These Rocks Are ALIVE
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Місяць томуThis month, our SciShow Rocks Box subscribers are getting a really special treat -- a real, living, pet rock! These critters have been beloved companions for decades, and we're bringing you pet rocks from the original wild vein, meaning they are some of the rarest house pets you could have.
Obviously, this is an April Fool's bit. But what's not a bit is our pet rock sticker set, which you can really buy and build yourself a little sticker friend! Click here to check it out: store.dftba.com/collections/a...
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@massimookissed1023 Місяць тому
Rock *_do_* have a natural predator, *PAPER*
@celticlass8573 Місяць тому
😅
@JefferyMewtamer Місяць тому
But is paper a "natural" predator? Sure, it's mostly made of wood pulp or other plant-based natural fiber, but as far as I know, paper doesn't exist in nature, so there's an argument to be made that it's a genetically engineered predator akin to all the specialized breeds of hunting dog made for game that wolves would be ill suited to prey on.
@Firestar-TV Місяць тому
Also Birds can swallow Pet Rocks that were just born. They'll use those poor little Babies to digest their Food better😢
@bettyswallocks6411 Місяць тому
And Spock. Spock vaporises rock.
@William_Kyle-Yuki_Yuuki Місяць тому
The funny thing is, I would not put it past Sci-Show to actually seek out the origin of the concept of pet rocks.
@Shparky Місяць тому
That is definitely where I thought this video was going for the first 30 seconds, and I look forward to if they do a serious take on it.
@chickenpants Місяць тому
That's probably a Tangents episode.
@levilukeskytrekker Місяць тому
It inspired me to do just that-one man named Gary Dahl apparently thought it up and became a millionaire off it. Reportedly, he had the idea in a bar while listening to his friends complain about their pets, and allegedly, he made enough to set up his own bar. According to the Museum of Play (which is a random website I discovered down this rabbit hole, and commented about already, haha), he bought the original Pet Rocks from his local building store, which sourced them from San Rosarita Beach in Mexico. So you could actually still get an "original" Pet Rock (kind of-it's a beach, I imagine the tide moves things around a bit, but it's at least the same ecosystem).
@miriamrosemary9110 Місяць тому
@@levilukeskytrekker +
@dawsie Місяць тому
@@levilukeskytrekker😹😹yep he walked away with a cool $15 million in just 6 months in 1975 😹😹
@Primordial_Radiance Місяць тому
Make sure to tumble your pet rocks. They love getting smooth and polished.
@garethhughes7430 Місяць тому
This is actually false, polishing that fast is painful for rocks, and should be done very slowly.
@CommanderWiggins Місяць тому
@@garethhughes7430It depends on the breed, really. Some types love tumbling but it can be painful for other types!
@frankinla91602 Місяць тому
I was gonna like this comment, but the number of likes it already had seems noice
@someonetyping Місяць тому
Instructions unclear, put pet rocks in the dryer to tumble dry and broke my dryer :(
@shawnholbrook7278 Місяць тому
I don't think they make a tumbler big enough for my eldest's pet rock. It looks like granite and is almost the size of a human head.
@Sally4th_ Місяць тому
Teehee :) I actually had a "Pet Rock" in 1980. It could do tricks: "stay", "play dead", "sit" and, with a little help "roll over".
@NotSoMuchFrankly Місяць тому
My pet rock forced me and Abe Lincoln to do battle with a Kligon and Gengis Khan.
@CommanderWiggins Місяць тому
For first time Pet Rock owners, I encourage them to check out their local Rock Shelter for any young pebbles that need new homes. These wild Pet Rocks are a cool find and exciting to own for experienced keepers, but they can be a little too rough around the edges for novices.
@KOKO-uu7yd Місяць тому
😂⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️😂
@vapormissile Місяць тому
Rescues are the best!
@BigyetiTechnologies Місяць тому
I thought it was April Fools, but then I saw them moving about
@nebulan Місяць тому
Seems foolproof
@ndemers Місяць тому
MOVIE MAGIC
@thehellyousay Місяць тому
i had to euthanise my pet rock last year. terminal case of the crumbles complicated by a mild case of the cracks. she's buried in the same garden i first found her.
@ande100 Місяць тому
My sincere condolences. Sadly the corrosis is going to come back this year too, they said.
