I made an electric skateboard for my dog

[@kytykat]

i’m cracking up at the kid who’s favorite part was “for example, lunch”

[@lailsful]

Relatable introvert queen

[@thisiswilson]

Exactly how my autistic friend speaks. This crew is cool af. Love a bunch of brilliant nerdy kids.

[@user-fk8zw5js2p]

Yeah, but i bet that lunch was objectively great.

[@jdunn0]

​@@topherthe11th23What Autism is has changed over the years as medical science has advanced and it was found to be a spectrum with various symptoms that can include being non-verbal but that isn't always the case. Autism is not the only thing that has changed over the years due to advances in medical science over the years, it's totally normal and not sinister at all. I have no idea where you got this "broadened in a sinister way" idea from but it makes no since.

[@collinthomas6288]

free lunch is always the best part

[@ericwitchey1003]

Favorite line: "...especially the bad ones." IMHO, the freedom to fail creates success. Thanks for that moment in front of kids.

[@amoliski]

That stood out to me too- I love the sentiment behind it!

[@Sudz3]

Man! Scraps has come SUCH a long way! I remember when you were having reactivity issues with her. The fact that she was chill with so many strangers around is incredible. You must be proud of her and you should be proud of yourself! 🙂

[@simonegiertz]

I was really really really proud of her. The fact that we had a whole crew of people over (and lots of kids!) and she was so sweet to everyone was a huge step for us!

[@christophermahon1851]

​@@simonegiertzScraps has probably picked up some feline chill!

[@gericjggjcireg2463]

Your videos are so great and fun to watch, thank you.

[@KelsomaticPDX]

@@simonegiertzas a fellow dog parent, I know how big that feeling is. Very happy for you.

[@MaxNippard]

"it looks like a pretty standard vehicle" that kid

[@simonegiertz]

my favorite part of the whole video is "I liked the lunch"

[@mehill00]

@@simonegiertzKids are like “Standard build, top notch execution, good lunch. All in a days work.” Your videos are joyful, Simone. And you honoring your tired doggo’s needs is precious. ❤

[@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721]

"Yep, this is all up to code."

[@Qermaq]

In summer, we made meat helmets. Standard, really.

[@beautifulcatastrophe]

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[@ShubhamBhushanCC]

It works exactly the way I envisioned it. That girl is a bloody genius

[@southlarobotics5712]

Yes, she definitely is!!

[@segue2ant395]

It cracked my stone-cold heart when Scraps needed a nap. Sometimes, you just need a nap.

[@carlosdominguez3108]

Veterinarian here: nice job with Scraps in terms of the training and knowing when to give her a break.

[@reecebauer5261]

Being reached out to by LEGO group is the definition of success

[@NeonNijahn]

🎉

[@ExercisingIngenuity]

Life goals for sure

[@BloCKBu5teR]

They are desperate to sell their overpriced stuff with solid competition

[@pvic6959]

10:24 "theres really no debate about it for me" in regards to Scraps needing a nap. IM CRYING :') What a good dog mom. Reason no. 3943 that Simone is a good role model

[@khylee72]

100% agree!!! That line is the reason I came into the comments

[@HellOnWheel]

And Sk8er Scraps is a good roll model.

[@agnespethes]

@@HellOnWheel Hahaha!

[@Qermaq]

@@HellOnWheel Sk8ter Scraps should so take off.

[@andrewb9590]

“Table piled high with Lego” is definitely one definition of success.

[@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721]

My nine-year-old self said the exact same thing.

[@WakeUp-p6h]

Shame they excluded White & Asian kids! VERY RACIST!

[@johanjansen1934]

I love that when engineering looks like magic to an outsider, you show the whole process. Somewhere between 'how hard can this be?', 'how can i make my 27th version even better' and 'this is easy, it just fries my brain'. As a fellow engineer in a different field, this really made my day better!

[@ETG168]

You know youve got a good comment when it gets stolen by one of the bots

[@southlarobotics5712]

What an amazing adventure this was! Thank you, Simone, for including our amazing kiddos. Much love to Scraps, she is such a sweet girl. 💜💜💜

[@itwasrightthere]

Cat project: a device that puts things back on the table after your cat knocks it off.

