I Survived 50 Hours in 3rd Person
Summary
TLDRIn a unique social experiment, the video follows a person attempting to live life in third person for 50 hours, akin to a video game perspective. The participant, equipped with a rig that minimizes lag, navigates daily activities like shopping, playing basketball, and ordering food, all while experiencing spatial disorientation and a distorted sense of reality. The video humorously documents the challenges faced, such as depth perception issues and social awkwardness, leading to a heightened sense of confidence and a surreal experience that ultimately results in physical discomfort and the decision to end the experiment early.
Takeaways
- đź The video explores the concept of experiencing life in a third-person perspective, similar to playing a video game.
- đ”âđ« The protagonist experiences significant disorientation and nausea due to the lack of depth perception and the constant visual feedback from the rig.
- đ The video documents a shopping trip for an 'epic outfit', highlighting the challenges faced in selecting clothes while seeing oneself from a third-person view.
- đ There's a humorous interaction with a tall basketball player, showcasing the protagonist's attempt to engage in a one-on-one game despite the height disadvantage.
- đ The protagonist's experience at a food truck is marked by a newfound confidence, feeling like the 'most confident man of the 21st century' due to the third-person perspective.
- đš A hotel check-in is attempted, with the protagonist feeling like they're in a video game, emphasizing the surreal nature of the experiment.
- đ€Šââïž The video includes a comedic segment where the protagonist struggles with everyday tasks like ordering pizza, due to the disorienting effects of the third-person view.
- đŽ The protagonist experiences a breakdown in reality, feeling like they're in a futuristic apocalyptic game, indicating the psychological impact of the experiment.
- đ« The video concludes with the protagonist deciding to quit the challenge due to the overwhelming physical discomfort and disorientation.
- đ€ There's a light-hearted rivalry with Dr. Phil's subscriber count, used as a motivation for the protagonist to endure the experiment.
Q & A
What is the main challenge the person is undertaking in the script?
-The main challenge is to live in third person for 50 hours, experiencing life as if they are viewing themselves from a third-person perspective, similar to a video game.
Why does the person feel the need to get an epic outfit at the beginning?
-The person feels the need to get an epic outfit because they are preparing for their challenge of living in third person, and they want to be appropriately dressed for the experience.
What is the role of Lewis in the script?
-Lewis is the person who built the rig that allows the main character to live in third person. He is also making sure the main character doesn't get hurt while filming the video.
Why does the main character feel nauseous during the challenge?
-The main character feels nauseous due to the disorientation caused by constantly viewing the world from a third-person perspective, which is unnatural and can be disconcerting.
What is the first activity the main character engages in after starting the challenge?
-The first activity the main character engages in is attempting to order an iced coffee at a coffee shop.
Why does the main character challenge someone to a game of one-on-one basketball?
-The main character challenges someone to a game of one-on-one basketball as part of their challenge to live in third person, to test how this perspective affects their ability to perform in everyday activities.
How does the main character's perception of themselves change when they see themselves in third person?
-Seeing themselves in third person makes the main character feel extremely confident, as if they are the most confident man of the 21st century.
What is the main character's goal with the hotel room in the script?
-The main character's goal with the hotel room is to have a place to rest and continue their challenge of living in third person for 50 hours.
Why does the main character feel like they are in a video game?
-The main character feels like they are in a video game because the third-person perspective and the way they are experiencing life make it feel like they are advancing through levels in a game.
What is the main character's strategy for ordering pizza while in third person?
-The main character's strategy for ordering pizza is to use Siri to call a pizza place and then figure out how to get to the lobby to receive the pizza, as they are disoriented by the third-person perspective.
Why does the main character decide to quit the challenge?
-The main character decides to quit the challenge due to the overwhelming nausea and disorientation caused by the constant third-person perspective, which becomes too much to handle.
Outlines
đź Life in Third Person: The Experiment Begins
The video script introduces a unique experiment where the participant, Ryan, experiences life in the third person for 50 hours using a custom rig built by Lewis. Ryan humorously navigates everyday tasks such as shopping for clothes, ordering coffee, and playing basketball, all while seeing himself from a third-person perspective. Challenges like depth perception and spatial awareness are highlighted as Ryan struggles with simple tasks like opening doors and interacting with others. The rig's impact on Ryan's confidence is also noted, as he feels more self-assured, akin to a video game character. The segment ends with Ryan's realization of the rig's limitations and the physical discomfort it causes, leading to a decision to end the experiment prematurely.
đš Living in a Video Game: The Hotel Experience
In the second paragraph, Ryan checks into a hotel room, further exploring the third-person perspective. He describes the surreal experience of feeling like he's in a video game, with the hotel room serving as a new 'level'. Ryan's interactions with the hotel staff and his attempts to order pizza are fraught with confusion and humor, as he struggles with the rig's limitations in performing simple tasks. The narrative takes a turn when Ryan suspects that his pizza has been tampered with, hinting at a playful conspiracy involving Dr. Phil's agent. The segment concludes with Ryan's nighttime routine, which is comically disrupted by his inability to see properly without the rig, leading to a decision to remove the rig before sleep.
