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[@bh.r.9496]

When he says "see you in heaven", he actually says 'Nangijala' instead of heaven. Nangijala is an Edenic afterlife in Swedish author Astrid Lindgren's book "The brothers lionheart" in which the two titular brothers jump from the second or third-story window of their burning home to escape the flames. The elder dies of the fall and travels to Nangijala, while the other survives but joins him not so long after since he dies of a fever. I just thought it was beautifully put by Linus, and since they understandably did not include this in their translation I thought I'd write it here.

[@bh.r.9496]

I realise now that other people have written the same thing, but I'll let my comment sit, since I think its important to leave in the part about them jumping from their windows.

[@maev_8927]

Oh wow I got chills!

[@DrZaius3141]

For context (for those without a Scandinavian or German/Austrian childhood): The younger brother was very ill and bed-ridden, he was afraid of death so his older brother told him those stories about Nangijala to calm him. This is also why he carried him on his back during the fire and they jumped together.

[@Eldare]

Thanks for sharing :)

[@FORRESTtheunoriginal]

Not a Swedish author mate.

[@dorabodrogi7081]

If you're nervous just imagine the pool is naked.

[@albertbatfinder5240]

Dora Bodrogi ha! Very nice.

[@katerinadicamella]

🤣

[@earlnoli]

😂

[@berserkirclaws107]

Dear lord no!😱 Imagine the pool have been build only 16 years ago ! Then I definitely bloody won't jump.

[@jayvm6643]

Or imagine it's empty...

[@PriNcEoFSpAcE009]

this turned out to be far more interesting than expected.

[@stoogesmetal]

I agree. Most are looking at it like they're about to write a dissertation.

[@Mr.Marbles]

it givers me vibes like a mix between one of these weird art movies and a documentary.

[@DaFunkmastaFresh]

It's so cool to think what is running through their heads as they look over that edge.

[@ChateauShack]

I agree! I found it quite entertaining!

[@mrwensveen]

I thought I'd watch half a minute but ended up seeing the whole thing.

[@willaminab7024]

The conversation between Frida and Linus was so entertaining, sounded like a script. Actually watching all these people was so fascinating, i mean like seeing human's reaction in front of situations where your primordial instinct shows up, it's magical and profound, so good! Loved it! And I also loved the fact that for the majority of the time we do not see the height of the jump, because the height itself it's not important, it's even more educative seeing the pure physical reaction. Seeing the height would have make it less captivating, It's the "not knowing" and the obscurity of things that makes things hypnotizing, cause your imagination it's free to contextualize them.

[@simbamandi3545]

Wow, you express yourself excellently. You should become a writer

[@kiyoaki1985]

it's like waiting for godot except at a pool

[@NameSpaceVoid]

it's not just the tower, but you can see straight down to the bottom of the pool too. So it looks very far down. If you're terrified of heights there's no chance you're jumping off that thing. I've jumped twice and the impact with the water was very painful, idk how high divers manage it lol.

[@lamiss8317]

I love the older lady who was about to go back down but who went back to jump. She's one of these people who refuses defeat.

[@Muybuena]

My fave, as well. First, she was afraid to fail. Then, she realized she was more afraid to give up!

[@mokshahereicome]

she definitely an all-star

[@marcmonnerat4850]

The ladies were braver than the men...

[@hypothalapotamus5293]

Bravery is not the absence of fear. Also, why is this video popular today?

[@kasaiart1281]

@@hypothalapotamus5293 I was at to day the same thing

[@asafvirin2181]

Frida and the guy were so nervous but she just yeeted herself over it, zero hesitation, after he did it

[@3DegreesNorth638]

Lol the couple is adorable.

[@AlinaTowers]

Frida and Linus should have a show.

[@PeaceLoveAndRico]

it was so sweet!

[@sarabok5216]

​@@AlinaTowers Actually Linus is a semi-popular KZbinr here in Sweden. He has a channel together with his friend (called "Uddevallarobert") I don't know if Frida is in their videos a lot though, I haven't watched the channel like 6 years, was kind of choked to see him in a random new york times video!

[@ubermensch3000]

Her pep talk game wasn't exactly great though... "well I might not do it if you get... Well not inured exactly... Just if a limb comes flying off!" :')

[@davidhoracek6758]

Can we acknowledge what a great person Frida is? Linus is way more scared than she is, but instead of showing him up she says the perfect things to encourage him without making him feel like he'd be weak if he backed out. The way she played it, Linus came away thinking like he was the brave one, and Frida just followed him because he showed her it would be OK. But that's not at all what actually happened if you pay close attention. What happened was that Frida basically orchestrated the situation so that Linus would come away with the maximally positive feelings, which included playing up her own fear. Once Linus was off the platform and she made sure she wouldn't land on him she just went, and she even copied Linus's scream. This way he would feel not like the one strange kid who screamed but as the leader who was followed. This is basically pure empathy caught on video, and it's really just charming.

[@CH-od8ni]

I clicked on this because I thought it might be quite interesting and in the end, it made me strangely emotional. I laughed out loud when they were talking about their knees and teared up when the elderly woman changed her mind, climbed back up and jumped. You get to see their friendships, bromances, self-confidence and courage. What a great project and video. Thank you!

