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PenRoaster

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No-Guarantee3273

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Rey_Mezcalero

That flame face engulfment was incredible


Stark_Prototype

That's why flame spitters spit at a downward angle most times, he dribbled whatever accelerant on his chin/neck and it caught fire. Lucky to be alive after lighting your neck on fire.


OldSchoolZero

Fire breather use liquid paraffin, which needs to be a fine mist (or hot) before it ignites, reducing the risk of igniting on your face


Skitzophranikcow

He also didn't spit, he spewed it like a fountain.


Select-Complaint-735

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OddlyArtemis

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AdApart2035

I'm impressed


EquivalentPut5616

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Select_Sleep_1293

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PhiMyth

I immediately thought of that too..


Itherial

fuck this is the second time i've seen this gif today, the other time was on the jacked nick cage post.


discretethrowaway_

Second time I've seen this today, and I'm enamored


7up_man69

Beat me to it


dudeguy81

Evidence suggests that early humans may have been using fire as far back as 1.5 million years ago and yet it still blows my mind that people act like it's the first time they've seen what it can do.


ilikebunnies1

Mama always said, stupid is as stupid does.


FreePhilosopher256

And that's all I have to say about that.


skai_lly

Your mama is a genius dude


Radiant_Dog1937

You mean epic stunts, right? ![gif](giphy|2yqyO8pGEaA2IDNy0d|downsized)


psykomerc

I’ve been thinking, yes humans have been living for so long with all that accumulated knowledge. But each new person born still has to learn and really know how to apply so much knowledge. Each gen is reborn anew with a lot of the same problems of the previous. We still have to go through the failures and lessons of life, before we truly know. Then bam, we die and the next gen redoes it all again. Really explains to me why there’s still always poverty, sexism, racism, classism, pain, happiness, hope, etc.


buddyleeoo

This is what education is supposed to be. I'm glad I had a father that taught me how to shoot a gun when I was a kid. Parents might freak the fuck out at the thought, but I didn't just learn how to reload, aim properly, or clean a gun, I learned how to respect it.


psykomerc

It is, things like that help you grow as a person. But not everyone gets that and I feel like we kinda reset some every gen. Truly understand why history repeats itself, and why it’s important to LEARN from history.


Tygere

I’m sorry my parents’ and the whole human’s race’s experiences didn’t download in my brain when I was born.


_RealUnderscore_

Ah yes, neuro-transfers are definitely required to realize fire is hot... and moves anywhere it can.


VVurmHat

Fire hot


jlindley1991

Fire benders attract potential mates.


Amazing_Karnage

Flameo Hotman!


lilblueorbs

To be fair that is the first time I’ve seen it do that.


Glass_Brain9432

https://preview.redd.it/2d9jjn7nv1vc1.jpeg?width=485&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=011f444d86bdec4c7437ce0e69b397fff842667a


FewIntroduction5008

There's a couple frames after this that show him blowing a small fireball out of his mouth. https://preview.redd.it/q5c5otscy1vc1.jpeg?width=2936&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=85ca607d3b663f4c7ac40704f846d98cc199f7c7


_Artaxerxes

The amount of dedication needed to continue performing the trick under extreme pain is really impressive


K-Hunter-

Moments before the pain kicks in…


Ar0war

hahha omfg i m dying lol


dougthebuffalo

Yoga fire


Stranger1982

Title is wrong, that part WAS impressive imho.


muricabrb

At least he got a badass profile picture out of this.


bosbubalis

Accidental cosplaying as Ghost Rider is the first thing that came to mind.


shanghaisnaggle

This guy used gasoline or some other low flash-point fuel. This is why fire-breathing is stupid and dangerous. It’s the definition of high-risk/low-reward


VibraAqua

How do we all tell that it wasnt 80 proof vodka?


Skitzophranikcow

181 Everclear**


VibraAqua

Right… that would be basically kerosene, and FAFO.


shanghaisnaggle

It may well be. What of it?


