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This Homemade Slip N Slide Is A Flipping Good Time

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Summer might be coming to an end, which means it is time to take advantage of these last few weeks of sweltering days to hit up the water works. While the pool and beach are both fun in their own way, if you’re looking for some real thrills, this homemade Slip N Slide in Norway is the place to be!

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The Largest Slip N Slide in Norway

This homemade slip n slide was made by brothers Christian and Svein Torp in the backyard in Oslo, Norway. The original design was only a straight slide from the roof of their house into their backyard pool. These brothers are known for being into action sports like snowboarding and water skiing, and decided to take their talents to the creation of this splash-filled design.

A Megaloop Party

Recently for a big birthday celebration of Svein, the brothers decided it was time to amp up their design, this time with a megaloop. For onlookers, the thought going down the slide and flipping without injury seems borderline impossible. However, we can thank physics for the safe riding on this fun filled spectacle.

View from atop of the slip n slide.

First Person Views Of The Slip N Slide

While only invitees were able to soak up the fun on this backyard attraction, viewers around the world could feel like they were on the ride with videos shared by riders. This first person account shared on Instagram shows slow-motion footage just as he gets to the megaloop.

If a giant slip n slide is out of your reach, you can always grab some super soakers and still get in on some splashing action!

Photos: Instagram @torpogco

The #WaterGunChallenge Will Soak Your Summer

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This summer has brought us numerous new challenges, such as the #bottlecapchallenge. With the extreme heat breaking records in many countries, it’s time someone came up with a challenge that helped cool us off. The solution? The #WaterGunChallenge, which involves carrying two loaded water guns while walking around town, and then passing one to a random person on the street and see if their up for the battle.

Inspiration For The #WaterGunChallenge

The #WaterGunChallenge was created and filmed by three friends in Richmond, Virginia. The inspiration for the video and challenge was fairly simple. As stated on their Youtube channel, GET UP & GET IT;

ready to battle in the #watergunchallenge as he waits to see if the stranger will join him.

“It was mad hot. So we bought 2 water guns, filled them up, and walked up to people & tossed them one…just to see if they were down for a quick water gun fight….lets see what happened!”

A Slow Start For The #WaterGunChallenge

At first, not many people were down for the #WaterGunChallenge. The trio walked around many parts of the city, egging people to pick up the water gun, only to be denied. Individuals seemed to be skeptical and unamused, or simply incapable like the little dog on a walk. However, the tag team was determined to not give up. In fact, they RAN UP!

still image from the youtube video, saying "We Didn't Give Up, WE RAN UP!!!!"

Running Up The Fun

Once the three guys started running to their potential challengers, it did seem to have a positive effect. People were more motivated to at least pick up the super soakers. It could have been out of pity due to the slight appearance of desperation on the faces of the trio… But regardless, once people started to pick up the water guns, the fun truly began!

Can’t Stop The Feeling

The smiles while battling were undeniable, and this #WaterGunChallenge really created a feel good moment for everyone involved. Even if we as viewers were not able to take part in the soaking action, the music added to the fun. “Can’t Stop The Feeling” by Justin Timberlake is an instant mood boosting summer song.

old man spraying water gun to the camera in the #watergunchallenge

If you weren’t smiling throughout, the ending was sure to give you some laughs, as an older man walking down the street joyously joined the fun. He even got the camera man! While it did seem like it was all simply fun and games, there was an ultimate lesson that the group wanted to share: Stay Hydrated. Oh, and get ready for a part 2 coming soon…

Photos: #WaterGunChallenge Richmond, VA – WATER GUN FIGHTS video on Youtube, by GET UP & GET IT

“Hot Girl Summer” Is The Unapologetic Meme We Needed

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With one of the worst heat waves in history due to global warming and a slew of political and social issues happening world wide, it’s reasonable to want summer 2019 to end ASAP. However, instead of getting down in the dumps about the heat, Houston rapper Megan Thee Stallion came up with meme we NEEDED to get by this summer, “Hot Girl Summer.”

The Unapologetic Energy We Needed

While this seems like a pretty basic tweet, there’s a much deeper meaning that Megan shared with The Root. And yes, this catchphrase includes other genders too!

“It’s just basically about women — and men — just being unapologetically them, just having a good-a** time, hyping up your friends, doing you, not giving a damn about what nobody got to say about it.”

A Pop Culture Sensation

The theme of “Hot Girl Summer” took the pop culture world by storm. On Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat, people have been posting their brightest and funkiest outfits, sharing their biggest accomplishments, snapping pics from their vacations or even from the comforts of their own homes. Some celebrities like Miley Cyrus have even joined in with this post of her dancing in her house, doing her thang shamelessly.

Even major brands got in on the fun with their own tweets referring to the self-uplifting catchphrase.

Others have been coining the phrase as a hilarious expectations versus reality meme. While all of us would love to look flawless and strut in confidence, the heat often just causes a sweaty result.

“Hot Girl Summer” Anthems

As a rapper, it only made sense that Megan decided her term was deserving of musical accompaniment. She created the “Hot Girl Summer” playlist on Spotify, which to date already has more than 124,000 followers. The playlist features songs by Megan Thee Stallion, along with other powerhouse hip hop and R&B artists, like Rihanna, Beyoncé, Future, and Cardi B. Additionally, Megan said she plans to release an anthem later this summer to make us all really feel the vibes.

girl listening with earbuds to "hot girl summer" playlist outside.

A Trademark In The Works

“Hot Girl Summer” took off so quickly, with thousands of shares, likes, and hashtag posts, that Megan has actually decided to try and trademark the term. She filed on July 10 with the hopes of selling t-shirts, athletic apparel, and other merchandise with the term.

The best part about the phrase is that it focuses on living your best life and being comfortable in your own skin. So while negative things might be happening in our lives, it’s important to stand tall and be proud of ourselves this summer, no regrets!

Photos: Freepik, cover photo Twitter: @theestallion