[@sfmc98]

I was absolutely in tears by the end of it.

[@bornuponawave]

I’m so glad that older woman came back up the ladder when she was about to chicken out. Respect

[@kathryncarter6143]

I'm glad she didn't loose her top. I'd be afraid it would slip off.

[@creepingjesus5106]

That's the moment of 'If I back out now, I'll regret not trying' writ large.

[@Heroesrules1994]

Me too. I was thinking you're going to regret this and then she came back.

[@TwilightsSecrets]

@@kathryncarter6143 How could her top come off, she was wearing a one piece. Although I definitely had that concern with the girl at 13:04, but she knew the crossing arms trick at least.

[@kathryncarter6143]

@@TwilightsSecrets yes, the 2 piece suits.

[@rungeon83]

Seriously that older lady, my hero, she walked down the stairs and STOPPED her self, no one to back her up, and got back up and jumped. Just.. that's life right there!

[@fanfam]

You get it.

[@evanforst7272]

her breath beforehand and her confidence after it says a lot for not saying anything

[@mrbane2000]

Suicidal grandma

[@pashasghost9252]

She made a cat noise on the way down

[@Dniceestgaming]

life lesson you made it this far why turn back now

[@hottcoles]

It's crazy how much their "fear vs drive" emotions was projected onto me. This is an awesome video..

[@reallyhappenings5597]

Linus wanted to challenge himself. Frida just wanted her man to be fulfilled.

[@KeepYourSWORDInYourHand]

❤

[@Hannahdealer8180]

Too cute

[@user-nc9yu7ry8i]

that's some good relationship out there

[@studionicklooij]

It didn't need any script, it was all natural and what a beautiful scene to watch. Loved it, all of it!

[@anarchowombat5309]

Nonetheless he should have gotten rid off his necklace first.

[@morcchoppa]

“I’m sorry I wasn’t listening..” “your voice is soothing though” that was too cute

[@shaskins15]

❤❤

[@t.r.1457]

Relationship goals right there :-)!

[@Darkness-ie2yl]

that some romantic sh t right there

[@bolivar1789]

Yes, that boy is incredibly kind and gentle! Frida is lovely too. What a beautiful couple...

[@joseville]

Legend says the strength of Linus and Frida's relationship was forged through trial by fire in the depths of IKEA.

[@longtalltexan1867]

Deep in In the bowels of the wretched kitchen department is the tale that was told to me.

[@guelo757]

😂😂😂

[@erikig]

But can they make it out of IKEA without having a #couplefight - stay tuned next week for Just Swedish Things

[@alwaysfallingshort]

I would love to be a fly on the wall who can speak Swedish during their whole relationship, it was so adorable.

[@liftedaura99]

I actually had a two fists up in the air cheer for her moment

[@LeeJackson01]

Crossing that "Fear Threshold" for the first time is a life-changing experience, whether it's a 10-meter jump into a pool, the first skydive, holding a spider when you're deathly afraid of spiders, fighting a martial arts tournament the first time when you've always been bone-deep afraid of physical conflict, or confronting WHATEVER makes you curl into a ball. The first is always the hardest. All my life, I was terrified of speaking in public. I would do absolutely anything to get out of it. Now, after crossing - and re-crossing - that significant threshold, I now speak to groups as a normal part of my job. I'm still scared, but no longer debilitatingly terrified. I watch this video and have the utmost respect for everyone who got on the platform, whether they jumped or not. Sometimes, just looking into the abyss serves as a significant step toward eventually crossing that fear threshold.

[@modro1991]

Its actually easy. Just imagine there is no water in the pool

[@mumble97]

is that a suicide joke

[@jacieldiaz3861]

sewer side I SEE.

[@davidovics92]

@Modro Said calm down satan

[@hojdog]

edgy

[@HighExplosiveSerenade]

Actually that could work for me, because my biggest fear out of jumping from a great height into the water is that I go too deep and i'm not able to come back to the surface

[@kevinmcgrath3431]

The best: the woman who started down the stairs and came back. The young girl at the beginning who just went for it. Linus and frida being the best couple ever.

[@alyiamcool]

The first girl that jumped has some real guts, tho

[@teoblomqvist6268]

Yeah, that’s the best way to do it. Just jump and don't think too much.

[@TristanBailey]

That couple need their own decision making show. !

[@jean-marccloutier4309]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4qxZp-ua6l9qZI

[@TheMaxwellee]

7:13 she is so brave it's awesome.

[@zeitgeist4279]

Frida is not afraid, she is giving Linus every opportunity to prove himself to her. I’m glad he did it!

[@Nerofmx]

Frida is a badass.

[@mookie714]

their interaction was rather wholesome.

[@OldBon3s]

It was so cute! I’m glad he did it too!

[@Windhawk]

She could have just pushed him off while he was looking the other way thinking about it.

[@JDMKEV]

@@Windhawk thats just brutal...and it could have turned out even worse, dont do that to people

[@nala1113]

1:35, this girl is a legend. I feel that not enough people are talking about her, she was bravier than most of the adults that are shown in this video. Go Queen! 👑

[@switchshorty3981]

7:30 that was pure strength of will. badass grandma

[@rebatotem]

I was afraid af that she might hurt her head.

