World's Largest T-Shirt Cannon (breaks the roof)

Mark Rober15 minutes read

A T-shirt cannon is designed with the help of Anthony for a college football game, showcasing the process from designing to successful testing in front of a large audience without causing damage.

Insights

  • The creation of the world's most powerful T-shirt cannon involved a collaborative design process with Anthony, a Lego ventilator inventor, showcasing the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in innovation.
  • The event culminated in a successful test of the T-shirt cannon, hitting the target in a stadium, highlighting the significance of teamwork and dedication in achieving ambitious goals.

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Recent questions

  • What is the T-shirt cannon used for?

    Shooting T-shirts with laughter and cheering.

  • Who was approached for help with designing the T-shirt cannon?

    Anthony, a Lego ventilator inventor.

  • What modifications were suggested to enhance the T-shirt cannon's performance?

    Modifications to enhance power and range.

  • What was the objective of firing the T-shirt cannon at halftime?

    To surprise Anthony and impress the audience.

  • How did the final test of the T-shirt cannon go?

    Successful, hitting target in a stadium.

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Summary

00:00

"T-shirt Cannon Design Process and Success"

  • T-shirt cannon introduced, shooting a T-shirt with laughter and cheering.
  • Friend requests the world's most powerful T-shirt cannon for a college football game.
  • Experiment with a real cannon to determine power needed for T-shirt cannon.
  • Mechanics of a cannon explained, showcasing gas expansion and propulsion.
  • Real cannon deemed too powerful, leading to watermelon test for power comparison.
  • Anthony, a Lego ventilator inventor, approached for T-shirt cannon design help.
  • Collaborative design process with Anthony for the T-shirt cannon.
  • Initial test fires of the T-shirt cannon, leading to adjustments for power and range.
  • Anthony's suggestions for modifications to enhance T-shirt cannon performance.
  • Successful final test of the T-shirt cannon, hitting target in a stadium, fulfilling the objective.

11:33

"Surprise T-shirt Cannon Halftime Show Success"

  • Mark decides to surprise Anthony by revealing they will be firing a powerful T-shirt cannon at halftime during a game in front of 50,000 people, with Jimmy Kimmel involved.
  • They showcase the world's most powerful T-shirt cannon, designed by Anthony, but have to limit its power to 25% to avoid causing damage.
  • Despite initial nerves, Anthony successfully fires the cannon, impressing everyone and creating a memorable experience.
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