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@alanlinplus The results of our Fart Maxxing Experiment V12 are in and vegan farts are elite. #fartmaxxing

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Length · 26 Feb 2026
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Video #19741 · Vlog

Satirical fart measurement experiment resultsfrom @alanlinplus

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Overview

The creator conducts a deadpan, satirical 'fart maxxing' experiment, using an industrial gas detector to measure the hydrogen sulfide parts per million (PPM) of his flatulence. He physically demonstrates the measuring process, shows the high readings on the device via close-up cutaways, and then transitions to a talking-head breakdown where he analyzes the data using a custom chart, ultimately concluding that a vegan diet of Beyond Meat, onions, and garlic produces the most potent results.

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Simple outline

  1. 1Reveal extreme test result
  2. 2Validate common theory
  3. 3List contributing variables
  4. 4Give final recommendation

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Related videos

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Classification

Format
Concepts
Satirical Expertise
Elements
Text OverlayData Visualization GraphicB-Roll Cutaway

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Hook analysis

What stops the scroll in the first 3 seconds

Title hook · 55%

MEASURING THE PPM OF MY FART MAXXING (SOUND ON)

Verbal hook · 35%

This is the first time I've broken the 30 PPM rank barrier for hydrogen sulfide, aka sulfur stink, and it was with vegan farts.

Visual hook · 10%

A man in a hoodie is bent over in a living room, holding a yellow industrial gas detector near his backside while staring deadpan directly into the camera.

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Hook and payoff

The promise the opener makes, and how the video pays it back

Hook

The viewer is immediately confronted with a bizarre, highly specific metric or achievement presented with absolute seriousness, creating instant cognitive dissonance and curiosity.

Payoff

Deliver a deadpan, practical takeaway or warning that treats the absurd experiment as a genuinely useful cautionary tale.

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Narrative framework

The structural pattern this video runs on

Framework

The Pseudo-Scientific Case Study

Applying rigorous, deadpan scientific measurement and analysis to a highly absurd or taboo subject to create comedic contrast and high engagement.

  1. 1

    The Data Reveal

    Establish the extreme, quantified result of the absurd experiment to set the stakes and prove the creator's commitment to the bit.

  2. 2

    The Hypothesis Confirmation

    Connect the bizarre result to a relatable, everyday theory or stereotype, validating it with the newly acquired 'data'.

  3. 3

    The Variable Breakdown

    Systematically list the mundane inputs that combined to create the extreme output, adding pseudo-scientific depth to the narrative.

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    The Thesis Restatement

    Summarize the core finding in a single, punchy sentence that reinforces the initial premise before the final sign-off.

Themes

  • Absurdity
  • Pseudo-science
  • Dietary effects

Techniques

  • Deadpan delivery
  • Data visualization
  • Close-up cutaways

Trends

  • Maxxing suffix trend
  • Over-analyzing trivial things

Post caption

The results of our Fart Maxxing Experiment V12 are in and vegan farts are elite. #fartmaxxing

Text overlays

  • title · beginning

    MEASURING THE PPM OF MY FART MAXXING (SOUND ON)

  • informational · beginning

    30+ PPM = War Crime Level Stink

  • informational · middle

    25-30 PPM = Weaponized Stink

  • informational · middle

    FART STENCH ANALYSIS PPM | SMELL LEVEL | SOCIAL DAMAGE 0-1 Undetectable 0/10 (Ghost) 2-5 Mild funk 2/10 ("Was that?") 6-10 Noticeable 5/10 (Windows open) 11-15 Offensive 7/10 (Accusations) 16-20 ROOM-CLEARING 8.5/10 (Evacuation) 25-30 Weaponized 9.5/10 (Trust broken) 30+ War crime 10/10 (HR involved)

Transcript

This is the first time I've broken the 30 PPM rank barrier for hydrogen sulfide, aka sulfur stink, and it was with vegan farts. People say vegan farts are the worst farts, and the results of our hypothesis support that. Sulfur compounds from the rank Beyond Best patties, onions, garlic, paired with miso to add depth to the odor profile. You can't deny the fart power of the vegan diet. Overall, useful experiment, but I definitely wouldn't recommend raw dogging the vegan patties.

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