[@ryanvd7587]

That little girl at the start is a champ

[@menkae6708]

Frida straight up jumping after her boyfriend hesitated. That’s true love right there.

[@Black_Bandito]

Goals

[@sneakyeze]

Bruh she was ready to go with or without him😂

[@shahirtaeny591]

*ARRRHHHHHH!*

[@TheNewma225]

I watched this on silent but as soon as I saw "Linus and Frida" I realized I should turn the volume on to hear the cool accents.

[@cbchung1234]

"don't say anything" she was READY

[@mrblack61]

7:08 "I dont have the guts!'...............Wrong!!! Maximum respect.

[@speedbuggy16v]

This, she found the intestinal fortitude and did it. The shame of climbing back down was more than she could bear. good for her.

[@BoomerTelly]

My favorite

[@jt8251]

I was lucky to go to a high school with an Olympic diving platform. We used to sneak into the pool area at night on the weekends, roll under the laser beam alarm system, scale the exterior of the stairwell up to the 10m platform and jump off into the blackness below. It was absolutely thrilling. Jumping off a 10m platform in daylight is scary enough but the pitch black offered a whole new level of excitement! This is a fantastic video of raw human emotion. Trust me - the first time you look down from the 10m platform is terrifying. Our brains cannot comprehend falling for that distance, so overcoming that is an act of sheer will power.

[@ryanlewiz]

Mad respect to the “all-righty....let’s do this” girl. Awesome

[@yojiinjapan]

Leeeeeerrrooooooooyyyyyyyy..........JEEEEENNNKKIIIINNNNSSSS

[@minirock000]

Ahhh the ignorance and fearlessness of youth.

[@ktaragorn]

And after that they blanked the screen.. I was worried if she was fine or..

[@green49285]

She's my hero

[@xl000]

younglings have a lesser mass to surface ratio. The force of the water on the body is less.

[@novasite7795]

This is mesmerizing. I feel the anxiety in these people.

[@Liberalshinigami]

Watching this oddly prevented an anxiety attack for me.

[@kjnikhilz]

me too, but why am i relating to these feeling so much. i have never been in such situation before. May be something to do with ancestral memory.

[@scheimong]

Everyone has a plan until they climb up the ten meter tower.

[@wjrneo2]

If you are apprehensive, the best plan is to not stop. Climb the last step, take a brisk walk right off the edge without a moment to think about it.

[@Washeek]

@@wjrneo2 But that's being stupid. It is a good plan, don't get me wrong, it should get you over the edge, but it is behaving stupid. Up there your whole body is shouting at you to stop, because you will probably hurt yourself. And you know what? The estimation is correct. It's not something that won't go away after a little bit, but it does hurt if you are even a little imprecise. Fear is often a very valid information of your subconscious. Seems to me the proper way is to stop at the edge, wait for the initial panic to go away, rationalize and then go.

[@wjrneo2]

@@Washeek Incorrect. Thats for a situation where the end result is unknown. This is a clear situation with a known safe outcome. The easiest way to get through it is to just do it. You don't have to do any fancy crap. Literally just step off the platform, and plunge straight down like a stick. Standing up on the platform will only prolong the panic attack. Your adrenaline is pumping like crazy and will continue to do so until the event has passed. Literally just do it, and it'll be over. Its the case where 'face your fears' applies 100%.

[@myingar20]

@@wjrneo2 There is not a known safe outcome. There are plenty of ways to hurt yourself jumping from the 10m tower. I grew up right next to one and I've seen people breaking ribs, dislocate a shoulder or just generally hurting themselves.

[@yuh5960]

what people don't realize is that it's far more dangerous to climb down the ladder than to jump into the water. But respect to the guys who climbed down, knowing your limits and not fearing other people's judgment is manly too and takes guts!

[@xSasqke]

the part of climbing down the ladder than jumping in the water i could disagree with. lol it hurt

[@pluralidad]

Noo, climbing down isn't courages at all! I did it when I was 10 and now I'm 21 and I still remember that. I allready find a pool where they have the 10m platform and I'm jumping this week

[@A_youtube_channel_]

I think they know that its safe its just your body and your fear of heights stopping you from jumping. Like I know I'll be fine on a roller coaster yet im terrified when they drop down really fast. I honestly dont think I could bring myself to jump.

[@Sean_Rosie07]

​@@xSasqke jumping off 10m does not hurt if you do it properly

[@Withalenius]

@@Sean_Rosie07 Trust me, if you do it absolutely perfectly, it still hurts a little, and if you bellyflopp you can break ribs or damage organs

[@vince6241]

There is something so incredibly poetic about the older woman in the one-piece. Everything inside her was telling her not to jump, so much so that she decided it wasn't worth the risk, yet at the moment when she was about to give up, she realized that regret is so much stronger than fear. It was really breathtaking if I'm honest.

[@AllyPerrott]

Vince So well said , I was astounded at her resolve .

[@jasmingodoymusic]

I think the most beautiful moment, is when she comes back, you can see her body is resisting, but she decides to take a deep breath. and walks slowly to the edge, with such a calm face, like: it's ok. I feel like the way she walked and jumped of the edge, was the most surrendering of all. She had almost no tension in her body. GORGEOUS.

