sound right?

59. I Tried To Float

Inspired by this short, for this experiment, test every method of “levitation”, from extreme salt-water baths to anti-gravity simulators. Which one is the best to lift you off of the air?

I Found The Weirdest Items At…

For this series, hunt for the most “why does this exist?” product at major retailers. Try this with…

Variations

60. Target
61. Dollar Tree
62. A local Bazar
63. Five Below
64. 7-Eleven
65. CVS Pharmacy
66. Walgreens
67. IKEA
68. Petco
69. Home Depot

70. I Drove Everywhere In Mini Cars

Inspired by this short, for this video, replace your actual car with a children’s electric toy car for all your daily errands. Can you survive a trip to the grocery store at 5mph? Will you get kicked out of the drive thru? Can you park in a garage?

71. I Testing Wigs vs. High Winds

Inspired by this short, for this video, wear different hairpieces while sticking your head out a car window or standing in front of an industrial fan. Which one holds up?

72. I Filmed Like It Was The 2000s

Inspired by this short, for this video, use an old camcorder and low-res editing to recreate the exact “vibe” of early 2000’s YouTube. What would’ve shorts looked like back then?

I Went To XXX Every Day For A Month

For this mini series, document how your life (and the employees’ reactions) changes when you become a permanent fixture at one spot by showing up every day, at the same time. How logn does it take to become a regular? Try this with…

Variations

73. The Movies
74. A Specific Restaurant (you pick! After all, you’ll be eating there every day)
75. A Car wash
76. The Dog park
77. A Gas station bathroom
78. A Fast food drive-thru (on foot)
79. Every “Open House” in the area
80. A Hotel lobby

I Tried Torture Methods From Movies

For this mini series, see how long a real person can last during “cinematic” interrogation techniques. Try this with…

Variations

81. The Supernatural “Holy Water” test (Inspired by this scene)
82. La Casa de Papel (Money Heist) “Box” challenge
83. The Supernatural Sleep Deprivation challenge
84. The Walking Dead “Easy Street” challenge

I Played Games You Probably Forgot Existed

For this mini series, revisit the apps that used to rule the world back in the 2010’s. How much have they changed since then? Try this with…

Variations

85. Geometry Dash
86. Pou
87. Pet Society
88. Snake
89. Fruit Ninja
90. Plants vs. Zombies
91. Flappy Bird
92. Crossy Road
93. 2048

I Tried To Get Banned At…

For this mini series, see exactly where the line is between “annoying customer” and “permanently barred” at major establishments. (all of these variations can be combined into a long video being a continuation of your latest upload). Try this with…

Variations

94. An Airplane
95. Every pizza place in New Jersey
96. A Gym
97. A Fast food place
98. A Library
99. A Hotel lobby
100. A Car dealership
101. A Furniture store

I Installed A Public XXX

For this series, place a helpful or weird service in the middle of a busy sidewalk and record how the community uses it. Try this with…

Variations

102. A Vending machine
103. A Photo booth
104. A Hot dog stand
105. An Arcade machine
106. A Mini library
107. A Mystery box
108. A Shoe cleaning station

109. I Did Basic Science Experiments

Inspired by this article, for this video, perform “elementary school” science (like the classic vinegar volcano) but on a massive, adult-sized scale (and adult money to go crazy).

110. I Called Every 0800 Number To Find AI Bots

Inspired by this short, for this video, dial every toll-free number you can find to see which companies have replaced their customer service with robots.

Can I Fake A XXX On My IG?

Inspired by this short, for this experiment, use green screens and editing to convince your followers you’re everywhere but your recording studio. Try this with…

Variations

111. A Luxury Holiday
112. A fake Birthday party
113. A Secret wedding
114. A Mystery funeral

What Kind Of Reels/Shorts Make People…?

