Life hacks have become an essential part of internet culture, taking social media by storm with their promises to make life easier, faster, or just plain fun. From clever kitchen tricks to DIY solutions, these hacks seem to be the answer to just about everything. But, let’s be honest: Not all of them work as smoothly as they’re advertised. And that’s exactly what makes them so entertaining to try—especially when you're doing it with friends in a funny vlog format.
Recently, my friends and I decided to take on some of the weirdest, most outlandish life hacks that we
Funny moments could find online. Armed with a camera, a pile of random household items, and an overwhelming sense of curiosity, we embarked on a mission to see if these quirky hacks could actually improve our lives—or if they would turn into hilarious disasters. Spoiler: It was mostly the latter.
1. The Toothpaste-and-Banana Trick
We started our adventure with a hack that promised to clean your shoes using toothpaste and a banana peel. Yes, you read that right—a banana peel. The video claimed that rubbing the inside of a banana peel on dirty shoes, followed by a quick scrub with toothpaste, would restore them to their original shine. With much skepticism, we decided to give it a shot.
We grabbed a couple of our oldest pairs of shoes—ones that had seen better days—and followed the hack step by step. As soon as we began rubbing the banana peel on the shoes, it was clear something was off. The texture was slimy, and the smell… let’s just say it was not exactly what we had in mind for a “shoe refresh.” When we added toothpaste, things got even worse. Instead of a sparkling shine, we were left with a sticky, banana-scented mess.
After much laughter (and some not-so-professional cleaning), we had to admit that this hack was more of a fail than a win. But honestly, we were just happy we didn’t end up with banana stains all over our clothes.
2. The “Insta-Makeover” Hack: Using Ice Cubes for Puffy Eyes
Next up was a beauty hack that promised to reduce puffiness under your eyes using—wait for it—ice cubes. The video showed someone rolling an ice cube under their eyes for a few minutes to supposedly “wake up” their face and make them look more refreshed. We thought, "How could that possibly go wrong?"
After freezing a couple of cubes, we began gently rolling them over our eyes. Almost immediately, the cold shock caused us to freeze in place like we’d been hit with a chill blast from the Arctic. It felt nice at first, but after a few seconds, we realized it was more uncomfortable than anything. Plus, we ended up looking like we had just emerged from an igloo, not a relaxing spa session.
The result? Well, we didn’t exactly look “refreshed.” Instead, we all ended up with red, blotchy skin. But hey, at least we had an excuse to laugh at ourselves, which is the real fun of trying weird hacks with friends.
3. DIY Nail Polish Using Eyeshadow
One of the more intriguing (and potentially glamorous) hacks we decided to try involved making our own nail polish from eyeshadow. The hack claimed that by scraping some colorful eyeshadow into a small container and adding clear nail polish, you could create custom nail colors. It seemed easy enough, so we gave it a go.
We crushed up a glittery purple eyeshadow and mixed it with some clear nail polish, hoping for a bold and unique nail look. What we didn’t expect was just how uneven and messy it would be. The eyeshadow particles didn’t dissolve into the nail polish as smoothly as we’d hoped, and instead of a beautiful, sparkling finish, we ended up with thick, uneven streaks on our nails.
After a few failed attempts and some chuckles over our funky-looking nails, we had to agree that this was one life hack that should probably remain online rather than in real life. But in the process, we discovered that glittery nails, no matter how clumpy, are guaranteed to give you a good laugh.
4. The Classic “Try Not to Laugh” Hack: Using a Frozen Spoon for a Face Lift
One of the most bizarre hacks we tried was supposed to give us a “face lift” using a frozen spoon. The idea was that if you placed a cold spoon on your skin, it would tighten your pores and reduce wrinkles. Skeptical but game, we each grabbed a spoon, threw it in the freezer for a few minutes, and began applying it to our faces.
We were immediately hit with a freezing shock that made us all jump back in surprise. As we held the spoon to our faces, trying to “sculpt” our jawlines or de-puff our cheeks, we couldn’t stop laughing. It was one of the most ridiculous things we’d ever tried—and not in a good way. Sure, it might have been cold, but it did absolutely nothing to “lift” our faces. We were left with chilly, red faces and a room full of laughter.
5. The Conclusion: Life Hack Fail or Fun Success?
Despite the overwhelming number of failed attempts, our funny vlog was a success in its own right. The key takeaway from trying all these weird life hacks wasn’t necessarily the hacks themselves, but the joy of doing them with friends. The real life hack we discovered was how much fun we had messing up together.
Some of the hacks were hilarious busts, but that’s what made the video entertaining to watch. Life hacks are meant to make things easier, but in reality, they often provide more laughs than solutions. If you’re looking for instant results, maybe give these hacks a pass. But if you’re looking for a good time (and a lot of bloopers), grab your friends and try them for yourself—you might just create your own hilarious moments to share.
At the end of the day, the best “hack” we learned was that sometimes the weirdest ideas are the ones that lead to the most fun, and that’s what makes these kinds of vlogs worth watching!
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