[@hallowurm]

It was so sad when she slumped her shoulders and gave up, you could really see her disappointment in herself. I cheered so much for her when she turned back and jumped

[@hamedhadadpour9088]

Wow! I love your comment. You made me watch this one more time.

[@BoboFattt]

Its almost scary, like as if it were her contemplating suicide in a way. Very strange thing heights do to people

[@naomelescroart7390]

I’d be more terrified of going backwards back down the stairs lmao.

[@ghostshipone]

Truth. Just jump in the water!

[@klickingkayasmr7585]

I’m sorry but you’re pretty as crap! 😍

[@naomelescroart7390]

KlickingKay ASMR thank you!! That means a lot 🥰

[@xxX-fj7uo]

you're just the prettiest woman i have ever seen for a long time 🥺😭

[@naomelescroart7390]

zeynep y’all are too nice 🥺

[@stanlee3980]

Going back down the ladder is more scary than jumping

[@etofok]

woah you are right

[@_Viking]

Some people think they look badass with creative haircuts and tattoos, but when it comes to a simple thing as jumping into the water they bailout. 10 meters are quite high, but start at 5 meters and then 7. Doing that ten times and 10 meters will be fun. The girls did well, though.

[@stt5v2002]

I agree. I remember going up on the high dive board when I was about 8 years old. It was only 3 meters, but I was a little kid. I was scared to jump, but I had to because I was more scared to try to go back down the ladder.

[@nukavault2666]

@@_Viking what does having certain haircuts and tattoos have to do with jumping from a height that makes someone uncomfortable? People have tattoos for all sorts of reasons

[@gabrielsacapano2875]

yeah....back in my home town...we had this waterfalls and going on top is so hard and there is no way back down other than jumping.

[@12beemer34]

2:52 is the best example of fear that I have ever seen. It was a true battle between ones determination to jump and determination to save oneself. It was an epic fight or flight battle, complete with flailing arms and everything!

[@snoski2697]

Not only did Frida have the courage to jump, she put on a one minute straight MVP performance in supporting Linus and giving him the courage to stick to his word of jumping first.

[@seletarroots3258]

Coupling. It´s a team sport.

[@bektasuteubekov5788]

That's my relationship goal. I want to be deserving this much respect, love and support.

[@zxcvzxcvzxvzcvzxcv]

she wouldn't have jumped on her own. or first. she was supporting him because she was afraid and it was of course easier to do it after her boyfriend.

[@carlwhy]

Notice the empathy between them, he put his hands on his knees and she immediately did the same thing.

[@selkokieli843]

@@bektasuteubekov5788 you deserve it already

[@NoUseForAName06]

Frida is supportive in her relationship with Linus. She encourages him to be his best self. Be like Frida.

[@NoUseForAName06]

@@phalxor found the incel...

[@voneyeva]

@@phalxor is this really a thing? Scientific source?

[@NoUseForAName06]

@@voneyeva don't feed the troll

[@linkinlinkinlinkin654]

@@NoUseForAName06 as a women i didn't enjoy her taking the supportive ('you should go first') role as well lmao

[@aptknifethrowerguy8342]

have been searching all my life for a woman like that..im 56 now have given up

[@beth-bi9yv]

This was so anxiety inducing. Even though you can't see what they are seeing, you can feel their nerves through the screen.

[@juliag.1231]

Unbelievable beautiful! This is not journalism, this is a piece of art, needs to be sold in a gallery! Everything about it is great - the camera perspektives, the camera movements, the sound, the cut... you are true artists! Thanks for this moment!

[@Captain0Newman]

Im so proud of the old lady who said she didnt have the guts... but then went off anyway

[@XterNalpanda]

She was ready to die it was cool

[@kevinmcgrath3431]

My absolute favourite. She’s the bomb.

[@The1Rausch]

i once witnessed a suicide. It looked 100% like this. the mind fighting against the heart ... powerful. mankind... what a hoax.

[@britlover21]

She was the best... so calm and composed once she decided

[@heididianeolsen8051]

I love when Linus tells Frida he's not being present, but then assures her that her voice is comforting. Their interaction is so beautiful. They are so bravely soft with each other.

[@Rektonator]

yea what a SIMP !

[@EricaGamet]

We need "The Tale of Linus and Frida" movie, STAT!

[@liltr3w339]

you put it so well thanks for that !

[@williamdowling7718]

@@Rektonator God I hope you're joking.

[@jessicaguarin3897]

definitely the perfect couple

[@sherryberry8134]

The woman with the curly hair pausing as she was about to descend the ladder and that moment becoming the moment she found the "guts" she needed to jump is going to stay with me for a long time. I was so happy for her. We all deserve that feeling. ❤

[@peterchignell3812]

Imagine this but for mundane activities and that's an anxiety disorder

[@MystrEEnt]

OOOOhhhhhh... like to answer the phone, ever. I may need to admit some things to myself. This video is seriously my worst nightmare but I feel oddly accomplished in rooting for every person and not mad at anyone's decision, I honestly don't know what I'd do until I was there, before and after I'm fine, it's just that facing it part that is so agonizing, worst place to get stuck.

[@Zarzar22]

I genuinely used to have this for opening my email when applying for jobs, worried I had gotten a reply... I feel you man

[@eilishbrennan6076]

me trying to put out resumes

[@Ir0nMa1d3n]

I agree with all of you

[@lgarcia67]

I had never thought about it that way. Thank you for explaining it.

