I Spent 50 Hours in Total Darkness

Summary

In this video, the host Ryan challenges his fear of the dark by spending 50 hours in a completely dark Airbnb house. With blackout curtains and covered lights, he navigates the space, explores rooms, and even attempts to paint a glow-in-the-dark carrot. Amidst the darkness, he cooks, exercises, and experiences disoriented time perception, leading to a unique and humorous adventure that teaches him to embrace the unknown.

Takeaways

• 😅 The video is a humorous take on overcoming the fear of the dark, with the host, Ryan, playfully challenging his own fear.
• 🏠 Ryan engages with an Airbnb host, Colleen, to arrange a completely dark environment for his challenge.
• 🕵️‍♂️ Ryan explores the house in darkness, discovering various rooms and amenities, which adds a layer of adventure to the video.
• 🎨 Ryan uses glow-in-the-dark paint to create art in the dark, deciding to paint a carrot based on viewer votes.
• 🍽️ He attempts to cook and eat meals in the dark, including making a 'special' sandwich, adding a comedic element to his experience.
• 🏋️‍♂️ Ryan works out in the dark, providing a humorous look at the challenges of exercising without sight.
• 🛌 Ryan's sleep schedule is disrupted by the lack of light, leading to long periods of sleep and disorientation.
• 👻 There are moments of paranoia and fear, where Ryan imagines intruders and is startled by unexpected noises.
• 🕰️ Time becomes fluid and loses its structure, as Ryan struggles to keep track of time without any visual cues.
• 🎉 The video concludes with Ryan overcoming his fear, having a positive impact on his wife Haley's fear of the dark as well.

Q & A

What is the main challenge Ryan undertakes in the video?

Ryan's main challenge is to spend time in complete darkness to prove to his wife, Haley, that there's nothing to be afraid of.

Why does Ryan mention Weenie Hut Jr at the beginning?

Ryan mentions Weenie Hut Jr because he jokes about having good Wi-Fi there, implying he's watching the video from there.

What does Ryan ask from the Airbnb host, Colleen?

Ryan asks Colleen to help him make the house completely dark for his challenge.

How does Ryan react when the lights are turned off by Alexa?

Ryan expresses surprise and fear when the lights are turned off, indicating that he is scared of the dark.

What does Ryan find in the kitchen during his exploration?

Ryan finds coffee, bread, Lunchables, beer, and a coffee machine in the kitchen.

What does Ryan attempt to cook in the dark?

Ryan attempts to make a sandwich, which he humorously refers to as a 'fine dish' in complete darkness.

What art project does Ryan undertake during his time in the dark?

Ryan decides to paint a carrot using glow-in-the-dark paint as voted by his audience.

How does Ryan's perception of time change during his challenge?

Ryan loses track of time and it stops being a significant factor for him during the challenge.

What does Ryan do when he thinks it's morning but it's actually midday?

Ryan does his morning dance and prepares coffee, thinking it's early morning when it's actually almost noon.

How does Ryan's wife, Haley, react to his challenge?

Haley supports Ryan's challenge by bringing him poke bowls and participating in his experiment by trying to sleep without a light on.

What is the final outcome of Ryan's challenge?

Ryan admits to failing the challenge but feels like he learned something about himself and the nature of beauty.