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- Jimmy undertook a seven-day burial challenge beneath 20,000 pounds of dirt. He was placed inside a coffin and buried for seven consecutive days. He called it the scariest thing he had ever done, confirmed the challenge was real, and admitted he had severely underestimated its difficulty. The falling dirt shook the coffin roof, immediately making him question whether the structure would hold.
- Continuous safety monitoring was essential to the challenge. Jimmy described the situation as extremely dangerous and worried about suffocation or the coffin breaking. He insisted that someone remain near a walkie-talkie at all times so he could receive assistance if necessary. He also acknowledged that the crew needed to monitor him continuously, including overnight.
- His underground supplies were limited. Jimmy had a briefcase containing Meals Ready to Eat (MREs), snacks and other essentials, alongside a five-gallon drum of water. He suspected the food would run out before the seven days ended. The burial operation took so long that he already needed to urinate before the challenge had properly begun.
- Physical discomfort started almost immediately. His foot went numb, his back hurt, and the confined coffin made ordinary movements difficult. He described the experience as increasingly uncomfortable and recognized that remaining in the same position for days would become a serious problem.
- Sleeping was Jimmy's primary strategy for surviving the isolation. He wanted to sleep as much as possible because being unconscious meant not constantly thinking about being trapped underground. However, he knew his friends would deliberately annoy him and interrupt his sleep. Nolan also drew on his face while he was sleeping.
- The food situation contrasted sharply with what the crew enjoyed above ground. Jimmy explained that MREs required hot water to prepare and complained that his pasta was crunchy. Meanwhile, the crew grilled steaks above his grave. They jokingly promised to eat MREs for the remainder of the challenge, but Tareq immediately objected.
- Boredom drove Jimmy to physically attack his coffin for entertainment. He started punching its walls until his knuckles hurt, then put a sock over his hand so he could continue. The experience left him desperate for something to do.
- The crew installed a camera system to watch and interact with him underground. They inserted a pipe through the dirt, vacuumed the soil out, and lowered a surgical-wire camera to observe Jimmy inside the coffin. He was surprised that they had gone to such lengths simply to watch him suffer. The extensive camera coverage eventually became irritating because he felt constantly observed.
- A photograph of Nolan's mother became a recurring prank. Jimmy discovered the photograph among the crew's supplies and reacted with surprise. Later, when the crew reached his coffin through a tunnel, he asked how he could get the photograph back and said it was the only thing keeping him sane. He eventually declared that he wanted to frame it and keep it forever.
- Heavy rain created additional concerns about the coffin's safety. Jimmy's friends woke up to thunder and worried that rain-soaked dirt would become heavier, potentially increasing the pressure on the coffin. They went to check whether he was safe, describing the scene as increasingly funeral-like.
- The crew used 15 speakers to shake Jimmy's coffin. Kris played music through speakers positioned above the grave, creating vibrations strong enough to make the coffin shake. Jimmy complained that the vibrations hurt his head and became increasingly concerned when he discovered an unscrewed bolt on the side of the coffin, apparently coming from its base. He questioned whether the coffin had been properly secured.
- The crew attempted to dig a tunnel directly into Jimmy's coffin. They played loud music to conceal the digging and then used construction noises to disguise the sound of an excavator. Jimmy heard suspicious noises but received no answer over his walkie-talkie, leaving him unsure whether he was in danger or his friends were planning another prank.
- The tunnel excavation continued overnight. The crew said they had spent the entire night digging toward Jimmy rather than paying someone else to do the work. One participant admitted he was not certified to perform the excavation. Jimmy himself questioned whether the operation was safe. Eventually, they reached the coffin and were able to communicate with him directly.
- Jimmy crossed 50 hours underground, surpassing his previous attempt. He specifically noted that he had now been buried longer than during his last attempt at the challenge. This marked a new personal endurance milestone.
- Blood clots became one of Jimmy's biggest medical concerns. He said he had promised his doctor that he would move every day to reduce the risk of blood clots. He explained that remaining lying down for seven consecutive days could be dangerous or even fatal. He repeatedly worried that standing up after the challenge might cause a serious medical emergency.
- His attempts to exercise were limited. Jimmy had asked his friends to pack dumbbells, but they supplied only three-pound weights. He also complained about his deteriorating physical condition and how badly he smelled after spending so long underground.
- Reaching Jimmy through the tunnel gave the crew another opportunity to tease him. When they finally appeared, Jimmy could see Nolan's forehead and was surprised by the amount of work involved. The crew continued joking about the photograph of Nolan's mother while Jimmy asked them to return it.
- The crew revealed that the channel was approaching 200 million subscribers. They told Jimmy he might reach the milestone while still buried underground. He wished he could watch the achievement happen live, but he had no direct access to the channel's subscriber count at that point.
- Nolan introduced a Feastables marketing stunt. He taped a new Feastables chocolate bar to Jimmy while he was underground. Jimmy recognized the commercial value, joking that the product would now appear in every time-lapse of the burial challenge. He also complained about the heat inside the coffin.
- By day five, Jimmy was experiencing serious psychological strain. Despite being exhausted, he found himself unable to sleep. He began crying without understanding why, described himself as depressed, and said he had almost no motivation to do anything. With only two days remaining, he admitted that lying down for five consecutive days was not something humans were meant to endure.