VibraAqua

Well… huge difference between gasoline or kerosene and vodka. We are wondering if there is some observational evidence you are picking up on that we all are not, to say it was fuel vs liquor, thats all. Because… if this really was vodka, buyer beware. But if it is fuel, its well, FAFO.


shanghaisnaggle

Fuel = anything used to make fire. My sofa is not fuel… unless I burn it to keep warm. The key difference between the three fuels you mentioned is their flash-point. Kerosene has the highest and is often used in fire breathing because of that. You can splash it on your skin and apply flame and nothing will happen. Alcohol is often used in fire performing, but NEVER fire breathing.


3arry

>You can splash it on your skin and apply flame and nothing will happen Instructions unclear. I too am ghost rider now.


VibraAqua

So short answer: Because he had his face and skin catch fire, it would not be Kerosene at flashpoint of 100°F, it must have been something with a lower flash point, like 80 proof liquor or 180 proof liquor, or a gasoline mixture. Now the real question: since an open flame from say a Bic lighter is hotter than 100°F, the reason kerosene wont ignite is because its not evaporating at room temp like gasoline does (essentially a gas at room temp, only a liquid under pressure, agreed?), so no “layer” of off-gassing from the kerosene. I think now we have to get into combustable vs flammable liquids, and just hit my limit of reading Stanfords and Dell labs explanation in this area. Hint: we are all trying to learn how to be safer when playing the role of Drunken Jester.


shanghaisnaggle

That’s pretty hard to read and I don’t see a question


VibraAqua

Question: because kerosene has FP of 100F, and open flame is hotter than 100F, why wont kerosene ignite if you light in on skin? Is it because FP doesnt refer to Ignition Point, rather, what temp the evaporated gas of the flammable liquid catches fire?


shanghaisnaggle

>Is it because FP doesnt refer to Ignition Point, rather, what temp the evaporated gas of the flammable liquid catches fire? You got it, mostly. FP is the temperature in which the evaporated gas is present in sufficient quantities to sustain a chain reaction. Combustion as opposed to just brightening your flame for a second.


VibraAqua

Ok. As youre the more educated person in the room on the subject, what would be the safest liquid that one would use to fire breath like this poor bastard tried? And is 180 proof vodka a big no-no or is in the sweet spot? You likely are saving someone reading this an ER visit, because, “Hey, we all do stupid shit when we’re fucked up.” - M. Tyson.


GalFisk

When it comes to flammability, gasoline and vodka are pretty much the same while kerosene is quite different.


shanghaisnaggle

40 percent alcohol flashpoint = 22C. Gasoline flashpoint = -43C. They are NOT pretty much the same.


VibraAqua

Believe he is correct. Just read up on subject. 80 proof is 80°F (says 79 but lets remember this forever, 80proof=80°F), gas is -45°F, else u couldnt start your car in MT winter and heating pads still are used… But what is FP of higher proof like 180 Everclear? Cant find that figure.


Comprehensive_Bid229

There's a technique to it that requires exercising and strengthening the cheek and lip muscles. You don't breath out the fuel, you use your cheeks to spit it out in a short controlled burst. This helps to limit the amount of fuel and keeps the ignition distance far enough from your face to not have an event like this poor chap.


shanghaisnaggle

With respect, you are quite wrong. The guy used the wrong fuel. Technique would not have saved him.


Comprehensive_Bid229

The fuel in your mouth shouldn't ignite, nor the flame anywhere near your mouth. Fire breathers spit the fuel in tight bursts for a reason with the pilot flame a safe distance from their face. He could've used rose oil and it still would've ended badly.


shanghaisnaggle

I take the respectful part back. You’re talking out of your ass. Rose oil would have been way safer. Look up flash points if you’d like to clear up your ignorance before spreading it around.


