Vine may be dead (R.I.P) but it’s still causing major waves on social media, although the latest craze is pretty niche and inaccessible to many. Somehow, Twitter unearthed an old Vine in which a guy appears to be traveling on skateboard propelled by a small leaf blower while holding an umbrella straight out in front of him, as though to shield him from the wind. It’s a popular Vine, but it doesn’t look physically possible, and Twitter went the extra mile recently trying to prove whether it is or isn’t possible to travel in such, uh, style.
@me when your brother has the car😂 pic.twitter.com/VXHLqUV91i
It all started with an innocent questioning of whether the creator of the Vine, Cody Johns, was really serious with his new-fangled method of transportation.
I think he is tricking us by rolling down a hill this can't really work even though it looks cool at least it's funny 🤣
Others also maintained their skepticism.
I thought same. Can't work, small force from leafblower not that much. Also looks like he slows down as the camera comes around to the front.
How do you explain thrust reversers on jets then.
There is no umbrella on either thrusters catching the propulsion, I've failed to find one USM Jet with an umbrella behind it that doesn't slow it down(parachute). It's nuetons 3rd law, there is propulsion I agree, but it's slowed but the equal/opposite force holding the umbrella.
Some were certain this random Vine creator definitely was on to something and were determined to defend him to the very end. The only ones who truly succeeded in doing so had to make considerable use of physics and maths skills. The result is that it looks like the original Vine was scientifically legit, but it was proven at the cost of fun. Was it worth it?
If I am not mistaken, consider that the umbrella might be redirecting the flow of the air from the leaf blower back around in the opposite direction, which would then push him forward, acting like a convoluted airboat fan
If I am not mistaken, consider that the umbrella might be redirecting the flow of the air from the leaf blower back around in the opposite direction, which would then push him forward, acting like a convoluted airboat fan
At the end of the day, at least one person had the right reaction to this whole exchange.
You must be fun at parties
