I Survived On $0.01 For 30 Days - Day 16
Summary
TLDRIn this adventurous episode, Ryan documents his unique challenge of crossing America starting with just one penny, aiming to deliver a penny to Mr. Beast. From Los Angeles to Austin, via Las Vegas and Denver, he showcases his journey filled with humor and unexpected situations, like accidentally entering the womenâs bathroom. In Austin, his favorite city and hometown, Ryan strategizes to secure a bike for transportation and attempts various money-making methods to fund a plane ticket to North Carolina. Throughout, he interacts with friends and manages setbacks, like his bike needing repairs and relying on a gift card for meals, all while keeping viewers entertained with his lively narration.
Takeaways
- ð Ryan is on a cross-country journey starting with a penny, aiming to deliver a penny to MrBeast.
- ð He has traveled from Los Angeles to Austin, Texas, via Las Vegas and Denver, largely by public transportation and flights.
- ð In Austin, Ryan plans to secure a bike as a backup in case of financial resets and tests new money-making methods.
- ð¥ Despite a series of resets, he manages to purchase a bike for $60, which he repairs to keep as a stable asset.
- ð² Using the bike, he begins delivering food in Austin, embracing the city's bike-friendly environment to earn money.
- ð Ryan relies on a $50 Chipotle gift card to manage meals, which highlights his tight budget management.
- ð¶ He faces challenges like a faulty gift card and extreme heat in Austin, but remains upbeat and resourceful.
- ð Ryan's journey includes creative fundraising strategies, as he checks for donations and navigates financial resets triggered by MrBeast.
- ð He is determined to continue his adventure despite the setbacks, including potential future resets by MrBeast and his friends.
- ð Ryan ends the day feeling reset but resilient, planning to walk dogs for additional income and reflecting on his challenges and achievements.
Q & A
What was the initial financial situation of the protagonist at the start of his journey across America?
-The protagonist started his journey across America with just one penny.
Which cities did the protagonist travel through from the beginning of his journey to his arrival in Austin, Texas?
-The protagonist traveled from Los Angeles to Las Vegas, then to Denver, Colorado, and finally flew to Austin, Texas.
What was the protagonist's main reason for securing a bike in Austin, Texas?
-The protagonist secured a bike in Austin as a store of value to guard against potential resets and to enable him to deliver food, which is a reliable method for making money.
How much did the protagonist pay for the bike, and what was the issue with it?
-He bought the bike for $60 from a woman named Deborah. The bike's back tire was unable to hold air, needing repair.
What strategy did the protagonist plan to use in Austin to quickly earn money for a plane ticket?
-The protagonist planned to test out five new money-making methods and use the bike for delivering food to increase his cash stack quickly.
What was the nature of the 'Great Reset' mentioned in the script, and who activated it?
-The 'Great Reset' referred to a potential scenario where the protagonist's progress could be nullified, resetting his financial gains. It was humorously mentioned that Mr. Beast activated this reset.
What personal challenge related to eating habits does the protagonist mention?
-The protagonist mentioned that he hasn't eaten vegetables in 23 years, highlighting a personal challenge or dislike towards them.
Who is 'wifey', and what role does she play in the protagonist's journey?
-"Wifey" refers to the protagonist's wife, who appears during his meal at Chipotle. She is portrayed as a supportive partner, following his series and discussing it with him.
What specific plans did the protagonist have for the evening in Austin after his day activities?
-After his day activities, the protagonist planned to make more money through deliveries using his new bike and later, he intended to visit Zilker Park for a sunset view.
What were the financial implications of the back tire repair for the protagonist's bike?
-Repairing the back tire of the bike was estimated to cost $16.50, which was significant given the protagonist's limited cash resources at that time.
Outlines
ð Adventure Across America
The script starts with a lively introduction to the day's adventures, featuring the narrator's humorous mishap of entering the wrong bathroom and their makeshift airport sleep setup. They explain their journey from Los Angeles to Austin, emphasizing their strategic plan in Austin to secure a bike, try new money-making methods, and quickly purchase a plane ticket to North Carolina, aiming to deliver a penny to Mr. Beast. The narrative is punctuated with a humorous encounter as the narrator buys a bike and experiences minor setbacks, setting a lively and whimsical tone for their quest.
ð² Biking Through Austin Challenges
This section captures the narratorâs experiences in Austin, emphasizing daily struggles and the pursuit of goals. They tackle bike repairs and indulge in Chipotle using a gift card while meeting with friends, discussing personal challenges and sharing updates. Despite the heat, the narrator remains enthusiastic, focusing on making enough money for a plane ticket while enjoying the city. They make money through food deliveries, showcasing a resilient spirit against the challenges, including a bike mishap and the scorching Texas heat.
