I Went Homeless For 72 Hours (REAL CHALLENGE) 

I want to point out that the purpose of this 'challenge' was to bring the attention to the issue of homelessness and not make fun of it. If you have watched our videos in the past, you will recognize that the tone of the video is far less comedic than usual. And to those sending me hateful emails by just seeing the title, please watch the video first.

A homeless man had been a regular at the restaurant I work at, and after almost a year of giving him free meals and being friendly, he got a job and this last holiday season he gave all employees $20. Will never forget Leo ❤️

Once I meet a homeless guy and gave him a large pizza that was fresh out of the fast food joint i was at, Now I know why he started to cry...

These challenges are going to escalate to being a serial killer for a week.

I was legit homeless for 4 months. I still did what I could to help others. You’d be surprised how many homeless people are actually quite generous and helpful.

When I was homeless I used my grandmothers address on the application to get a job (not enough to pay rent) but I could afford to keep my $10 planet fitness membership. I slept in the locker rooms dressing room unbothered. Ate whatever I could get my hands on while saving the money from my job to get a car. After I got my car I could get a better job in the next town over to pay for an apartment. That’s the story of how I beat homelessness. I’m 19 btw

I like that they call her "the girlfriend"

“They assumed I had bad intentions” 2 seconds earlier: I’m no thief but...

Infographics: "A high secure place always has a weakness." Everyone: EVERYONE! RUSH AREA 51 AND FIND A WEAKNESS AND BUST IN!

72 hours? amateur. my dads been doing it for 13 *years*

In Soviet Russia, Homes go Humanless.

Guy: *Becomes homeless to get paid in work in youtube* Homeless man: *You guys are getting paid?*

I am homeless and have been for way to long however I really appreciate the making of this video for so many reasons that I cannot express all of my thoughts. We are not diseased and I say that because like he explained he was looked at in a different way which is at least I believe the worst part of being homeless. Secondly getting anything from food, money, toiletries, (someone just gave me a zero degree sleeping bag recently), to clean socks- this one is huge, and even just a smile. A smile or a wave hello goes along way when your treated like your below low if that is even a thing. There is just one thing that this video could not illustrate and that is when you first actually become homeless. There are so many thoughts sprinting like Usain Bolt through your mind its overwhelming. How did I get here? What am I going to do? I am scared! How am I going to survive, I don't know anything! Am I going to be OK? Where am I going to sleep? I give him credit for even trying but to go out and know that in 3 days it's going to go back to normal again and that it is going to be over is so much different than it actually is being a reality. Sorry for the long comment, I could write a book on this topic (maybe I should). Its really hard being homeless so if you could next time you see someone down and out just appreciate what you have and what we don't! Thank you. -D.G-

I was homeless a few years ago for 4 months, This video really hit home. I'm in a much better quality of life now, but that experience left me never taking anything for granted. Thanks for shedding more light on this.

I had been homeless for 22 years trying figure out what "home" was. I was literally homeless for 3 1/2 years. Not every city has shelters and it isnt easy. But to add on top of it you get stares, brutal fights, and deaths. I had to fight off wildlife and hide my camp as in my town the cops will destroy entire camps just for being a blemish to the city. And because you are homeless you cant recover that last photo of your family that keeps you concentrated on surviving. You dont have service on your phone. People dont always help. And it was the hardest time cuz in a camp you cant be too picky about the company of your camp. Mostly because you dont kno the habits or dislikes of any given person. I had to help my camp by providing something. I couldn't just stay in my tent and hide. I had to use my knowledge of berries, climb trees for eggs, and my axe that i had found in the woods in an old abandoned shack 10 miles away. Its not a joke. And had the guy from this video been noticed he very well could have been killed, hurt, or robbed just for doing a video about being homeless

I've been homeless in a few different ways (urban, tent in the woods, and now mobile living in a converted truck thank goodness) and I really appreciate this episode and the integrity of the way this challenge was done. I love how you guys leverage your platform to spread empathetic and realistic messages like this. The end is especially admirable; I completely agree that the majority of people on the street are compassionate. Something I've said since I was an urban street kid is that "98% of people were always warning me about how bad 98% of people are". I'm really grateful you guys are giving that kind of humanizing insight to your audience. You're really helping to positively influence a new generation to be more aware and have more perspective on lives less privileged than their own. Great work, thank you.

*He Can’t Do A Face Reveal Now Because He Broke The Law*

I was homeless for a while when I first got out of the military. It's pretty rough but it's possible to get threw. I went to the library and actually made a resume and filled out job applications. Then I would go in wearing my nicest cloths saying I applied and eventually got a job. I am very fortunate but this video made me reminisce on those moments.

Him : I was in survival mode. Me : Bruh just go into creative mode and give yourself food.

