SEEING snakes that are NOT there! - Prank & Experiment!

Part prank, part social experiment and part lesson in the power of suggestion, we pranked people on a popular hiking trail with NOTHING. We posted signs for SNAKES and let their minds do the rest! That's right, they thought sticks were REAL snakes! Subscribe for more fun: bit.ly/ucmagic
The reason the video SHOWS many of the reveals is because half of what is interesting is seeing and hearing people who were fooled by "snakes" realizing it was in their head and saying things like, "What, this is fake!?" This is not just a scare, reaction video, it's certainly more sophisticated and layered. Remember, these people really think they SAW SNAKES... Without the reactions and some conversation, it would be missing an important element for most viewers.. and missing an essential part of the interaction. This type of video takes a little more thinking and observation on the viewers part... try to put your self in the shoes of the victims... imagine this false reality they experienced. Do you think YOU would SEE something that was not there?
[Added due to some misguided comments under this video] Another element of interacting with people is the truth behind pranks... we ALWAYS talk to people, get some permission and/or let them know they are being filmed/pranked, etc... it's the responsibility of a professional entertainer/prankster to do so. Yes, the idea of letting someone think there are snakes and NEVER telling them might sound funny, but it becomes public harassment real fast. Enjoy!
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[@RichFerguson]

Since many people have asked, the very reason the video SHOWS many of the reveals is because half of what is interesting is seeing and hearing people who were fooled by "snakes" realizing it was in their head and saying things like, "What, this is fake!?" This is not just a scare, reaction video, it's certainly more sophisticated and layered. Without the reactions and some conversation, it would be missing an important element for most viewers.. and missing an essential part of the interaction. Enjoy.

[@gonzo8054]

is that bishops peak ? plz reply :)

[@chrisortiz2640]

i really like this social experiment, do you have any more?

[@RichFerguson]

!! WE FIGURED OUT THER ISSUE! Alright lovely people, when we say "Snakes are in people's head." We do not mean they are simply "thinking" or "worrying" about snakes due to the signs because that is obvious and pointless… we mean THEY ACTUALLY THINK THEY SEEEEEE REAL SNAKES due to the power of suggestion- i.e. "in their head." This is a VERY cool proof of suggestion. I'm very surprised this was not derived easily by viewers but we'll have to be very clear in the future when making videos that have a second layer to them. That was our fault for the few viewers that feel victim to assuming we meant the other, less impressive and somewhat pointless meaning of "In their mind." Peace.

[@RichFerguson]

This is one of those pranks that requires the viewer to think about what's really going on. Here's a simple remix clip ABC did today: www.rightthisminute.com/video/lesson-power-suggestion-rich-ferguson

[@EatSleepIceHockey]

Don't always tell them you're doing a social experiment

[@RichFerguson]

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[@StaticNation8]

Gonna be honest. If you already explained the whole prank at the beginning, I don't want to listen to you explaining again 3-4 more times. Not trying to be rude, just my preference. Great video though!

[@RichFerguson]

Thanks! You'd be SHOCKED out how many people still do not understand that these people actually SEE snakes. We are glad we have many reveals.. and for the added benefit of those wanting to see beyond the small scare. If we took it out, EVERYONE would be saying, "Leave the part in past the reaction." ;) Glad you liked it!

[@StaticNation8]

Ohh okay. That makes sense!

[@harryhermosa]

But you step into explain way too early. Could have waited until they walk past the site or at least 5-10 seconds after the initial reaction... With that said, your videos are entertaining to watch. Keep it up.

[@SutsuMusic]

He also Has less to edit

[@marblesyeah]

This is so good. So so good. I'm studying psychology and these types of videos fascinate me. I love your videos. Makes me sad to see some of the hate comments. KZbin comment sections everywhere are getting uglier and uglier. But, You're doing great man. Keep it up.

[@RichFerguson]

As 50% of hikers did, do you think YOU would SEE something that was not there?