đ The Basketball Game and Accepting Defeat
The final paragraph of the script recounts Ryan's attempt to play a game of one-on-one basketball against a tall player, which he humorously describes as a challenge due to the height difference. Despite the loss, Ryan takes pride in his effort and the experience of playing. The narrative then shifts to Ryan's decision to quit the experiment due to the physical toll it's taking on him, marked by feelings of nausea and disorientation. He expresses a sense of failure but also relief, as he acknowledges the limits of his body and the experiment's impact on his well-being. The segment ends on a light note, with Ryan reflecting on his brief but intense experience of living life in the third person.
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Keywords
đĄThird person perspective
đĄRig
đĄDepth perception
đĄNausea
đĄConfidence
đĄSocial interaction
đĄVideo game
đĄOutfit
đĄDr. Phil
đĄNBA
đĄHotel
Highlights
The experiment explores the effects of experiencing life in third-person perspective for an extended period.
The rig allows for third-person perspective with minimal lag, simulating a video game-like experience.
Lewis, the creator of the rig, ensures the safety and well-being of the subject during the experiment.
The challenge of living in third-person for 50 hours is introduced, with the subject anticipating physical discomfort.
The subject's first mistake involves depth perception issues while handling a wallet, leading to a humorous interaction.
The subject's weaknesses are identified as navigating doors, curbs, and an urge to pick fights, due to the third-person perspective.
A coffee shop encounter highlights the subject's growing confidence and disorientation in social situations.
The subject's attempt to play basketball in third-person results in a humorous and challenging game against a tall opponent.
The subject's confidence is boosted by seeing themselves in third-person, akin to a video game character.
A food truck interaction reveals the subject's difficulty in estimating distances and reading menus.
The subject's experience of checking into a hotel is filled with visual and spatial disorientation.
The subject's motivation for the experiment is revealed, involving a humorous competition with Dr. Phil's subscriber count.
The subject's reality begins to blend with a video game-like experience, leading to a sense of disconnection.
The subject's attempt to order pizza results in confusion between a phone and a TV remote, highlighting the challenges of the third-person perspective.
The subject experiences a decrease in social anxiety due to the third-person perspective, feeling like the 'most confident man'.
The subject's nighttime routine is disrupted by the inability to see properly without the rig, leading to comedic moments.
The subject's physical discomfort peaks, with nausea becoming unbearable, signaling the need to end the experiment.
The subject decides to quit the experiment, acknowledging the physical toll and the strangeness of the experience.
Transcripts
this is first person this is third
person and this well this is just the
person just some guy i don't know we've
all played video games the third person
that gives us the ability to do whatever
we want
even in minecraft oh my goodness oh my
goodness
i am so sorry this is the rig that'll
allow me to live in third person with
almost no lag or delay and this is lewis
the guy who built it he's basically just
me in a fancier font and he's making
sure i don't perish while filming this
video i can't do it like that so the
question's simple what happens when you
put a human in third person in real life
for 50 hours
i'm going to puke
so naturally the first thing i need to
do is go get an epic outfit howdy how's
it going
thank you these are nice pants
oh these aren't pants i really like the
oh that's nice after about 20 minutes of
trying to find shorts in my size i was
ready for the changing room sort of i
feel like it's a little bit video game
i'm like in a room i'm not supposed to
be in
is my outfit fire hey how's it going
that's gonna be it this was my first and
biggest mistake of this challenge i
shoved my wallet in roger's face here
due to my sheer lack of depth perception
and he looks furious i think he said he
was gonna go outside and smash my
subscribe button on my youtube channel
he was actually super understanding and
supportive and wish me luck
[Music]
as i was leaving i quickly began to
notice my biggest weaknesses doors curbs
and my desire to pick fights with people
give me some
come on like try
yeah
there we go better watch out okay i want
some coffee that's all i know we found a
coffee shop it's outside it's tiny let's
go excuse me oh who said that oh howdy
i'm ryan nice to meet you i'm aj aj
cheers obviously what where yeah there
you go
can i just get an iced coffee yeah
starting to get a little nauseous
you know yours is right in front of you
oh did you already put it there oh no
take a little sip is there a lid on
there uh yes
next i'm going to go play some
basketball and i'm going to challenge
the first person i see a game of pickup
one-on-one any advice uh the best advice
i can give you if you're challenging
them to one-on-one is that one make sure
they're not too tall okay
[Music]
all right looks like oh gosh looks like
there's someone on the court
excuse oh my gosh he just dunked it
how's it going i'm ryan dad nice to meet
you
nice to meet you as well i uh i was
wondering can i challenge you to a game
of one-on-one wait how tall are you i
literally can't tell
[Music]
he said six six eight yep all right well
i guess we gotta do this all right check
i'm gonna have to create some separation
i think is the oh my gosh
[Music]
that's game
good game sad you're going to the nba
huh yep that's all right let's play uh
