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Memoria Inspirational Report #86

For this series, enter a specific retailer with the goal of purchasing one of every single available item (or every item in a specific category) to see the total cost and the sheer volume of products. Try this with…

Variations
  1. Temu
  2. Shein
  3. Walmart
  4. Costco
  5. Target
  6. A Vending Machine
  7. An Airport Store

For this short, test “unrippable” fabrics and materials used in high-end tactical gear or outdoor equipment. Use various tools and force to see if these products actually live up to their indestructible claims.

For this series, keep ordering mystery boxes or highly-rated items from a specific marketplace until you receive something that is broken, a scam, or significantly different from the photo. Try this with…

Variations
  1. Temu
  2. Shein
  3. Amazon
  4. Wish
  5. Ebay
  6. Facebook Marketplace

Inspired by this Rolling Stone article, spend a day letting AI handle all your social interactions and difficult conversations to see if it ruins your empathy or improves your life.

For this short, purchase and test this bizarre viral massage gadget to see if it works or if it’s just a strange, vibrating gimmick that looks more like a prank.

17. Can I Name the Largest City in Every State?

Section titled “17. Can I Name the Largest City in Every State?”

For this short, attempt to beat the clock on this Mental Floss quiz.

For this series, test the limits of “outside food” policies. Bring increasingly elaborate or prohibited meals into restricted areas to see who actually stops you. Try this at…

Variations
  1. A Plane (Following these rules)
  2. McDonalds
  3. A Fancy Restaurant
  4. A Hotel Breakfast (That you aren’t staying at)
  5. A Stadium

I Tried To Fit As Many XXX In My Mouth As Possible

Section titled “I Tried To Fit As Many XXX In My Mouth As Possible”

The ultimate “how many” challenge. Safely test the limits of how many small items can fit at once for a classic viral-style stunt. Try this with…

Variations
  1. Oreos
  2. Grapes
  3. Mini Donuts
  4. Popcorn
  5. Ice Cubes
  6. Chewing Gum

For this series, inspired by this viral video, use AI to reply to public posts to see how long it takes for people to notice they are talking to a bot. Try this on…

Variations
  1. Videos
  2. Google Maps Reviews
  3. Reddit Posts
  4. Tinder
  5. Facebook Marketplace

Search the internet for the most niche, bizarre, and unnecessarily specific versions of common items to see if they are actually functional. Try this with…

Variations
  1. Piñatas (Like these)
  2. Phone Cases (Like these)
  3. Shoes
  4. Keyboards
  5. Pet Products

39. I Made Food Using The “Most” Of Products

Section titled “39. I Made Food Using The “Most” Of Products”

For this short, conduct a culinary experiment by taking a recipe and maximizing one ingredient to its extreme, like a flan made with 20 eggs or a cake using 3kg of sugar, to see if it’s even edible. How many chocolate chips can a chocolate chip cookie handle before it turns into a monstrosity?

Test the comfort and utility of specialized pregnancy products, like belly supports or specialized pillows, from a non-pregnant perspective to see if they are the ultimate “comfort hacks.”

For this short, replicate this social experiment by showing up to public locations or events with a completely out-of-place object to document people’s confused reactions.

Inspired by this humoristic sketch, for this short attempt to survive for 24 hours using only historical tools and methods. No modern tech, electricity, or convenience, just pure historical survival. Is it even possible?

For this short, get your hands on this voice-silencing gadget and test it in public or loud environments to see if anyone can hear you scream or not.

For this short, recreate your favorite digital gaming experiences using physical objects and creative physics to see if you can have fun or play these games without a screen.

45. I Asked For Dumb Recipes At Restaurants

Section titled “45. I Asked For Dumb Recipes At Restaurants”

Inspired by this viral post and the comments, for this short, visit different restaurants and try to order absurd, non-existent, or “dumb” menu items to see how the staff handles the ridiculous requests.

Experiment with the “randomness” of the internet by sending strange clips like this to big creators to see if you can get a reaction or end up featured in a “try not to laugh” or “react” video. How will they react with random, uncalled updates on what you’re doing?

47. Can You Run Using The Same Arm And Leg?

Section titled “47. Can You Run Using The Same Arm And Leg?”

