TRACTOR PULLS: It's Not What You Think - Smarter Every Day 276

When my buddy Chris asked me if I would be interested in making a video abouot a Tractor Pull he was trying to organize, I had no idea what I was getting into. There's a ton of physics going on in this sport! Not just physics... mechanics, thermodynamics, dynamics, whatever you call soil science. I never knew how complicated the sled was! The Moulton Tractor Pull far exceeded my expectations! I think you'll enjoy one if you can go! By the way, if you enjoyed this video, WAIT TIL YOU GET A LOAD OF THE EMAIL LIST. www.smartereveryday.com/email-list

I love how Destiny’s accent gets more “ Southern” the more he interacts with the locals 😆

The most southern piece of content I have ever seen in my life. Loved it.

I like how at first they were like oh great another one of these guys asking them stupid questions again. Then, when they found out Destin actually genuinely wanted to know the physics to everything they were all about it and ready to spill the beans on everything. Such an amazing video. Something different and a little glimpse into our southern fun not everyone gets to enjoy

Is that a .380? 😂🤣😂😅 The look on his face.

I appreciated 2 things: hearing genuine southern accents (I'm Swedish and don't hear a lot of it outside of comedy) and Destin taking the time to briefly compliment his wife.

I watched every second of this video, and learned so much about a topic that I never considered… but the only part of the video that I’m sure will be useful to me in the future was the .380 joke. I’m definitely going to use that the next time I’m with someone carrying a 1911. 😋

The way you told Will, the child, to shake your hand, aside from telling and reaffirming him how smart he is, and corrected him to make Eye Contact (when doing so) is just beyond amazing, Destin!

By my calculations, if the video had continued for 3 more days, Destin would be posting a video of an obscure, abandoned building where a 85 year-old man named Pickle appears and shows you how to make moonshine.

Destin’s interaction with that young boy was priceless. That handshaking lesson was a life lesson and It made my day. “Look me in the eyes… Appreciate you”.

Thanks Destin for coming to our little town of Gibson, TN. Brian who is my husband was unsure of what was going on but glad he took the time to explain the sled to you. We laughed a lot watching this with our kids Brandon, Bruce and his wife Kayla. Great job !

7:35 Will is a super-cool kid scientist - never change.

That guy from 11:30 shows some extra respect while explaining. Got my heart :)

It's amazing how Destin went back in time to get his younger self just for a tractor pull interview.

Destin can make anyone feel comfortable in no time. The one dude didn’t really seem like he’s in the mood to talk but he opened up quite well

The "really pretty in cowboy hats" moment was adorable.

I am not American, and I am always so impressed by how polite, welcoming and helpful people in the south are. As opposed to how they are often portrayed in the media. These are real Americans and I would absolutely love to meet these folk some time.

I grew up pulling tractors. This infatuation for chasing the “balancing act” ultimately led me to studying Mechanical Engineering. I now have an extremely fulfilling career to which I owe a large part to this wonderful pastime. Thanks for the video, Destin!

I love how Destin's accent changes depending on who he's speaking with. Up in Rochester, NY with all the people at Kodak, Destin had as neutral of an accent as he could: round vowels, not dropping the "g" from gerunds, spoken from the chest rather than the nose. But when he's in rural Alabama talking with a tractor pull crewman, he's a straight up "Good Ol' Boy."

Destin, the way you interact with other humans is truly magical to watch. even the way that you spoke to the kid will, and how you explained the importance of a handshake at the end, saying i appreciate you. keep being the great teacher you are. thank you!