Day 39

@landenlevine1

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Why it worked

The video likely performed well due to the inherent thrill and danger associated with the water park and the Slip N Fly slide, appealing to viewers' curiosity and desire for extreme content. The creator's personal goal of saving money by living in their car adds a relatable and aspirational element.

Summary

The creator visits a water park in Mexico called El Vergel, specifically highlighting the dangerous Slip N Fly slide. Despite the sketchy nature and potential for injury, they find it incredibly fun and a unique experience compared to US water parks. They also mention their ongoing goal of living in their car until they can afford a house.

Structure

1Travel to Mexico and the water park
2Experience the Slip N Fly slide
3Observe the safety measures (or lack thereof)
4Interact with other park-goers
5Reflect on the fun and danger
6Connect the experience to their larger goal

Product placement

El Vergel Parque Acuatico: this is a water park that the creator visits. Removing it would change what happens in the video. Slip N Fly Tijuana Mexico: this is a specific attraction within the water park. Removing it would change what happens in the video. Baja 26: this is a logo associated with Slip N Fly. Removing it would not change what happens in the video. Ambulancia: this is an ambulance that is present at the water park. Removing it would not change what happens in the video. Tecate: this is a brand of beer visible on a tent. Removing it would not change what happens in the video.

Original caption

Most Dangerous Waterpark in the World 😭🏝️- Day 29 Car Living Until I Buy a House 🏡🚗🚦

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Transcript

I went to the most dangerous water park in the world where rules don't exist. They literally don't care if you hurt yourself. Obviously this wouldn't be legal in the United States. So first you have to drive 20 minutes from San Diego to the border and then cross into Mexico where you can get an Uber that will take you another 15 minutes to the water park. It's only about $15 to get in. We made our way directly to this massive slide called the Slip N Fly. You go down this ramp and get literally just get launched if you sit around here, you'll see dozens of unsuspecting people completely flopping into the water and that's exactly why they have an ambulance, stretcher and paramedic on standby. In my opinion, this whole water park is perfect because it's obviously kind of sketchy and none of it would be allowed in the US, but just enough to make it really fun and not just dangerous. We met a lot of people here who were really fun, but obviously none of them spoke English. We're still fun and send some crazy things that didn't end too hell. If you think we're just tanking these landings, no, they each hurt so bad and I was in a lot of pain, but it was too fun to quit. I can say with confidence, this is the most fun place I've ever been to in my life and we even made it back in the same day for dinner. All of that while also making progress towards my goal of living in my car until I can sell by a house. 80% of you watching right now are following so follow for the journey.