A few guys run a hilariously simple experiment: they add helium gas into chewing gum and see what happens when the gum turns into a bubble.
Why this idea is even a question
The underlying thought is basic physics. Helium is lighter than air, so if you can trap enough of it inside a bubble, buoyancy starts to matter. Chewing gum adds weight and resistance, so the “will it float” question becomes a practical one, not a theoretical one.
In a world where small experiments travel faster than polished productions, a clean visual question plus a simple setup is often enough to create shareable entertainment.
What makes it watchable
It is instantly legible. You do not need context, subtitles, or a long explanation. You just want to see whether the gum bubble behaves differently, and whether it turns into something that looks like “jumping” rather than floating.
What to steal for your own content
- Start with a one-line premise. “What if we add helium to chewing gum” is a perfect hook.
- Design a visible outcome. The result has to be obvious on camera, even with the sound off.
- Keep the runtime tight. Curiosity does the work if the setup is short and the payoff arrives quickly.
I would not be surprised if “chewing gum jumping” became someone’s next absurd extreme sport.
A few fast answers before you act
Can a helium-filled bubblegum bubble actually float?
In principle, a bubble can float if the buoyant lift from the helium exceeds the total weight of the gum and trapped gas. In practice, the gum’s weight and leakage usually make “float” harder than people expect.
Why does the bubble sometimes look like it is “jumping” instead of floating?
Because the bubble can get small bursts of lift, then lose gas or hit airflow changes. That can create a bobbing, hopping motion rather than a smooth rise.
Is it safe to do helium experiments like this?
Handling helium carefully is important. Do not inhale helium. It can cause serious harm by displacing oxygen.
What’s the simplest takeaway from this experiment?
A tiny change in what’s inside a bubble changes how it behaves, but the material. Chewing gum. still dominates the outcome because it adds mass and leaks over time.