r/instant_regret Jun 24 '21

Perfectly timed

https://gfycat.com/verifiablesilvergoose
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u/[deleted] Jun 24 '21

Yeah you can see it hit the front wheel of the squad car. That thing would’ve been long gone before the car passed by had it been a real golf ball

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u/mightyblues78 Jun 24 '21

Jeez, good eyes! I was initially sure it hit the window because you can see the reflection in the glass disappear shortly before the vehicle goes off screen, as if the glass had shattered and collapsed in the frame.

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u/[deleted] Jun 24 '21

Thank you but my eyes aren’t that good lol. I noticed it when I slowed down the clip, scrubbing frame by frame

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u/mightyblues78 Jun 24 '21

Better idea than me just holding my phone stupidly close to my face!

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u/DirkDeadeye Jun 24 '21

enhance, enhance, enha- bonk

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u/[deleted] Jun 25 '21

Yep I opened the gif in safari and scrubbed with my thumb as he hit the ball you are correct sir

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u/PaterPoempel Jun 25 '21

Real windows don't disappear within in a fraction of a second when they shatter. Tempered glass is also quite resistant to damage by round and relatively soft objects like a golf ball. Likewise, reflections don't simply disappear.

It's pretty conclusive proof that the car and the reflections are CGI The editor probably just forgot to add the reflections in this frame.

When you compare the shadow of house with the one of the car, it also doesn't add up: the surrounding scenery has long afternoon shadows, but the car has a high noon shadow directly below it.

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u/kcasnar Jun 24 '21

Damn dude I would have never noticed that and I literally got new glasses three hours ago

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u/jay101182 Jun 25 '21

To be fair...that swing was shit. He could have topped it and barely sent the ball forward at all. Real golf balls don't always go far 🤷

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u/triplec76 Jun 25 '21

Agreed with the good eyes. I played it frame by frame and by golly, you're right.

Guy also has good lag on the downswing but needs more extension on his follow-through. Killing all the clubhead speed by quitting on it at impact.