[@001GenLee]

Rich Ferguson It's like being in a heavily wooded area. These people that claim they've seen a bigfoot or whatever other kind of creature, jersey devil, rou gouru down in the swamps of Louisiana. If you stay in the woods long enough, and that's all you see, you start to actually see those types of creatures, and as well start thinking / wondering, "is something watching me?" lol

[@rigneyellsworth1414]

001GenLee

[@kammiikaze6887]

Funniest part is the length he goes to convince them it works 😂🤣

[@LadyVenomWay]

Im not too keen on the reveals would rather just see the reactions, good video though

[@algor8323]

Your videos are really good. It's always interesting to watch them.

[@cuivre2004]

I think we could do without the "explaining" part to every group.

[@a.a6359]

there is no point in telling everyone walked by that its a social experiment. It seemed awkward at times.

[@KILLAMCFLOW-ln6md]

Agreed

[@lukekimxd]

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[@TrueBlood5891]

This was really interesting to watch. I know that if I would have seen a sign like that, I would have gone on hyper alert because things like snakes and spiders scare me. I actually had a huge wolf spider crawl up the leg of my pants last year, so I'm scarred for life!

[@merry6671]

How younger you are how simpler it is to imagine snakes and how harder it is to read a sign.

[@mariichan333]

Great video! I really like what you did:) the mind is truly a strange thing. I'd like to think that I'd be part of the percentage of people who didn't see snakes but I'd probably see the "snakes." Keep up the awesome work:D

[@alexman227]

It's amazing to me of how our brains work and make us think. I love this. Great job!

[@minniow96]

If I would've seen a sign like that but about spiders, I would make a U-turn right away..

[@AJCrowley0153]

76% of the people ran into poisonous snakes down the road. 100% of them assumed it was part of the prank. 62% of the cases resulted in fatalities

[@wolfehpaw554]

If I saw a snake I would be like AWWW But then if I noticed a prank I would be like DANGIT!!

[@hiiiraeth-xoxo]

Yesh definitely

[@RottenLegacy]

"Why did you scare me?" "Because it's fun." ^ Me. just..me. .3.

[@soursopful7540]

ikr

[@FranciscoRubianes]

Loving your videos! I am very new to this channel (just discovered a week ago!) Have you tried this same thing, but instead of signs using two people talking about snakes and have the passers-by overhear that conversation? Not a direct reference but rather something like "when I was a kid I had this pet snake that bla bla bla..."? U think that would work!

[@alexhydron]

not really a social experiment, just common sense ...

[@RichFerguson]

It's common sense that one might look for snakes once they see a sign. However, it's an interesting experiment when we show that we can CREATE the image of "real snakes" in people's minds and make them actually see "them." BIG difference! I'm sorry it was not more clear in the video.

[@thejackers7]

Its so funny how ignorant all your haters are Rich. Its awesome seeing you respond to them too. I know ive doubted some things and you responded but sometimes its hard to believe things when there are so many fake videos out there

[@EnTheosUsmus]

More of this!! By the same extent, all danger signs in the road make things worst, right?

[@awesomethegang]

new way to advertise: posting small "billboards" with warnings of dangers along a trail with company name. genius!

[@MarioLopez-im6iw]

2:18 Karen freaked out real quick! Lol

[@masongalka6416]

I'd freak out without the sign

[@theclergyman797]

Rich you're freaking amazing!!!!

[@the19shyboy13]

Where's this place at. I noticed ppl had climbing equipment. I also climb so I want to check it out

[@Bosley8000]

You're always doing cool vids

[@animedragonxking]

take the prank to a next lvl, tach a string to the snakes and get few buddies hide in the bushes then when people come in are, they just pull the strings and the snakes jump at them.

[@RichFerguson]

Someone did not watch the entire video.