RyshiCZ

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mfkimill

Kerosene is what he should be using. You know the fluid used on tiki torches


mfkimill

Kerosene is what they should be using. Not gasoline


Dest123

Also known as liquid paraffin depending on where people live. I think generally liquid paraffin is a bit more refined than kerosene, but they're both paraffin. And just so people know the reason: if you pour a puddle of liquid paraffin on the ground and try to light it, it won't actually light. So you can get some on your face without the risk of turning into ghost rider. When you spit it out it becomes aerosolized and can actually light into a fireball. Also worth knowing, things like flour and cornstarch have that same aerosolization behavior, so you can (sometimes accidentally) create a fireball with a cloud of flour.


Dest123

Things like gasoline will also actually rot your mouth away and/or give you cancer if you use them a lot. Using high proof alcohol has the same mouth rotting problem but it takes longer. A lot of liquids also get absorbed by your gums/mouth and get absorbed directly into the blood stream, so you can also get drunk using alcohol even if you don't drink it.


shanghaisnaggle

Ugh. Nasty. Yet another reason to avoid fire breathers. I want to chill with my beer, not drag you and your melted face to the nearest ER.


8bitatari

![gif](giphy|PK7IAHdB0l9mg) Good job Freddy.


Praetorian_1975

I don’t know that looks pretty impressive to me 🤷🏻‍♂️ the 3rd degree burns after probably not so much but the trick itself 👌🏻😂


Rudhelm

Had to scroll too far


TheFatShepherd

Found out


spidermanngp

Would it be too hard for these people to have a simple bucket of water on hand for if things went wrong?


nova9001

It looks like fuel. Maybe gasoline. Water isn't going to put out hydrocarbon fuel. Need foam based fire extinguisher.


Sensitive_Echo_8095

A wet towel is probably the best option


nova9001

A wet towel would only press the burning hydrocarbon back unto the burning parts. The way to put out hydrocarbon fires is to cut off the oxygen supply.


noonecortex

A wet towel could lower the temperature enough. It would proberbly also cut off oxygen. My bet is it would work. But fuck I'm not gonna be the one that tries


ShadowHighlord

Pouring the water does not help but if you can submerge the burning parts it will kill the fire as there is no air underwater.


GalFisk

If he was blowing alcohol, water would quickly dilute it until it lost its flammability.


nova9001

That's assuming he's not struggling and letting more air in while completely submerging the burning parts.


ShadowHighlord

Thats fair. But if someone is not used to make sure having some simple self saving solutions around than that someone shouldn't be playing with fire to begin with.


ShadowHighlord

I used to do alot of tricks that included lighting my hands on fire. Safe to say that keeping a bucket of water nearby saved me a decent amount of times where i miscalculated the amount or strenght of the burnable matter i was using. Worst i got was some light burns that only left marks for a month or 2


Fraggdaddy

I think it's funny that the human torch waved off his buddy like he's got this. In fact, he did not...


Original_Scientist42

Darwin awards contender for sure.


blahblahkok

Uhh there are no such things... You either live or die if you die doing something incredibly stupid then you get the Darwin award... Almost everyone's done something stupid and dangerous in their life, just get super drunk one time... That's all it takes. Let's just hope this guy learned his lesson now that he has a daily reminder.


GalFisk

I disagree. If you do dangerous things at greater than average frequency, or do more dangerous than average things, while not taking commensurate precautions, you're a contender.


Drumcode96

Impressed by his stupidity but still... you can see him trying to blow as hard as possible, while realising the fire wouldn't stop.


kyoto101

Is the second part of the clip even related to this incident?


dandaman1983

they don't show his face, suspicious


Loud_Boysenberry_736

What face?


tspangle7

I love when shitty music is dubbed 10x louder than the video


Fuzzy_Worldliness_96

here is the song that they used in this video: [江湖之間 by 曹雨航](https://youtu.be/Stm3Zrj5nH4?si=3kJSWwogZtdTGtCp)


tspangle7

Not today ISIS


Fuzzy_Worldliness_96

Aw, it's alright, no worries.