For this short, attempt this confusing challenge of running by moving your right arm and right leg at the same time. Can you actually maintain speed, or does your brain short-circuit?

48. I Tried Asking Other AI Chatbots For Things Unrelated To Their Content

Section titled “48. I Tried Asking Other AI Chatbots For Things Unrelated To Their Content”

Test the programming limits of specialized AI by asking them for advice, emotional support, or just things that have nothing to do with their original purpose, just like in the Tweet.

49. I Found The Weirdest YouTube Videos Ever

Section titled “49. I Found The Weirdest YouTube Videos Ever”

Inspired by this TikTok, for this short dive into the deepest, strangest rabbit holes of YouTube and react to content that feels like it was generated by a fever dream (not AI rot, real human rot).

50. I Tracked The Oldest Memes In The World

Section titled “50. I Tracked The Oldest Memes In The World”

For this short, go on a digital archaeological dig to find the very first instances of the internet’s oldest memes to see how they have aged. Do they go back to before internet was born? Or are memes entirely an internet phenomenon?

Inspired by this TikTok, for this short try to dress up as inanimate objects and walk around with those fits in public places to see if you can blend in or just get stared at. (Bonus points if you go to the grocery store and stand in the aisles where your outfit was inspired from)

52. I Tried To Get Custom Things With AI Design

Section titled “52. I Tried To Get Custom Things With AI Design”

For this short, request personalized items to different creators, but give them AI generated images to test their talent. Can they bake AI cakes, or make AI nail art?

Inspired by this TikTok, for this short spot every camera in a public area to see how much of our lives are actually on record. And yes, of course, go say hi to the camera (and try to get that footage).

Inspired by this tweet, for this short, get your hands on some waterless water and test it yourself.

For this shorts, test your spice tolerance by eating the world’s most “record-breaking” spicy foods, documented with a heart rate monitor to see the physical toll of the heat.

For this shorts, run a high-stakes scavenger hunt. Start walking in NYC’s richest neighborhoods and don’t stop until you have a legitimate encounter or sighting of a famous person.

57. I Hired A Professional Salesman To Sell Me Things

Section titled “57. I Hired A Professional Salesman To Sell Me Things”

Inspired by this short, for this video, see if you can resist the “art of the deal” by hiring a pro salesman to try and sell you everyday junk or useless items. Can they convince you?

For this short, use real-time translation techs and gadgets to communicate with people speaking languages you don’t know, seeing if technology can truly bridge a cultural gap or not.

59. I Tried To Be 100% Synchronized With A Stranger

Section titled “59. I Tried To Be 100% Synchronized With A Stranger”

For this short, attempt to match the movements, pace, and actions of a stranger in public without them noticing, trying to become their “shadow” for as long as possible.

For this short, use every customization tool in different kinds of games to create the most cursed, ugly character possible, then go into multiplayer mode to see how players react to you.

Inspired by this TikTok for this short put the limit of Walmart’s drone delivery system to the test.

For this mini series, investigate what high-profile events leave behind by searching for valuable discarded items after a major gathering. Try this after…

Variations
  1. Movie Premiers
  2. Influencer Events
  3. Comic Con

65. I Tried To Follow Every Bob Ross Tutorial

Section titled “65. I Tried To Follow Every Bob Ross Tutorial”

For this short, attempt to complete every single one of Bob Ross’ tutorials. How many paintings will you have in the end?

66. I Tried To Communicate With As Few Words As Possible

Section titled “66. I Tried To Communicate With As Few Words As Possible”

Inspired by this clip from The Office, for this short, try to get through an entire day ordering food, working, and socializing using only one or two words per sentence. Will people look weird at you or not even care?

For this short, document the physical and mental effects of plunging into freezing water for a week to see if the “cold plunge” health craze is worth the hype or not.

Inspired by this TikTok for this short try your best to become as agile and silent as possible when jumping or running, like a trained assassin would be. Is it even possible?

For this short, take narcissism to a comedic level by putting your own face on every object you own to see how people react when they visit you.

