Prank Help

[KungFuSandwich]

The prank: Tie fishing line between someones car and trash can

The problem is the line we used (50 lb test) was not strong enough to pull down the trash can. Ive found 80lb test in the thin spider wire, but I dont want to spend 25 bucks if its gonna break to.

Any of you math wizzes know how strong of line I need?

[jakethebake]

WTF? Is this a dumpster? 10 lb. test should pull it down.

[kurosh]

Get one of those spring things that measure force and pull on the can until it tips over.

[M2d]

use sevalon?

[KungFuSandwich]

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WTF? Is this a dumpster? 10 lb. test should pull it down.

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I was really shocked that 50 didnt do it, but we tried it in 3 different places and none of them worked. (we were only able to watch two, but I assume the other didnt work since no one got angry)

Also, its not the knots, The line is breaking in the center.

[gorie]

(50 + 80 / $25) - (length of wire * number of expected passengers) / color of car

[brassnuts]

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WTF? Is this a dumpster? 10 lb. test should pull it down.

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The problem is if there's any slack, the line is gonna snap as soon as it becomes taut and instanly tries to accelerate the traschcan to whatever speed the car is going. So, the OP is going to need some strong stuff.

[M2d]

if you insert a spring into the system (car-spring-line-can) would this help absorb the initial startup? maybe something rigid enough to not break down completely when the car moves away like a bed spring.

[jakethebake]

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The problem is if there's any slack, the line is gonna snap as soon as it becomes taut and instanly tries to accelerate the traschcan to whatever speed the car is going. So, the OP is going to need some strong stuff.

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Yea, I realized this after I posted the other.

[howzit]

how's about twisting three lines into one?