It has many different uses. In addition to getting you to your destination, cars are used for things like dragging, racing, hauling goods, collector’s items, and a form of personal identity and social status. Cars are also a source of fun – sometimes in unexpected ways. This is demonstrated in a viral YouTube video, in which a car crushes various soft and crunchy objects with its tires.
Video on YouTube of a car crushing soft and crunchy things with its tires
You might not think that a car that crushes soft things and breaks things would be a “must-see” media event. However, the video posted on the YouTube channel is very popular. It went viral with nearly 70 million views. People seem to be fascinated by images of a car tire running over various objects – and seeing them get broken and destroyed in different ways.
On YouTube and other ASMR (autonomous sensory meridian response) video platforms. For ASMR, listeners feel tingling in the head, neck, and spine. Some also experience mild euphoria and a sense of relaxation.
The car passes over fruits, vegetables, toothpaste, Orbeez, and more
The YouTube video begins with food items, including red peppers, some jelly, and cartons of applesauce. They do not match. Surprisingly, however, a toy ball made of tightly wound rubber string managed to stay intact. It was temporarily flattened when run over – but mostly returned to its original shape.
Some of the shattered objects produced particularly strange sounds and images of destruction. This includes tubes of toothpaste, a large pumpkin, a helium balloon, a stack of paper cups, ice cream cones, light bulbs, and cartons of orange juice.
Also, the notable moment was the explosion of a large water balloon. Orbeez are small beads that expand exponentially when filled with water. They are popular children’s toys – but they were originally invented to retain moisture in the soil for plants. For video, however, Orbeez serves as fodder for some car-smashing fun.
YouTube is commenting feedback on the video
With the bizarre nature of the car crushing soft, crunchy things – along with the video’s huge popularity, it’s no surprise that you’ll find many interesting comments:
Some of the viewers’ comments were satisfied, while others were hilarious:
- “This was very satisfying.”
- “My mind will feel good after watching your videos.”
- “And I watch this more than three or ten times, maybe 10 because it’s so satisfying.”
- “Rest in peace food.”
- “Lol imagine cleaning this for every clip.”
- “It’s what you call people that have nothing to do with their free time better.”
Also, the video seems to have reached a large audience. Most of the comments on the video were in other languages.
How deep should a nail or other sharp object drill a hole in the tyre?
While the food and other items in the YouTube video were ruined or badly beaten, the car was well anchored. It would probably be a different story if the folks at Life Hacks & Experiments had used sharper objects.
With that in mind, how deep should a nail or other sharp object puncture to result in a hole in the tire? While it varies according to tire type and tread depth, the average puncture depth that causes a flat is ½ inch, per.
Also, the piercing may not flatten right away. Several years ago, I ran over a nail in the parking lot outside my office in Wisconsin. The parking lot often has random debris, like broken glass, because it’s also used by a few local bars. When I got back to my car two hours later, the tire was just fine. However, by the end of the workday, it was flat. It took a long time for the air to escape from the flat tire.
As detailed, for obvious safety reasons, it’s best not to drive on a flat tyre. You only have to drive on one to park on the side of the road – or another safe place to stop. If your tire is only partially flat, then you can drive to the auto repair center, but only if the distance is short and you limit your speed to 15 mph. Also, to avoid any further damage to the tire, try to drive as straight as possible – with no yaw. Additionally, if it’s an option, go for a smooth road — and avoid uneven or rough surfaces.
However, if you like to drive over soft and crunchy things like in the YouTube video, your tires will probably be fine. You may also enjoy the “satisfying” ASMR experience.