For this series, show a group of strangers different types of content and track their physical reactions and determine the kind of content that makes people…

Variations

115. Cry
116. Laugh
117. Cringe
118. Angry

Who’s Faster? XXX vs. Subscribers

Inspired by this TikTok, for this series, race professionals or tech against the speed of your own audience to see who finishes their tasks first. Try this with…

Variations

119. A Drive-thru order
120. A DoorDash delivery
121. A Tesla (vs a regular subscriber’s car)
122. Professional athletes (obstacle course)
123. An AI generator (trivia questions/math problems)

124. I Paid Workers Crazy Tips For Side Quests

Inspired by this short, for this video, offer a $100 tip to a barista or delivery driver if they complete a “mini-game” or a secret mission for you. How many can you get to agree?

I Ripped Apart Children’s Toys To See What’s Inside

For this mini series, perform “surgery” on popular toys to find out what’s inside them. Try this with…

Variations

125. Stuffed animals
126. Squish balls
127. Glow-in-the-dark toys
128. McDonald’s Happy Meal toys

This Short Has Random…

Inspired by this short, for this video, include completely unrelated sensory noise/visuals to see if it improves retention. Try this with…

Variations

129. Memes
130. Notification pop-ups
131. Vocal stims
132. Encrypted messages
133. Chaotic editing choices
134. ASMR clips

You Can Only Watch This Short If…

For this series, use the first 3 seconds to “exclude” most of the audience to create a “VIP” feeling (a common formar popular on TikTok). Then, send a special message to whoever stays to watch related to the reason why they can watch the short! Try this with…

Variations

135. You ate chocolate today
136. Your name is NOT Sam
137. You’re under 30
138. You didn’t like the reel above this one
139. You’re scrolling on your bed

140. I Made My Own Ice Skates

Inspired by this TikTok, for this challenge, try to build functional ice skates using only shoes, water bottles, frozen ice and duct tape. Can you actually glide?

How Many Hashtags Are Spelled Wrong On…?

For this mini series, investigate how many millions of views are “hidden” behind typos in hashtags. Try this with…

Variations

141. TikTok
142. YouTube
143. Twitter/X
144. Instagram

145. I Messed With Store Alexas

Inspired by this TikTok, for this video, walk into electronics stores and tell the display Alexas to “order 1,000 rolls of toilet paper” or “play Baby Shark at full volume.” How many Alexas are out in the wild waiting to be used?

I Filled A Squishy With…

Inspired by this TikTok, for this satisfying (or gross) experiment, replace the air in a squish toy with different things. Try this with…

Variations

146. Mashed potatoes
147. Shaving cream
148. Nutella
149. Ketchup/Mayo
150. Cookie dough

I Used AI To Scam Scammers

Inspired by this article, for this series, use AI-generated images and voices to waste the time of people. The goal is to share these AI images of “found” pets/objects and see how many liars text you saying its their stuff (when they’re not even real to begin with). Try this with…

Variations

151. Dogs
152. Cats
153. Wallet
154. iPhone/MacBook
155. Car

156. Does Food Price Change Depending On Who Buys?

Inspired by this article, for this video, order the same Big Mac from an iPhone, an Android, and a laptop to see if the price fluctuates. Alternatively, collab with other youtubers to do the experiment and see the different prize ranges.

I Dunked Oreos In…

For this series, find the ultimate liquid companion for an Oreo that isn’t just regular cow milk. Try this with…

Variations

157. All types of Milk (Oat, Soy, Goat)
158. All types of Soda
159. All types of Tea
160. All types of Coffee
161. All types of Water

162. I Tried The Scientific “Ideal” Oreo Dunk

Inspired by this article, for this video, test the structural integrity of an Oreo at 5 seconds, 5 minutes, 5 hours, and 5 days dunk in milk.

Can I Randomly Guess Passwords Of…?

For this mini series challenge, see how many “default” or “easy” passwords still work in 2026. Try this with…

Variations

163. People’s phones (with their permission)
164. People’s computers
165. WiFi at local stores

166. Can I Make AI Read A Captcha?

Inspired by this post, for this video, see if the latest AI models can finally prove they are “not a robot.”