- Sanitation became one of the biggest reasons Jimmy considered quitting. He said that his greatest potential reason for abandoning the challenge was not wanting to defecate underground. By day five, he urgently needed to use the bathroom but considered holding it for the remaining two days. The difficulty of managing basic hygiene also left him without enough energy or motivation to prepare meals.
- Jimmy resorted to cutting away contaminated clothing. He accidentally got urine on his shorts and decided to cut off the affected section. He apologized for how short the remaining shorts had become.
- His original supply of urine bottles eventually ran out. He explained that he had started using empty MRE meal bags instead, urinating into them and sealing them shut. He described the entire experience as disgusting and repeatedly said he wanted to leave.
- Verizon 5G Home Internet was integrated into the 200-million-subscriber celebration. The crew introduced Verizon's wireless home internet service, which uses its 5G Ultra Wideband network. They adapted the equipment so Jimmy could connect while approximately ten feet underground. After connecting, he could access his real-time YouTube subscriber count.
- The Verizon promotion included a specific customer offer. The video advertised home internet plans starting at $35 per month. Viewers aged 18 or older ordering Verizon Home Internet, while supplies lasted, could receive an Xbox Series S at no additional cost. The video directed viewers to mrbeastverizon.com to enter their address and check availability.
- The crew used the internet connection to let Jimmy witness the channel reaching 200 million subscribers. The milestone was approaching, and the team gathered around the live subscriber count. Jimmy was able to watch the numbers change in real time and celebrate the achievement despite remaining buried.
- The 200-million milestone prompted reflections on the channel's history. Jimmy recalled being an ordinary young creator in Nebraska and discussing ambitious subscriber goals with his friends while sitting around a lunch table. Reaching 200 million represented the realization of something they had once only imagined.
- Chandler recalled the company's humble beginnings. He said that when he first started working with the team, there were approximately seven people and he was the janitor. He expressed gratitude for having been part of the journey to 200 million subscribers.
- Jimmy reflected on his personal journey as a creator. He said he started making videos at 11 and was now 25. He never imagined the channel would become so successful and remembered the days when his videos received virtually no views. He thanked everyone who watched his content and expressed appreciation for the people who had worked alongside him.
- The team celebrated reaching 200 million subscribers while Jimmy remained underground. The milestone was confirmed during the live counter sequence, and everyone reacted enthusiastically. Jimmy thanked his colleagues, described working with them as an honour, and encouraged them to pursue further goals together.
- Jimmy requested a brief phone call to his girlfriend before the internet connection was disconnected. He explained that he had not yet had an opportunity to call her and wanted to spend approximately two minutes letting her know he was alive. His friends agreed to reconnect the equipment and wait while he made the call.
- The celebration ended with Jimmy returning to isolation. Once the others left, he became emotional again. He said celebrating 200 million subscribers with his friends had been enjoyable, but he was now alone and still trapped underground. After five days in the coffin, he was struggling to imagine surviving another two.
- His friends noticed a substantial deterioration in his emotional state. One described how Jimmy had progressed from being terrified to extremely talkative and then becoming visibly sad. Jimmy admitted that he was making an effort to talk for the video but had almost no desire to speak. He simply wanted to get out.
- The crew decided to find ways to cheer Jimmy up. They recognized that he was struggling mentally and began discussing making phone calls and bringing people to visit him.
- A crew member brought parents to visit Jimmy underground. The visit was intended to improve his mood. The conversation returned to the running joke about Nolan's mother and the photograph. Jimmy denied having discussed the subject while buried and pretended not to know what they were talking about.
- Nolan's parents shared an embarrassing story about him. When asked to reveal something that would embarrass Nolan, they explained that he had told them he was going to prom but had actually gone to the neighbours' house next door for a little while. They also joked that they wanted to see him bring a girl home for Christmas.
- Jimmy gave his friends a firm deadline for beginning the excavation. He instructed them to start digging in exactly 12 hours, regardless of their preference to sleep in. The crew discussed setting alarms to ensure they woke up on time.
- Jimmy became increasingly anxious about the physical consequences of standing up. He repeatedly asked what would happen if he developed blood clots and died when he finally stood. One friend responded darkly that he would at least know where to put him. Despite the joke, Jimmy was genuinely worried about his physical condition.
- The final night underground was emotionally difficult. Jimmy said he had never been more excited about anything than seeing sunlight the following morning. At the same time, he worried about whether his legs would still work and whether he would be able to stand after seven days without normal movement.
- Jimmy officially completed the seven-day burial period. He announced that the seven days were over and asked his friends to dig him out. He described waiting for them as the worst part of the challenge because he had no control over how quickly they could free him.
- The crew brought in an excavator to extract him. Jimmy repeatedly urged them to hurry, anticipating the moment when the dirt above him would become sunlight. When he finally saw daylight, he became emotional and started crying again. He said it was difficult to describe what sunlight looked like after seven consecutive days without seeing it.
- A medic was involved before Jimmy attempted to stand. The crew asked him to wait for medical assistance. He was questioned about nausea and dizziness before being encouraged to come up. The possibility of blood clots remained a concern throughout the extraction.
- Jimmy stood for the first time in a week. His legs were weak, and he described feeling a rush of blood to his head. Nevertheless, he announced that he had not died and that he was all right. No blood-clot incident was reported in the conclusion of the video.
- A crowd was waiting above ground to celebrate his return. After seven days underground, Jimmy was finally able to participate in the 200-million-subscriber celebration properly. He described the experience as extraordinary and ended the video after acknowledging that everyone had now seen his underwear.