Science of Stupid Season 1 Episode 7 Rooftop Drops

In season 1 episode 7 of Science of Stupid, titled "Rooftop Drops," viewers are taken through some of the most hilariously disastrous attempts at jumping from rooftop to rooftop. Host Richard Hammond introduces us to a series of daredevils who thought they had it all figured out, only to plummet to the ground below in spectacular fashion.

From a rooftop parkour expert who misjudges his jump and lands with a painful thud, to a group of friends attempting to jump from one rooftop to another using only a makeshift rope swing, the episode is filled with cringe-worthy moments that are impossible not to watch.

As always, the show uses slow motion footage and computer graphics to break down the physics of each failed attempt, highlighting just how badly wrong things can go when you don't take into account factors like wind resistance and gravitational pull.

But it's not just the adrenaline junkies risking life and limb on the roofs of tall buildings who are featured in this episode. Science of Stupid also examines the perils of working on rooftops, from a chimney sweep who gets more than he bargained for when his ladder slips, to a roofer who takes a nasty tumble that sends his co-workers running for cover.

Throughout the episode, Hammond provides humorous commentary and explanations, ensuring that viewers not only get a good laugh out of the ridiculous escapades, but also come away with a deeper understanding of the science behind what went wrong.

Whether you're someone who gets a thrill out of extreme sports or someone who prefers to stay safely on the ground, "Rooftop Drops" is sure to have you shaking your head in disbelief at the sheer audacity – and stupidity – of some of the people featured in the episode. But more than that, it's a reminder of just how important it is to understand the laws of physics and the potential consequences of not taking them into account.