ð¢ Emotional Rollercoaster and Resilience
The third paragraph details a tumultuous day filled with highs and lows. The narrator experiences a significant setback when Mr. Beast activates the 'great reset,' potentially jeopardizing their accumulated funds. However, they find solace in knowing they've made wise decisions earlier, like purchasing the bike, which remains unaffected by resets. The narrator's optimism is palpable as they receive substantial donations and plan their next steps amidst ongoing challenges, illustrating their unyielding determination and positive attitude despite adversities.
ð New Day, New Opportunities
Ending on a high note, the final paragraph outlines the narrator's plans following another reset. They have strategically scheduled an early morning dog-walking job to earn money, showcasing their proactive and adaptive approach. This resilience is highlighted as they reflect on their journey, face continuous challenges with humor and determination, and look forward to the opportunities of a new day. This segment emphasizes the continuous cycle of setbacks and recovery, characteristic of the narrator's adventurous spirit.
Mindmap
Keywords
ð¡Great Reset
ð¡Cross America
ð¡Penny to Mr. Beast
ð¡Money Making Methods
ð¡Austin, Texas
ð¡Food Delivery
ð¡Gift Card
ð¡Bike
ð¡Challenge
ð¡Donations
Highlights
Day 16 of the challenge to cross America starting from one penny to deliver a penny to Mr Beast.
Travel from Denver to a new city, with a crash at the airport.
Mistakenly enters the women's bathroom but realizes due to the presence of a 'this' (unspecified object in the mirror).
Purchases a single ride pass on the bus for $1.25.
Discovers he has a pinky defect called camtodactyly.
Journey from Los Angeles to Las Vegas, then to Denver, Colorado, and now to Austin, Texas.
Austin, Texas is the hometown and favorite city of the speaker.
Outlines a three-step plan: secure a bike, test out five new money-making methods, and buy a plane ticket to North Carolina.
Acquires a bike from a woman named Deborah for $60 with a faulty back tire.
Eats at Chipotle using a gift card in an emergency situation.
The gift card doesn't work, but the order is covered anyway.
Meets up with a friend, who has been watching the series with her mother as part of their morning routine.
Has been doing a 30-day challenge of living alone.
Bike's inner tube is replaced for $16.50, naming the bike 'Everett'.
Delivers food in Austin, Texas, in 108-degree heat.
Plans to get downtown for the next part of the game plan.
Takes a tour of a gym with a seven-day free trial and showers due to the intense heat.
Enjoys a burrito dinner despite comments about not having vegetables.
Checks donations and finds out they've reached half a million dollars raised.
The 'great reset' has been activated, but remains undeterred due to the bike purchase.
Has an appointment to walk a dog named Toro for money and is approved on the Wag app.
Transcripts
my friend you are about to watch yet
another great reset day every single
action i take within this episode simply
means more and you'll never guess who
activated it
good morning and howdy it is day 16 of
trying to cross america starting from
one penny to deliver a penny to mr beast
last night we took a flight from denver
to a new city so i crashed at the
airport here was my setup with cozy
blanket a yo cozy blanket chick i
already did my morning routine don't
worry accidentally went in the women's
bathroom don't worry i literally
realized because i look in the mirror
and there was like a
this and in the men's bathroom there's a
cowboy hat that's when he realized he
effed up
now there wasn't anyone there anyways
it's time for me to show you guys where
we are
i just paid a dollar 25 for a single
ride pass on the bus so that's it all
right
oh
i need to walk
[Music]
i was born with a pinky defect okay i
recently found out it's called
camtodactyly it won't straighten out
[Music]
we started in los angeles with one penny
then we took a bus to las vegas then we
flew to denver colorado and now we flew
to austin texas
one day that would be epic i know it
austin is my favorite city in the entire
world most of you guys know this is my
hometown i am acquainted with austin
texas so you may be wondering ryan what
are you doing here good question
let me tell you the game plan the austin
texas game plan
it's pretty simple it's yeah step one
secure a bike as a store of value in
case we get reset again it also gives us
access to delivering food in case of
another reset super reliable money
making method step two test out five new
money making methods all of which are
epic i kind of just lathered the word
epic on everything i'm not sure i don't
know if they'll be epic i'm excited and
step three buy a plane ticket as fast as
humanly possible because this is going
to be our most expensive one yet austin
to north carolina is 230 at least that's
the cheapest one i see that's so much
money that will definitely take many
days to earn so let's start earning
money