I've been homeless. It's no picnic, but you learn the ropes. Hook up with somebody else because to a degree, you must have a little trust. I found out where to be warm when I slept and how to make sure I got fed. Now, I do try to help others who are still in that space. I do believe in karma...

the girlfriend is my favourite person on the whole show edit: im back here a year later.

Did this four times over a 7 year period. It's a lot more difficult and depressing than you really think it is

"Going homeless for 72 hours was no piece of cake" Literally the first thing he does is steal a bag of cakes..

This ought to be the next challenge: I spent a week in a 5 star hotel

I guess the danger part depends on where you are. I was living in my truck for a little while. The worst part of the day was night time, finding a spot where I could park and not be harassed. Most of the other homeless people I met were incredibly helpful, sharing knowledge and whatever they had with me. There were regular people who were unbelievably kind. I went to cash in some returnable bottles one day. One woman left her ticket in the machine for me. Another man gave me a shopping cart full of bottles. And then he gave me $10. I was almost $30 ahead even before I cashed in my own cans and bottles. I also found out that only about half of the people I met and talked to (not very hard as homeless people are very willing to tell their story if you are willing to listen) were addicted to drugs or alcohol. People had lost their housing for all sorts of reasons. Foreclosure, medical reasons, bad relationships, mental illness, etc. With the cost of housing becoming a major problem, there will be more and more people living on the streets and no one should judge. I met several people who did have jobs. They simply didn't make enough to afford housing.

Next video: *I spent 10 days on Mars without a blanket*

"I trust wild animals more than i trust humans"thats soo true Thank u for the likes gamers!

This struck a chord with me. My mother, brother, and myself were always on the move because my biological father got involved with the wrong people. The closest i've been to homeless was living in my moms car when we were pretty young and eating timed out mcdonalds food, bless my moms boss she let that slide as an employee to feed her kids. Since escaping that situation, we've always been in the really low income bracket and i've done things i'm not particularly proud of to make rent and get food. I'm thankful that i've been able to hold down a flat with my family before and now with roomates as i'm trying to go to college so that I may support myself better with future employment. The thing I really empathized with is how he was being stared at and judged based on his presentation. I frequently get the same treatment but for the reason that i'm blind and walk with a white cane. My friends always let me know when i'm being given the stink eye. somehow both that people assume that i'm getting special privilages and treatment just standing in line like everybody else, and also like i'm just broken, a walking freakshow or something to that effect. I aggree with and promote sentiments made at the end and that is that beyond a persons appearence, there is a human being that is just trying to exist and survive and a small act of kindness goes such a long way even something as small as treating someone with respect and kindness. I'm incredibly thankful for kindness and generocity shown to me by total strangers, and even though I don't have means, I try to give back with my time to help others. This isn't a contest, i'm well aware of those who have it much worse than I, but I thought I would share my perspective. Have a great day or night and stay safe.

Got aggravated people looking at him like he’s untrustworthy......robbed two different 7-11 stores in previous 24 hrs.

Rip, in Australia you can collect cans and bottles and put it in the ‘return and earn’ machine, then it gives you 10c. You can even put multiple items at once, and it gives you a freaking receipt too!

They judged a book by the cover in a library! *Ironic*

Do the one punch man exercise 100 Push-Ups 100 Sit-Ups 100 Squats 10KM Running (that’s 6.2 miles) For 1 day then describe how u felt afterwards

“I definitely trust wild animals, more tha I trust humans” that says a lot

You gotta start standing up for yourself against the crew my man.

Now I understand why he does’t give is real identity... he could be arrest by the police...

Infographics show:They left some treats out so I took some FBI: we got him. his name is infographics show

You: "I went homeless for 72 hours" Your girlfriend: "Did you forget to pay rent again" You: Yeah:(

I was homeless for 10 months and had to dig myself up out of it. You learn a lot about yourself.

Thank you for doing this. I was homeless on and off for about 5-6 years, nearly two years on the streets, and people really don't understand anything about it. I had no idea before about how tough it is, especially as a female. I was on the streets for 7 months of my pregnancy, horrible stuff!!! Everybody is human, and you'll never know someone's story until you genuinely ask.

Ah our favorite girlfriend loving, ex military soldier, hardworking yet underpaid employee is back at it again!

Next on the infographics show *I held an entire bank hostage for 24 hours (Girlfreind Not Happy)*

I hope he went back and fed them all after this.

I did this once. My organization made the peer counselors become homeless for a day where we had to see it in their perspectives. It is dangerous out there. People can do golden showers on you(don't ask how I know this), a lot of stealing, and a lot of fighting. On the other hand, there are a few that want to help like direct you to a church for food, water, and clothes.

All those actual homeless people are like: Are these what "challenge videos" have become?