@TheBraecki Місяць тому
What an April Fools plot 😂 very creative
@culwin Місяць тому
I had my rock genetically tested and it's from the Moon
@ewestner Місяць тому
I have a bunch of wild pet rocks already, all of them millions of years old. Since they're so old, they tend to just sit around all day.
@skytl3431 Місяць тому
Oh no! I made the mistake of giving mine a litter box, and now I can't find it in there! 😱
@tb6303 12 днів тому
🤣
@ahseaton8353 Місяць тому
You should actually send out pet rocks for this month's Rock Box. Everyone needs a mineral friend or two.
@kats9755 Місяць тому
They should 100% do this!
@Era1113 Місяць тому
I actually found myself feeling really disappointed when he said there was a "real" video coming because I was getting excited for a pet rock with a Rocks Box-style info/care card
@Th3Shrike Місяць тому
I can just imagine this popping up in auto play in six months and confusing everyone
@jasonwebb1882 Місяць тому
I don't care what people say about this channel, so I'll say this. SciShow, you all ROCK!!!
@micahphilson Місяць тому
It was funny at first, but then the stop motion was simultaneously funny, cute, and really well done!
@2l84t Місяць тому
Couldn't house train mine kept leaving sand everywhere. Still haven't got it all out of the backpack.
@necessaryevil455 Місяць тому
They're also great for home defense.
@TearyEyesAndersonReacts Місяць тому
I thought they were all, the kind with wobbly eyes. I guess those must be a subspecies. I'm glad we don't have to worry much about the rocks uprising, that happens so rarely and slowly, that most of us will be safe. But much like the avian dinosaurs, rocks are mostly known from the sounds they make. From the Ringing Rocks of Montana, to the Singing Sand of Bete Grise. But of course, the sound most of us recognize most is when they get together into rock groups, and preform their Rock and Roll concerts. 😉
@miriamrosemary9110 Місяць тому
hehe
@celticlass8573 Місяць тому
What you need to do, to keep your pet rock content and purring, is also adopt a Great Canadian House Hippo. The House Hippo instinctually will seek out bits of drier lint and old socks, so the House Hippo and rock can have a nice cozy nest behind the stove, or under the dishwasher (either is an acceptable habitat).
@fizzrot5904 Місяць тому
I was going to go full social media destructoid when I saw there were no airholes poked in the top..
@nineoclockhero Місяць тому
never take your pet rock swimming
@JefferyMewtamer Місяць тому
Even if it's pumice?
@catcando1131 10 днів тому
I made this mistake once and little Saxum just sunk and because I could not distinguish him from wild rocks littering the river floor, I adopted as many as I could carry. My turtle enjoyed his new friends and assisted them in moving about their shared enclosure.
@constance.mcentee Місяць тому
This is the best darn April Fools joke I've encountered in years!
@donnierussellii4659 Місяць тому
And here I thought they were just science fiction, like that weird episode of Star Trek.
@darylthomas4522 Місяць тому
The neighborhood dog will water most pet rocks free of charge
@R.M.MacFru Місяць тому
So will your pet rats.
@AnonyMoh Місяць тому
It took me embarrassingly too long to realize what was happening. Well played SciShow, love it.
@DukeAzriel Місяць тому
What kind of shots do you need for a rock bite?
@ande100 Місяць тому
A mineral spirit shot or cocktail.
@russelllomando8460 Місяць тому
i remember that someone sued the company because his pet rock died.
@ToyKeeper Місяць тому
It's probably a good thing he said it's an April Fools joke, because some people would believe it otherwise. For AFD I made flashlights with "dark mode", and no matter how ridiculous I tried to make it sound, a couple people still thought it was real.
@raulpinto7543 Місяць тому
I've tried to play fetch with pet rocks over the years, but they keep going feral and at this point they've become an invasive species.
@SophieInBflo Місяць тому
The rock isn't actually as exciting as your necklace/ chain. noice
@sailorforce Місяць тому
You are the undisputed champions of April Fool’s Day
@ragapple1mark895 Місяць тому
Nope lancaster farmings helicopter manure spreder wins. had whole air force base working the particulars.
@CalebEsmay Місяць тому
hank dripped out fr with that cuban link sheesh
@randymack2222 Місяць тому
I was raised in a low income household during the pet rock era. I was forced to capture a free range rock, and domesticated and house trained it all by myself.
