Originally published at: https://boingboing.net/2020/01/03/wonderful-video-blowtorch.html
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This is the only type of content I want to see on the internet for the next ten years thx
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I think thermodynamics would have a thing or two to say about this video.
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And Newtonian mechanics.
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I wouldn’t mind seeing the outtakes.
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If the heater’s on along with the fan in the dryer then the popcorn will stay warm. But at the rate of 16 100-watt bulbs it’s an expensive proposition. Decisions, decisions.
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Fantastic! But, what about the butter? Back to the drawing board!
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More feasible than this, at least:
See also:
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A Wonderful Thing!
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Melted butter spraying out of misting nozzles.
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Can I get a sequel where they drop a whole bag of popcorn?
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FTFY.
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This is the only type of content I want to see in the world for the next ten years. Unfortunately it will require preparation, some of which might take as long as five years.
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People quickly appearing in camera frame and greedily snatching freshly made airborne popcorn with their teeth.
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Followed by people rushing to the emergency room with second degree burns (and popcorn husks between their teeth).
Lust for popcorn has burned many a good inventor, I tell ya.
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You’re in luck.
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Nice CGI.
(Popcorn kernels have to be held at a high temperature long enough for the starch within to gelatinize. Drop one into a blowtorch and it’ll just burn the exterior.)
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Not to mention, I don’t think a popped kernel has the requisite aerodynamic properties for the Coanda effect to suspend it so nicely.
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