I Tried Internet’s Weirdest Tricks At Home

Section titled “I Tried Internet’s Weirdest Tricks At Home”

For this series, attempt a series of viral physical feats that seem simple but are notoriously difficult to pull off. Try this with…

Variations
  1. Spinning a table with my feet
  2. Walking with a book on my pinky finger
  3. Sitting on an “invisible chair”
  4. Standing up with no hands
  5. Standing an egg upright

Go through this list of logic-defying questions and attempt to choose, making people in the comments vote as well. How many people will agree on your choices? (Bonus points if you choose the more obvious bad choice just to ragebait people)

Inspired by this TikTok, for this mini series try to successfully appear in the background of different high-stakes photos or videos. Try this with…

Variations
  1. Live TV news reports
  2. Tourists’ pictures
  3. Fitness influencers at the gym
  4. Mirror selfies
  5. Graduation photos

For this mini series, test your fine motor skills by attempting to draw simple shapes perfectly without any guides. Ask AIs to rate how “perfect” you drew them and don’t stop until they say you nailed it. Try this with…

Variations
  1. A Star
  2. A Triangle
  3. A Heart
  4. A Spiral
  5. A Cloud

I Tried To Drink As Many XXX In A Day As Possible

Section titled “I Tried To Drink As Many XXX In A Day As Possible”

For this mini series, test your own capacity with various beverages to see which one is the hardest to consume in high quantities. Try this with…

Variations
  1. Sprite (The “no burp” challenge)
  2. Monster Energy
  3. Water
  4. Iced Coffee
  5. Protein Shakes

Same challenge, but with popular fast food and comfort food we can’t get enough of (or can we?). Try this with…

Variations
  1. Chicken Nuggets
  2. Slices of Pizza
  3. Burgers
  4. Hot Dogs
  5. Sushi Rolls

For this short, use your house floors as a testing ground for the ultimate “indoor slide” ands test what makes you glide the most. Test this with socks, plastic bags, soap and water, using towels and anything else to find the item that helps you glide the easiest.

For this mini series, dare strangers by showing them completely fabricated data to people on the street to see if they will pretend to understand them or call out the nonsense. Try this with…

Variations
  1. Maps
  2. Flags
  3. Languages
  4. Movies

Hunt down and test brands or products that have been in production longer than the United States has existed just to see why and how they held up this long.

For this series, attempt to replicate the format and production of the internet’s biggest viral series with a low-budget twist. Try this with…

Variations
  1. The Puppy Interview
  2. Royal Court with Brittany Broski
  3. Hot Ones
  4. Spill Your Guts or Fill Your Guts

I Thought Of The XXX Day Of My Life And Lived It

Section titled “I Thought Of The XXX Day Of My Life And Lived It”

For this series, think of what your personal best or worst day in your life would look like, and then live it. Try this with…

Variations
  1. The Best Day
  2. The Worst Day
  3. The Weirdest Day
  4. The Cheapest Day
  5. The Most Expensive Day
  6. The Most Tying Day

Follow the strict diet of an animal to see how their caloric intake and nutrients affects a human. Try this with…

Variations
  1. A Bear
  2. A Dog
  3. A Lion
  4. A Cow
  5. An Elephant

Flip the script and let people (or things) that usually don’t have a voice ask you the hard questions. Try this with…

Variations
  1. Kids
  2. Parents
  3. Other YouTubers
  4. AI
  5. Haters

Test the physics of a moving vehicle versus a hovering drone to see if you can maintain flight while the car is in motion.

Test the mechanical limits of a bicycle by removing half the wheel and seeing if momentum can keep you upright and moving.

Section titled “124. I Investigated Where Popular Sounds Come From”

Trace the origin of viral memes and sound bites, like this one, back to their original source to see how a single noise became a global phenomenon.

125. I Tried To Find (And Eat) Undomesticated Food

Section titled “125. I Tried To Find (And Eat) Undomesticated Food”

Research and forage for wild, “undomesticated” versions of common fruits and vegetables to see how they differ from what we buy in stores. And then do a taste test.

126. Can I Speedrun The Scientology Building?

Section titled “126. Can I Speedrun The Scientology Building?”

For this short, attempt this bizarre internet challenge yourself to see how far you can get inside the building.

Test the physics of vertical leaps by attempting to jump while holding increasing amounts of weight. Is it even possible?

