The Slow Mo Guys' giant water balloon series is the gift that keeps on giving.

There have been many, many iterations of this format over the years, but the ingredients remains the same in each: Dan, who is one half of the YouTube duo, plus a six foot water balloon. This time a ramp is added into the mix too and Dan climbs inside the balloon before rolling down its slope and bursting forth at the bottom.

The slow motion results speak for themselves.

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