"They treated me like I was a criminal!" Buddy you were just stealing food.

as someone who has gone from being fairly well off to literally homeless and completely broke its nice to see people take the time to think about stuff like this and even try it, even if it is for just 3 days. try it for a year or more and see how people treat you, its pretty sad how people wont help a starving man out with a meal or even their pocket change. *Edit: Also you should try this in Chicago in the winter, makes this look like a cake walk. also most people wont give you money because they assume your going to spend it on drugs so when you do get lucky enough that someone helps you out it’s usually just a sandwich or bottle of water (which is insanely helpful, but would be nice to collect enough money to get a motel for a night every once and awhile) A nice tip for the homeless: its hard to keep a phone paid when most employers wont give homeless people jobs, but if you have a disconnected phone you can use mcdonalds free wifi ;) luckily for me Im no longer homeless thanks to a friend who is letting me stay with him rent free, once step at a time, hopefully i can find a job and start working again soon.

This calls for the challenge: "I spent a week feeding the homeless" Now, I'll see that that challenge comes to light

‘Treated me like a criminal!’ ‘I know what I did was definitely illegal...’ INCREDIBLE JOB!!!😄😄😄

I wanna meet the guy that does all these challenges.

Next one: “I became a terrorist for 72 hours”

Russia is a first world nation??? *Inputs heavy USSR anthem*

Usually there’s a big difference between “exsparation” dates and “best by” dates

Next challenge: I ran for President for a week

I worked in a grocery store for 15 years and the amount of good food that was thrown away was amazing. I once asked why we didn't donate it or give it away and I was told it was so they couldn't come back in and return it for money.

Challenge: Shower every 1 hour for 2 days

Try being a ghost for 72 hours. Believe me, I am a ghost.

"I definitly trust wild ANIMALS more than i trust HUMANS" Just think about it for a moment

All I can say is thank you for doing this video. I've been homeless since 18 and I'm 20 now. This video will help inform people that not all the homeless population is bad were just trying to survive till the next day. I won't lie I've done something most would consider immoral, but I have to eat and sleep don't i? One thing you brought up is homeless stick together and that because we know the only people who %100 care about us is others like us. Please continue to inform people about stuff and possibly more about this issue.

“i definitely broke the law” great u jus exposed yourself to all your fans🤣

I've watched and re-watched many if not all of these challenges and man this dude takes on these challenges with such CONVICTION. Respect

This dude better be paid BANK by infographics😂

Man, this almost gives me back some faith in humanity.

next up: i lived in chernobyl for 2 months

In all the videos I watched from Infographics, this is the challenge that really struck me and has made me realize a bunch of things. Congratulations, great content :)

Being homeless was a crazy experience for me. Luckily I was able to make money by selling drugs, so that kept me afloat. After a while I was able to save enough money to get a room, got a job & saved all the money I made selling drugs. Now I have my own apartment, own car, stopped selling drugs & got a better job. Homelessness is no joke. It’s serious business. Prayers to all those going through it. Specially with families 🙏🏽

Hey at least you're honest about stealing the food. I'm sure most of us would've done the same if we were in that same situation

My mom when she was picking up my brother from work, saw a homeless guy, and was gonna give him a huge bag of peanuts, but by the time she was actually able to, he was gone.

15 years ago I ran away to Winnipeg, i ended up homeless all winter (5ish months). I quickly figured out which bus shelters are heated, anywhere downtown open 24/7, wore multiple layers of clothes at all times to keep from freezing, how to quickly wash in public bathroom sink, couch hopping as often as possible was very important, getting into a shelter early enough in the day before they fill up for the night too. Most of the other homeless people I met in the shelters tried to take care of me and protect me cause of how young I was, and some had daughters around my age too..

Spent 15$ on one meal? Could have gotten three 4 for 4 meals at Wendys.

In America you are homeless in Soviet Russia WE are homeless!

You've put this guy through so Manny challenges that he could survive the zombie apocalypse

The winter time is coming up soon in New York City I pray those homeless people find a warm place to sleep at night

I've been living homeless on and off just because of times I've lost a job. Unsurprisingly, most of the time it was for domestic reasons rather than a landlord chasing me off a property. But I still couldn't have paid rent, being a young 17 year old 2 weeks before their birthday with very little knowledge on how the world works, I couldn't get a job without help. Especially with the thought that I could just put some random address on it. My so called "friend" who was notorious for treating me like garbage, taught me where to get food and how to apoly for food stamps and such. He eventually got me a job, but not without insulting me and basically grinding my self esteem into the pavement. That's just the beginning to all of it too, I didn't even mention that my violent father was the one who kicked me out. I've been attempting to get on my feet by holding jobs, and through government assistance, but it's a *lot* harder than you think. Especially when dealing with some of the symptoms of PTSD from being chronically homeless. I hope one day I'll get into a class to finish my GED, if I don't have a job I'm constantly looking for one and working under the table for friends if I have to. Maybe one day I'll get a grant or some kind of scholarships to attend college, but I'd love to become an entrepreneur in connecting people to the power grid using solar energy, I know how to build solar panels almost from scratch. (Raw parts) I'm a smart kid, who just had really lazy and morally broken parents. I learned all that I could on the streets, and I'm doing my best, but I could certainly use some help.