[@ferrisk9116]

gotta love the little girls courage and how she was pumping her self up.... then she Yeeted herself off

[@helpingothers1741]

😆 facts she did that once pumping her self up

[@Dontbustthecrust]

Girl goes full send

[@donnathelightningbug]

First, that little girl is a badass. Second, what's really weird is that, after about four minutes or so, I started feeling just like I was about to jump 10 meters down into the water.

[@AI-qn5lz]

"See you in Nangiala" ahhh the Bröderna Lejonhjärta reference how fitting😂❤️

[@simplysimple4794]

Yessss noticed this as well! I'm Swiss, but lived a few years of my childhood in Stockholm, and was so touched by that reference, my childhood summed up :)))))))

[@freezegopher7054]

There's an old saying in diving," a ten meter tower is 33 feet up and 133 feet down."

[@kap1526]

Haha good one

[@louyachty9037]

@@kap1526 explain please

[@kap1526]

@@louyachty9037 when you look up at something it never seems as tall as if your looking from that same height but down.

[@louyachty9037]

@@kap1526 thank you im slow

[@calebrocks83]

@@louyachty9037 i didn't get it either. The numbers made me think numerically when it was a concept

[@elifdurmus8243]

The old lady was absolutely badass. The way she changed her mind and went for it quiet and calm, it was like Tommen’s suicide scene..

[@rachaelm7084]

Elif Durmus 🥺

[@Nikolajnen]

Poor Tommen, caught up in the mess his mother and Joffry had created for him.

[@xxX-fj7uo]

it actually is too deep if you think about it that way 😳

[@hughmcnair1574]

What old lady?

[@mackenziekohlhorst741]

That scene literally made me pause the show and 😨😟😔😦😧😮😲 for ten minutes straight

[@ReallySveet]

“Hey Google, where is the closest 10 meter tower to me?”

[@piiinkDeluxe]

Same

[@alexandercarder2281]

piiinkDeluxe Hi 👋 Pink

[@piiinkDeluxe]

@@alexandercarder2281 😁 hi Alexander

[@steendful]

Hahaha

[@zhou_sei]

i had to settle for a cliff over a reservoir. the bridge is 18 meters, no thanks. actually, the sketchiest one i ever did was probably 5 or 6 meters off a bridge, but the river was probably only 2 meters deep, and the window of safe spot to enter the water was probably only a 20 or 30 square meter space between the very shallow and a stuck log. looking back, i'm glad i did it but it was pretty stupid.

[@twoleftshoes6493]

Did I actually just spend 16 minutes watching that?

[@sowasvonlustig2977]

There's a modern media technique called "skipping". ^^

[@p40handy42]

Yes, so did I. But I once stood on the 10 m platform for 30 Minutes, before ...

[@tcorourke2007]

I know right? They were hard minutes too!

[@astropgn]

Was good, wasn't it?

[@dromedda6810]

This is basically me trying to psych myself into doing assignments

[@arvod1603]

About 5 years Ago i was in a bar with a friend in Stockholm and this was playing on repeat on a small tv in the corner. We watched and discussed this video for about a hour straight. Ever since i have been thinking about this bideo and today it just appeared in my recommend. The wonders of the internet!

[@eks9225]

Kyle Smith key word: bar

[@eks9225]

Kyle Smith alright

[@Jojafox]

Can help you out a bit with pinning down the date, the video was first published around August of 2016, so should have been about four years ago that you first saw it.

[@arvidm4913]

You've got a beautiful name👍

[@ToryGio]

The couple with a girl named Frida is so sweet. Awww. These two realy have great conection

[@brenrae77]

Frida is my hero.

[@tams805]

Linus and Frida. Great couple!

[@MariusKvia]

Thats the same swimming poll AS where i was on vacation lol

[@Elitist20]

'No, Linus, get this over with.'

[@cpfishfan14]

I am not listening to you but your voice is soothing. lol

[@kejdisula1670]

07:32 is be the best part. Love it how she convinced herself to jump at the end.

[@dexterchen6828]

Man, I come back and watch every once in a while because I just don't get tired of seeing the simple humanity on display.

[@actionchaplin149]

5:45 They don't actually say "heaven", but Nangijala, which is the name of the after life world in the story of The brothers Lionheart by Astrid Lindgren. Cute and super Swedish

[@nightowlanna1069]

Oh wow. I did hear that correctly. I figured it was just a Swedish word that sounded related. That book is one of the books I will never forget.

[@lyali3289]

Cute ? Its really sad and that dragon thing scarred me as a child 😵

[@rogerkomula8057]

I wanted Pippi to be my girlfriend. She had a horse, monkey, lived alone in her own house and had a suitcase of gold.

[@beast9068]

@@rogerkomula8057 Pippi wouldn't need a partner though ;)

[@dugongsdoitbetter]

Makes those two even more endearing.

[@rachaelm7084]

What I like about Linus is though he told her that he can’t focus on her words but encouraged her to keep talking because her voice is soothing. 😌 And she took no offence. Healthy communication.

[@victoraraoz75]

Healthy mind set u mean.

