Are Pop Rocks Dangerous?

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  • Опубликовано: 29 май 2024
  • Did Pop Rocks really blow the door off of a delivery van? Has anyone ever died from eating these popping bits of sugar? The answers might surprise you. Join Josh as he looks into the truth behind the rumors surrounding the uniquely (and surprisingly loud) candy called Pop Rocks.
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Комментарии • 503

  • @porschageist8027
    @porschageist8027 9 лет назад +588

    Hahaha I was eating pop rocks while watching this!!!

  • @patriot7260
    @patriot7260 8 лет назад +44

    The first time I ever had Pop Rocks I was in England and had no idea they existed. I sat there with my mouth shut thinking to myself all wide eyed: "HOLY SHIT. MY TONGUE IS EXPLODING."

  • @BlissfulSl33p
    @BlissfulSl33p 10 лет назад +38

    This guy is the mellowest dude on the face of the Earth, I can't get enough of his calm, pleasant delivery.

  • @NinjaArmyGaming
    @NinjaArmyGaming 7 лет назад +529

    I was having pop rocks while watching THIS! lol who else did that!

  • @Krakmak
    @Krakmak 10 лет назад +170

    i put some pop rocks in my cats litter box and then she peed in it and they started popping! lol.

  • @joanncraig2390
    @joanncraig2390 8 лет назад +85

    I was eating poprocks, so i searched it.

  • @fatmeatball
    @fatmeatball 8 лет назад +190

    I am eating pop rocks while watching.

  • @Twest91x
    @Twest91x 10 лет назад +140

    I once snorted pop rocks...with a runny nose. Was not a fun experience lol

  • @CariagaXIII
    @CariagaXIII 10 лет назад +90

    i was hoping on making my own until i realized i need 600psi of co2

  • @alexella9689
    @alexella9689 8 лет назад +4

    I think how they pop rocks makers handled the public's anxiety, from what is said in this video, was done really well.

  • @steveremington5584
    @steveremington5584 9 лет назад +5

    My most memorable memory of pop rocks is when I took 5 large bags of pop rocks and put all the pop rocks in my mouth.I swear i could feel tiny explosions in my stomach when i swallowed them.

  • @impaeratorae6766
    @impaeratorae6766 7 лет назад +11

    I once ate pop rocks... and drank coke...
    My head blew up.

    • @miguelcamarena.
      @miguelcamarena. 7 лет назад

      Impaeratorae then how did you say this comment

    • @GODSSON365247
      @GODSSON365247 6 лет назад +1

      I ate pop rocks, drank coke, and snorted a 1/11th a key of coke 6 weeks ago and I’m completely fine...I actually was just made partner in my law firm 2 weeks ago. Thanks pop rocks!!!

    • @turtlewatermelon7301
      @turtlewatermelon7301 6 лет назад

      Rip

  • @juulspit3274
    @juulspit3274 2 года назад +4

    Just looked this up while eating pop rocks to see if they were safe 😂

  • @Justin1387
    @Justin1387 10 лет назад +33

    anyone else curious how those "bacon flavored" pop rocks would taste?

  • @bendover8738
    @bendover8738 8 лет назад +8

    I used to be terrified of Pop Rocks as a kid. I thought they would actually blow my mouth off.
    .-.

  • @jettyung2389
    @jettyung2389 5 лет назад +20

    Matt Stonie brought me here

    • @BenjaminGoodman
      @BenjaminGoodman 5 лет назад +1

      Same XD

    • @ns_guy5149
      @ns_guy5149 4 года назад +1

      Wish I could agree but I’ve been wondering about this way to long

  • @robbbin2701
    @robbbin2701 5 лет назад +5

    Poprocks pops in my throat

    • @sal7341
      @sal7341 3 года назад +1

      same it almost choked me ._.

  • @thesniffysniffy
    @thesniffysniffy 10 лет назад +5

    you have a real presence josh. you're a charming guy on camera. nice informative video

  • @aniagalal257
    @aniagalal257 3 года назад +1

    Bro I’m at my grandmas at like 11 watching flash eating pop rocks wondering “hmm I wonder how these pop?”

  • @ultravidz
    @ultravidz 10 лет назад +6

    I was waiting for him to say "I AM that dead kid"

  • @icedteflon8875
    @icedteflon8875 5 лет назад +7

    I'm here because of Matt Stonie.

  • @PrinzMidas
    @PrinzMidas 4 года назад

    Thanks for explaining!

  • @timetraveller9992
    @timetraveller9992 3 года назад +2

    About 40 years ago in Scotland, “ pop rocks “ were called “ space dust” .

