The video is a Game Theory episode analyzing the physics of the Hookshot, a iconic item from the Legend of Zelda franchise. The host, MatPat, calculates the force exerted on Link when firing the Longshot, a variation of the Hookshot, and determines that it would be around 17,200 Newtons, which is enough to break Link's fingers, wrist, and possibly his arm. Additionally, when Link is pulled back to the Hookshot, the force would be around 12,200 Newtons, which could also cause serious injury, including breaking bones and dislocating his shoulder. Furthermore, the acceleration of Link's body would be equivalent to 20 Gs, which could cause damage to his internal organs, including his eyes, and potentially make him permanently or semi-permanently blind. Overall, the video concludes that using the Longshot would be extremely hazardous for Link.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The Hookshot is a iconic item in the Legend of Zelda franchise.
2. The Hookshot was first introduced in The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past.
3. A variation of the Hookshot has appeared in nearly every Zelda game since A Link to the Past.
4. The Hookshot's basic mechanics involve firing a hook arrow that lodges in place and then recoils, pulling Link to his new destination.
5. The Longshot, a variation of the Hookshot, appears in Ocarina of Time and has a longer range than the original Hookshot.
6. The Longshot's range is twice that of the original Hookshot.
7. The Longshot's chain is 65 feet long.
8. The weight of the Longshot is approximately 189 pounds.
9. The density of steel is approximately 8,050 kilograms per cubic meter.
10. The mass of the Longshot is approximately 9.5 kilograms.
11. The force required to break a bone is typically around 12,000 Newtons.
12. The force exerted on Link's hand when firing the Longshot is approximately 17,200 Newtons.
13. The force exerted on Link's arm when the Longshot's chain recoils is approximately 12,200 Newtons.
14. The acceleration of the Longshot is approximately 200 meters per second squared.
15. The human body can tolerate g-forces of up to 20 times the force of gravity for short periods of time.
16. Exposure to 20 g-forces for one second can cause permanent damage to the spine and eyes.
17. The Longshot's chain is made of steel.
18. The link diameter of the Longshot's chain is approximately half an inch.
19. The weight of the Longshot's chain is approximately 169 pounds.
20. Link's weight is approximately 135 pounds.
21. The Longshot is heavier than Link.
Note that some of these "facts" are based on calculations and estimates made by the author, rather than being strictly verifiable facts.