Can I Break The Guinness World Records Of XXX

Section titled “Can I Break The Guinness World Records Of XXX”

For this series, research the World Records held in certain countries and attempt to break them to claim them for the U.S. Try this with…

Variations
  1. Korea
  2. The UK
  3. Canada
  4. Mexico
  5. Japan
  6. China
  7. Australia
  8. Germany
  9. Argentina
  10. Brasil

Inspired by this video, for this short let the editors have fun with optical illusions and framing to create a video that appears to “break” the borders of the mobile phone screen.

Test the limits of “customer service” by asking workers in non-musical environments to play specific songs over the store speakers. Try this at…

Variations
  1. A Mall
  2. A Grocery Store
  3. A Bar
  4. A Clothing Store
  5. Strangers in the Drive-Thru
  6. Street Performers

145. I Changed Memes Until They Became Unrecognizable

Section titled “145. I Changed Memes Until They Became Unrecognizable”

For this short, use progressive editing and AI filters to mutate a classic meme through 50 generations until the original image is completely gone. Can people still recognize it?

146. I Tried To Play Games Inside Other Games

Section titled “146. I Tried To Play Games Inside Other Games”

Test the “Inception” of gaming by using in-game browsers or arcade machines (like in Roblox or GTA) to play a completely different game while already being inside one. Can you play, for example, rock paper scissors in a Fortnite match?

For this series, attempt to commit the ultimate “brand treason” by eating a competitor’s product inside their own store. This concept is similar to ideas 18 and onward from this same IR, but here the joke is to bring food that’s completely the opposite to where you’re eating. Try this with…

Variations
  1. Burger King inside McDonald’s
  2. Vegan food at a fast food meat restaurant
  3. Meat in a vegan restaurant
  4. Chinese food in an Italian restaurant

Explore the weirdest and most cursed filters available on different platforms to see which one is the weirdest of them all. Try this on…

Variations
  1. TikTok
  2. Instagram
  3. Snapchat
  4. Chinese Apps

For this series, hunt for the “Easter eggs” and secret functions hidden in modern technology that most people never use or don’t know about. Try this with…

Variations
  1. TikTok
  2. YouTube
  3. Twitter/X
  4. iPhones
  5. Samsung Phones
  6. Cars

Inspired by this silly Tweet, for this short, do everything you can to hide memes in locations where they will be found by unsuspecting people. Try this in…

Variations
  1. Stores
  2. Shorts (Hidden frames, background of the video, comment section, etc)
  3. Comments (on all sorts of social media apps)
  4. Long form videos (in the background)

Inspired by this Tweet, for this mini series test the Bluetooth and tracking range of your tech to see when the connection finally dies. Try this with…

Variations
  1. AirPods
  2. AirTags
  3. iPhone

For this mini series, purchase the highest-rated “fail” products such as these ones from different sites to see if the viral failures are actually common or not. Try this with…

Variations
  1. Temu
  2. Shein
  3. Amazon

I Asked AI For Help To Make Me Seem Like XXX

Section titled “I Asked AI For Help To Make Me Seem Like XXX”

For this mini series, use AI to craft the perfect “fandom” personality and try to infiltrate a community. Can you comment on tweets, write fanfic or make fanart? Try to be…

Variations
  1. A swiftie
  2. A Marvel Fan
  3. A K-pop stan

174. I Made Fake Applications For Bizarre Things

Section titled “174. I Made Fake Applications For Bizarre Things”

Inspired by this recent Tweet that went viral for this short, create fake applications for impossible jobs or absurd situations (like the polycult) and hang them on the streets to see if you get a serious response from someone (or if you can go viral).

Test your speed and reaction time on 67speed.com to see how you rank against the fastest users in the world.

For this mini series, test the crushing point and weight capacity of everyday items until they reach catastrophic failure. Try this with…

Variations
  1. Glass Jars
  2. Different types of phones
  3. Different types of soda cans

179. I Influenced People’s Comments On Other YouTube Channels

Section titled “179. I Influenced People’s Comments On Other YouTube Channels”

For this short, see if you can “direct” the conversation or start a specific trend in another creator’s community. Take their comments section and turn it around to your favor, or make it be about something else entirely but the video itself. Is it possible?

