H.I. #31: An Enigma Wrapped in an Egg McMuffin

[@PMW3]

I love the fire sound wave thing.

[@xXxSNIP3RGUYxXx]

PMW3 I didn’t even realize it was reacting to the sound

[@mrjack037907]

Its called a Rubens Tube

[@ilostmypie]

I know this is VERY late to the party, but I used one of these in college to measure the speed of sound in natural gas (in a project wherein I measured the speed of sound in many different things through different methods) This one was very fun.

[@walrusesareawesome7631]

@@ilostmypie You call that late to the party? I've just arrived!

[@thomassschwarz5998]

Listening in 2024. Fashionable late

[@Grabehn42]

Brady's reaction and being weirdly hurt about Grey not telling him about going to the hospital always kills me.

[@maxravenwood3877]

1:03:36 Grey won't see this but if anyone else is wondering, the reflex knee thing is to check how your central nervous system is working, because sometimes the first sign of central nervous system issues is a delay or change in that response. There's actually one nerve running the entire length of your leg, so if that's still okay it'll communicate with the spine (before telling your brain what's happening, like if you reflexively pull your hand away from a hot stove) and move your leg. Edit: I'm not a doctor, but I've done research about the central nervous system and nerve issues. I might be wrong, but I looked it up to make sure and I didn't see anything immediately contradicting what I thought.

[@NewReverianMusic]

I find Brady's insistence on Grey not telling him about his incident absolutely adorable! I'm not making fun of him, it just touches my heart, Grey is such a kuudere but obviously admires Brady as a friend.

[@bluexroses414]

what this tells me is that on a normal average day, Grey heats his coffee to just below the point of TOTAL DISASTER. way to live on the edge

[@UnpredictableSB]

It took me a while to realize that it is not a video of the physical body of CGPGrey, but some kind of sound-wave-fire-thing.

[@alsooog8603]

really?

[@Danielaudiobooks]

anyone watching this now? And IphoneX is here and grey just predicted the future! 17:34

[@bluemooneatlions]

Daniel Phuan he is a genius

[@jodih.7470]

I was just looking for this comment, he really did predict the future

[@incaranova5598]

It's been three years and there re selling the iPhone 5 model!

[@ee-ly4jb]

Greys iPhone speculation was spot on.

[@mmmk1616]

New listener here, I've been listening to these from the beginning, which someone said is not a good idea to do. Not either of you... yet. But I'm a rebel. Anyway, thank you, it's a fantastic podcast! it's really fun listening to y'all talk about current events because they remind me of them, or inform me if I hadn't heard of one. I am not an apple/iphone person so don't get a lot of those segments but that's ok, it's still interesting because I am learning a bit more about them. And it's fun because you are talking about tech a lot that is so outdated now and I'm imagining how you both will feel about all of the new stuff to come! I heard that you suspended the poscast a couple years ago like a lot of people :( I really hope you come back, am enjoying these immensly and when I finish I know I will want more! Thank you so very much for making these for us!

[@fibropapillomatosis]

Hey! I'm just now listening from the beginning in order. Did you make it all the way through, I wonder? I also enjoy their takes on current events/technology of the day. It's all quite enjoyable! I'll be interested to see your comments going forward! If you continued commenting, anyway.

[@mohli7074]

Hey thanks 😮 look

[@bec9220]

I relate to the pain rage so much. The car trunk shut on my head the other day and my instant reaction was just complete, wild fury.

[@exaltdragon]

I have to say I absolutely agree with CGP Grey on not talking about media projects or endeavours or even a minor project with any smidgeon of creative component. It's definitely a mistake unless the person you are talking to is critical to the creation of the project. If it's just some friend or someone you think might be interested in the project, don't talk about it till it's done. Talking about it just destroys the creative impetus, because it removes the cathartic/releasing/liberating/cutting-edge aspect of the expression. We _need_ to feel like we are getting by doing something new, refreshing. Talking about it just diminishes the new-ness and freshness of the work, and hence then it isn't as worth talking about any more, especially if the person talking you talked to actually agrees with your points/ideas/suggestions. If they are critical towards you(or the expression), it's usually still all right, since you have a strong belief and your work might change their mind. If you absolutely have to talk to someone about it, owing to a lack of conversation or other reason, I'd say keeping it as far under wraps as possible is the way to go.