[@agnespethes]

Please people, upvote this comment. This is an invention we're all waiting for.

[@SOOKIE42069]

the cat yoyo

[@hayleyleiberman8491]

@@SOOKIE42069 I scrolled past, and then scrolled back up just to like your comment bc of how much I liked the name for this idea!

[@phoenixdk]

I'm thinking a fairly simple winding mechanism with sensor to start, which will winch the object back... or maybe something that just dispenses a new object, preferably when the cat doesn't see it? Hang on, I think I have a spare webcam somewhere...

[@agnespethes]

There's that infamous robot, the useless machine. I could imagine something based on that logic. Then I would like to watch the facial expression of a cat, when the object immediately comes back. Again and again...

[@tofuninja5489]

That 7:06 moment is the cathartic reaction from a long project where nothing goes right and it just FINALLY goes your way even a little.

[@lorenvandivere5440]

I think you should do more stuff with kids. Your philosophy is one that they are unlikely to encounter in school and could have a huge positive impact on their way of thinking as they grow.

[@northbeach8336]

Scraps is very smart dog, and she looked super happy doing this. I have the feeling she didn't care too much about actually skateboarding, but she loves participating in the experimenting and the building. And pleasing Simone. She's the perfect shop dog.

[@elloba420]

I just love how most videos Simone just cries and says "I'm sorry but I'm so happy" and that's why I watch this lady, seeing her happy over her creations inspires me

[@agnespethes]

Exactly what I needed today, right now. Also, thank you Danish people making my favourite Swedish person cry! That made me, a Hungarian person cry. Simone, kids, Scraps, you are all amazing! Also: Simone not forcing Scraps anything to do she's not comfortable with, meanwhile Laura was promising Smudo to never ever ever put him into a tiny box... It's not a coincidence that you two are my favourite makers, inventors, creators on this platform.

[@JusticeConstantine]

Simone, You are such a loving dog mommy. I like how you let Scraps take a nap during the scheduled "Lego Shoot" rather than being a "Stage Mom". Brava Simone. Brava.

[@barrettdecutler8979]

I love the reaction of the tall black girl in the back. Can you imagine coming up with an idea and getting to see Simone build it? I'm confused, though, why the Lego video makes it look like the kids did everything, and Simon's video makes it look like she did all the building, and the kids just gave her ideas.

[@Violaetor]

That kid, "I could build this simple vehicle in your creepy shop no problem" ... I might be paraphrasing.

[@danoconnell1833]

This is one of my favorite videos ever. Simone! Scraps! Kids! Lego! Collaboration! Scraps! Fun idea, well executed, with frustrations and problems solved! Thanks, Simone!

[@crains8087]

Love those kids' brains and confidence in engineering!

[@omgDora]

LOVE THE KIDS! They are so confident in their critiques! Those are some strong science and/or design brains right there. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@macronencer]

5:34 "This is eeeasyy... this is fun... it's breaking my brain!" - a perfect summary of this channel in ten words :D

[@matyastorok1260]

"I wanna hear your ideas, especially the bad ones." what a f*ing legend you are 🥺

[@ChristopherHallett]

I like how that one kid is all "she executed MY idea pretty well, almost the same as how I would have done MY IDEA myself"...

[@Nyli.]

Yeah but can see it in her eyes how she's knows what she's doing, it's 100% tongue in cheek. She sounds pretty nice and mature, I was very impressed.

[@mattwillis3219]

Wow. can we just take a moment to acknowledge how incredible the technical design of Simone's electric skateboards is!

[@ms_ch]

"Local robotics club" AND IT'S THE COOL KIDS GIVING IDEAS! this whole project has so much awesomeness involved

[@imtoolazyyyy]

If you started a series of building things entirely for Scraps, I would 100000000000000000% be invested

[@andrewnotmyrealname7827]

Most real comment from the kids 11:25

[@c0pyimitati0n]

I've been riding Onewheel since 2018 and it's the greatest thing ever for dog people! It will take my dog from 100% energy to 0% in maybe 10 minutes. I can never run fast enough to keep up with him so the onewheel allows me to get all his energy out and keep mine haha

[@robinafoubister]

These are going to be core happy memories for those kids. That, alone, makes it worth it. That and we get to see lots of Scraps.

