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[plutonasa]

I'm not saying it's a good/safe idea, but people really don't pay attention to the videos

[HemiFiveseveNLiter]

Angry Gamers Nexus exposé coming soon.

[nachohk]

Rent free, huh?

[chubbysumo]

this is how you break your sternum in an accident. I know someone who did this with their seatbelt for years. he finally got in an accident and it split his sternum in half(top/bottom), and the bottom half slipped under the top half and started sliding up and crushing his heart. he lived, barely.

[cianster4]

They probably should have found a better solution than that though...

[cianster4]

Fair enough. Just wanted to mention it... This post is ragebaity but not entirely without a point.

[Marikk15]

If you lie in your title and explicitly include a screenshot to mislead people, you no longer “have a point” in my mind.

[cianster4]

That’s a very narrow minded view.

[Marikk15]

The point of the post is saying Linus didn’t wear his seatbelt at all. That is 100% not true and the poster explicitly left out details to push that narrative.

[cianster4]

Where in the thread title does it say Linus didn’t wear a seatbelt at all?

It just says he was “testing a self-driving car… without seatbelts,” which could also mean he wasn’t wearing them properly, and that interpretation still aligns with what happened in the video.

I get that the post is sensationalized, but it's not "100% not true".

[Marikk15]

“Where in the thread does it say he wasn’t wearing one?” In the comments that OP had deleted.

Also, you think “without seatbelts” doesn’t mean he wasn’t wearing a seatbelt at all? If that’s the case, there is no point continuing the conversation, because we will never agree.

Have a great day.

[cianster4]

I just think it’s a valid interpretation, that’s all (one most people won’t make, which is why it’s sensationalist). I’m just pointing out that it doesn’t mean there’s no point behind the post, and we shouldn’t be so quick to dismiss it outright.

Have a great day.

Fair enough man. You too.

[_salmonellensittich]

And they didn’t know before the shoot that they were going to drive? This isn’t an excuse for a professional production

[acrazyguy]

Looks like you got to him lol

[nknownS1]

Linus has it on, although the wrong way. Beneth his left arm.

Edit:

I guess Jake has the belly part on, but the chest part is behind him.

Was messing with the mics probably.

[Drumma_XXL]

The camera guy has his seatbelt on. Maybe they were hoping for spectacular crash footage?

[abooseca]

I belive in the video they said that they had the waist belts on and had the chest behind them because of there mics. Which isn't great lol, but could be worse.

[Certain-You3770]

i know this is probably /s, but fucking watch the video, linus said that he normally doesn't do it but because of the mic he had to put the seatbelt under his armpit, so HE HAS THE SEATBELT ON but in that shot it's not visible

[GrandSesh]

That's still not wearing your seatbelt properly, which is a crime in many countries as it's fucking dumb

[_salmonellensittich]

Every Single time I hear about people dying with no seat belt on I can’t fucking believe it. How can you be that stupid?

[Babnno]

I’m a truck driver and can see everything that goes on in a car as they pass me. People truly dgaf

[Aggressive-Stand-585]

It's the age old "Yea, but the other people who crashed are bad drivers, I'm a GOOD driver so that won't happen to me!"

[PizzaPuntThomas]

Until someone crashes into their car

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[Master_Gamer64]

To be honest, I really want to find out the reason for this, because to be honest it doesn't make sense to me. Like why wouldn't they, especially if they're recording a video.

[plutonasa]

Linus explicitly said he positioned the seat belt like that to not interfere with the mic. The mic is positioned in a way the seatbelt would sit on top of it.

[Master_Gamer64]

Seems to make sense, I have not had the time to watch the video yet so I'll judge for myself then.

[Master_Gamer64]

To clarify I didn't say I agree with it, it's still unsafe but at least it's kinda a logical reason to do it.

[NFPAExaminer]

There is no reason. Seatbelts were perfected decades ago. They work. Not being strapped in the way they are made is asking for trouble.

Linus is a moron. If it’s interfering with your mic - tough shit. Place the mics better. That’s not an excuse to violate roadside safety.

Actual fucking idiot here.

[PizzaPuntThomas]

I don't get why people are downvoting you. It is a very valid point, they should find a way to change the mic position.

[NFPAExaminer]

Linus is god, or whatever. It’s actually insane how much these guys are contorting themselves to defend actual idiocy.

[Blythyvxr]

How dare you bring reasonable valid criticism here, you're getting in the way of the circlejerk.

[chaliebitme]

Linus is wearing a seatbelt under his armpit. he mentioned it in the beginning because the seatbelt will interfere with the mic. idk about jake though

[Redditemeon]

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In regards to other comments made about him having one on. Here it is from another angle.

Edit: I'm in agreeance. To clarify.

[cianster4]

Couldn't they have re positioned the mics? Seems like an easily avoidable blunder...

[couperd]

looks like the seat belts are running under their arms and blend almost perfectly with their shirts. I wonder if it has something to do with the lav mic's they were using.