180. I Asked AI What Animal This Was (But Gave It Pictures Of Their Bones)

Section titled “180. I Asked AI What Animal This Was (But Gave It Pictures Of Their Bones)”

Inspired by this tweet, for this short, ask AI to recognize animals just by their bones. Will they figure it out or straight up lie or invent a brand new animal?

181. Can I Make The Longest Domino Row In The World?

Section titled “181. Can I Make The Longest Domino Row In The World?”

Attempt a marathon session of setting up dominos across an entire studio or house to see if you can break a world record for the longest continuous fall.

I Mixed Every XXX Face To Find The Average One

Section titled “I Mixed Every XXX Face To Find The Average One”

Inspired by this meme for this short, attempt to blend the faces of the top 50 creators in a specific niche to find out what the “average” star looks like. Try this with…

Variations
  1. YouTubers
  2. Singers
  3. Football Players

For this mini series, run a social experiment using an unknown number and an incognito profile to see how well people actually know you if you text them from another phone that’s not yours. Try this with…

Variations
  1. My Biggest Fans
  2. My Youtube Friends
  3. My Family

People are constantly trying to scam us, but can it be done the other way around? For this short, send emails to brands and companies with a “phishing” link and measure if they failed or not your own test.

Inspired by this TikTok, for this short, get your hands on and try every different type of swing to find the one that provides the most G-force.

For this series, attempt to visit and eat one dish from every single restaurant of a specific cuisine in New York City. Try this with…

Variations
  1. Chinese
  2. Italian
  3. Korean

Instead of aiming for 5 stars, for this mini series, try to provide such a weird (but harmless) experience that you get the lowest possible rating on a platform. Try this on…

Variations
  1. Door Dash
  2. Uber
  3. Google Maps

Inspired by this tweet, for this video, compete in a series of physical challenges against AI-driven robots to see if humanity still has the edge in dexterity or speed (which, judging by the video on the tweet, we might have).

Test the limits of claustrophobia and space by completing large tasks in tiny, cramped environments. Try to…

Variations
  1. Run a 5k inside my Studio
  2. Swim 5k in a bathtub or small pool
  3. Walk 10k steps without leaving my house

I Broke Secret Dress Codes At… Wear increasingly inappropriate or “forbidden” attire to locations that have a specific unspoken dress code to see when you finally get kicked out. Try this at…

Variations
  1. Malls
  2. Stores/Grocery Stores
  3. Events (Concerts and Conventions)
  4. Amusement Parks
  5. Airports and Flights

Shorts: Ideas 205–400 (General Interest Facts)

Section titled “Shorts: Ideas 205–400 (General Interest Facts)”

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

Inspired by this article, for this video visit spots that seem from out of this world, whether from being used for filming movies and TV shows set in another planet or time, or because of how odd they are.

Section titled “2. I Investigated The Most Popular Cellphones”

Travel through tech history by tracking down and using the most popular cellphones of all time. From the Nokia brick to the first iPhone, see if these legendary devices still hold up today.

3. I Investigated The Weirdest Gravestones

Section titled “3. I Investigated The Weirdest Gravestones”

For this video, hunt for thaw weirdest gravestones around the world, like some that include recipes literally carved into headstones. Bake these “final gifts” from the afterlife to see if the world’s most permanent cookbooks actually taste good.

For this video, explore the ruins of 12 abandoned “perfect” communities that failed.

5. I Explored The Weirdest Subway Stations In The World

Section titled “5. I Explored The Weirdest Subway Stations In The World”

Inspired by this article, for this video explore the craziest subway stations and take a ride in the coolest ones built so far.

Test the “First Night Effect”, the science of why we struggle to sleep in unfamiliar places. Spend a week sleeping in a different, increasingly weird location every night to document the toll on your body. Can you actually manage to rest anywhere that isn’t your bedroom?

For this video, expose the most hilarious and disappointing Temu fails. Order products that look amazing in photos and compare them to reality.

For this video, try to find the most unique name in the United States. Is there a name only one person has? On the other hand, explore popular names by trying to gather as many Sams as possible, or other fun internet dare. What are the limits of names?

Inspired by this article about why food tastes better around a campfire, for this summer inspired video put bonfire cooking to the test by comparing the exact same meal cooked in a kitchen vs. an open flame.