There was a millionaire here in Seattle who lived on the street no one knew he was a millionaire until he died

And there still alot of people that are treating them like they're not human.

Mistake 1. Most homeless people have a cellphone. It’s 2019.

Always try to find public libraries, access to the internet is a very powerful tool. You can find franchise gyms that offer free membership trials and then have access to a shower. Also, the amount of stuff people just give away online is incredible. You can find soup kitchens or volunteer facilities that will usually feed you.

*TAKE A SHOT EVERYTIME HE SAYS "THE GIRLFRIEND"*

Unless you’re truly homeless, you’ll never understand how it feels. You had a home to go to at the end of your challenge, that changes everything and it’s not authentic. Until you feel that black hole of hopelessness when you’re down that far in life, you’ll never get it.

for whole 72 hours? you really gave it all to went in depth. investigating to its core.

I’ve watched a solid 9 hours of RU-vid and its only 6AM

Nobody: Literally nobody: Infographics: *Hippity hoppity this sidewalk is my property*

Watch this challenge be trending with RU-vidrs this week 😶

About six or seven years ago I was living in New York City. I was a teenager at the time and was walking home. When I came across this older homeless man who was on the ground. He didn't have any weapons and had fallen down, he had crutches and was having a hard time standing back up. I helped him up, and walked him to a space that was safer. He was so grateful and thankful, I still think about it all these years later. It doesn't take much to be kind

Challenge: Wear a Trump MAGA hat for 72 hours in a California big city.

This is my favorite video! I always give to the homeless whenever I can.

17:25 In between yelling she cried.... now that's true love right there

Just watching this was a humbling and insightful experience , I'm glad you guys did this

I love how my local supermarket greatly discounts food when damaged or closed to the expiration date instead of tossing it.

I finally get it. Picturing myself in their position has given me a better understanding of our homeless individuals. This makes me want to volunteer so much more.

Don't get shy to punch other homeless people if they want to steal your stuff, trust me on that. And keep changing the place you hangout in

I was homeless for 40 days. Quite an experience. I had a couple months beforehand to try to prevent it or to prepare for it. I tried hard to prevent it but glad I prepared for it.

Much like your experiment I went from being a college student with a full time job working on tech and within a few unfortunate months ended up homeless for a year. Part of that spent surviving deep in the Oregon forest. I have to say much of my observation was the same and we even used some similar tactics. The hard part of getting out of it was someone giving you the chance. I met a lot of people trying to help eachother that could barely help themselves & ended up banding together for a time. The one lesson I learned that wasn't covered is that there is a clear division that are some homeless that are lifers and without a lot of help will most likely they will stay homeless. Others do have the skills and the aptitude to get themselves out of it eventually and most likely will given the chance. Its hard out there and after the business I built failed I was homeless again & it had become my biggest fear. Luckily things are more stable now but its amazing how fast things can happen where you find yourself on the street and being treated as less than human. And going from a well liked business owner that did lots of community outreach to being shunned by society. I have to say I did pride myself on never stealing. I also always kept a nice pair of clothes for interviews which definitely helped.

Infographics show: we went homeless for 72 hours! London hacks: am I a joke to you?

I'm a homeless long time fan of this channel. Thanks so much for making this video. These are some of the reasons I so strongly advocate universal adoption of the golden rule.

I really appreciate that you did this experiment. Really enjoyed your out look now you have had a taste of what it's like. The first time I was truly homeless it was because my bank wouldn't wire money I planned to use coming back from vacation in California. I walked all the way to Wyoming with no cash just a kid right out of highschool. It took me 6 months. Without showering or sleeping in doors. Rain blizzards cold danger starving. Ever since than I end up back on the streets all the time. I can never walk past a homeless person without treating them like a human being. My best advice for helping homeless people is just talking to them. Even if you don't give them anything just a smile or hello can make their day. So I respect you did this never judge anyone If you haven't been in there shoes

The Infographics Show: I was 100% breaking the law. FBI: **Want's to know your location**

I visited LA for the first time last month. The fact that you went homeless there is brave

12:38 but now homeless people are gonna get less food D: lol

I'm just gonna say it, I feel like "one of them" is kinda rude to homeless people.