"I think that that was my most iconic Jackass moment," Steve O says. The idea was for it to be filled with poo, but as a part of the Motion Picture Film Association, we have to abide by what's called OSHA, occupational safety. "How high it was going, how high it went is probably the most notable", he adds.
How fast is a porta-potty slingshot? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and professional stuntman and comedian, Steve-O, break down the science of Jackass, explosions, and what it takes to survive the laws of physics.
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