10. I Investigated The Strength Of My Mouth

Section titled “10. I Investigated The Strength Of My Mouth”

Apparently, human bites are among the most dangerous in the world. So, for this video, use bite-pressure sensors to see how much damage a human can actually do with its teeth.

Uncover the science of why candy tastes different now compared to when we were kids. Test vintage versions against modern formulas to see if “shrinkflation” and new ingredients ruined our favorites, and try to find the best candy in America that hasn’t changed in the last 30 years.

For this video, put 3D Printer items to the test, such as suitcases and more. Are these items worth the time and investment?

13. I Explored the Most Unusual Hotels You Can Book A Room

Section titled “13. I Explored the Most Unusual Hotels You Can Book A Room”

Inspired by this article, for this video explore the most odd hotels and bed and breakfasts in the world, going from most to least common.

Inspired by this article, for this video put the American cuisine and pallete to the test by eating some of the foods nobody except Americans eat. This video is the perfect opportunity to collab with foreign youtubers and creators!

For this video, recreate the most common and weirdest pregnancy cravings, to see if these combinations are secretly delicious. Bonus points if you actually feature pregnant content creators and help their cravings come true!

16. I Tried To Find The Best Diner In American

Section titled “16. I Tried To Find The Best Diner In American”

Since diners are such a staple in American culture, for this video, inspired by this article, go on a road trip across the country to find the ultimate best diner in the U.S.

17. I Investigated Weird Cleaning Techniques

Section titled “17. I Investigated Weird Cleaning Techniques”

For this video, inspired by ASMR “satisfying” cleaning videos, test the strangest viral cleaning gadgets and hacks to see if they save time or just create a mess. Can you actually use balloons to clean dust? And are window-cleaning robots actually good?

Is your phone spying on you? Test the world’s most secure smartphones that are designed for spies and CEOs to see how they handle everyday life.

Find out what the entire world is driving. Test-drive the global #1 best-selling vehicle to see if popularity equals quality, and compare driving the best and most popular cars to other types of vehicles (like vintage cars).

For one week, follow the most popular and bizarre diets from history and today to document how they affect your energy and mood.

I Ate In A Restaurant For Every Country In XXX

Section titled “I Ate In A Restaurant For Every Country In XXX”

Can you find a representative restaurant for every single nation in one city (like NYC)? Attempt to find and eat a traditional meal from every country in…

Variations
  1. Asia
  2. Latin America
  3. Europe

I Tried To Eat A Day’s Worth Of Food In…

Section titled “I Tried To Eat A Day’s Worth Of Food In…”

Inspired by this challenge, attempt to eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner in completely different geographical locations in one day. Try this in…

Variations
  1. Three different countries (Canada, the US, and Mexico)
  2. Three different continents

For this mini series, go through a full day using another creator’s resources to see if you can handle their lifestyle. Try this by swapping…

Variations
  1. Channels (Managing each other’s uploads and content filming)
  2. Diets (Eating exactly what they eat, perfect to try with mukbang creators)
  3. Credit Cards (Letting them control your budget and overusing theirs)
  4. Phones (Total access to their apps, notifications and DMs…)

For this series, see how much “digital stress” a service can take before it breaks, crashes or bans you. Try this with…

Variations
  1. Social Media (Can you get multiple people on one account? What does it take to get banned?)
  2. Streaming Services (How many people can share one account simultaneously? Can you actually use VPNs? How much screen time do you need to have to make the money worth?)
  3. Desktop Apps (How many people takes to crash a Google Doc or Zoom? Can you create the largest discord server in the world?)

For this series, step into the high-pressure shoes of different professionals who work with important people for a day to see if you have what it takes. Try this with…

Variations
  1. Singers (Do you have what it takes to be a backup dancer?)
  2. Athletes (Can you help them work out?)
  3. Actors (Can you manage their schedules or posts?)
  4. YouTubers (Can you edit for them?)

I Explored The Limits Of XXX In Different Countries

Section titled “I Explored The Limits Of XXX In Different Countries”

For this series, take your popular series of trsting limits, but now take the experiemtns abroad to see the difference between American and other cultures. Try this by testing…

Variations
  1. Trust
  2. Age
  3. Stores
  4. Restaurants