I Spoke Using A XXX Translator For A Day

Inspired by this website that’s been trending on X the last days, for this series, you can only communicate using translated text from a specific language, such as…

Variations

167. Gen Z Slang
168. LinkedIn Corporate-speak
169. Reddit-speak
170. Middle English (Medieval)
171. Pirate
172. Emoji-only

173. Can I Make Old Videos Go Viral Again?

For this experiment, find videos posted on the early days of Youtube and see if you can make them organically grown in views and comments again.

Can I Beat XXX Records?

For this mini series, attempt to break specific and absurd world records for certain apps/social media, such as…

Variations

174. Facebook
175. TikTok
176. X/Twitter
177. Instagram
178. YouTube
179. Reddit

How Much Do People Remember From…?

For this mini series, test strangers on major news events from a specific year. Try this with…

Variations

180. 1995
181. 2005
182. 2015
183. 2025 (How much do we even remember last year?)

184. Can I Find Old Posters On The Subway?

Inspired by this post, for this video, hunt through the NYC subway for “vintage” ads from the 00s/10s that were never taken down properly.

I Made Fake Fan Accounts For…

For this series, see how much “clout” you can build for something that doesn’t need a fan club. Will people follow your fan accounts? Try this with…

Variations

185. My YouTuber friends
186. Fruit Love Island
187. Specific Memes
188. Local Drive-thrus
189. AI Companies
190. Cancelled celebrities

Shorts: Ideas 1–210 (General Interest Facts)