[Music]
preston is back
preston yes i switched shirts the other
one
go tigers it got pretty smelly got
pretty smelly first things first we're
gonna buy a bike from deborah for 60
hopefully it's 60. not sure where she is
we're reading here
debra let me know if you see a woman
named deborah where is she i don't know
is it deborah howdy do you have the bike
beautiful oh yeah okay
this is sweet
so you said the back tire just doesn't
hold air right now
amazing okay you're okay with 60
awesome all right
here i'm just gonna i'm just gonna sit
on it i'm just gonna sit on it as a test
how does it look
you look really good i look good how do
i look debra
thanks debra
i need to go get this back inner tube
fixed
you get eat that i think we have just
enough money to get it fixed at a repair
shop but first i'm gonna go eat with a
friend actually
i don't walk like this i don't want to
walk like this
[Music]
look what i figured out i can't mess up
the tire anymore i have very limited
resources to fix it's like a fashion
statement it's like it's like a necklace
really big
necklace i'm so ready to eat you might
be wondering ryan if you're fixing your
tire your cash deck is so limited where
are you going to eat
easy chipotle i still got that 50 gift
card baby i consider this an emergency
it's time to use it like i said i'm
meeting up with a friend so
all right safe and sound
let's get it
my friend is right here they're gonna
order i'm not paying for you though okay
okay it's a three-pointer white rice
chicken cheese or no
okay can i do that
i have a gift card i haven't used it yet
i'll give it a shot
oh no the gift card isn't working
oh we're good okay we're good thank you
okay our special guest is
wifey
i haven't seen you for what three weeks
i'm nervous first date vibes
i think you're got it
q
well too bad i'm young and hungry
have you been watching the series yeah
every morning my mom and i watch it
together actually what have you thought
so far i love it it's actually part of
my morning routine as many of the
comments say morning routine
my mom cackles while she watches it at
me or with me
yeah so you've been doing a 30 day
challenge yes
it's really offense to me every time you
do that but
offensive day oh yeah we need to talk
about wanda later anyways
i've also been doing a 30 day challenge
living alone for 30 days it's been
really eye-opening for me as well i
think spock has forgotten about you
don't ever say that he does watch the
series as well every morning what's been
your favorite city so far to watch oh a
little bit of a fall so four i think for
some reason that one sticks in my mind
is super happy los angeles also in the
jeep something in the jeep was really
fun mujib was so nice then i got reset
haley
do you think i'm going to deliver this
spending to mr beast babe
yes asterisk
we're gonna eat our chipotle
and then we'll get back to you
[Music]
bye-bye
bye you guys want to see what haley's
doing right now she's posting living
alone videos shout out to spock
[Music]
according to the internet it will cost
16.50
to get our tube replaced in the back of
the bike
so let's test that theory hey i was just
gonna see if i can get the tube replaced
on this all right
[Music]
that's awesome thank you appreciate it
oh thank you so much i appreciate that
all right all good are you receiving
awesome beautiful thank you sir party
people this is our bike this is a really
good bike all in eighty dollars i know
that's a lot of money that's a big
investment but look at this clip i got
so i have a money making method planned
for tonight but first i think it's smart
if we just try to make some money with
deliveries increase our cash stack a
little bit first order in the city of
austin this is the best bike i've ever
owned i want to name it everett
i think it says everest everett we love
you okay i'm going in all right
just delivered food
it was awkward though
we love a bike friendly city hi
so pretty new order
it's like 108 degrees outside but mr
beast isn't going to know what to do
when these pennies hit his palm it's one
penny
i'm going inside i'm picking up for
natalie thank you
another order thanks so much
it is currently 103 degrees in austin
texas and ruth said give me 20 mcnuggets
baby i'm responsible for delivering that
to her i'm going to go awesome thanks
just kidding
silly
look at this disgrace that is a penny
light screen yep there it is how's it
going
i have gears check that out look at this
they work i'm going uphill with these
well
i don't know about ease but
i'm going uphill
gang i think i'm done delivering for now
i need to get downtown within the next
hour for my next game plan these quads
were meant for exploding i'm listening
to harry styles album all the way there
my mind is made up to the city
it feels like someone is blow drying my
eyeballs
that's how hot it is out here
we're making it almost there
oh it's going to be a beautiful shot
wait for it
[Music]
how pretty it
is all right here we are okay that's
kind of like a medieval accent i'm at a