i'll be i'll be at your games i didn't
find out until after but he's actually
probably making it to the nba so
that's fair
there's a food truck over here and i
think it's about time we eat something
how's it going
how's it going
cheers excuse me can you see what's on
the menu i can't read that from here
are you talking to me yes i'm so sorry i
i don't know where my eyes are right now
how far away am i from you right now
four feet
easy as i'm ordering my pulled pork
sandwich i'm realizing that i am not
socially anxious or nervous whatsoever
seeing myself in third person is
literally making me feel like the most
confident man of the 21st century and we
have this guy i'm in third person right
now so i can see myself and you see how
far apart are we right now about five
years six months really i thought we
were like literally face to face
all right not yet not as good
oh my gosh
third person food haul
i'm about to pass out
i can't do it like that you got a pulled
pork sandwich here guys that's a lot of
meat never heard that in my life
dude this is really messing with my
brain this also makes me realize i need
to maintain the back of my head the hair
is just all over the place you there
yeah
i thought you logged out i can't see my
mouth
oh he has aimbot no i don't okay so what
are we doing next
it's come to that point of the day it's
time to check into a hotel are they
walking in oh sorry
i'm right behind you
voila wow
the graphics so the guy at the check-in
desk said he subscribed to dr phil so i
refuse to put him on camera if you're
wondering why i put myself through this
stuff it's to pass dr phil subscribers
i've never had a grandpa before and i
want dr phil to legally adopt me as his
grandson however his agent won't let me
ask him unless i pass him in youtube
subscribers so for the time being i'm at
war with my own future grandfather and
the worst part he doesn't even know it
please help me please just subscribe am
i good
yes
all right
i do not feel like i've been in real
life for at like the past eight hours
like i'm actually just advancing in a
video game rapidly right now like i just
got a freaking crib
this is sick my hair looks ridiculous as
well dude it does dude this literally
feels like a video game louis i like you
but i don't like you that much all right
i'll see you later
we made it oh wow we set up the camera
beforehand so artistic
literally we got the bathroom here
louis
come on man what oh yeah right come on
man
all right dude all right all right peace
out man ah yes
why do i feel like i'm hiding from the
cops right now this world right here
does not feel like for real i'm starting
to go crazy
at this point reality felt so pointless
that i tried figuring out like
additional features to this thing i'm
not gonna sit here and act like i'm
proud of where my imagination took me
okay but after a few laughs i got really
nauseous oh i'm getting sick i need to
close my eyes real quick
this is some sort of futuristic
apocalyptic game where people start
vlogging a non-real life but i think
it's about that time i order some pizza
how do i order pizza the next 20 minutes
were comprised of me trying to figure
out if i was holding a phone or a tv
remote then i remember there's a girl
who can help me out hey siri call a
pizza please call pizza place delivery
can i order a
large pizza
okay do you guys do delivery to the
hotel room
no oh shoot okay i had exactly 25
minutes to figure out how i was gonna
get to the lobby and get my pizza safely
did you get a pizza by chance awesome
thanks so much
i really appreciate it you are going in
my pocket
pizza you guys have no idea how much
trouble i just went to to get that shot
pizza the pizza has arrived two hours
later it got pretty awkward in the
elevator some guy walked in dude looked
mystified doesn't help that i look like
a part-time nurse either
yeah
i couldn't believe my eyes either
there's three slices of pizza missing i
was checking the receipt and everything
and i can't help but think that dr
phil's agent has something to do with
this what is this some sort of inside
job
i don't
i don't know if this is my pizza
nighttime routine my microphone died but
i couldn't really tell because i can't
see things properly for example that's
literally skincare i was about to brush
my teeth with it but i found the
toothpaste we're good
and here i'm just talking about how
they're gonna have to conduct another
census due to the rapid population
growth of acne on my forehead
so keep in mind i can still only see
through this camera on the rig like this
is what i'm seeing right now but i had
to take it off to go to sleep what would
you do if you looked up and for the
first time in your life saw yourself
from someone else's perspective with
your own eyes
uh
coffee time
i hope that's where you put the water
come on
there we go
nice
one day i'll get a car goodness my
shadow looks horrifying
ah
that's awful
[Music]
ah
dude if someone walked in i would have
no explanation
[Music]
nausea all-time high had my eyes closed
for what felt like hours is this what
happens in video games when you log off
i tried walking it off which doesn't
make any sense because the nausea is
caused by movement i also briefly tried
doing the macarena but honestly that
made it worse too unfortunately i think
it's time to tell lewis that i'm
throwing in the towel and i think he's
gonna be really upset okay louis i bring
you here today because i'm i think i'm
gonna quit right now oh uh yeah go for
it you're not gonna strain you're not
gonna try to stop me oh no dude just
like okay yeah all right uh this is
gonna be so weird ah i've only seen your
face in like 144p for the past two days
here we go
[Music]
oh this is so strange i feel like a
failure
i don't feel well actually at least i
beat that guy in basketball
[Music]
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