[@BoboFattt]

That's what you took from this lol.

[@Falbala146]

he´s very sweet

[@elcarlosrosales]

@@BoboFattt yeah I found the girl kind of manipulative over the guy's ego, Nothing too bad tho since it was to encourage themselves to win those 30 bucks they paid them haha

[@tigergreg8]

Ya, I liked that couple, but I'm not sure they are a couple persay. If they are, it would be a good match.

[@robsenz.]

I regularly jump from cliffs higher than this in the summer, but I associate indoor platforms to my childhood and I never did jump the 10m as a kid, watching this gets the heart racing still.

[@Wuei108]

I once did it when i was a boy. The pool looks like a pack of cigarettes from up there. As my father was watching i did not hesitate to step over the edge.

[@etofok]

good job

[@sowasvonlustig2977]

Actually it's one of the easiest courage challenges, cause there is (almost) no risk.

[@p40handy42]

@@sowasvonlustig2977 this is not true. You can hurt yourself very badly. Really strong pain and injuries may occur. This happens even from 3 meter or 1.

[@xNiitro360]

"I just decided to go for it and my knees sensed that." lmfaooooooooooooo

[@evyataravidan]

Amazing how this 16 minute video feels like 4 minutes.

[@shubhamsinghchauhan5491]

Wtf ....I just noticed the duration of this video...and it is 16 min!! Man !!

[@misscleo378]

I probably could have watched to hours of it. There’s something very compelling about this video.

[@ilonggopoako]

Omg true. That was already 16 minutes

[@ancalagon1144]

WHAT

[@speicaldark]

I have deep admiration for each one of them, including those who decided not to do it. I know that I would not have done any better myself

[@Phi1Productions]

That older lady was like telling herself, "now or never".

[@dugongsdoitbetter]

The couple at 3:10 were a ray of sunshine. Those two showed more maturity, tenderness, and understanding in a minute then my ex-husband and I showed in 8 years of marriage.

[@quasimodo8215]

I'm so sorry reading this. Life is to short so I hope you get the guts to jump👍

[@phero2]

They did seem to have great communication with each other

[@Aboleo80]

You probably had way more than you realize, it's just that we focus on bad stuff almost entirely once things turn bad. I know from experience.

[@drewbola]

What a refreshing video. Just people being people.

[@KipTheKitten]

ikr

[@elm4nsuri]

Just people being people..... wrong!

[@juho5282]

@@elm4nsuri Care to elaborate?

[@cesarbattistini]

Just guys being dudes

[@transparent91]

What a beautiful comment

[@dargreaves]

It took me like 5 years to finally jump from the tower at my local swimming baths. Once you done it once you want to do again and again and again and again

[@blizzy78]

and again? or no?

[@Gwidas78]

@@blizzy78 no just 4 times and thats it

[@dargreaves]

@@blizzy78 and again and again and again and again

[@MrZillas]

@@Gwidas78 hahahahahahaha, exactly my humor :D

[@aaronloveday5411]

found myself cheering them on... Like it would make a difference now.. LOL

[@frufo61]

same dude. i remember my first time. it sure took a while. never again feet first i can tell you that much.

[@flipykicker]

I've done this when i was 10 or 12 the scariest part for me was climbing up the steep steps , half wet and gripping slippery handrails

[@nellcade6340]

Oh my God yes! Once I’m up there there’s no way I’m going back down those steps.

[@trenthink]

Me too. I was more afraid of climbing down that ladder than jumping!

[@WaffleShortage]

for real. i hate ladders and stuff. you can see in this vid the final section where to their left-hand side, it's potentially a huge drop to pavement... im not saying i'd be stoked to jump into the pool from up there, but ladders are waaay scary for me too lol. i think i'd rather jump into the water than climb backwards down all the ladders.

[@spaghetti1641]

I used to do high dives all the time as a kid. But a switch just flicked and I haven't had the guts to do it since I was about 15.

[@kittenmimi5326]

@@spaghetti1641 safety switch turned on lol

[@mark-davidchandler5895]

Who else got this recommended out of NOWHERE?

[@emilysbd]

WTF same??????

[@emilysbd]

I’m so confused.

[@ThexNerdish]

Same....but I loved it

[@dullvoicereader]

SHUT UP

[@mark-davidchandler5895]

@@dullvoicereader FINE

[@Quicksilver_Cookie]

This was strangely captivating to watch, I had to do it twice. There's just something so fascinating watching people fight and trying to be rational against one of the most basic instincts. Pure emotions were in the air. You can't act it. Only live it.

[@viciousyeen6644]

The struggle is real, my advice after jumping: don’t look down for too long

[@a.a7982]

It took me almost 2 hours to jump down a 25 feet bridge into a 40 feet creek and i kept on trying to jump of the edge of the bridge but couldnt until then i didnt know that i actually jumped and was 18 feet up and it felt like an eternity and when i finally hit the water my eyes faded to black and it felt like i woke up 7 feet below the water and i had my arms up and i could see the light and the blue water fading and then i floated up and it felt like my body exploded because i had had my legs open and not closed.

[@soulspirit86]

@@a.a7982 brah...

