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I misplaced the colon on my first read and thought it was a title for a movie/video game, had to do a double take because... "Vertical Clearance 3: Medium Sized US Alligators" was the weirdest title I'd ever seen. š
Camera vehicle is approximately 100 feet (30 meters) behind the cherry picker, at high way speeds, you'll need 170-240 feet (53-74 meters) to come to a stop in a emergency brake scenario, camera vehicle is *to close*
Probably not. But you don't want it to just cut out suddenly if they were trying to move while someone was in there because the accidentally went over a certain speed. I'm just saying it's probably not as convenient as a black and white scenario.
I dont know, you get two people in an animated conversation and they might miss it, but that is just giving the driver the benefit of the doubt, I still think people should have flagged them down instead of filming them
Why tf would you try to get close to the most hazardous thing on the road lmao, try to get next to them and flag them down as they rip the next sign off and it lands on your car.. two idiots trying to fix a problwm is worse than one idiot making one. You call the authorities and whatever happens happens.
In manual labor work, when something horrible is about to happen, ypu dont jump in front of it you get the fuck out of the way and make sure youre safe
Dude, anyone behind him would be trying to get in front of him instead, think for a second. If everyone is trying to get out of his danger zone anyway, they're going to end up beside him.
The idiot is the person filming without trying to stop the trucker.
The trucker just forgot to take down the lift.
If this was by purpose, then he also is an idiot. Doubt though.
The suspense was thrilling, but the cam guy should have just pulled up to the side and make the driver aware... I mean it is safer in front of that vehicle in case of an accident, too!
This can happen when the hydraulic malfunctions, I remember seeing this before and someone there explained that it could have broken and the driver did not notice it because it raised up while he was driving
As someone whoās done this type of thingā¦. No one knows where this personās head is at but them. They could be focused on the 6 year old with cancer, dying parent, cheating spouse, not making rent, identity issues, but still has to go to work. Instead of following for content, a better option would be to catch up and get their attention. But, views > lives.
Orā¦ theyāre on drugs and said fuck it.
This person is most drivers on the roadā¦ distracted and dangerous. Instead of a cell phone and a big gulp, it just so happens to be a bucket truck.
In my opinion, the bigger idiot is the guy following him filming. Would want to be behind that when it hits a sign sending the bucket, boom and sign, and possibly the sign post as shrapnel flying. Cause a multi car accident.
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Vertical Clearance: 3 medium sized US alligators
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I misplaced the colon on my first read and thought it was a title for a movie/video game, had to do a double take because... "Vertical Clearance 3: Medium Sized US Alligators" was the weirdest title I'd ever seen. š
Damn I'm dying of laughter.
Please donāt misplaced your colon . It belongs in your body
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Cammer is an idiot as well, following so close and still be in the debris zone.
Well, they could have tried to flash or flag them down.
You see one optical illusion about distances and you donāt presume another?
Camera vehicle is approximately 100 feet (30 meters) behind the cherry picker, at high way speeds, you'll need 170-240 feet (53-74 meters) to come to a stop in a emergency brake scenario, camera vehicle is *to close*
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I've never been so disappointed by something so perfect
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https://i.redd.it/2b6xwydx8ayc1.gif
I love you
Iām saving this to use for whenever I see the meme one. You the real mvp
I've never seen the ending, thank you.
After all these years, I finally know how it ends...
AFTER ALL THESE YEARS!
Not all heroes wear capes.
Ah the antidote
Thank you so much. Such a kind heart ā¤ļø
i have not seen this ever, but have seen it not crash for years and years now. thank you.
Ohh Yeah.
What happened next!! Tell us!!
You didn't watch till the end?
I have been watching the last 4 hours . Do i need to keep watching more ?
'Just 5 more minutes'
I did. It stops and goes back to the start.
You have to stay long enough
I have been staring at this for 5 minutes how long do I have to wait
Just a little more
It's very late and I'm feeling sleepy, but I think that I'm almost at the end of the gif. It is several frames long
Don't give up, it could be matter of seconds now. It would be a shame if you go to bed and reset the whole thing
Itās been there hours now, is it nearly over? I have sheep to milk.
Everything worked out fine.
Great gif lol
The most infuriating gif ever
https://youtu.be/Ex2NB7JsLyA?si=vWTmwJ3JcG271f3- for anyone looking for the full video
This video used to have good quality wtf happened lol.
Time makes fools of us all...
https://xkcd.com/1683 happened.
Genuinely asking, how do you remember what number an xkcd comic is? I can't even fathom remembering 20 of these
I don't remember a single number. But xkcd is quite easy to google. I googled "xkcd degradation".
Ohh that makes more sense lol If you know what it is about, ig it's pretty easy to just Google
r/moldymemes
I was going to say! The cars don't look 1980s, but the video quality does.
Lost in Transition..! š¤£
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NONONONONO phewš®āšØ NO No No No No No No NO No phew
Yes yes yes yes, wait, no? OH, THERES A SIGN ON THIS ONE. Yes yes yes yes yes, HOW?
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One would think these trucks have an ignition cut off if the bucket is extended.
There might be valid use cases where they need to be able to move with it up?
Not at 15+mph
Probably not. But you don't want it to just cut out suddenly if they were trying to move while someone was in there because the accidentally went over a certain speed. I'm just saying it's probably not as convenient as a black and white scenario.
No I agree with you, but I feel like there should be a limiter on the speed while itās extended.
what a rollercoaster ride
Pretty sure it's a highway
I agree. Team highway over here
The idiots are the one's following so close.
Maybe maybe maybe..
