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@mondo_duplantis Guys, this is crazy! Stay tuned for my next try #ad

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Length · 29 May 2026
0:20

Video #30473 · Cinematic Trailer

Pole vault challenge over grocery wallfrom @mondo_duplantis

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Overview

The video documents a branded stunt where a pole vaulter attempts to jump over a massive wall constructed entirely from Lidl grocery products. It begins with the delivery and setup, captures the athlete's pre-jump nervousness, shows the dramatic jump itself, and concludes with a humorous twist where he fails slightly by knocking over some apples, followed by a text overlay comically scheduling the next attempt years in the future.

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Simple outline

  1. 1Establish unique challenge
  2. 2Voice personal doubt
  3. 3Show the attempt
  4. 4Reveal unexpected failure
  5. 5Promise a future attempt

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Related videos

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Classification

Concepts
ChallengeBrand Showcase
Elements
Text OverlayMontage EditingColor Grading

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Hook analysis

What stops the scroll in the first 3 seconds

Verbal hook · 35%

Do you think anyone's ever done this before?

Visual hook · 65%

Dramatic opening of a large truck's rear doors, revealing it is completely filled with groceries, creating a sense of scale and mystery.

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Hook template

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We built a [large-scale structure] entirely out of [unexpected material] — then tried to [physical challenge] over it.

  • — We built a wall entirely out of protein powder tubs — then tried to hurdle over it.
  • — We built a tower entirely out of hardcover books — then tried to pole vault over it.
  • — We built a barrier entirely out of shoeboxes — then tried to sprint through it.

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Hook and payoff

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

Hook

Pose a question that establishes the unprecedented nature of the upcoming attempt, immediately creating a curiosity gap.

Payoff

A definitive statement (via text overlay) announces a specific time/date for the next attempt, transforming a one-off failure into an episodic cliffhanger that encourages viewers to follow for the sequel.

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Narrative framework

The structural pattern this video runs on

Framework

The Epic Attempt Framework

Frame a difficult or unusual challenge as a high-stakes event, build tension through a combination of visual scale and personal vulnerability, and resolve with an unexpected outcome that sets up a future installment.

  1. 1

    The Unprecedented Premise

    The narrator explicitly states the novelty and uniqueness of the challenge being undertaken, confirming for the viewer that they are about to witness something new.

  2. 2

    The Vulnerability Confession

    The protagonist reveals a shift from prior confidence to present doubt, humanizing the struggle and increasing the perceived difficulty and emotional stakes.

  3. 3

    The Action Climax

    The central attempt at the challenge is shown in full, representing the peak of the physical action and the moment the audience has been waiting for.

  4. 4

    The Subverted Expectation

    The attempt results in a clear failure, subverting the audience's typical expectation of a successful, heroic resolution in challenge-based content.

Themes

  • Ambition
  • Challenge
  • Humor
  • Brand identity

Techniques

  • Storytelling
  • Suspense building
  • Branded content

Post caption

Guys, this is crazy! Stay tuned for my next try #ad

Text overlays

  • branding · middle

    Lidl presents

  • title · middle

    The Jump of the Year

  • contextual · end

    Next try: June 1, 2026

Transcript

You think anyone's ever done this before? Absolutely not. I felt good this morning going into this, but no, quite nervous actually. It's a lot taller than I expected.

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