[@a.a7982]

@@soulspirit86 dont make the same mistake i made or 💥🥺👀😶

[@a.a7982]

@@soulspirit86 i dont know why i typed this

[@embersonfedders]

"If you fall, I'll fall as well, Frida." Trying not to cry here.

[@Alex-ik6pu]

Time?

[@embersonfedders]

@@Alex-ik6pu 5:34

[@jessicaguarin3897]

hahaha I had almost the same expession of frida at that time

[@chungdha]

Wish they had a top down shot so be bit of POV what they are actually seeing from above how high it looks from their perspective.

[@anovemberstar]

its cos you cant see what they do that makes it more scary I think

[@rebellefleur435]

You are so right, this would have been a much better doc with a POV shot!

[@almostroger]

The focus is on them not the height which an interesting choice and makes for an amusing video

[@ellier6942]

@@almostroger agreed, a POV shot would defeat the purpose of the video

[@MickSwanson]

You can't convey the sense of height they're feeling from a camera, it will always look smaller and tamer than it does in real life. It would detract from the film rather than add to it, because all of us here comfy at home would look at it and think "Oh that's not so bad, I could do that". By focusing on the raw human emotion at the top, you're actually getting a much clearer picture of what a jump like that is actually like than if they were to try to show it.

[@beachmobjellies]

A powerful display of how our intuition stops us from killing ourselves and how hard we have to fight it.

[@bear532]

The more you hesitate the scarier it is. Best to have a quick 1 second look then step back and run off.

[@mba5774]

Exactly thats how i did it at my First time

[@sreekarpradyumna]

I love Frida and Linus. They're so adorable.

[@m.oriley7700]

I agree. Cute couple.

[@eliashartmark1522]

Sreekar Pradyumna I lost it when they referenced the brothers lionheart. It was transelated to heaven.

[@palamidagheo4520]

she was ready to go, great character or jumped before.it get much easier after first jump . he jumped because he knew she will jump with or without him ,without her he would chicken it out

[@ellydavis2066]

Wow, that went quick. When it first started I thought eek, this is gonna be slow going at over 16 mins long but it went so quickly. Glad there was no music, added to the tension.

[@SpaceMissile]

that was a really nice touch for sure. I like how it's just them and their minds and the pool below. shoutout to the lady calling out to the tattooed guy though; was interesting to see him with pressure after all the others were relatively free. I wonder if/how much she contributed to him giving up. would he have jumped if he were alone?🤔

[@LongKwan7]

I was cheering everyone from the safety of my bed..... Also, I found myself shouting at the screen " YOU CAN DO IT JUMP NOWWW AHHHHH"

[@stevemartin1320]

This is wonderful. i love seeing them make the decision, and the faces they make are so human.

[@PONYBOYonline]

Overcoming a physical fear like this is one of those memorable life experiences. It’s a shame some don’t get to experience it.

[@markarthur1083]

This isn't a physical fear but rather a mental one

[@PONYBOYonline]

@@markarthur1083 all fears and emotion are obviously mental.....I am clearly referring to the fear of overcoming a physically daunting challenge.

[@ditchcord7488]

Mark Arthur all fear is mental lol

[@ehhhhhhhhhh]

I love the moment where she mirrors him. 4:44 You can literally seeing her trying to empathize with him :)

[@zixzysm]

Me too! I love that part. She is carrying his anxiety. It is love in action.

[@kathryncarter6143]

Women are pretty good at this in general. He's a very lucky man

[@zixzysm]

@@kathryncarter6143 Yes, he is! And yes, so many of you are. It is beautiful to behold. I don't know whether she was afraid or not, but there is a part where she is saying "I trust in you, if you say 'Frida don't do it', I won't". It doesn't go quite like that in the subs. But she uses that trust for sure when she jumps, seeing that all went well.

[@GreMLinSLoveCoOkies]

You can really feel with these people. I jumped from 10m once when I was younger and the honestly don't know how I did it or if I could ever do it again. But having all this tension and then the feeling of falling and the ultimate relief afterwards is just amazing.

[@smOOdiebOOdie]

Its filmed in my hometown in Sweden called Gothenburg, at VALHALLA swim hall :D

[@gurkajpeg]

@@Natty1620 Min syster e med i videon

[@thepoisonkid2483]

Well, most of them did jump after a long internal fight. So I guess it counts as a right of passage.

[@Simpleburger1968]

What a fabulous name for the swimming hall ! :-)

[@usernameuser5573]

I want the kind of relationship that Frida and Linus have

[@Dibs1978]

I loved how frank they were with each other. He told he he was zoning her out, as he was focused only on the jump, and he made sure she understood it was not meant to be harsh. She accepted it for what is was and gave hime the space. Very good communication

[@zhico123]

Then works towards being like that to others.

[@usernameuser5573]

@@zhico123 I'm trying bro I'm trying

[@SpaceMissile]

i sent this to my gf and she's just like "lol _nope"_

[@eliashartmark1522]

UsernameUser not to mention that cute brothers lionheart reference they shared. It was mistakenly translated to heaven.

[@prokillergrape5823]

They don’t show they ones who die

[@35russ]

great comment))

[@safe-keeper1042]

That is how they fool us.

[@kachmars1502]

Hahahaha

[@lamiss8317]

😂😂😂

[@cushshonvlogs420]

The FBI wants to know your location...