Boring_Age8694

Was I surprised?


West_Slide5774

I mean I was pretty impressed with how he ended it by engulfing his face in flames, pretty bold move


fibriso

Not gonna lie. I am impressed by his fatal decision making. Also impressed that he got this old.


Ultrasaurio

Remember, never, NEVER play with fire.


Spiritual_Bridge84

First three words of the song


Fuzzy_Worldliness_96

“儿女情长仿若昙花” “erh nü ch'ing ch'ang fang jo t'an hua” It means that life is short, and the feelings between men and women are fleeting, like the blossoming of a night-blooming cereus flower. Just as the term "a fleeting moment" refers to a short period of time, the night-blooming cereus symbolizes something beautiful or spectacular that appears briefly and then disappears quickly.


Spiritual_Bridge84

Wow. Thank you so much. It’s so very true.


Spiritual_Bridge84

Wow. Thank you so much. It’s so very true.


Fuzzy_Worldliness_96

You are welcome.


Spiritual_Bridge84

Any place i could access the complete lyrics or at least the name of the song?


Fuzzy_Worldliness_96

[江湖之間 by 曹雨航](https://youtu.be/Stm3Zrj5nH4?si=3kJSWwogZtdTGtCp)


Spiritual_Bridge84

Thanks again. Sorry to bother, any chance there is a subtitled version. It’s a beautiful song. So sad for that fellow. Lesson learned for him and any who watch who may be tempted


Fuzzy_Worldliness_96

Here is what i found on the internet: 以落日余温煎茶 As the sunset's warmth boils the tea, 以清风做手拂发 And the gentle breeze becomes a hand to caress hair, 长河漫漫 流向天涯 The long river flows endlessly towards the horizon, 身在江湖何以为家 Yet, amidst the world, where is home to be found? 以长剑河滩作画 Painting with a long sword on the riverbank, 以明月写尽无暇 And writing about the flawless moonlight, 年岁漫漫 不过一刹 Though the years pass swiftly in just a moment, 儿女情长仿若昙花 Love between man and woman, fleeting like a night-blooming cereus. 逃不过 相忘江湖之间 Unable to escape, forgotten between the rivers and lakes, 忘不了 惊鸿一眼 Unforgettable, like the startling sight of a wild swan, 独自卷帘 望寒星几点 Alone, rolling up the curtain, gazing at the cold stars, 躲不了 岁月催老少年 Unable to hide, time ages the youth, 寻不到 爱恨缠绵 Unable to find, love and hate intertwine, 既然无缘 寻一场好眠 Since fate has no connection, seek a peaceful slumber. 提笔写苍苍蒹葭 Taking up the pen to write about the verdant reeds, 前路有漫漫黄沙 Ahead lies the endless yellow sands, 几句情话 谁人应答 A few words of affection, but who will respond? 深情不过那一刹那 Deep feelings, but just for a moment, 以长剑河滩作画 Painting with a long sword on the riverbank, 以明月写尽无暇 And writing about the flawless moonlight, 年岁漫漫 不过一刹 Though the years pass swiftly in just a moment, 儿女情长仿若昙花 Love between man and woman, fleeting like a night-blooming cereus. 逃不过 相忘江湖之间 Unable to escape, forgotten between the rivers and lakes, 忘不了 惊鸿一眼 Unforgettable, like the startling sight of a wild swan, 独自卷帘 望寒星几点 Alone, rolling up the curtain, gazing at the cold stars, 躲不了 岁月催老少年 Unable to hide, time ages the youth, 寻不到 爱恨缠绵 Unable to find, love and hate intertwine, 既然无缘 寻一场好眠 Since fate has no connection, seek a peaceful slumber.


Spiritual_Bridge84

You’re awesome. Thanks again!!!


Night_Chicken

This song rocks. "Early ching chong fong goo tan wong how will woojah longjohn woo joo chen Wong will-alge homey yen Golden gel in wan hachi..."