castle
gym this gym has a seven day free trial
and showers it is literally so hot here
in austin i'm sweating buckets at the
moment guarantee the back of my white
shirt is translucent is that the right
word translucent transcendent maybe so
in order to get the free trial you have
to do a tour with them so that's what
we're gonna go do let's hit it
hello we are doing a free trial it's so
nice in here
thanks it's gonna film this for my wife
as well
look at that i can lift those
[Music]
this place is actually so nice i'm gonna
go put my bike on that bike rack and
then do some stuff
it's my bike
[Music]
okay i'm gonna shower
all clean i feel like a million bucks
right now on to the next thing
which is very exciting i definitely know
what i'm doing next
i do
so we're gonna do it
roll the clip
there's no clip it hasn't happened yet
all right see you guys live's going
crazy and stupid two burritos one day
what have you gotten yourself into our
bike is parked right there i'm treating
myself today i am so let's do it
[Music]
gift card coming in the clutch i think
i'm gonna switch up my order for dinner
hi can i get a burrito with white rice
chicken and cheese
[Music]
to everyone commenting ryan oh my gosh
you haven't had a vegetable in 16 days
please
i haven't had a vegetable in 23 years i
really don't eat vegetables much it's
not that i'm afraid of them i'm just
scared of them i really was scared of
vegetables growing up like if they were
on my plate i would like actually get
scared obviously i'm an adult now so
like if i see a piece of corn i'm not
gonna
scream anymore
hang on two burritos slaps one bid
oh yeah so we're up to 31 so far today
which isn't bad it's definitely a start
to that plane ticket tomorrow will
definitely activate some money making
methods that i'm excited about this is
one sec
the heat in texas is just brutal though
it's like literally my phone says 104
degrees right now it's like 6 30 p.m i'm
gonna finish this and then for sunset
i'm going to zilker park baby
[Music]
all gone let's head to the park
oops can't forget that
[Music]
we're here at zilker there it is austin
austin skyline i keep reliving in my
head being in los angeles picking up
those cans like on day four
it's insane it's crazy it's time to
check the donations and i'm not going to
do the dramatic post thing but i'm
really hoping that no one activated the
grade reset i actually didn't even i
literally didn't have control over that
we are up to 31 and 72 cents my goal is
to buy a plane ticket in the next three
days like i said they're very expensive
but this is a good base this is a good
base layer look how fun this park is i'm
gonna get a video on my phone so you can
see look at all these people having fun
for free oh it's so wholesome it's so
wholesome
get out of town with that view oh my
gosh anyways time to check donations
yesterday we reached half a million
dollars raised and that is absolutely
insane so we'll see how the day was
oh dear i have a very strong feeling
that someone reset us
[Music]
jimmy you dog mr beast the guy i'm
delivering a penny to with for this
whole series
activated the great reset
[Music]
really
well i don't understand even why but i
appreciate it thank you for the 50 000
donation jimmy but you're not going to
stop me i don't even know why you would
want to it's it's almost a gift that
i've delivered and that positive thing
that i'm doing here
oh gosh that's actually a bummer for me
well that just means we're gonna have to
get creative doesn't it it's not the end
of the world i'm so oh my gosh i am so
glad i bought the bike today i spent 80
on this bike that literally would have
gotten reset today that's insane
everett's still here cg5
thousand dollar donation say that three
times fast matthias with a fifteen
thousand dollar donation that makes you
the fourth highest donor that's insane
sorry if i pronounce your name wrong i
love you nasheed chroma with a five
thousand dollar donation this is crazy
what a day it seems like every day we're
reaching our goal for the month
holy smokes the grade reset has been
activated we actually are running out of
time pretty rapidly at this point thank
you guys for the donations i need to go
for a ride to think hi oh a friend has
entered the chat hi buddy
best part of my day right there i'm
going to ride my bike
and think about my next game plan
come on everett
it's a hot summer hammock night here in
austin it's 90 degrees right now
fahrenheit i have been reset again by mr
beast and apparently he's planning on
resetting me again and his friend
preston is too we are in some trouble at
least we would be if i wasn't built
different i can't be stopped guess who
bought a bike today to get around the
city fast af guess who just got approved
on the wag app for walking dogs guess
who has an appointment at 6 30 am to
walk a dog named toro for money this guy
me ryan grade reset
[Laughter]
oh gosh hope you guys have a great night
i'll see you in the morning
[Music]
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