HYDRAULIC PRESSI’m sure you’ve seen some of those videos circulating on social media where a
hydraulic press crushes all kinds of objects. It’s a very simple format, yet incredibly
hypnotic: place something under the machine and let the
tons of pressure do the rest. Figures made of
plasticine,
bowling balls,
tennis balls, metal pieces, or pretty much anything that can offer a little resistance before finally giving in to the force of the press.
Part of the appeal of those videos lies in the
curiosity. Watching how different materials react, how they deform, how they hold on for a few seconds before collapsing. There’s something almost
addictive about seeing that exact moment when the pressure wins and the object finally gives up. It’s a mix of
expectation,
tension, and that small visual satisfaction of watching something transform under a force it simply can’t resist.
Well, today I bring you a variation of that same idea. A version that keeps the concept of putting different objects up against a
crushing force, but with an approach that’s quite a bit more
entertaining than a standard industrial machine. Because sometimes you don’t need steel structures or tons of pressure to get the same effect… sometimes it’s enough to do it with a little more
style, a hint of
mischief, and a result that’s definitely a lot more
fun to watch.
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AMATEUR FLESH: MARYLEVELINGChances are you’ve crossed paths with one at some point and the image stuck with you. Black clothes, bold makeup, tall boots, maybe a corset or some lace… an aesthetic that mixes elegance, mystery, and a dark edge that naturally draws attention. I’m talking about
goth girls.
The goth style was born in the late
1970s and early 1980s, closely tied to
post-punk and darkwave music. Bands like
The Cure,
Bauhaus, and
Siouxsie and the Banshees helped shape a cultural scene that wasn’t just about music, but also about the way people dressed, expressed themselves, and understood aesthetics.
Over time, that style evolved into a full
subculture. That’s where many of the traits we associate with a goth girl today come from: the dominance of
black clothing, pale makeup with heavily defined eyes, outfits inspired by
Victorian, romantic, or dark aesthetics, along with boots, chokers, lace, and corsets.
The goth world is also closely connected to a certain artistic sensibility: a taste for the
mysterious, the
melancholic, horror literature, dark photography, and gloomy atmospheres.
That’s why, for many people, it’s more than just a fashion trend. It’s a form of
aesthetic expression — a way of playing with image, contrast, and that dark aura which, far from feeling depressing, often comes across as surprisingly
elegant and attractive.
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If we had a “video of the day” section, this one would probably take the spot today.