[@lovrebabajko]

Derk of Verbidlium did a video on the Ruben's tube (the tube on the screen) if you want to check it out ;)

[@marthinus_2805]

Rubik's Cube*

[@danniejacob8573]

@@marthinus_2805 I can't tell if this is a satirical comment or a dim-witted correction.

[@silicalnz]

Now I understand why my friends were upset when they didn't know I had a surgical operation

[@Dr_Andracca]

If I didn't listen to a Podcast or music or whatever, then I'd fall asleep on my 40 minute drive to or from work. Pretty sure "not fully aware" beats the Hell out of "half falling asleep".

[@eomoran]

19:02 and this is where Grey predicted the iPhone X

[@Luna-es3bq]

he just totally predicted the Iphone X

[@eloujtimereaver4504]

Brady: Tell me when stuff like this happens. Grey: Alright, I will tell you when I get a burn on my spoon hand and go to accident and emergency and get a bandage, and only when those specific things happen in that order.

[@c.gracefearon3670]

I'm so glad you talked about the study about talking on the phone being the same as drunk driving, because I recently saw this same study (drunk driving and phone talking while driving is 4x more dangerous than normal driving, and texting while driving is 8x more dangerous). The study really opened my eyes to talking on the phone while driving; I've always disliked it because I felt less aware of my surroundings, but the study cemented it for me.

[@NotSure177]

The whole screen on the original blackberry touch screen phone was one big button, i loved it. It took me forever to get use to double tapping.

[@IIIIandrew]

I AM SO HYPED for this youtube half assery thing. SO EXCITED. ITS GONNA BE AMAZING CAN'T WAIT!

[@garbageguy4245]

18:31 grey was spot on with his "crazy thought"

[@mistralextra9427]

Omg Grey guessed how the iPhone 7's button works years before it was released

[@mikecgoff]

Love the footage! Especially since this is my favorite episode!

[@TheMaplestrip]

I experience the mental phenomenon discussed near the end of the episode as well. I have concluded that it is in part due to discussion solidifying my creativity, making me feel like I cannot create my own thing anymore. However, the bigger issue is that once I get an idea out there, it starts to feel entirely pointless to put work into it. I've already let people know about it, so why would I put effort into refining my message? In these situations, I'd rather look for the next thing... until I start talking about that as well and then lose interest...

[@aubreyladan8563]

A very interesting phenomenon that I know I do a lot when driving, is I will listen to music while driving . But the moment I am in a city or have a huge amount of traffic to deal with, I turn down or off the music, to see better. and I know I am not the only one who does this. On another note, this episode got deep. also about creative people, I will not say they are "filled" with issues, but I will say as a creative person, who also knows a lot of creative people. They/we rarely have very little, for issues, or at least overall insignificant issues in my experience. To be clear that is a subjective opinion.

[@WesternBache]

I laughed so hard when Grey described the moment of rage that comes with pain because I am a witness to my mother's pain rage daily and it is hysterical

[@supersmashsam]

Best music visualizer ever : Rubens' tube I wonder how much gas it took to run the thing for an hour and a half.

[@MrFootlongfeet]

+supersmashsam It took me less than half a standard grill-sized propane tank.

[@Sufo]

I watched that plane crash video and I think it may have been view jacked/free booted. There is a mouse cursor near the bottom left of the screen and also just when the slow motion section starts you can see the playback interface of another player for a couple frames. Of course this could have been from some sort of media player on their computer but and there was no foul play involved but then why wouldn't they just upload the file to their website if they had an original? Just thought I'd share my thoughts on that.