@augustodelerme7233 Місяць тому
Happy April fools day🎉🎉🎉
@SciMinute Місяць тому
I initially thought it was an April Fools, but then I witnessed these rocks moving about
@SnarkNSass Місяць тому
Don't forget the Punk Rocks 💚
@ZalerosX Місяць тому
I have a pet rock. Been with me since 2006. Held my sheet music in place for marching band. Best friend I could ask for.
@artbookgaming Місяць тому
Something to note as well, some rocks seem to need a lot of solitary time while others seem to constantly seek out the company of other rocks. It's helpful to supervise your rocks and if you happen to have more a more social one and a more solitary one it is important to make sure the social one will agree to leave the solitary one alone at times. Easy ways to do this are including the more social one in your daily tasks or spending time with it, like having it sit on your lap as you watch youtube or teaching it tricks like sit, play dead, or roll over. They typically need a little help with the last one. And providing the solitary one with more hiding spots such as a cave formation or a pile of leaves, twigs, and moss.
@bobthegoat7090 Місяць тому
I completely fell for that. I knew the pet rock thing was a joke, but I had really hoped you had actually tracked down the source for the original pet rocks. I would have paid real dollars to get a pet rock from you guys.
@BuzzkillZone Місяць тому
Thank you for the clarification at the end. I was watching this thinking it was some kind of land hermit crab that used rocks for a shell. Especially when it was said in the beginning that it was a marketing thing, and sea monkeys were basically a marketing thing too.
@nariu7times328 Місяць тому
I love the effort that went into this, thank you so much.
@jasonk. Місяць тому
Biboo: "Pebbles ROCK OUT!!🗿🗿🗿"
@annesmith9642 Місяць тому
I really appreciate how you list your patrons alphabetically by first name. Thank you.
@weotu Місяць тому
I actually have a few of these in my aquarium. Picked them up when I visited my bro in Missoula. They made my carry-on pretty heavy lol but they look fantastic submerged. Brings out the colors and stripes of otherwise dull looking stones
@MidnightWonko Місяць тому
(Clicks on video) (Looks at posting date/time) (25 minutes ago) Yyyyyyyup!
@DavidProv Місяць тому
This is probably my favorite April Fools Day joke for this year.
@michaelteegarden4116 Місяць тому
Oh lordy that outfit! The 70s called but not even they want that. :)
@celticlass8573 Місяць тому
I had a pet rock as a kid. I think it ran away with my Mexican jumping bean, because they both disappeared one day when I was at school. The leash I'd made for it out of gimp still hangs on my office's bulletin board. Trying to hold out hope, that one day they'll come home.
@starrywizdom Місяць тому
I remember first seeing "pet rocks" in stores as a kid. My sister & I thought it was a great idea, but why buy when you can adopt? We soon found some stray rocks in our neighborhood that needed homes...
@Beryllahawk Місяць тому
I honestly love you guys so much, this is simply THE best thing I've seen for the specific date.
@kirkmorrison6131 Місяць тому
I had a Pet Rock back in the late 70s or 1980. I still have it somewhere, I got it because it was on sale and i thought it was so crazy it might become a collectable
@SirBrainChild Місяць тому
My mind was totally blown on this wonderful 1st of April. Gee, thanks Sci Show. CTM (chucking to myself - i don't really laugh out loud as it might scare my pet rocks since they are a little skiddish.)
@anyascelticcreations Місяць тому
I was very confused for a while. 😂 Also, awesome outfit, Hank! 👏
@tanjredshirt Місяць тому
The oil company in King Kong (1976) is called PETROX, and that's probably my favorite subtle reference to these things.
@dinomaster420 Місяць тому
I love the little stop motion for the pet rocks
@willythemailboy2 Місяць тому
I bought five of them, and they formed a Rolling Stones tribute band.
@xyzxyzxyzxyzxyzxyz Місяць тому
Lol! April 1st is almost over here, so I was pleasantly surprised with this video. 🙂
@KxNOxUTA Місяць тому
This is the best and cutest April Fool's joke of the whole day. And taken how jokes do not translate well online, it's been really really messy! 🤗🤩😭
@Renatus_Eruditus Місяць тому
Damn, these videos move at 100+ views/minute!
@mrmagickkarp6132 Місяць тому
After Hank hung out with Flyana boss he decided to go fully into the hip hop lifestyle!
@richardfellows5041 Місяць тому
That was pretty good. I had almost forgotten about the pet rocks.