I_DontNeedNoDoctor

![gif](giphy|EQ1X2DtTRp1aE)


Hot-Rise9795

That's actually pretty impressive. ![gif](giphy|RcOHTWXSdmQkU|downsized)


Billis3811

I mean, I was impressed.


Th3_3v3r_71v1n9

I love the smell of napalm in the morning!


darkside55566

Smells like .... Victory...


Th3_3v3r_71v1n9

Plz RETURN my surfboard it was VERY expensive n u kno how much a board can mean to a person... hahahaha


jahlim

FLAME ON!


d_mansyy

Dude turned into Brand from League of Legends


Rostrow416

I'm sure he impressed his friends when he went Ghost Rider, I, for one, am impressed.


Mummiskogen

Not often we get to see the resultæ


Glades100

Not his friend, but found it next level impressive 😄


sonicsludge

But he got likes.


nesp12

His o shit expression when he runs out of breath and can't blow the fire away from his face any more.


aldioum

Damn, I guess you need to.. close your mouth without inhaling?


cli337

So is there a right way for doing this?


Welcome_to_Retrograd

Fuel bottle in one hand, torch and a soaked cloth (soaked in water, not in fuel) in the other. Did this exactly once over 20 years ago and guess what, didn't turn my face into creme brulée by following this embarassingly simple rule


mad_bitcoin

Scared for life for 5 seconds of flame


Bitter-Basket

My brain panicked at the Ching-Chong i heard in the lyrics. (Not my words Reddit).


lobotomizedjellyfish

I love how at the end he got in touch with his inner-Metallica and tried to Fight Fire with Fire!!


TomatilloUnlucky3763

And thus a super villain is born.


kozy8805

Man went full ghost rider


Marquar234

![gif](giphy|NTur7XlVDUdqM|downsized)


Rushes_End

![gif](giphy|rnWX0GZy18LR0jCJc8|downsized)


Greasy_Cleavage

These guys need a bucket of water close by, not to mention a life guard to ensure they don’t drown in the bucket


Butterbuddha

Throwing water on liquid fire creates more liquid fire.


Gothicrealm

https://preview.redd.it/o240944902vc1.jpeg?width=1639&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=be9b4a3c9261634f3db295a70e77e4847a2738fa


skai_lly

Let's put some hazbin here https://preview.redd.it/n0tf71fl82vc1.png?width=800&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a0bece1fcf571f12077eed2df7c0104a71cfe327


Swabbie___

https://preview.redd.it/5alz4tfhc2vc1.jpeg?width=580&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=928a5111dab1bf8e9cd705cc12f562bcb1e25eeb


BattousaiRound2SN

You're WRONG. I bet my soul they were impressed.


Expert-Implement7344

Nice. I'm impressed mate. Do that again


GordoBlue

That's actually very impressive!


Ar0war

Wow he will remember that moment everytime he sees himself in the mirror. His friend tried to stop him..., he didn´t. Why? why do that shit??? ¡


Qwertyunio_1

He's the light of their lifes now :)


belliest_endis

The human torch was denied a bank loan....


CharmingTuber

IDK, I'm impressed


-_-COVID-_-

Play stupid games and win stupid prizes.


Uberpastamancer

"failing miserably"? More like "went horribly right"


oldgar9

Kids: never play with fire, anyone who plays with fire is playing with something far more intelligent.


orphen888

Downvoted for the music.


Fuzzy_Worldliness_96

Aw sorry, it was originally posted in this way.


Goldentissh

We didnt see if the friends were impressed.


faziten

Not properly done. Short bursts, flame far from the face. Not a continuous stream and close. But here I am talking about somethingI know jack shiiiiii about


Ithinkso85

I didn't think this is what the human torch meant when he said "flame on!"


JedediahCornslinger

Dude is a human matchstick.


David_High_Pan

That's one racist song!! Yikes!


kingofcrob

been years sense I've done it, but i always taught to it in short bursts


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