[@RohanTej]

Science aside. I drive every weekday in India with a lot crazy traffic compared to the rest of the world while listening to music. I personally didn't find anything different with or without music. But when I started to listening to Hello Internet(my first podcast) while driving, it took me awhile to get used to both driving and listening. Since humans can only concentrate on one thing, I usually miss lots of parts of the podcast. So I started to take longer and emptier routes so I could listen to the podcast while driving and it makes me feel comfortable :p

[@ZEDCorbett]

1:29:48 Brady's immediate response resonated with me on an unexpectedly deep level.

[@AuroDHikoshi]

Is it reacting to the podcast?

[@Norvind-YT]

+Cooro “Snow” Fox yes

[@gabriellaureano2570]

+Cooro “Snow” Fox Grey and Brady are ghosts and they are communicating from the ethereal realms through the spirit fire pipe.

[@hahahaman22]

+Cooro “Snow” Fox Yep there is a speaker pointing into a tube filled with a flammable gas, (the brown box at the end) the sound waves setup zones of high and low pressure based on frequency of the sounds that forces more gas out of the holes on the top.

[@hahahaman22]

+Cooro “Snow” Fox Search Rubens' Tube if you want to know more, was a physics demo my teacher did back in high school.

[@blinkxd]

+Gabriel Laureano It must be some sort of voodoo-witchcraft.

[@alyxlinch]

omfg CGP Grey perdicted the iphone X... sort of lol

[@Innerkidmystic]

I wonder if grey's exclamation was a quick one or a long one. Was it a "Ah! f*ck!" or was it a "FFFF*******CK!" I'd love to find out.

[@sdcragg]

Woh... just listening to this now on my iPhone X... Grey got this sooo right, screen-wise... well done!

[@notme9872]

How can he put meditation and crystal balls on one level?

[@nathanlamberth7631]

I’m working on listening to HI all day everyday, but I’m gonna run out of backlog

[@k1llstreak428]

i feel the same way Grey, i cant talk about things i want to achieve too soon or i lose the ambition

[@cjconcep]

19:00 when Grey accurately predicts the future of iPhones

[@Ruvi5000]

Pull in the bezel... so funny hearing this in 2015 with the S8

[@alsooog8603]

WHOAH!! Chihuahuas can SNORE?!?!

[@kacee3472]

Imagine how that taxi driver felt. That plane just came out of nowhere and hit the side of the car. That would have been terrifying.

[@HoRiGa94]

on the length of plane crashes...well if something happens up in the air - 10km are a long, long way down

[@ssamerica3062]

2:35 I took a look at that presidential study and yk what I actually kinda like it. It looks so cozy with its single person furniture and 1970's work phone. Honestly if I went all "but I am Neapolitan" this is what I would want my asylum to look like. I think I saw at most one or 2 windows and they have shades. Honestly that little isolated space looks like an amazing place to do business in solitude. Edit: 57:58 I accidentally started the next episode without realizing it so I already know how this story goes but let me just say considering that lawsuit that happened with McDonald's and their coffee I find this moment almost morbidly hilarious. Edit2: 1:03:35 Almost every cartoon I have seen mentions that the characters reflexes seem ok or sharp or the scene is prefaced by the doctor saying "I'm going to test your reflexes" I'm not sure I really remember a doctor doing this to me as a kid but my first actual experience with this was when me and my friend took turns hitting eachothers dangling knee with the edge of a wooden yard stick. And it felt so weird too, I remember I even tried like flexing my leg or tractioning my shoe against the ground to try and stop it from kicking. Edit 3: Btw I have had manny burns like this, my hands have become burn scar tapestries, so you're not alone grey from atleast 5 years ago. Edit 4: 7 years as of me typing this Last edit (hopefully): I'm not sure if this is proven science at the moment but I do remember hearing from MatPat about this psychological phenomenon where the hype around a piece of media makes it more enjoyable to the audience. It was in his film theory video about the Snyder cut. The thing about that specific situation though is that the audience had the austensibly awful experience of the original Justice League movie to compare it too. I say austensibly because I actually liked the first justice league movie. Although Ironically I really didn't like the Snyder cut, which is why I'm not sure if this is settled science (I mean to the extent that social psychology is ever really "settled" I'm pretty sure MatPat cited a study but based on the reception I'de say it's not a completely baseless concept. Anyway all of this to say, I'm really looking forward to episode 32 of Hello internet whenever I get around to watching it.