[@PeachNEPTR]

There’s something classic about the idea of “skateboards already come with this really simple and effective way to turn and I’m going to invent a whole new way of doing it!”

[@SuzER08]

Those kids seem really cool and smart, they have bright futures ahead for sure

[@asdfjoe123]

3:50 - Protip for dealing with a camera that won't autofocus: Use manual focus and stop down the lens to maximize depth of field. It's the way us grognards delivered in focus footage and stills for over 100 years before the invention of autofocus (which still, as you now know, fails.)

[@joaomrtins]

Footage of Simone doing "snow" angels on Lego. We all know she did it, we all want to live this experience vecariously.

[@wadaya87]

Had tears in my eyes almost the entire video from either laughing at you and Scraps, or from getting warm fuzzy feelings. 10/10

[@aayaan9b826]

She just feels like a really humble and coll grandma who listed of knitting and stuff, makes cool stuff for her grandkids (Scraps)!

[@DJA-BOMB]

Bravo. This is an excellent example of the power of love towards the community. We can solve so many problems for free if we just help each other out. Simone video here shows this.

[@gattillynx]

SAW THE TITLE AND I'M SOLD INSTANTLY

[@paulkinzer7661]

Kind of a cuteness super supply here. I mean, Scraps is always a shining cutie, but WET Scraps!? Wow.

[@Hugatry]

"It's a wrap, I need to take a nap" -Scraps

[@jd-zr3vk]

Thank you for lifting me up from under an algorithmic rock. I didn't know dogs skateboard.

[@DirtBoyTrucker]

Just when i thought Scraps was at the peak of cuteness, scraps steps it up yet again. Now Simone? Yeah she's the bees knees. And adorable as always. These awesome videos are so few and far between but i can't wait for each and every one of them. This was such a great one.

[@BrawnyFanta]

Testing with the customer during development is key to useful products. Was nice to see you do this with Scraps ❤

[@HarmonDMark]

The lady that answers the question no else can, or maybe no one else asked. Never ceases to amaze me and put a smile on my face😁

[@Stile4aly]

A giant box of Lego is my definition of success.

[@barongerhardt]

I did telerobotics educational outreach with NASA as one of my early jobs. It was lots of fun and having access to thousands of dollars worth of the cool legos was great perk.

[@TomSedgman]

If I was at a point in my life where I was being sent crates of free Lego technics I would definitely consider that I had peaked

[@nohandle508]

This is so wholesome ❤❤❤ Scraps is such a good girl and has a simply wonderful human companion!

[@oakleafninja23]

It really warmed my heart to see how loving you are towards your animals and taking in their needs! Your videos do an excellent job of showing the ups and downs, and it's cool to see triumphs out of the good and the bad. Thanks for being an awesome person Simone!

[@user-fk8zw5js2p]

A large box full of free Lego technic sounds like an amazing staycation.

[@karceri2475]

For example...lunch. I felt that to my core.

[@a-ms9760]

This was so sweet. You have good patience, and yes sleeping on something often helps the solution present itself

[@HarmlessJubeJubes]

2:54 "whats your definition of success?" "What in the TikTok is this" 😂😂😂😂

[@UnofficialCyane]

watching those kids going at it and scraps having fun with it is such a joy to see ♥

[@Mulakulu]

Scraps is honestly so gorgeous

[@saralarson3214]

Filled with joy watching all you folks making this. My son lured our cat onto a skateboard when she was a kitten, but she never got on board again after that.

[@GyroCannon]

I think that those kids are gonna go great places in life 😊

[@lailsful]

Instant click. This is everything I needed today, thanks as always, Simone, for making wholesome content. I love me some Scraps material.

[@Heleen_Hikes]

"You get some chicken just because you are a cat" Made me laugh so hard :)

[@JAloja-um8nn]

Simone, your videos are an absolute treat! Always heartwarming, always a thrill to watch you figure stuff out. A grin on my face, tears in my eyes and a little bit of envy for all the crazy genius ideas… ❤ love from Germany

[@zak-a-roo264]

As a life long skater , I'm more in awe of the simple perfection that is the modern skateboard truck than I've ever been. thanks for this feeling!! Great job trying!!!!

