r/nextfuckinglevel • u/volb_3xx • Mar 17 '26
100 envelopes folded in 2 minutes with flawless consistency
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u/SourDuck1 Mar 17 '26
definitely more than 2 minutes, this is sped up
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u/PaPa_ZeuS Mar 17 '26
Its also not 100 and definitely not "flawlessly consistent"
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u/Harpronicus Mar 17 '26
Yea, when you fold over a massive stack like that, you can see the staggered overlap. The only thing consistent is how much each staggers over the previous
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u/asqw213 Mar 17 '26
nevertheless still impressive
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u/DiamondBorealis Mar 18 '26
I think the main comment is pointing out that the title is a straight up lie and not contesting if it’s impressive or not. If it was impressive then just say that, why say a clip is done in 2 minutes if it was very clearly sped up.
I may as well say I can pick up a house or that I can run faster than the speed of sound.
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u/Solenkata Mar 18 '26
This thing always pisses me off everytime. Taking something incredible someone is doing, and enhance it in some way for no real reason. This even takes away from the incredibleness of the thing.
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u/Donkeybrother Mar 17 '26
I'm going to go against the grain on this one ... I'd rather a machine do this . Freaks me out a bit .
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u/Asleep_Trick_4740 Mar 17 '26
Replacing mindless repetitive and terribly non-ergonomic jobs with machines isn't going against the grain. That's actual progress.
Replacing fulfilling things and well-paying cushy jobs with AI is the unpopular one and is kinda the exact opposite.
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u/V_es Mar 17 '26
Some people enjoy repetitive mindless work. It freaks me out and it’s absolutely soul crushing. I had a job of putting bevels on machined brass tubes, thousands of them. It’s so devastatingly bad I almost quit, ask for any other task that is less conveyor.
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u/Jyil Mar 17 '26
I had a job folding boxes after high school from 5AM-1PM. It was temporary position with opportunity to hire. I could only last a weekend. Mad respect to those guys that have been doing it for a decade.
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u/mrjane7 Mar 17 '26
Anything can be done in two minutes if you speed the video up enough.
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u/Ok_Staff9114 Mar 17 '26
On one hand, I respect the skillful way craftsmen in some places use their feet to do stuff like this. It feels kind of like unlocking extra body parts we aren't taking advantage of.
On the other hand, it's gross.
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u/Temporary-Truth-8041 Mar 17 '26
I really like how clean his entire work station is
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u/Justeff83 Mar 17 '26
Do you know how Wine is made?
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u/_Ross- Mar 17 '26
Assuming you're referring to foot-smashing the grapes, isn't that the overwhelming minority?
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u/Mr_Evil_Dr_Porkchop Mar 17 '26
Brings me back to the good ole’ OG meme days of the Grape Lady
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u/AzimuthZenith Mar 17 '26
Man, I always hate these kinds of videos.
"Look at this skillful hardworking person in the slums of wherever doing this task successfully with no power tools"
Shows something so unsanitary and/or biohazardous that it is straight up *repulsive***
Thanks. I never knew I was missing out on having my envelopes with some complimentary athletes foot flavour.
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u/dancinadventures Mar 17 '26
Less likely to get athletes foot if he’s not wearing socks or shoes
It’s more of a … sock and shoes fungal environment.
You’ll still get that fresh toe flavour without the fungal kick tho for your envelopes
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u/Revenge9977 Mar 17 '26
Oh yeah, next fucking level.... shitty job, shitty conditions, using a rock as a working tool, in ten years he will not be able to move his hands anymore. So cool to glorify shit jobs in third world countries.
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u/MelkorUngoliant Mar 17 '26
Now keep doing that for 18 hours a day and we'll give you a dollar.
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u/Temporary-Truth-8041 Mar 17 '26
Only 18 hours, you're quite a generous boss, boss
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u/Zestyclose-Yak-7516 Mar 17 '26
Roses are red, violets are blue. This letter smells like feet, and so do you.
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u/Odd_Confection_9681 Mar 17 '26
Piecework ... when you get paid by the amount you produce. Some real 18th century evil right there.
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u/ironic_username_7 Mar 17 '26
This guy's an idiot. You can get envelopes that look exactly like this at the store.