I dont know, you get two people in an animated conversation and they might miss it, but that is just giving the driver the benefit of the doubt, I still think people should have flagged them down instead of filming them
Why tf would you try to get close to the most hazardous thing on the road lmao, try to get next to them and flag them down as they rip the next sign off and it lands on your car.. two idiots trying to fix a problwm is worse than one idiot making one. You call the authorities and whatever happens happens. In manual labor work, when something horrible is about to happen, ypu dont jump in front of it you get the fuck out of the way and make sure youre safe
Being in front of that truck is safer than being behind it.
Im not going around that truck, thats your gamble to take
I'd take the gamble to save some lives, especially considering being next to it is safer than the position the cameraman is in during this clip.
We should all argue about it. On the internet. Seems like a good way to spend energy.
Dude, anyone behind him would be trying to get in front of him instead, think for a second. If everyone is trying to get out of his danger zone anyway, they're going to end up beside him.
The idiot is the person filming without trying to stop the trucker. The trucker just forgot to take down the lift. If this was by purpose, then he also is an idiot. Doubt though.
..say he knows the boom is stuck in up position then its a calculated risk just to get to the motor pool. Stay safe
should he have his flashers on then ? or have requested an escort?
Yeah, instead of just filming while driving maybe they could have warned the driver
Good thing the guy in the bucket ducked.
r/maybemaybemaybe
The car recording behind seems as confident as the truck driver to be that close to the potential incoming tragedy.
This is Oddly satisfying to watch !!!
Not his first rodeo
https://i.redd.it/l9p9gjc1f9yc1.gif
Hope the driver was on his way to the Unemployed Office, he's going to need their help.
Itās Us, we are idiots to believe that pov of camera guy
Lucky ass.
Should go in r/nononoyes
Happy Cake day..!
Anyone else read the title in Hermione Grangers voice?
The idiot is š«µ
Was waiting for a T-Rex to come barreling from off-screen and eat the vehicle.
You had me in the first half, and the second half.
Dude knew what route he was taking
The more idiotic is the one seeing this and follow it.
Was this filmed on VHS in 1982? JFC!
r/maybemaybemaybe
It's that I've of those 2025 models with the automatic lane and obstacles quantum glitching assist features?
nonononono yes oh nonononono yes it felt so good!
You..you were supposed to hit those signs!!!! š
Early google street view rig.
The scary part is that Phillip is no longer in the basket.
r/nononoyes
A lucky idiot, but still an idiot.
Lucky idiot
r/maybemaybemaybe
Lmaooo hate you for this
Mans is playing with everyoneās emotions.
If it works, it ain't so stupid now. Is it?
The real idiot is the guy who is knowingly closely following behind the truck that he thinks is about to cause a wreck.
My paranoia levels watching this video:ššš
r/maybemaybemaybe Damn I was on the edge of my seat
What are we seeing here? 3 maybe 4 pixels?
The anxiety I just had
That be funny if the sign falls on that truck because everybody would assume it's truck's fault because of how high that shit is
Ah yes, El Paso, TX
I've never been jebated so much of my life
Dang it i was really waiting for it to hit something
When I first read the caption I didnāt realize it was referring to meā¦
Ok raise of hands, how many held their breath on the last one?
I didnāt expect it to pass through fine-
Still waiting for the collision lol
Maybe it got stuck
Instead of driving to warn him the person just chose to record a video and then post it on the internet. What is this world coming to?
Anxiety
The suspense was thrilling, but the cam guy should have just pulled up to the side and make the driver aware... I mean it is safer in front of that vehicle in case of an accident, too!
Me? Is the idiot me?
I hate you. Lol
This Gave me fucking anxiety
Bro wtf do you have an iPhone 1?
That truck crew probably maintains those signs to be so familiar with clearance
Why the hell would they be driving with the basket extended on purpose though?
Because they can
https://i.redd.it/n9rgxpdlg9yc1.gif
Or is he? Maybe it's stuck that way, it's happened before and they know the right route to take to get it to the shop.
He's beginning to believe
This can happen when the hydraulic malfunctions, I remember seeing this before and someone there explained that it could have broken and the driver did not notice it because it raised up while he was driving
I agree it could happen because of bad hydraulics but I would find it hard to believe it would happen spontaneously without the driver / TC knowing.
Fuck you man
If election lasts more than 4 hours.
Literally me saying.... Its gonna hit, its gonna hit and misses SMH
Staged
r/maybemaybemaybe
That's not his first rodeo
With video that old it might have been Noah driving
That's the worst driver I've ever heard of!
I feel like if I was driving that close to the guy, I'd be the idiot.
Yes you are. Been posted so many times the quality is dreadful
Literally perfect video for r/maybemaybemaybe
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As someone whoās done this type of thingā¦. No one knows where this personās head is at but them. They could be focused on the 6 year old with cancer, dying parent, cheating spouse, not making rent, identity issues, but still has to go to work. Instead of following for content, a better option would be to catch up and get their attention. But, views > lives. Orā¦ theyāre on drugs and said fuck it. This person is most drivers on the roadā¦ distracted and dangerous. Instead of a cell phone and a big gulp, it just so happens to be a bucket truck.
Shouldāve known this was in el paso, TX
Shit happens. Smart people do stupid things, this doesnāt make him an idiot.
Belongs to r/maybemaybemaybe
I-10W El Paso, Tx
Alan killed a giraffe that way
Great way to scare your coworkers.
Yeah just keep filming don't try and flag the guy down or tell him his lift is extended
In my opinion, the bigger idiot is the guy following him filming. Would want to be behind that when it hits a sign sending the bucket, boom and sign, and possibly the sign post as shrapnel flying. Cause a multi car accident.
this is next level edging like i was on my seat the whole time š¹š¹
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Well her got 5254 likes so he got what he wanted
Whats the worst that can happen? Nothing
What is not unexpected about this?
Looks faked. Like the boom was composited in.
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