  • @laurelcook9078
    @laurelcook9078 8 лет назад +1

    Lol try putting a 9 volt battery on your tongue and that will be the best poprock ever lol

  • @TeenWolfKid876
    @TeenWolfKid876 9 лет назад +8

    My cousin told me that if I eat to many (I used to be addicted to them) that my stomach will explode. Never ate them again... My childhood is ruined. He's an asshole!

    • @greciagutierrez4675
      @greciagutierrez4675 2 года назад

      It’s a lie I eat a lot and do expiriments with then so never feel scared 🙁but you will burp a lot lol

  • @Abdullah-gb7kg
    @Abdullah-gb7kg 3 года назад +1

    i just tried pop rocks for the first time. when they started popping, i got scared and thought it was gonna cut my tongue or something.

  • @iloveyoshi0xo
    @iloveyoshi0xo 10 лет назад +12

    What would happen is you replace cat litter with Pop Rocks?

    • @dakirn3098
      @dakirn3098 10 лет назад +11

      You just wasted a lot of Pop Rocks.

    • @leechurchill1965
      @leechurchill1965 10 лет назад +4

      idk, but be sure and get it on video

    • @gentlegoose2792
      @gentlegoose2792 7 лет назад

      iloveyoshi0xo it pops

    • @makavelithadon1224
      @makavelithadon1224 4 года назад

      Make your cat jump to the ceiling, but or u can just place a cucumber same result

  • @heshamsh761
    @heshamsh761 10 лет назад +1

    great video josh
    still we need more episodes of stuff you should know :(

  • @jessicafoster1196
    @jessicafoster1196 9 лет назад +1

    I think about the most that would happen from that combination would be extreme stomach upset. I'm not anxious to find out though.

  • @victoriacraig8965
    @victoriacraig8965 5 лет назад +2

    A friend dared me to put Pop Rocks up my but, so I did it, I could run faster then Flash.

    • @victoriacraig8965
      @victoriacraig8965 5 лет назад

      What did you use a funnel or just cramim in there with your fingers?

  • @77luz77
    @77luz77 8 лет назад +3

    Pop rocks definitely can't kill you,I've eating them since the 80s till now,I'm in good health :)) I did try to sneak eat these in class once teacher was sure someone was chewing and posing gum ,when he asked me to open my mouth ,pop rock popped all over his face and in one eye ,I got in trouble for eating candy in class and I lived to tell the story .I one bought 4 pack for one quarter a flea market as a teen and turned around sold it to girl at school for 10.00 for one pack ,serious profit:) She was rich kid not allowed to eat candy ,because her mouth said it would rot her teeth.But 10 dollars for one pack was to much of a good deal to pass up ,lol:)

    • @Lola-vs7ct
      @Lola-vs7ct 8 лет назад

      Nice story got any more😂 like for real tho

  • @rhythmjack1421
    @rhythmjack1421 8 лет назад +6

    Get pop rocks, soda, and mentos and mix them together, and if you live, then that's good, but if not, then....

    • @ok-es6zq
      @ok-es6zq 5 лет назад

      THEN WHAT?! Its been 3 years

    • @cloudluxiferyt1822
      @cloudluxiferyt1822 2 года назад

      It’s been 5 years…then what?

    • @rhythmjack1421
      @rhythmjack1421 2 года назад

      Your stomach will explode. Reasons is cause soda (especially diet soda), doesn't mix well since it will blow of foam. With pop rocks, i have no idea what will happen.

  • @GODSSON365247
    @GODSSON365247 6 лет назад +1

    I ate pop rocks, drank coke, and snorted a 1/11th a key of coke 6 weeks ago and I’m completely fine...I actually was just made partner in my law firm 2 weeks ago. Thanks pop rocks!!!

  • @ConcaveEarth100
    @ConcaveEarth100 10 лет назад +6

    What's it gonna kill ya? Riddle me dat.

  • @KawaiiCat2
    @KawaiiCat2 10 лет назад

    That explains why when I was a kid, I was experimenting with pop rocks it exploded and caused a stain on the roof when I put it in hot water.

  • @toonybarzz
    @toonybarzz 9 лет назад

    You are very smart! How long were you studying? I am quite impressed!

  • @JacksonWacksonFlackson
    @JacksonWacksonFlackson 3 месяца назад +1

    Watching this while eating pop rocks

  • @JaneDoe-ci3gj
    @JaneDoe-ci3gj 5 лет назад +1

    A good intersting video👍, you've got a nice voice😊

  • @jtaaca808
    @jtaaca808 8 лет назад +1

    Was eating Pop Rocks with a Large cup of Coke while I watched it talk about coke and and making your head explode. I was freaking the fuck out

  • @aqueseth
    @aqueseth 3 года назад +1

    I got scared of eating pop rocks when I first eat it.
    Because I thought my mouth would explode.