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

1. 10 Astronaut Health Risks That Threaten Deep Space Missions

2. 10 Moons Humans Could Colonize

3. 10 Utterly Bizarre and Obscure Facts About NASA

4. 10 Terrifying Planets You Don’t Want to Visit

5. 10 Historic Photos Showing the Evolution of Space Exploration

6. 10 Obscure Astronaut Accidents

7. Top 10 Ways Space Could Destroy Civilization as We Know It

8. 10 Extreme Cosmic Environments That Push Physical Limits

9. 10 Brain-Melting Objects in Space

10. Top 10 Near-Death Experiences in Space

11. 10 Terrifying Dangers of Our Sun That Have Scientists Worried

12. 10 City-Killer Asteroids That Scientists Are Actively Tracking

13. 10 Horrific Disasters of the Space Program

14. 15 Constellations That Are Now Extinct

15. 10 Mind-Bending Discoveries in Physics

16. 10 Amazing Acts of Stellar Chaos

17. Top 10 Wonderfully Anomalous Celestial Bodies

18. 10 Crazy Ideas About Our Solar System

19. 10 Astronauts Who Became Pop Icons

20. 10 Dark Stories Ancients Told About Our Night Skies

21. 10 Incredible Images of Space

22. 10 Ways Your Mars Trip Will Be More Uncomfortable Than You Think

23. 10 Regular Things That Completely Change in Space

24. 10 Crazy Facts No One Ever Told You About the First Moon Landing

25. 10 Things That Will Happen Once the Sun Dies

26. The Universe is Full of Scary Things: Here Are the 10 Scariest

27. 15 Fastest Things in the Universe

28. Top 10 Likely Places We Could Find Aliens

29. 10 Amazing Astronomical Relics

30. 10 Fascinating Facts About Living in Space

31. 10 Planets from the Star Wars Universe That Exist in Our Own

32. 10 Unsolved Mysteries of Science

33. 10 Ancient Sites That Might Be Stargates, Portals, and Wormholes

34. 10 Strangest Unexplained Phenomena in Our Solar System

35. 10 Space Discoveries Made by Amateur Astronomers

36. 10 Unconventional Ways We Could Travel to Space Without Rockets

37. 10 Mind-Bending Facts About the Milky Way Galaxy

38. Top 10 Disturbing Movie Props

39. 10 People Who Are Nothing Like the Film Characters They Inspired

40. 10 Classic Films That Nearly Starred the Last Actor You’d Expect

41. Top 10 Things You Really Don’t Want Biting You

42. 10 Experiments Showing Animals Are Super Smart

43. Top 10 Terrible Accidents from the Early Days of Film

44. Top 10 Most Confusing Films

45. Top 10 Blockbuster Movie Scenes Reviewed by Real-Life Spies

46. Top 10 Things Movies Still Get Wrong About Society

47. 10 Major Villains Whose Grand Plans Don’t Make Any Sense

48. Family-Friendly Films Banned

49. Top 10 Heart-Warming Films to Make You Forget All Your Troubles

50. 10 Ridiculous Movie Plots That Just Don’t Add Up

51. Top 10 Movies About Unusual Families

52. Top 10 Bad Movies That Wasted Great Concepts

53. 10 Crazy Fan Theories About TV Shows and Movies

54. 10 Horror Movie Endings That Still Give Us Nightmares

55. Top 10 Movie Cliches

56. Top Ten Surprising TV Deaths

57. Top 10 Child Stars Gone Bad

58. 10 Unbelievable Movie Scenes Made Without CGI

59. 10 Popular TV Characters That Weren’t Part of the Original Cast

60. 10 Dark Forgotten Hollywood Scandals

61. 10 Sci-Fi Short Films That Will Give You the Creeps

62. 10 CGI Characters That Pushed Special Effects Teams to the Limit

63. 10 Zombies of the Insect World

64. 10 Bizarre Facts About Animal Language

65. 10 Amazing Color Mutations in Animals

66. Ten Bizarre Creatures from Beneath the Waves

67. Top 10 Cute Animals with Disgusting Toilet Habits

68. The Stories Behind 10 Beatles Songs That Name-Check Real Children

69. The 10 Most Expensive Guitars Ever Sold

70. 6 of the Most Valuable Musical Instruments in the World

71. How Fast Can You Identify These Legendary Female Musicians?

72. 20 Pop Culture Moments Turning 20 in 2026

73. Can You Match the Sitcom Dad to the Show?

74. The 10 Best Attractions Along Route 66

75. 8 Luxury Sleeper Trains That are Basically Rolling Hotels

76. 11 Phantom Islands That Appeared on Maps for Centuries

77. The Best and Worst States for Singles

78. Top 10 Weirdest Celebrity Tombstones

79. 10 Places People Once Believed Had Mystical Qualities

80. 9 European Towns That Look Like They’re From a Wes Anderson Movie

81. 7 Real Places That Look Like a Studio Ghibli Film

82. 9 Destinations That Look Like They’re From Tolkien’s Novels

83. The World’s Most Unique Cafes

84. 8 Scenic Islands With Unexpectedly Dark Histories

85. 9 Abandoned Places You Can Actually Visit

86. Top 10 Out of This World Hotel Rooms

87. 6 European Forests That Look Like They’re Out of a Fantasy Novel

