The bouncy castle story was a wild and chaotic highlight of this episode. Donny McGuire and his guests, Rupert Smith and Dan De Castro, dove into the details of an ambitious stunt that involved driving a car off a cliff and attempting to land it on a bouncy castle.
Here's a breakdown of the memorable incident:
1. **Initial Concept**: The plan was to execute a dramatic and visually striking stunt by driving a car off a cliff, aiming for a bouncy castle set up below to cushion the landing.
2. **Setup and Preparation**: The team painstakingly set everything up, ensuring the bouncy castle was in place and all safety measures were considered. This setup occurred during one of their shoots in the stunning but challenging terrains of Utah's national parks.
3. **On the Day of the Stunt**: The tension and excitement were palpable as they geared up for the big moment. However, things quickly went awry when the car didn't follow the planned trajectory.
4. **Execution Mishap**: Instead of landing neatly on the bouncy castle, the car veered off course, hit some rocks, and only partially landed on the inflatable target. The miscalculation led to the bouncy castle bursting upon impact.
5. **Aftermath**: The guests and Donny reminisced about the ensuing chaos, particularly how the bouncy castle burst, deflating everyone's high hopes (and the inflatable structure itself). This failure led to significant arguments and disagreements among the team about the setup and execution of the stunt.
6. **Reflection**: Despite the mishap, the incident became a legendary story among the crew, symbolizing both the high-stakes risks they often took and the camaraderie that helped them cope with even the most spectacular failures.
The bouncy castle episode is a perfect encapsulation of the unpredictable nature of their shoots and the bond formed through shared experiences, whether successful or not.