    • @Delicious-Pizza
      @Delicious-Pizza 2 года назад

      the first time i tried it i thought it was boiling my tongue

  • @MidnightGeekSS
    @MidnightGeekSS 4 года назад

    I searched this video while eating pop rocks. I was curious about the process.

  • @DiscordsMaverick
    @DiscordsMaverick 8 лет назад +3

    I gave pop rocks to my godfather because he had never tried them before his reaction was hilarious he was freaking out

    • @babycheek8742
      @babycheek8742 8 лет назад

      U should have made a video and posted it

  • @casey8782
    @casey8782 3 года назад

    Hmm... Thanks for the info.

  • @Westieheart127
    @Westieheart127 9 лет назад +1

    It's funny how I was eating this the same time I was watching this video

  • @magicmoon7162
    @magicmoon7162 4 года назад

    mom tried to say people would switch pop rocks with meth then put it back on the shelf like whos going to waste meth

  • @glamorouslynothere4785
    @glamorouslynothere4785 2 года назад +1

    I had green apple flavored ones earlier today lol and they were great

  • @michaelwerner8615
    @michaelwerner8615 10 лет назад

    Wow I had to comment to get rid of the one below me geez oh I love pop rocks by the way as well as the knowledge shared on how to make then thanks and can you guys explain how people always know when someones looking at them?

  • @aurumthebrave3427
    @aurumthebrave3427 3 года назад

    Watching this and eating pop rocks while panicking

  • @TheDynamicContinuity
    @TheDynamicContinuity 10 лет назад +3

    Love the enthusiasm, I almost dozed off

  • @bradleyswann8792
    @bradleyswann8792 10 лет назад

    That story from the 80's truly show's the value of the internet....

  • @rafaelcontreras6534
    @rafaelcontreras6534 10 лет назад

    I liked this video. It provided a lot.

  • @yeetyah9660
    @yeetyah9660 5 лет назад

    I was eating pop rocks during this video 😂

  • @leximcclary3169
    @leximcclary3169 2 года назад

    Me eating a Mexican knock off while watching: Hmm... How interesting.

  • @xUtmxst
    @xUtmxst 3 года назад +1

    My toungue
    BURNSSSSSSSSSSSS
    In a good way

  • @railmaster.7752
    @railmaster.7752 10 месяцев назад

    1980 I heard about a guy eating a whole package of pop rocks att once and he died on the spot when they exploded in his throat!

  • @D0G0FC0RN
    @D0G0FC0RN 6 лет назад +1

    I had a traumatic experience when I was a youngster. I had a pack of pop rocks that had the 'mother of all' pop-rocks. I put them in my mouth and proceeded to have a joyous pop-a-thon. I decided to chew the pop rocks and chomped down on the 'mother of all' pop rocks. the 'mother' exploded in my mouth with such force that my mouth was forced open. I have not been able to eat pop rocks since. Pop Rocks be evil.

  • @Stormprobe
    @Stormprobe 10 лет назад +1

    You didn't say CO2 were one of the ingredients.
    Space Dust is also good.

  • @chandlercaveny8842
    @chandlercaveny8842 9 лет назад +1

    One time I put some pop rocks and water and they were popping a lot and it was funny very enjoyable experience

  • @ctlnfxx2714
    @ctlnfxx2714 8 лет назад +1

    When I watch this channel I fell like I'm in school ,!

  • @karenmilligan3910
    @karenmilligan3910 9 лет назад

    I had Cadbury marvellous creations chocolate with these jelly things in,felt like my brain was gonna explode XD

  • @lt.reubenrozeyt5716
    @lt.reubenrozeyt5716 2 года назад

    Come to think of it, it's been 5 years since I had pop rocks

  • @jonny123945
    @jonny123945 10 лет назад

    Can u guys explain how you gecko a itch?
    Thanks

  • @the_aab
    @the_aab 3 года назад +1

    dude i used to not like kick pop candy oh you dont know kick pop candy? well instead of them instantly popping you add spit and they pop

  • @cheskamagdadaro9582
    @cheskamagdadaro9582 4 года назад +2

    fun fact: you *did* search for this video because you were eating pop rocks

  • @Parmesana
    @Parmesana 9 лет назад

    I remember when they came out in the 70's. My mother thought that they were drugs.hahahha. I do know that if you wolf down a handful and they 'pop' in your stomach...it gives one a bit of pain.