[@neppyneppy123]

Hello Mr.Rich Ferguson ... 1st thing, I gotta be honest with you... I hardly found this SINGLE VIDEO of you "EXCITING", unlike most of your videos. But I completely get the whole point of this SOCIAL EXPERIMENT vid... 2nd, in my opinion .. just ignore the negative comments/hate of those people. If 20,50 or 100+ of people DISLIKE your video doesn't mean you're a PONY or the video is COMPLETE S*!# .. always remember THOUSANDS of us will always love your video/content. There are people who will always understand what's the video is meant, INCLUDING ME in particular. PS: Correct my grammar if you happen to reply.Thanks

[@OTHERVERSETCG]

Great idea and execution.

[@amonte714]

3:18 that little girls hand shattered. She even yelped.

[@MrBonsta1]

Good idea. But you should show us how people react without the signs

[@jprav65]

I love how this guy ACTUALLY replies to comments.

[@FireStormBaller]

Make a part 2 but take a step further. Walk with them and then shout out "Watch out!" while pointing at the stick, and see what happens. And act all scared.

[@MithG98]

You should leave them be until they figure out the truth lol

[@RichFerguson]

We do, they know immediately pretty much.

[@MithG98]

hahaha ok

[@MithG98]

Vegard Hansen no thanks, I prefer tits that have nipples on them

[@deathman1687]

Ask people if certain parts of their body itch. Mostly in the head like I would start with nose the ears sometimes if I would remember I would say cheek.

[@TitomnJeswen]

THIS IS GREAT MR FERGUSON

[@thesucktube]

Rich - With any experiment, you gotta do a control! You claimed without the sign, people would not see snakes, but you didn't show us!!! - I see you already replied to someone with a similar comment, but BRO....those sticks do look like snakes and I think it would actually scare some people without the signs.

[@RichFerguson]

HA, nope… you have to take our word for it… they walked right by like they would any day of the week. With the extreme "hate" on youtube, we really thought VERY BORING footage of people doing nothing but walking would be pointless;) Truly, though, the real focus for us was the fact that people saw something that was not completely there…. regardless of any "experiment" aspect or "rules" Thanks:)

[@thesucktube]

Rich Ferguson It was a cool video regardless, and I am a fan of your work. You are very talented! I guess just explain that to people in the video (or throw a few short clips of boring footage in there) and it won't come up in the comments so much. We comment because we like ya and want to help (...some people anyway...). Maybe throw some faint music in there? Keep it up! I really like mentalism pranks/magic if you have any.

[@JohnDoe-gm5qr]

I can imagine some roots painted to look like snakes. A rattle snake here a copperhead there a cobra over there. That would give people the heebeegeebees for a minute hehehe!

[@TheNoni14]

what trail is this? i have probably been there it looks familiar

[@DKDuchy]

did you just blur out the word "crap"? 6:35

[@brentvice8903]

Great stuff!

[@DaBadPancake]

RICH YOUR ARE AMAZING!

[@feedback864]

Put a sign up that says "rock monsters" and see how people react.

[@ye1561]

This would be better if it was migrating big foots lol

[@ye1561]

But still awesome vid!

[@MrTReinold]

If they guy wouldn't have hung around and explained what he did, this could have been a good video.

[@meattrademark1335]

"Watch out for snakes!"

[@EFXOfficial]

I know I might have said it before, but that outro doeeee...

[@exev]

I watched this right after I came from a hiking trail which actually had snakes (I only saw 2 harmless garden snakes though)

[@exev]

And one copperhead

[@Fabianz]

And i don't care

[@blahbro4224]

''That's was cold blooded!It's not real!" see the mistake?

[@Siberius-]

That was great lol I like these kinds of pranks the most, and ones where everyone is having fun, not those fucking kissing videos, those videos are like what call of duty and GTA V is to gaming channels lol whether you like cod or gta V or not. Also I like how you added reactions that weren't over the top or crazy.. just normal small reactions so it's more realistic and we don't view them as wackos.. since obviously not everyone freaks out when they see a snake lol but this video had plenty of people who didn't freak out so that's good.

[@markredman4682]

This is why I don't watch the news.

[@karenkeby99]

The best reactions

[@joeyaktosh8294]

what would be funny if there actually was a real snake crossing...

[@noxkraven4985]

Next time have the sound of a snake in the woods

[@raclan1]

where is this place?