88. 9 Dreamlike Lakes From Around the World

89. 7 Mysterious Rock Formations That Rival Stonehenge

90. The Worst In-Laws in History

91. Why Friday the 13th Beliefs Have Lasted So Long

92. 10 Times Pillow Fights Caused Serious Trouble

93. 4 More Unofficial Rules Native English Speakers Don’t Realize They Know

94. 11 Ways the English Language Breaks Its Own Rules

95. 77 Common Mispronunciations

96. 8 Grammar Rules You Can Safely Break

97. 10 Weird Wildlife Conservation Strategies That Actually Worked

98. 15 British Slang Terms That Crossed the Pond

99. The Longest and Shortest Songs Ever Recorded

100. Why Airplane Windows Have Tiny Holes

101. Climate Change Is Slowing Earth’s Rotation and Lengthening the Day

102. The Most Common Jobs for Women from the 1920s to the 2020s

103. 5 Secret Societies You’ve Never Heard Of

104. What US Presidents Did Before They Were Famous

105. Do You Think You Can Translate Gen Z Slang?

106. Why British and American English Have Different Names for the Same Foods

107. Etiquette Mistakes That Can Lead to Fines Overseas

108. Things You Should Never Do in a National Park

109. Things That Sound Different Than You Think

110. The Highest-Paid Actors of 2025

111. 7 Things That Are Much Cheaper Now Than They Used to Be

112. Words With Multiple Correct Spellings

113. Ancient Egyptian Inventions We Still Use Today

114. Where’s Your Acnestis? And Other Interesting Body Parts

115. The Most Famous Telegrams in History

116. Common Weather Myths Explained

117. Were Medieval People Really Always Dirty?

118. Desserts People Used to Eat in the Past

119. Common Misleading Terms in the English Language

120. The Favorite US State of Every Other US State

121. Lucky and Unlucky Numbers in Different Cultures

122. Popular 1950s Jobs That Are Now Obsolete

123. 12 of the Hottest Things in Existence

124. The Biggest Things in the World Ever Discovered

125. Common American Snacks That are Banned in Europe

126. ‘Dumbledore’, ‘Hippogriff’, and 11 More Real Words from Harry Potter

127. Countries Where It Is Actually Rude to Make Eye Contact

128. Rare Happy Meal Toys That Are Now Worth a Fortune

129. Historical Figures Who Died in Truly Bizarre Ways

130. The Science of Why the Placebo Effect Actually Works

131. Goldilocks: Fairy-Tale Words Adopted for Science

132. Americans’ 12 Most Hated Foods Ranked

133. The Weirdest Things Ever Confiscated by the TSA

134. The World’s Shortest Commercial Flights

135. How Do U.S. Men and Women Actually Spend Their Time?

136. Countries Where McDonald’s Is Actually Banned

137. What Are the Worst Movies of All Time?

138. What Was the Very First Plant in the World?

139. Historical Dates That Actually Never Happened

140. What are America’s Oldest Continuously Inhabited Cities?

141. What Was the First ‘Elephant in the Room’?

142. Behind the scenes of one the world’s scariest jobs

143. Why Some Countries Use Military Time and Others Don’t

144. Mind-Blowing Facts About How Your Genes Actually Work

145. Only Eleven Percent of Women are Taller Than 5’7”

146. What Happens If You Forget to Declare Items at Customs?

147. The Bizarre History of ‘Lorem Ipsum’ Placeholder Text

148. Common Words Used in Multiple Languages

149. 10 Countries Where Women Far Outnumber Men

150. 10 Countries Where Men Far Outnumber Women

151. Who Has Won the Most Oscars in History?

152. The Most Beautiful Words in the English Language

153. Animals That Barely Need Sleep to Survive

154. The Weirdest Jobs From the Middle Ages

155. Natural Wonders You Need to See Before They Disappear

156. The Oldest Living Languages in the World

157. 5 of the Oldest Recorded Jokes in History

158. Truly Bizarre State Laws That Are Still on the Books

159. Places With Unique Weather Patterns

160. The Weirdest Cars Ever Designed and Made

161. Who Actually Invented These Everyday Items?

162. Lethologica: It’s on the ‘Tip of My Tongue’

163. Harmless Everyday Things That Can Turn Dangerous

164. 10 Top Influencers Making Serious Money Online

165. What Horror Movie Stars Look Like Without Makeup

166. The Wildest Cosmetic Surgeries Ever Requested

167. Iconic Actors Who Took Awful Roles Nobody Remembers

168. Rare Historical Moments That Actually Happened

169. 20 Places That Were Almost Wonders of the World

170. Unforgettable Historical Moments Not Everyone Knows

171. Classic Photos of Celebrities From Their College Days

172. Celebrity Yearbook Photos You Might Not Recognize

173. Consequential Wars That Ended Before They Even Started