[@ikke1981]

Thanks Simone and team. These kind of videos are like a warm bowl of soup on a cold day.

[@CharlieStuff407]

Lunch, and naps, are always good!!! Great job!!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@ali6ft6]

Simone + dogs + Lego. Basically all my favourite things in a video.

[@jeannareadsbooks8475]

Those kids absolutely stole the show 10/10 work from the casting team

[@kayw210]

Simone's face makes me smile.

[@thomphan9518]

Thanks for bringing in the robotics team. A fun unexpected twist.

[@paulusthegrey]

I'm in my sixties and still addicted to Lego

[@wildekek]

Reading between the lines here: Energy management is probably the biggest challenge in any project.

[@elijahh2220]

Scraps is such a loved dog 🥲

[@gamersxpsn1822]

I am not a dog owner... And I'm not a skateboarder, but am guessing that one reason skateboards work with dogs is body Weight. The act of leaning from one side to the other allows the board to turn. If the "Paw-dles" were the length of the board they may have been able to imitate the action of a skateboard. This was a fun video :-)

[@oreowiskers]

Working on design stuff rn and watching this video is so refreshing. Thanks for thinkin' about stuff and trying stuff Simone, the fact you want to rebuilt it til it works is such a glimmer of light in the darkness haha

[@MarkHilton1]

Simone's reaction to getting the steering working is just pure brilliant

[@scottcampbell96]

I love that you carry Scraps around in a backpack! You’re a great human.

[@katyspencer797]

Deeply envious, but incredible and hope you had a wonderful time!!

[@mhyzon1]

I’m always amazed by the methods and materials Simone uses to make things. Seeing her struggle a little both with something I’m familiar with gives me confidence. :)

[@Octobris]

I love Scraps so much

[@EliteCuttlefish]

0:05 Keeping a CRT TV in 2024 plus the 3:34 sequence just shows how very modern, hip, and cool you are. Definitely keeping up with Scraps

[@Donanzador]

Being surrounded by thousands of lego bricks is my definition of success.

[@sarthakmalhotra7413]

A long time ago i made a really really simple remote controlled car using an arduino, i think i was in 9th grade. and this brings back memories and the only thing i wanna do now is make a much better & robust remote controlled car. I cant stop thinking about the mechanisms and code and the researching that you have to do, ahhh its all so nice Thanks a lot Simone ❤

[@Harrydewulf]

I really hope we're going to see more of Simone with those kids. They were awesome. So inspiring.

[@mattturner4620]

Just seeing how genuinely happy she was when she figured it out made me smile.

[@colechristian3765]

Okay, the stair organizer blue and orange thing in the background is the coolest piece of furniture I have ever seen tho

[@NiftyMCD_Australia]

Always inspiring, a little bit insane, but always inspiring! Keep being both. Love to you and Scraps.

[@technobabble_]

Gods, Scraps is so heckin cute!

[@aaronhuslig9132]

Thank you, this was amazing.

[@aydenmcgonigal4081]

Lol the “I’m not angry with you” to scraps after being angry at the project is too relatable

[@noodleinspace]

Also, that is the kind of celebration that told me, "yes, this is what I should be doing with my life!"

[@marianoguy]

I would die for Scraps, ngl

[@KyleB_RCR8]

Brilliant!! Scraps is such a well respected companion! Love the value you have for scraps

[@DerpyM_2.0]

I love this video so much. It has Scraps, legos, engineering and kids into robotics. I should be practicing guitar, but I can't stop rewatching this. ❤

[@Vickie-Bligh]

Wow, Scraps caught on really quick. Way to go, Scraps. Way to go Simone.

[@antronargaiv3283]

A great video. I, too, have my best ideas the next day, after sleeping on the project. This video should be mandatory viewing for all kids of that age, especially girls. LEGO is amazing...my grandkids can't get enough of it.

[@myNAMEisKIRSTY]

Scraps looked like she was loving the skateboarding experience! I think it is great how well she took to it ❤

[@kafkafant]

I love it when you make stuff for Scraps

[@jposner]

i love everything about this thank you for all the joy simone

[@MadDogHux]

Great video. These kids will remember this and Scraps is adorable. ❤