[@phoenixfoxy]

I Love Your Videos

[@rpopejoy21]

Cool man I like your videos

[@MriDuffy]

Should of put migrating dinosaurs.

[@thetexaschainsaw9366]

You should've used some play rubber snakes that look real instead of sticks

[@Aratto_]

i don't think snake even mirgrat but i might be wrong on that

[@Aratto_]

yea i was right they don't even mirgrat lolz

[@Martyr022]

I believe this effect is called Perceptual Priming. I may not be correct though, would be nice if someone could confirm this.

[@Novak2611]

Now if they see a real snake afterwards...

[@encikwizard1537]

Terbaik.im your fan from Malaysia

[@lokeshgopalan]

do more of spider prank

[@chris-no1ug]

Did you just find sticks that look like snakes the most and put them in that area?

[@nikthebosslol6174]

oh my God at 1:15 I thought it was a snake

[@KainOfNosgoth]

More exciting is not being there while people are passing through the snake area. They will/might feel safer in your presence.

[@confirmjannati]

U hv a nice accent man!! :)

[@1001History]

3:03 guy sees camera a decides to act unafraid

[@jayleno2464]

I hope the patriots don't use this trick against solid snake by placing warning signs everywhere. That'll make sneaking through their fortresses a bit too complicated.

[@MroticioRipMMGH]

I love this :D

[@amazingokay271]

I'm pretty sure that snakes do not migrate.

[@2CSST2]

I've had it with these god damn snakes in this god damn wood!

[@prasiddhakatila577]

Thats reeeeeeeeeaaaly smart

[@Pkedbym3CWB]

3:00 TrollMaster

[@frqnkgarnit6123]

yeah

[@romeroraymundo4945]

LOL LAUGHING SO HARD!

[@aidanjanemcintosh6919]

If I was put on that situation, I would be the girl with purple attire on 3:00

[@YuGiOhDuelChannel]

Take the experiment a step further and asses male vs. female. It seemed like this had a much higher effect on females then males

[@NonhelemaTarqik]

I wish you wouldnt tell them its a prank so quickly.....

[@RichFerguson]

we were there live, they already knew nearly immidiately.. and/or would have gotten away.

[@luxeehidalgo5579]

Beautiful people

[@KJFilmProductions]

That one was good haha

[@MinecrafterGuy]

it says: 'comment' in your vid. so I comment now

[@bombarley]

in or on

[@agungbaros4235]

❤️ From Indonesia 🇮🇩

[@m2010y]

good reaction

[@AustralViking]

Sure, but where is the control with no signs and the same sticks ?

[@RichFerguson]

Well, sir, that is pointless to put in because there is nothing to see whatsoever except people waking on their merry way for hours. ;) You have to deduct or take our word for it. The REAL point is that it's interesting people can be made to actually SEE something that is not there. Cheers!

[@tangshangrangsamarak6908]

That is the good one... i think...

[@kmaster271]

Don't mind the haters, you're hot they're not

[@rbr1an_athcxd216]

i love snakes they are cute

[@user-xz3yv9nw9j]

Snakes are cute

[@1multikentish]

awesome!!

[@MrBelrox]

Okay cool video but I don't see what's so amazing about this. Of course people will be more alert if you plant the idea in their head. "beware of dog" well I better not hop over that fence herp derp

[@RichFerguson]

They are not just "aware" of snakes, they think they SEE them. I'm bummed this fact is being missed by some people. Otherwise, this would be quite dumb... YES, you are right, just placing signs will make people aware of dogs... but it would be pretty freaking awesome if you made them THINK they SAW dogs that were NOT there. Hmm... I'll have to put on my thinking cap for the next one!

[@MrBelrox]

Rich Ferguson Good point. Thanks for the clarification. And I will keep an eye out for that LOL

[@ahmadaljundi5986]

very good رائع جدا أحسنت

[@dirksb9200]

One black guy in the whole video they must not like the woods

[@kingbanchee4250]

no