  • @That2JZ88
    @That2JZ88 5 лет назад

    I was eating pop rocks while I watched this lol

  • @turtlewatermelon7301
    @turtlewatermelon7301 6 лет назад

    I don’t like pop rocks they hurt... or I’m a wimp... 😂😂

  • @reemalogidasan2576
    @reemalogidasan2576 3 года назад

    When I was eating pop rocks once ,it fell in my eye and the rest is history .and that’s the last time I ate pop rocks

  • @weylindouglas1507
    @weylindouglas1507 4 года назад +1

    I love pop rocks but they are a little messy

  • @jademau6
    @jademau6 4 года назад +1

    but how many can i put in my mouth without hurting myself

  • @austincox9846
    @austincox9846 3 года назад

    The gooey, pure, sugary syrup is a croc

  • @Kitty-mc1nr
    @Kitty-mc1nr 7 лет назад +1

    So I can eat pop rocks and drink coke at the same time? Because I do that!!

  • @ayoskys6253
    @ayoskys6253 2 года назад

    I was watching this while eating them then got curious

  • @chillsnthrills1975
    @chillsnthrills1975 8 лет назад

    dude I like this stuff your by far the best presenter. only you and what is in toot paste to numb your taste buds

  • @rafaelcontreras6534
    @rafaelcontreras6534 10 лет назад

    How does vinyl work?

  • @Chibiicap
    @Chibiicap 10 лет назад

    Well obviously the scares people got over the years were not that bad because Pop Rocks have stayed in business.

  • @Sekaero
    @Sekaero 4 года назад +1

    I’m gonna raid Area 51 using a shipment of pop rocks as a breaching charge

  • @STuber2023
    @STuber2023 8 месяцев назад

    I don't like Pop Rocks for me because I tasted the long Korean chocolate stick with pop rocks flavour and it got my mouth, I was scared that I thought that my mouth have lot of acids, and I think that I could break my teeth if I eat too much, so I'm too sensitive for Pop Rocks and any candies that has pop rocks flavour

  • @megacaviagek
    @megacaviagek 5 лет назад

    One just exploded in my eye from my tounge

  • @zakeii_1533
    @zakeii_1533 5 лет назад

    Im eating pop rocks while watching this HAHAHAHA

  • @maxwellmerriman1664
    @maxwellmerriman1664 9 лет назад

    They blew up my head

  • @islagrainger5172
    @islagrainger5172 3 года назад

    i love the video so cool

  • @Head2ToeTheatrical
    @Head2ToeTheatrical 4 года назад

    I have 4 different flavors of Pop Rocks here with me right now.

  • @KAOS2407
    @KAOS2407 2 года назад

    Eating pop rocks right now while watching

  • @madisynl9150
    @madisynl9150 5 лет назад

    I searched up “fizzle rocks” (from riverdale) and this popped up I’m-

  • @mattg1611
    @mattg1611 3 года назад +2

    KNOWLEDGE

  • @TheMrAryzard
    @TheMrAryzard 10 лет назад

    Wait a minute...
    couldn't I bundle in a pound or two of pop rocks into a copper ball and put 6 diodes in it that would heat the surfaces like the faces of a cube so that they'd all start melting at a uniform rate? that way you've got a small explosion with warm/hot glucose attacking you.

  • @sethorren
    @sethorren 10 лет назад

    Josh Clark!

  • @RilevTV
    @RilevTV 9 лет назад

    pop rocks might go into my lungs because of the explosion force

  • @jillmaparena1204
    @jillmaparena1204 4 года назад

    Wow this vid. is from 5 years ago? I remember my childhood when almost every stores in our place were selling pop rocks, now pop rocks are popular among children once again after years 😂 skl

  • @veronica9389
    @veronica9389 9 лет назад

    Well I had pop rocks before, I had too much and my tounge kinda like burnt and it started peeling a bit but now im fine .3.

  • @AfsalK
    @AfsalK 5 лет назад

    I'm NOT eating pop rocks while I'm watching this

  • @SharonLougheed
    @SharonLougheed 7 лет назад +1

    If you were to stir Pop Rocks into juice, would you make soda?

  • @RoseDragoness
    @RoseDragoness 4 года назад

    im eating pop rocks and goes search how does it works.

  • @werewolf5568
    @werewolf5568 3 года назад

    I haven’t had pop rocks in like 3 or 2 years

  • @tizearewalters5790
    @tizearewalters5790 5 лет назад

    Why would pop rocks be dangerous? Pop rocks is just candy that pops in your mouth

  • @0nlytati.2x
    @0nlytati.2x 4 года назад

    Eating them rn😂😂

  • @VIRAL_DNA
    @VIRAL_DNA 9 лет назад

    Back in the 80's I knew a weird girl that was always exposing herself to me, one day we were playing in the woods and she dropped trow and put pop rocks you know where O.O

  • @Ckcdillpickle
    @Ckcdillpickle 7 лет назад

    Pop Rocks are in Oreo's now.

  • @kjn0675
    @kjn0675 5 лет назад

    That saliva sound was so irritating.