# selling everything Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LE52XOiUZaQ Recap page: https://rapidrecap.app/video/LE52XOiUZaQ Generated: 2026-02-07T17:34:54.969+00:00 --- ## Quick Overview The video concludes the experiment by revealing that the custom-mixed soda flavors (especially those with ginger) were distinguishable from the original Coca-Cola, with the maple syrup-laced version being the most successful, but the overall cost of the custom soda experiment was estimated to be around $1,000, requiring a garage sale to cover expenses, which is ongoing via eBay at williamosman2 until February 7th. **Key Points:** - The original Coca-Cola recipe was successfully separated into components, with the custom-mixed versions showing distinct flavor profiles, especially the version with maple syrup. - The two chefs determined that the maple syrup addition made the soda taste 'better' and 'less like Coke,' while the ginger addition made it taste 'more complicated' and 'bitter.' - The original Coke formula was estimated to contain 80% caramel color and 20% other flavors, but the custom mixtures resulted in flavors perceived as 'dirty' (citric acid/vinegar) or 'good' (ginger). - The speaker is running a garage sale, listing items like a solar panel, a used welding mask, a 3D printer, and various clothing items (including a 'Turdlihed' shirt) on eBay to cover $1,000 in taxes and liabilities. - The speaker showed an 8-year-old Ding Dong candy and a fox tail with a pant mount, which he used for a video, and also revealed a blood-stained shirt from a previous "Squirt Game" video. - The speaker is trying to raise money to avoid paying taxes on his business earnings, as he received an apology note from a customer for a messed-up order. - The final experiment involved testing the extracted components (like caffeine and lime) mixed back into clear soda, where the lime mixture tasted surprisingly good, like crystal clear Coke. ![Screenshot at 00:05: William Osman points out baby strawberries growing in the dirt field near his farm setup.](https://ss.rapidrecap.app/screens/LE52XOiUZaQ/00-00-05.jpg) **Context:** The video features William Osman, sometimes dressed as a chef, conducting an experiment to reverse-engineer the flavor profile of Coca-Cola using chromatography, comparing custom mixes against the original formula. The experiment involves two participants, one of whom is named Kevin, both wearing chef hats and gloves. Later in the video, the focus shifts to a garage sale intended to raise money to cover business-related taxes and liabilities, showcasing various items for sale, including merchandise and tools. ## Detailed Analysis The video begins outdoors where William Osman, wearing a straw hat, shows off a small strawberry plant in his farm area, emphasizing the need for quiet so as not to wake the 'baby strawberries.' He then transitions to an indoor setting, wearing a chef's coat and hat, revealing his goal is to recreate Coca-Cola's flavor profile by isolating its components. He introduces his colleague, Kevin, also in a chef's coat, and they begin a chromatography experiment using strips of paper and pipettes on various soda samples, including original Coke, Diet Coke, and custom mixes involving maple syrup, ginger, lime, black pepper, cinnamon, and vanilla. The initial taste tests reveal that the original Coke and Diet Coke samples are hard to distinguish, but the custom mixes produce distinct, sometimes unpleasant, flavors; the ginger mix was described as having a 'groggy' or 'bitter' taste, while the lime mix was surprisingly good, tasting like 'crystal clear Coke.' The participants also test an extracted component that tasted distinctly bitter (likely black pepper/caffeine). The narrative then shifts to a garage setting where Osman discusses the financial burden of running a business, mentioning he owes taxes and liabilities, and is holding a yard sale via eBay (link williamosman2). He displays various items for sale, including a solar panel, a 3D printer, a welding mask, and a T-shirt with a graphic of a frog and a hamburger, noting that some items are too large to ship and must be picked up locally in Los Angeles. He also shows a blood-stained T-shirt from a previous 'Squirt Game' video and a 'Turdlihed' T-shirt made by Michael Reeves. Finally, Osman shows a jar containing dollar bills and nitrated underwear, implying he is trying to raise money to avoid tax liability. ### Cola Flavor Analysis - Original Coke and Diet Coke were hard to distinguish; custom mixes revealed differences, with ginger being the most noticeable flavor addition, and the lime addition being described as 'cleaner' and 'less like Coke' than the original. ### Chromatography Results - The original Coke mix showed a clear separation between the top layer (clear/watery) and the bottom layer (dark). The lime-only mix tasted like 'crystal clear Coke,' while the black pepper addition tasted 'bitter' and 'like a punishing wound.' ### Maple Syrup Experiment - Swapping sugar for maple syrup resulted in a flavor that tasted 'more like Coke' but with a 'really sour' aftertaste, suggesting the syrup was not a good replacement. ### Garage Sale Fundraiser - Osman announced a garage sale (link williamosman2) running until February 7th to cover taxes and liabilities; items include a large solar panel, a 3D printer, welding gear, and merchandise like 'Turdlihed' shirts and Michael Reeves' embroidered shirt. ### Unboxing and Found Items - Osman unboxed a package containing an apology note from 'Jason' for messing up an order, a pair of Google underwear, and a 'Forklift Certified' patch and a 'Big Tito's Cock Hole' patch. ### Final Taste Test - The clear liquid (likely water/solvent mixture) tasted sweet, like sugar water, while the dark liquid (likely the extracted flavor compounds) tasted bitter/sour, confirming the successful extraction of components. ![Screenshot at 00:03: William Osman kneeling in a field, pointing to a small strawberry plant as he explains the need to be quiet.](https://ss.rapidrecap.app/screens/LE52XOiUZaQ/00-00-03.jpg) ![Screenshot at 00:18: William Osman in a chef's coat presenting a large bag of white powder, identified as pure caffeine, during the fundraising segment.](https://ss.rapidrecap.app/screens/LE52XOiUZaQ/00-00-18.jpg) ![Screenshot at 01:01: The two chefs holding up strips of paper showing the results of the chromatography experiment, comparing 'Original' vs. 'Go Big' flavors.](https://ss.rapidrecap.app/screens/LE52XOiUZaQ/00-01-01.jpg) ![Screenshot at 02:21: William Osman in his purple 'SPAM' shirt inside his cluttered garage, displaying a red T-shirt with a green frog graphic.](https://ss.rapidrecap.app/screens/LE52XOiUZaQ/00-02-21.jpg) ![Screenshot at 05:54: William Osman working under the hood of a white RV/truck, attempting to jump-start the battery.](https://ss.rapidrecap.app/screens/LE52XOiUZaQ/00-05-54.jpg)