174. Regular Inventions You Forget Were Once Revolutionary

175. 25 of the Biggest Mistakes Throughout History

176. 29 highly Caloric Facts About Fast Food

177. 28 Incorrect Facts That Society Has Taught You

178. 31 Jobs That Have Been Lost to History

179. 31 Misconceptions About the Past That Drive Historians Nuts

180. 32 Bounties of Treasure That Went Missing Throughout History

181. 10 Things That Became Massive Hits the Second Time Around

182. 10 Notorious Cases of the Bystander Effect

183. 20 Notable People Who Died at the Age of 27

184. 10 Evolutionary Advantages of Seemingly Weird Body Functions

185. 10 Actors Who Got Paid for Films They Weren’t In

186. 10 Things That Are Trashy If You’re Poor But Classy If You’re Rich

187. 10 Weird and Wonderful Festivals in the USA

188. 10 Women Whose Work You Know But Not Their Names

189. 10 Weapons That Actually Belong in Science Fiction

190. Top 10 Bizarre Awards You’ve Probably Never Heard Of

191. 10 Unique Ways People Became Ridiculously Rich

192. 10 Singers Who Got Caught Lip-Syncing

193. 10 Strangest Things People Can Actually Get in Prison

194. 10 Popular Television Channels That No Longer Exist

195. Top Ten Youngest World Record Breakers

196. 10 Lost Films That Were Recently Found

197. 10 Famous Props and the Actors Who Stole Them

198. Top 10 Ancient Symbols Used in Modern Contexts

199. Top 10 Grossest Pregnancy Cravings

200. 10 Foods You Can No Longer Buy in the United States

201. 10 Hilarious High-Profile Geography Fails

202. 10 American Urban Legends Far Stranger Than Bigfoot

203. 10 Eerie Ghost Cities Left Behind by the Soviet Union

204. 10 Executions That Were the First of Their Kind

205. Top 10 Creepy Places Where You Can Actually Get Married

206. The Creepiest Locations Found on Google Maps

207. 10 Ordinary Locations With Horrifying Secrets

208. 10 YouTubers That Are Way Richer Than You’d Think

209. 10 Most Dangerous Jobs That Will Make You Rich

210. Ten Shocking Live TV Deaths

Longs: Ideas 1–40

1. I Investigated Abandoned Movie Sets

Inspired by this article, for this video, try to find the rotting remains of Hollywood blockbusters. What happens to a town built for a movie once the cameras stop rolling?

2. I Tried To Get Cast In A Movie

For this challenge, head to an open casting call or try to navigate the professional background acting scene in NYC/NJ to see if you can land a role with zero experience. Can you make it onto a professional set in 24 hours?

3. I Traveled Route 66

For this video, hit the most iconic road in the world to find the oddest and coolest roadside attractions still standing. Is the classic American road trip dream still alive in 2026?

4. I Investigated Haunted American Parks

Inspired by this article, for this video, go camping in a national park with a history of unexplained disappearances or ghost sightings. Are the legends just stories, or is something actually out there?

5. I Investigated Picturesque Towns

Inspired by this article, for this video, visit a town that looks like it belongs in a Hallmark movie. Does life in a “charming” small town actually feel like a fairytale? and how long does it take to burst the picturesque bubble?

6. I Investigated The Best National Parks

Inspired by this article, for this video, visit different national parks to see if the views actually live up to the viral photos on social media.

7. I Investigated Forests Straight Out Of A Fairy Tale

Inspired by this article, for this video, find the most magical, moss-covered forests in the US. Does being in nature actually feel like a fantasy movie set? And what odd things can you find in places like this?

8. I Went On Deadly Holidays

Inspired by this article, for this video, visit some of the spots featured on this list. Is it really dangerous to visit these countries as a tourist? What is their tourism like?

9. I Investigated The Lowest Rated Hospitals in America

For this investigative video, look into the public records and reviews of the “worst-rated” medical centers. What does the exterior and public feedback of the “worst” healthcare look like from a distance?

10. I Tested The Limits Of The World’s Best Glue

Inspired by this article, for this video, see if the world’s strongest industrial adhesive can actually hold a car together or stick a person to a ceiling.

11. I Investigated How To Be Happy

Inspired by this article, for this challenge, try every scientifically proven “happiness hack” for 24 hours to see if your mood actually shifts.

