Candid Camera Classic: Buying a Dent

A man attempts to convince auto body specialists to intentionally dent his car as part of a Candid Camera prank.

Summary

  • The man claims he needs a dent to cover a white lie told to his wife about being in an accident.
  • Auto body specialists are perplexed and refuse to put a dent in the car, suggesting instead to fix dents.
  • The man insists, offering to pay for the intentional damage, but the specialists are uncomfortable with the request.
  • Eventually, the man reveals it's a Candid Camera prank, emphasizing the importance of truth.

Chapter 1

Introduction to the Prank

0:00 - 10 sec

The video starts with music and a lead-up to a serious talk about dents on cars.

The video starts with music and a lead-up to a serious talk about dents on cars.

  • Background music plays as the video begins.
  • The host introduces the topic of car dents and sets the stage for a prank.

Chapter 2

Setting Up the Prank

0:09 - 30 sec

The prankster explains his unusual request to auto body specialists.

The prankster explains his unusual request to auto body specialists.

  • The man, acting as the prankster, claims he told his wife a white lie about an accident.
  • He approaches auto body specialists with the request to dent his car to substantiate his lie.

Chapter 3

Specialists' Reaction to the Prank

0:39 - 42 sec

The auto body specialists react with confusion and refuse to damage the car.

The auto body specialists react with confusion and refuse to damage the car.

  • Specialists are confused by the request and suggest they are professionals at fixing, not causing, damage.
  • Despite the offer of payment, the specialists are not willing to intentionally dent the car.
  • One specialist suggests hitting the car with a fist to create a dent that can be removed easily.

Chapter 4

Negotiation and Persistence

1:21 - 47 sec

The prankster persists in his request, negotiating the act of denting his car.

The prankster persists in his request, negotiating the act of denting his car.

  • The prankster continues to negotiate, even offering $200 for the intentional dent.
  • He tries to minimize the damage request by asking not to smash it too badly.

Chapter 5

Moral Dilemma and Candid Camera Reveal

2:08 - 1 min, 20 sec

The prankster faces a moral appeal from a specialist and then reveals the Candid Camera prank.

The prankster faces a moral appeal from a specialist and then reveals the Candid Camera prank.

  • A specialist advises the prankster to tell his wife the truth instead of creating a fake accident.
  • The prankster is made to feel guilty about lying and reveals the truth about the Candid Camera setup.
  • The specialist, a believer in truth, is relieved and amused to learn it was just a prank.

Chapter 6

Closing and Credits

3:28 - 7 sec

The video concludes with music as the Candid Camera prank ends.

The video concludes with music as the Candid Camera prank ends.

  • Background music plays indicating the end of the segment.
  • The prank segment wraps up with a light-hearted tone.