[@Quet00]

It's quite hilarious to go back and see people complain about large phones. Finally having a large phone was godsend. I'm quite glad that times have changed.

[@xassbit]

Neat! Well done. (for those wondering, it's a Ruben's Tube)

[@kessler_could_not_care]

favorite episode

[@azx999]

I think I like this so much because they remind me of me talking to my wife.

[@0hate9]

On the topic of not changing your routines, I remember reading a creepypasta about a guy going through his routine every day, and then when it changes slightly, something horrible happening. I'll have to comment again when i find it.

[@georgerickard5509]

I have burnt my hand in the exact same way. It is inexplicably painful.

[@chaosjona6012]

OMG Gray is so relatable in this episode. At least for me :D

[@kacee3472]

That Canadian passport is amazing😂😂😂.

[@Arcy190]

really love the rubens' tube

[@Bobbalou]

It took me 50 minutes to realize that the flames move with their voices 😅

[@hainguyen6514]

anyone knows the little poem that Brady read in this episode? it sounds good.

[@eloujtimereaver4504]

"Beware of super heating your coffee people" This sounds kind of like he is talking about starbucks focused arsony.

[@DIMM4_]

First they talk about the Iphone SE, then the Iphone X, THEN THEY TALK ABOUT HOW MRS.GREY'S HAIRCUT ISN"T ESSENTIAL. They can actually tell the future holy shit.

[@Maxiboi84]

18:30 GREY WAS RIGHT!

[@whatallison]

The one spot that refuses to light up is driving me INsane.

[@jml21000]

I do not understand the obsession with phones and devices and every tiny little difference amongst them.

[@km0z290]

Watch the flames with the sound off and try to figure out who's talking and about what.

[@mmmk1616]

oh wow, trippy dude :)

[@BenSteidle]

Just ignore this if it would be too much work, but I was wondering if you could upload the podcasts to google play. Great show by the way. :)

[@Jenachy]

Regarding the eggs on breakfast sandwiches: Grey is SO wrong. The McDonald's egg McMuffins are so horrible, 90% because of the egg.

[@BenoHourglass]

@19:19 Well, you got it right.

[@cj2561]

Grey really predicted the bezzle-less phone craze

[@Karla-Fae]

Hey grey, we are so alike, i microwave my food 1:30 every time. and maybe an extra 30 seconds every now and then.

[@lucidmoses]

Boy I can't wait till next week. I'm sure it will be great. :p

[@xMasterxRazorx]

If only Brady knew at the time that the iPhone SE was coming out soon after.

[@kylec8015]

Still listening, but I was waiting for Grey and Brady to touch on the consequences of just talking to other passengers. Is that as bad as talking hands free on a phone? Should people be silent while driving? Reminds me of how they spoke about listening to a conversation that suddenly changes topics without one of your burning questions being answered... :(

[@oliguapo15]

Please come back Hello Internet 🥺

[@gerbils4]

Brady....Brady said "dumbass"!

[@VampireSquirrel]

+

[@SirDominic]

the video for this is awesome

[@oldcowbb]

grey: oh yea?

[@Snubben123143]

13:30 I feel the exact same way!

[@aa-ut9ni]

well, I am allergic to eggs, so I agree with brady... for this one.

[@TowelGard]

This makes me think of Bicentennial man when they're teaching the robot how to be human.

[@tulpaudcast4942]

You didn't put a closing paren after "Not Safe For Planes" Grrrr Arrg

[@sebastianespejoloyaga7603]

Should I be embarrassed that I only realized that the thingy on screen represents the sound waves of the podcast after 59 minutes?