[@junenovae]

This is one of my favourite video on this platform. I just love it.

[@katjahst1981]

Best piece of art I have enjoyed for a very long time. Thank you!

[@midorihafu]

I don't know who thought of this, but it deserves a Pulitzer: Best documentary without (almost) any words!

[@elkugelblitz]

Yeah that's awesome! Maybe not a Pulitzer but that was very nicely put together! Reminds me a lot of "Strip Tease"; it was a famous Belgian/French TV program where journalists were following/documenting the daily routine of unusual people such as car tuning maniacs, friendly hippy drug dealer, far right lost boy and so on. You'd usually rarely hear the journalist voice and the focus was put on the subject, without any commentary, aiming for absolute neutrality. That was amazing!

[@elkugelblitz]

@frenchtoasty23 Well suggest cool stuff to watch then ;)

[@arcitejack]

This is actually beautiful filmmaking.

[@kevinbaxter5419]

One of the most boring things I've attempted to watch

[@aminnar6380]

@@kevinbaxter5419 thanks for sharing one of the most boring comments in this section

[@amateurhourresearchofself4714]

Swedish filmmakers have a tendency of making simple but thought provoking stuff.

[@pascallaw5909]

The making of this video kinda reminds of French Nouvelle Vague style in the 60s. The lightings. The montage. The slow motion.

[@scs998]

I remember as a child going to a pool in Germany with one of these things, looking at it from the side or from below doesn't match the terror of being on the top

[@HomerSlated]

Some say the KZbin algorithm became self-aware years ago, and has randomly gathered us all here as part of a psychology experiment.

[@petecartwright5211]

This concept is nothing short of brilliant. No one walks right up and goes over. Every person struggles with the most intrinsic of emotions and feelings. It's incredible to watch how some overcome it and others cannot. The basic human dilemma on perfect display. I could watch this all day...

[@petecartwright5211]

Note how the most courageous of them all are young girls...

[@maxaffe3195]

@@petecartwright5211 yeah they have less pressure

[@petecartwright5211]

There is some hilarious bargaining going on here and many with themselves!! The tall guy in the black shorts may be the best example of exciters' remorse I've ever seen. He does some deep thinking about it all too. The older woman in the one-piece displays a sense of youthful courage we all could tip our hats to...

[@Pssst.ByTheWay]

​@@petecartwright5211 were even young boys in the vidseo at all? wasnt there only 1 girl? the data set is far too limited to make any sort of analysus. one can only wonder at indevidual reactions. to rthe vid. bravery requireys overcoming a fear. if not its just normal. mad props to the brave

[@petecartwright5211]

@@Pssst.ByTheWay There are 3 younger/teen women including the young lady at the end that does the flip. She's obviously a diver or has done that before. (her form's pretty solid). I may have picked a pepper but you seem to have picked a nit...

[@tomwallen7271]

What I love about this is it reads so much like a play. Like a small stage just packed with drama. We can't see anything around it. We just see them. And everyone is going through this experience like they're facing death itself. So fascinating.

[@kiwikiwikilian]

AMAZing film, so intense watching everybody's psychology and their struggling with this decision. Such a great filming and cutting technique, simple yet so real.

[@jackmac7562]

I am so happy I stumbled on this. Such a surprisingly good video

[@danyalahmed384]

Mr. Bean wasn't joking around this is serious business...

[@MrZillas]

Mr Bean was on the 5-meter-tower. :-)

[@faniafitranti4298]

Im looking for this comment

[@SmoshDella]

i knew this comment gonna be here

[@ImSpartacus811]

Linus and Frida are relationships goals.

[@AyratHungryStudent]

I jumped in the river from a 5 meter high bridge once. I was preparing myself for like 20 minutes. It is scary the first time. There were a lot of people. Mostly teenagers. Half of them chickened out. I remember talking to one guy. He had been coming to the bridge for several days with his friends. And he couldn't overcome his fear. I told him just do it, there is almost no danger to you. And if you don't do it, you'll regret it for the rest of your life. I don't know whether he jumped or not.

[@Epaminaidos]

I totally agree on the regret. A friend of mine did not have the guts to jump from an 8m-cliff. And he is probably still regretting it.

[@burymedeep-be7dm]

Frida and Linus! They are great!

[@jamiec2138]

Frida's lovely

[@jamiec2138]

She was really patient with him

[@pbase36]

You got recommended this because like me, you’re hesitating in doing something important for your growth, and KZbin knows. Now go do it.

[@piiinkDeluxe]

😁

[@rikidik5352]

Don't know you but I Love You because you are absolutely RIGHT...😆

[@pietrog]

Thx, time to do my homework

[@memefr8872]

*the legend says the black guy is still on the Ten Meter Tower*

[@Wuei108]

May be. First he laughed at his friend. Than on the edge no more laugh.

[@dmaster225]

They say he asks each passerby if they be jumping or going down?

[@yellowsparklefish337]

Well the other guy wasn't letting him have a single break to mentally prepare himself when he clearly needed it

[@timelessperspective]

That last jump was glorious. Perfectly timed.

[@heartpng]

"Sorry I wasn't listening, but your voice is soothing," is actually super sweet

[@gurumayummadan2646]

Yeah that's something special, their understanding and support.