BUY vs DIY - $3000 Cloud Lamp (w/ speaker & responsive lights!)

We pulled pricing examples from them, but the cloud we bought was not made by them and was only $100 (we didn't know who the original was when we filmed the video).

Check out the Aftershow for:
- How we might salvage the “buy”
- What was cut from the video (mainly Evan's trials with the LED...)
- Surprising thoughts on hot glue
- If we had more time, what we would add

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[lilymccauley]

mad respect for cutting out the “hey google” parts on the speaker

[mylifeonurscreen]

I'm a mechanical engineering student and seeing him "descend into madness" was the most relatable thing I've ever seen. I've been there dude, I've been there and I know that pride of finally getting it to work.

[Frostfern]

"Then they started falling on people on the dance floor"
Best. Wedding. Ever.

[mikaylarhodes]

I love how after adding all of the more expensive items to the DIY cloud, it still would be cheaper than the "cheap" bought cloud. Also looked simple and fun to do!

[KeyushTheStuntDog]

Yours looks amazing! I can't believe the markup on those store bought ones! Absolutely crazy and extortionate!

[alysonshorthouse]

"Descent into madness" is exactly right. We appreciate your sacrifice

[coryvannote]

"Seems just as janky as our other plans, but they worked.. so..." This speaks to me on a very deep level. 😂

[slightlydistressedslug]

I said it once and I’ll say it again- you guys REALLY need to make durability and quality separate categories.


Like, think of it in cups. Regular old cups. If you have one plastic cup and one glass one, the plastic cup is obviously more durable. But the glass cup is _obviously_ higher quality. In some cases (not all), what makes something higher quality might also make it less durable. Collector’s items, for example, that children shouldn’t play with because they weren’t made for that, vs kid's toys that are designed to be beat up.

[hycinth]

"WE GOT BAMBOOZLED"


Me: The product has three starts and two ratings

[cjoyce]

That feeling you get when the one you made looks like it cost $5000 and the one you bought looks like it cost $3...

[elinfelin]

E&Ks sponsor skits are the only sponsor messages on youtube that I don't skip... in fact, today I returned to this video (for the umpteenth time) specifically to watch the ad and hear Katelyn yell "IT'S FLOODLE!"

[reforzar]

“Something went wrong” shirt. I need it.

[noarose]

6:18 when Evan says "You wanna give it a try?" I was NOT expecting Katelyn to sing "I have a structured settlement and I need cash now!" 😂 Thanks for making me laugh Katelyn (and Evan, always <3)

[valdemarcunningham]

And when you aren’t using it for music, it can be responding to rain- and thunder-sounds with blue lights as lightning bolts! ⛈

[JessSilver]

My sister has commissioned me to make one of these as a gift for her fiancé, your video is the entire reason I agreed.

[alyxstewart]

I feel like "effort" might be a more accurate comparison than "time" 😂

[basil]

I see no reference to Welcome to Nightvale, so I will contribute:  

*ALL HAIL THE GLOW CLOUD*

[slimkt]

I was not prepared for the JG Wentworth jingle. I choked on my coffee when Katelyn started singing it. 💀

[djart]

I appreciate how organic you guys are! Y’all give off a cool vibe that doesn’t feel forced or staged. You both are funny and sweet and creative and original!

[tired-snail]

i'm just gonna go ahead and bring out the welcome to night vale reference.
ALL HAIL THE MIGHTY GLOW CLOUD