@dawsie Місяць тому
😹😹😹I still have my pet rock, found him on a weekend trip away with the family over 40 plus years ago, he has even traveled half way around the world from the UK to Australia 😹😹, was there any children from the 70’s who did not have a pet rock😹😹😹
@lastnamefirstname8655 Місяць тому
pet rocks are amazing companions.
@8willman Місяць тому
My boi is BLINGING with that gold chain; had no idea sci show was making so much loot.
@Case16710 Місяць тому
Im surprised it wasn’t mentioned, but of course, they also enjoy rock music.
@skinwalker3953 Місяць тому
We need this in our lives. More of this.
@larrywalsh9939 Місяць тому
Wow!! I'll HAVE to get one of these on April 1st!!!!!
@MrCoalmin Місяць тому
Best video scishow has ever done
@ninjawithnobalance Місяць тому
Going into this completely forgotten about the 1st april 😅 i honestly started to question my knowledge and common sense 🤣😂 good one😂
@mscbijles1256 Місяць тому
Nice, you working with Magic: Arena on this? They have a promo Rock which seems custom made to go with this box! 2-for-1 sale option? 😇😇😇
@artemkras Місяць тому
Are you sure they don't grow into Stone Talluses? They are wild, after all!
@bethsmith3421 Місяць тому
For a second I thought Hank was serious.
@SewlockHolmes Місяць тому
I love this detailed and delightful dive into our favorite critters! Thanks! 😂
@MrChinesenoodle Місяць тому
They are minerals Hank!
@bettyswallocks6411 Місяць тому
When taking your pet for a walk (or roll), the greatest enjoyment can be realised, if, before setting off and, indeed during the walk / roll, you get really stoned.
@marygracemcgrath Місяць тому
Rocks with eyes on them are so cute!! Who knew lol
@fishingfan1500 Місяць тому
I really thought this was gonna be about those rocks in that desert that move and leave trails. Veritasium did a video I think…
@josephrapp Місяць тому
LOve this clever tribute to the ever-present sediments .
@Bethelaine1 Місяць тому
Sci Show Rocks
@imgonnabefree Місяць тому
Is this an April fools video 😂😂😂😂 I love it
@imgonnabefree Місяць тому
I thought this video would be about a plant or animal that mimics a rock like that once succulent
@imgonnabefree Місяць тому
I thought this video would be about a plant or animal that mimics a rock like that once succulent
@Mike80528 Місяць тому
Love the gold chain. Nice touch...
@janetf23 Місяць тому
I see that your new curly hair has finally gotten to you, Hank😆
@kraneiathedancingdryad6333 Місяць тому
I'm guessing this is an April Fools thing.... but seriously, I'd buy one. Googly eyes look better though. :)
@merlapittman5034 Місяць тому
Oh, hilarious! I love it! I'm going to have to try to adopt a pet rock now. I just hope I can find one that likes me and my lifestyle! 😂😂😂
@Glockenspheal Місяць тому
All that will remain...are dreams and memories. That's all.
@chrismeandyou Місяць тому
ROCK ON 🪨
@PriyaPans Місяць тому
Highly distracted by the chain Hank goes Hip Hop?
@yarsheets4572 Місяць тому
Gotta love that gold chain.
@fonkin Місяць тому
I haven't had a pet rock since my stoner days!
@applegal3058 Місяць тому
This ranks up there with the House Hippo in cuteness and plausible reality in a cooler parallel universe lol
@mascadadelpantion8018 Місяць тому
Living rocks just like everything everywhere all at once
@coeal2680 Місяць тому
And here i was hoping you guys were going to talk about those samdstone algae that live inside the stones :( I was fooled!
@KxNOxUTA Місяць тому
Maybe tomorrow? :'D
@Libratarot Місяць тому
I can't breath. This was great LMAO
@marco8060 Місяць тому
"Rocks are alive" said the boy. "SciShow said so"
@111111222223 Місяць тому
I was ready for microbes making rocks their home akin to corals 😅
@Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa-db2ff Місяць тому
I want this to be real so much
@vac65 Місяць тому
Poisson d'Avril!
@billberndtson Місяць тому
Love you Hank. :)
@davidb2331 Місяць тому
You got me since this is the sci-fi show and I am open minded, although we'll try and figure out how was this possible. Knowledge 😇😇😇
@ColorJoyLynnH Місяць тому
I remember the Christmas these were big. I believe it was 1970. I was in 7th grade.
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