[@mmmk1616]

Yes. Yes you should. ;-D

[@JeffreyBlenman]

I need someone to explain to me what Brady thinks is swearing. I've heard multiple times in the Podcast that he has never swore, but he just called himself a dumbass at 1:29:27... lol

[@TheGreatSteve]

My anti microwave luddism has saved me from possible injury. :-)

[@libby14081]

where did HI get a ruben's tube?

[@cacatairious]

Pretty sure no states have total cell phone while driving bans. Some do for new drivers.

[@Random3716]

+cacatairious Illinois does.

[@0hate9]

@supersmashsam it looks like it's sped up, so they probably ran it for three hours.

[@cr0w-qz277]

wait, grey uses distilled water/coffee?

[@yiz2675]

Lol I already listened to The Immortal Game

[@jpopelish]

Brady, how could you not notice that your driving is worse when you are listening to a podcast? I am constantly grading my driving and notice all sorts of things that cause me trouble. Maybe it comes from motorcycle riding, which is less forgiving.

[@the1exnay]

I think cgp grey loses interest in making videos after talking about them because part of his enjoyment of making videos is sharing what he knows with someone. And once he already has through the medium of talking then doing so through the medium of video is less necessary.

[@darkshoalproductions]

Grey, what are you doing? You complained like fifteen or so episodes ago about how you hate that you have to "press on a flat region of the screen" of the Kindle, so much so that you actually returned it, and now you're saying "Oh, I hope they change the iPhone so you can press on a flat region of the screen instead of having a button."

[@Sufo]

To be fair he complained about how the screen had no give and it was hard to tell if he was pressing hard enough so he pressed harder than necessary.

[@CleanShavenPuffin]

Eggs are the worst

[@TrickiVicBB71]

You don't like our passport? Booo!

[@Purrfect_Werecat]

but if talking on the phone even handsfree makes you equivalent to a drunk driver, what about talking to a passenger? Is it talking in general? Because then would everyone have to drive places solo? Maybe in dead silence for total focus? :P

[@michaelmyers1928]

Daniel McIntyre grey had said that the act of talking is what makes it distracting but that when you have a passenger in the car they are contextually aware and will let you focus when you need to especially at difficult driving scenarios

[@kylec8015]

Had the same question, thanks for answering!

[@501lilspoon]

my phone has that thing it's a Motorola droid maxx

[@emilyhopkins9472]

Have they ever discussed Minecraft?

[@grayrogers1747]

What is the object in the video?

[@GenBloodLust]

I think its called a rubeun tube

[@jaidenboucher0]

it's called a Ruben's Tube

[@grayrogers1747]

+GenBloodLust thank you

[@grayrogers1747]

+Jaiden Boucher thank you

[@Ruvi5000]

Ruben's Tube!!

[@MisterHalt]

How in the actual hell is talking on a hands-free set any different to talking to somebody sitting in the car with you?

[@MisterLambda]

50:10

[@lucidmoses]

Grey, You should look at Ford's research on this. It doesn't disprove what your saying so much as adds more details. It breaks it down into many different parts; Some highlights are; Receiving a call is the worst part. Until you know who it is and why the called. It's so bad they did FMRIs to find out why. After those two things are known it goes down to about the same level as having a passenger. Out going calls without hands free are next Having kids in the car is next. out going calls with hands free are not much different then having a passenger. Having a passenger is next. I don't remember the info on the radio and such.

[@SilasC]

HAHAHAH he is using a bat - Oh man this is so caveman

[@facebren]

Sometimes I completely sympathise with Grey but then I realize that he is just very, for lack of a better word, wimpy, and that I'm Brady all the way. Then of course I annoyingly remind myself that people are not that simple.

[@spexbeanfarmer]

is really all that different? hands free calling/talking to someone who is in the same car?

[@chadster225]

Under 200 views group YAY!