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Dude Perfect Sets Record At The Strat, Almost Kills Pedestrians

Author Shawn Tempesta

People of a certain age remember the legendary McDonald’s commercial featuring Boston Celtics legend Larry Bird and Chicago Bulls icon Michael Jordan. In it, the pair face off for who will get lunch that day. The trick shots were hysterically outlandish (and also faked). Dude Perfect and their record basketball shot from the top of The Strat in Las Vegas was less of a trick, and more of a prayer.

The Dude Perfect boys set out to reclaim the title for the “World’s Highest Basketball Shot”. It was a record they had for years until another YouTube channel took the title from them off a dam in Africa from 660 feet in the sky.

When you get into these heights, the shots are less about talent and more about chance. One subtle breeze, one slight spin of the ball when you get go, and that ball could be 300 feet away from your target. A basketball racing through the sky with a velocity sure to hurt someone badly.

That’s something that isn’t so risky at the top of a damn. But around The Strat and the busy Las Vegas Boulevard? Woof. High risk. High enough you’d think they would shut down the street to do the stunt.

You’d be wrong.

Dude Perfect sinks a record basketball shot after a few attempts

It was an easy enough plan. Hang off the “SkyJump” perch off of the 108th floor of The Strat, drop a basketball, and hit a shot from 854 feet. Simple enough. They set aside three days to complete their mission. Turns out they needed every second of those days.

When all was said and done, they attempted over 900 shots. Some of the shots landed within feet of pedestrians on Las Vegas Boulevard, on the Boulevard itself, into The Strat garage and whizzing over nearby construction workers.

But then, in something that fellow YouTuber and former NASA engineer Mark Rober said would be next to impossible… they did it. They sank an absolutely epic 3 pointer. It’s almost cruel that the shot is only 3 points, isn’t it?!

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Shawn Tempesta is the co-host of Aimee+Shawn on 102.7 VGS in Las Vegas, Nevada. He is also an Emmy award nominated television host. As a content creator for 102.7 VGS, Shawn writes about current events, education, funny and trending stories.

Here’s What You Missed On Aimee+Shawn This Week

We warn you, this week on Aimee+Shawn featured their biggest on-air argument yet. What was it about?! We’ll tell you towards the end.

Meantime, the week started with Shawn describing a murder he witnessed with his family this week. The scene of the crime? Shark Reef at Mandalay Bay. The victim? A fish who happened to swim in front of two sharks that were hungry.

Aimee had the humiliating moment where her debit card got declined in front of people… something that happened to Shawn recently too. Is there any worse feeling? Probably, but when it is happening to you it feels awful in the moment!

This week brought us the return of grasshoppers – Aimee’s top foe. Aimee explains why the harmless little jumpers are, in fact, her biggest fear and why they all need to be eradicated from existence.

Shawn has a trip to the northeast coming soon, and he’s in a predicament. Nearly 20 years ago, he got a speeding ticket in the state of Maine. Through confusion and mismanagement from the state, Shawn could never contest the ticket and his right to drive in the state was taken away. But… Maine is tucked up there in the corner so Shawn hasn’t had to think about it. Well… things have changed and now Shawn must travel to “Vacationland” and he’s unsure if he’ll get arrested if he does. Better check that out…

Finally, Aimee started the show on Thursday with a fairly innocent “happy Friday to you!” (he had Friday off). This set Shawn off on a nit-picky conversation about how he hates when people pay “fast and loose” with the calendar. Listeners then weighed in on what could be the dumbest argument in radio history.

What’s happening on Aimee+Shawn next week?!

Did you like the fact we gave away Disneyland tickets all week? Great… we are DOUBLING THE DISNEYLAND tickets all week long! Listen for the “Magic Wand“, be caller 102 and win a four pack of 2 day, 1 park per day tickets to celebrate 100 Years Of Disney! Plus score tickets to see Dean Lewis at House Of Blues!

Listen to Aimee+Shawn weekday mornings from 6-10 on 102.7 VGS

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  • Aimee Was Busted By The Tree Police

    All she wanted to do was relax on a hammock. Turns out Aimee was almost put under arbor-rest.

  • Watching A Fish Get Eaten By Two Sharks At Shark Reef

    Sure, trips to Shark Reef are fun. But they are even more fun when a fish sacrifices its life for your entertainment.

  • How'd Gum Get On Your Thigh?

    Why are kids so capable of getting messy in ways we cannot comprehend?

  • The Embarrassment Of Having Your Card Declined

    Both Aimee and Shawn had to deal with massive blows to their ego recently when they swiped their debit card, only to have it declined. They had the money, but the card wasn’t having it.

  • Lessons In Patience From A Former Restaurant Server

    Shawn was astounded by how curt his waiter was on Mother’s Day… Aimee can empathize. She did his job and knows how hard it can be.

  • Grasshoppers Are Back And Aimee's Hopping Mad

    They are her biggest fear, and they are back en masse. Grasshoppers are back and Aimee is not happy about it.

  • Good Luck Charm.... Or Mental Issues?

    Some people believe in a good luck charm. Some people are a bit superstitious. Others… should be committed.

  • Why Do People Let Ross Stores Get SO MESSY?!

    You wouldn’t do this in Marshall’s! Why does Ross Dress For Less get no respect?!

  • Is Shawn Banned From Driving In The State Of Maine?!

    He got in a disagreement with the state over a ticket, and Shawn hasn’t been back for nearly two decades. Now… Shawn has to go back and he’s wondering if he’ll be arrested if he does.

  • How Do People Butt Dial In 2023?!

    Seriously, how does an ass slide to unlock?!

  • The Great "It's Your Friday" Debate

    Somehow this innocuous comment from Aimee turned into the biggest argument the show ever had.

  • The Simple Injuries We've Gotten

    How can a paper cut hurt THAT MUCH?!

  • Checking A Bag At The Airport Is The Worst

    Shawn will avoid checking a bag in like the plague… even if his mom is in one of them.

  • Did You Have A Kindergarten Graduation, Or Is It Soft?!

    Shawn never had a kindergarten graduation. Aimee did, and was under the presumption that everyone else did too. Turns out… not so much.

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