12. I Copied Another YouTuber’s Content Until They Realized

For this social experiment, recreate another creator’s exact thumbnails, titles, and outfits for a week to see how long it takes for them (or their audience) to call you out on the “cloning.”

13. I Tried Every Challenge That Came Up On My TikTok

For this video, your “For You Page” is the boss. You have to attempt every single viral trend or physical challenge that appears in your first 20 minutes of scrolling. What does life look like when you let the algorithm control it entirely?

14. I Bought Every Item In YouTube Commercials

For this challenge, watch 100 videos and click “buy” on every single product that is advertised to you in a mid-roll. What kind of bizarre junk does the algorithm think you need?

15. I Streamed For 24 Hours And This Happened

For this challenge, stay live for a full day and night. How does the “vibe” of the chat change at 4 AM, and how much does a human brain deteriorate after a full day of “streaming mode”?

16. I Investigated Themed Escape Rooms

For this video, find the most immersive, high-budget themed escape rooms (from horror to heist) to see if they are actually worth the hype and the price tag.

17. I Recreated My Very First YouTube Video

For this video, go back to where it all began. Recreate your first-ever upload with your current professional gear and production skills. Is it better, or was the original more “authentic”?

18. I Tested The Limits Of My Memory (Four Years Later)

Inspired by this video of you, for this challenge, train your mind to beat your own record on the Memory Test. How much can you improve 4 years later?

19. This Video Is A Fail

Inspired by your own words on this video (min. 1:15), for this video embrace the chaos. Show only the bloopers, the broken gear, and the failed stunts, specifically focusing on the “unsuccessful” side of content creation. Take it as a behind the cameras type of content to share the rough side of content creation.

20. I Tried Themed Menus

Inspired by this article, for this video, go to major chains and try to order from themed menus, centered around brands/characters/movies. How many are out there? And are they any good?

21. I Explored Hotels That Used To Be Other Things

Inspired by this article, for this video, stay in a hotel that used to be a prison, a library, or a train station, or anything else before it. Is it a luxury experience, or is it just haunting?

22. I Tested Every Way Of Floating Above Water

For this experiment, test everything, from life jackets and pool noodles, to professional “float therapy” tanks and high-salinity water, to see what keeps a human buoyant the longest.

I Tested Every Type Of…

For this series, compare the experience of various industries to find the ultimate winner. Do big corporates always win? Try this with…

Variations

23. Schools (Traditional vs. Alternative learning environments)
24. Safari (Drive-through vs. Immersive)
25. Amusement Park (Big corporate vs. Local/Small)

26. I Debunked Every Type Of AI Scam

For this investigative video, compile all the small experiments you’ve run with AI over the past months and create a video showing how much AI has been integrated into our day-to-day without even knowing.

I Only Ate XXX For 24 Hours

For this series, follow a strict and specific diet to see how it affects your energy and mood. Try this with…

Variations

27. The Actual Recommended Portion Size (No overeating)
28. Protein-Only items
29. Sugar-Free stuff
30. Influencer-Branded food (Feastables, Prime, etc.)

I Explored Every Size Of Store

For this mini series, compare the shopping experience at different scales of the same industry. Try this with…

Variations

31. Every size of store (from a 1-meter mini market to a Mega-Mall)
32. The weirdest specialty stores in the city
33. Big Companies vs. Small Businesses

I Tested The Limits Of…

For this series, push a specific concept until it fails. Try this with…

Variations

34. Time (How much can I do in 60 seconds? Or in an hour? How much does jetlag affect you?)
35. Music (How loud/fast can a song go before it’s noise? What can be considered music? How many ways can you make music?)
36. Customer Service (What does it take for a manager to be called over? How many online customer supports are just straight up bots?)
37. Shein Clothes (Testing durability)
38. Temu Gadgets (Do they actually work out of the box?)
39. Athletes (Can a professional boxer do manual labor all day? Can a atlethe runner work as a doordash just with their legs?)
40. YouTubers (How many creators can I find in the wild in 24 hours? How many can work without a team or their own computers? How mnay can make content filming with the worst gear?)