Fake elevator buttons

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Why it worked

The video addresses a widely held, relatable urban legend with a simple, satisfying 'myth-busting' experiment that provides a clear answer in under 30 seconds.

Summary

The creator tests the common myth that elevator 'close door' buttons are non-functional placebos. By timing the door closure with and without pressing the button, they conclude the myth is false.

Structure

1State the myth about elevator buttons
2Explain the placebo theory
3Perform the first test without pressing the button
4Perform the second test pressing the button
5Compare results and debunk the myth

On-screen text

Fake elevator buttons REMINDER Test #1: No Button Push Test #2: I pushed the button

Transcript

Fake elevator buttons. Here is your reminder that the close door button on your elevator has not worked since 1990. It has been a placebo for 35 years. I am going to go test this because I live in an apartment that has an elevator. Let's go. Test number one: no button push. Okay, how long was that? I did not press the button. Test number two: I pushed the button. That was way faster and I pressed the button, so I think that is false.

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I’m testing it #elevator #placebo #apartment #mythbusters Elevator Close door button Apartment Elevator Myth busters Placebo effect Elevator maintenance