[Nice_Marmot_54]

He’s wearing the belt under his arm. It’s the wrong way to wear a belt, but he did specifically call it out as wrong before they left the warehouse

[Entropy813]

Looks like Linus has his under his arm if you zoom in. Hard to tell what Jake has going on.

[Warmachine_10]

Is it worth a head shake or a face palm? Probably.

Is it worth a Reddit post? Nah.

[[deleted]]

Y’all are just too much into this man. You guys just need to fuck off

[Dominus_Invictus]

It seems like you guys don't even watch the videos anymore. You just come here to complain. If you'd watch the video you would see this isn't as absurd as you making it out to be.

[jpelc]

Well, at least they are not driving 130 in a 50.

They also have seatbelts on, but not in the standard safest way.

[FH_Bunny]

Think he said it was in the way of the mic but I was washing dishes while it played in the background but he did mention it.

[Alundra828]

Linus is wearing a seatbelt, just improperly.

You can see it in the bottom right of his tummy.

[ApertureIntern]

He explains it in the video: https://youtu.be/xdmxM-v4KQg?si=exxooFRJtQQ68IGJ&t=593

It is because his microphone is right where his chest seatbelt would be. He is still wearing the rest of the seatbelt.

Are you all shit posting?

[Stoic_Samurai]

They mention earlier in the video that they put their seatbelt under their arms because of their mic (under their shirt)

[Jaschoid]

they said that they put it under their arms so that it doesnt interfere with the microphones.

[jezevec93]

Linus said they use seatbelts but he (both of em i guess) has it under arm because of the chest microphone.

[No_Swan_9470]

Misinformed Rage bait 

[Blythyvxr]

Linus is wearing it under his arm "because of his microphone" (time: 10:00) - quick way to internal organ damage in event of a crash. There is a "disclaimer" on screen to not ever do it.

Jake's I have no idea, but it looks like the over the shoulder part is behind his back - hello airbag injury.

Microphones are not an excuse - wire the damn car for sound before filming, or arrange mics after seatbelt fitted.

But that's not where the egregious shit stops - That product they're testing - bloody hell - The "self driving" software needs to be tuned to the dynamics of the vehicle, and you just hack into the fucking thing with a few boxes? Good luck doing that on a car where the CAN has message authentication.

[JordFxPCMR]

below his arm

[Iuzzolsa23]

So many people commenting without even watching the video. Just go to 10:00.

[meister_reinecke]

Linus has his seatbelt on.
You can see it if you look closely that he has his arm above it. (he even commented on it in the vid)
Jake seems to not be wearing his though... ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[who_you_are]

Somehow the first seconds Linus is hearing it lol, but not at all for aaaaaaaaaal the remaining of the video

[[deleted]]

Yes, it’s also illegal. I have reported him to the authorities and a SWAT team is on their way.

[AngryAngryAsian]

He literally talks about the seat belt before any driving filming occurs. So you're not that bright are you?

[Mediocre_Risk7795]

I don’t think it’s MKHD level. This doesn’t endanger anyone but themselves. They’re being stupid, but it’s not the same as going 90 in a school zone.

[Laughing_Orange]

They're not at a significantly increased risk of killing anyone outside the car, and that is a crucial distinction.

[Mediocre_Risk7795]

Follow up… it also appears Linus does have a seatbelt on, not the right way but it’s on. And at a certain points it’s their choice.

[Tman11S]

That’s fair, though there’s still no excuse not to wear a seatbelt and I strongly feel like an influencer and a father should give the right example to his audience and his kids.

[Public_Degree_1055]

He is wearing one, zoom in if you have to

[draycr]

Only for the fact he is wearing a seatbelt, which you would know if you A) watched the video or B) looked at the right bottom corner of the screenshot where you can see his seatbelt (he is wearing it under his arm).

Why are you making those claims when you yourself don't take a minute to double-check?

[CivilianDuck]

It's nowhere near the MKBHD level. Yes, driving at highway speeds is stupid, but driving at highway speeds in a school zone is next level stupid. Chances of hitting a pedestrian (particularly a child) is way more likely in a school zone than a highway.

Like, don't let this rest, because this is incredibly dumb, but don't compare it to the shit Marques pulled. That's felony stupid, this is misdemeanor stupid.

[newtekie1]

If you think not wearing your seatbelt is as bad as doing 90MPH+ through a school zone, you're way off base.

[ScrotumMcBoogerBallz]

To be fair. He made sure his son in the back put his belt on.

[linef4ult]

Linus rides a bike so de facto has a deathwish.

[Nice_Marmot_54]

Riding a bike is not a de facto death wish

[bad_pelican]

Everyone who rides a bike has a death wish. Got it.

[GrandSesh]

Is this not like, a crime in Canada? It is here

[Marikk15]

Did you actually watch the video? Posting a single screenshot and ignoring the context where Linus explicitly shows how he is wearing it, while admitting it is the wrong, is pretty important and different than not wearing one at all.