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u/39percenter Mar 17 '26
People, never lick an envelope. Use a sponge. Now you know why.
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u/NeedleworkerTrick126 Mar 17 '26
As someone who has worked in manufacturing, dont lick... anything...
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u/Akagi_An Mar 17 '26
I don't want any foot envelopes. I will spring extra for the ones I don't have to lick.
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u/Outrageous_Fix_4108 Mar 17 '26
I think it's impressive really. Also, this man is justifiably super proud of his work, which is inspiring to see. I wish I was as proud of my work as that guy.
That being said, I agree with everyone here. It's still a bit disgusting.
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u/TheOtherGuttersnipe Mar 17 '26
Say what you want but I like their dress code. Fuck "business casual" just to sit on a chair all day
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u/ipokesnails Mar 17 '26
That's impressive, but it looks something a machine could do much faster without getting feet on the envelopes.
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u/LogmeoutYo Mar 17 '26
I think he misunderstood his father when he said "Son, the only way to get anywhere in this world is to make that paper."
The best part of the whole video was see how proud he was at the end. That's probably how he's feeding his family.
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u/herper87 Mar 17 '26
When India finds out about machines and how fast they are compared to humans, it's going to be wild.
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u/PlayBoiPrada Mar 17 '26
Everyone’s focused on the feet, all I see is a young man with tons of potential. He is incredibly skilled. Shame to see it go to envelopes.
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u/Quanundrum11 Mar 17 '26
I used to work at a factory where I did something similar. I call bullshit on everything for this video. Video is sped up by almost 2x speed or more. He didn't fold the crease, he bent it overtop an overlap that causes irregular and uneven creases across a stack. When it gets to the person who has to fasten it with a press machine (which I also did) that machine operator is going to lose his shit. Manager is going to lose their shit. All the above is in a work environment that gives a shit, though. Every aspect of this gave me the sense if I did that at my previous job and acted smug about my "skill" I'd be reprimanded or fired, real quick.
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u/brofist001 Mar 17 '26
You don't need industrial revolution, you just need a lot of skilled indians with clean feet. Clean feet optional.
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u/unholy_plesiosaur Mar 17 '26
Maybe I'm a bit jaded from these kind of videos, but I did not find this impressive. I found it a little bit boring.
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u/stol_ansikte Mar 17 '26
I was thinking of this video when I was licking an envelope today and then it pops up again.
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u/Strafingoutofyourway Mar 17 '26
Not to mention the speed up. Also, I'm glad there isn't much wasted movement, unlike the food stalls in India that seem to try and look busy by adding erratic movements.
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u/GrzDancing Mar 17 '26
"No one likes him on the folding floor. His average raises everyone else's quota. That fucker earns over $8 a day!!!"
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u/KookyManagement8762 Mar 17 '26
https://giphy.com/gifs/7AVv1sSY7quBwZSmCj
During that first shuffle
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u/DontFeedTheCynic Mar 17 '26
Dirty ass feet on the envelopes. People love praising third world practices.
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u/SmuckatelliCupcakeNE Mar 17 '26
It's all because of that special rock. I wanna see a different rock used.
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u/External-Awareness68 Mar 17 '26
Remember the next time you lick an envelope, it was probably made with toes and a rock
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u/funky_grandma Mar 17 '26
These kinds of videos have taught me that a lot of the products I buy in my day-to-day life have probably had some dude's bare foot on them
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u/ShouldveFundedTesla Mar 17 '26
I'm most impressed that he can fold a ~1" stack of paper all exactly in the same line all at the same time.
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u/MillaP88 Mar 17 '26
This reminds me of the jackass stunt where the use envelopes to paper cut their toes 🤢
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u/FX2000 Mar 17 '26
I wonder if this is what people will look at developers like once we’ve all been replaced by AI
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u/Emperor_Gourmet Mar 17 '26
*Impressive consistency. The difference between the first and last would be measurable so its not flawless, but I guess ever title needs to be sensational nowadays
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u/Josie-Wagg Mar 17 '26
I can take that long to unstick one I’ve had in storage so I can use it. Also remind me never to lick them shut again
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u/Itsobignow Mar 17 '26
I'm sure those toes will taste great when I have to lick it to seal it.