“Insane Shayne Full Performance | America’s Got Talent 2024 Auditions “ captures the full, wildly entertaining and ultimately successful audition of contestant Shane Bole, better known online as “Insane Shane.” showcases one of the most unique and surprisingly skillful acts ever to grace the America’s Got Talent (AGT) stage: catching thrown marshmallows with his mouth! 🤯
Uploaded by the “TALENTKINGHD” channel, the video has already racked up over 1.2 million views and nearly 12,500 likes, demonstrating the massive appeal of this unconventional talent.
The Audition Setup and Introduction
The video opens with a brief package introducing Shane. Shane, 24, from Fort Mill, South Carolina, explains that he is a full-time content creator and proudly proclaims he has “the best mouth on TikTok.”. He reveals that he and his friends, who serve as the “throwers,” started making social media videos about two years ago, with the first couple going viral and racking up over 70 million views for their “marshmallow catching baby.”.
He is joined backstage by his friends, Max and another thrower, who reveal that they all met in high school and college. They even mention playing football and baseball, which Shane believes “definitely helps my hand eye coordination with this weird talent.”. Shane clearly understands the absurdity of his act, but he’s confident in his skill, proclaiming, “We went from the backyard to America’s Got Talent!”.
Meeting the Judges
Shane steps onto the stage and is welcomed by the judges. When asked his name, he replies, “Shane Bole, but on social they call me Insane Shane.”. His job title—full-time content creator—prompts a fun reaction from the judges, acknowledging his TikTok fame. Shane emphasizes his love for entertaining and admits that the AGT stage is the “biggest spotlight I’ve ever been in.”. The judges, especially Simon Cowell, decide to skip the questions and let the surprise happen, telling him “I like being surprised, good luck.”.
The Performance: A Flurry of Marshmallows
Shane’s act is simple in concept but insane in execution. He asks the audience to look up at the balcony where one of his friends is positioned to throw the projectiles. He starts with a few simple catches, warming up the crowd.
The performance then escalates with increasing difficulty:
- Balcony Catches: The first part involves his friend launching marshmallows from the high balcony, forcing Shane to track them from a difficult angle. He catches them cleanly, showing his incredible precision.
- The Terry Crews Challenge: Host Terry Crews is then brought on stage for a “little football gauntlet drill.” Terry, a former NFL player, throws a volley of marshmallows that Shane expertly catches in quick succession. Shane celebrates by declaring, “Golden Retriever’s got nothing on me!”.
- The Finale: The final, highest-difficulty throws come “from the top”, with the friend in the balcony attempting more difficult, perhaps faster or more angled, shots. Shane continues to impress, although one catch goes slightly awry, prompting a lighthearted “Almost!”. The crowd is fully engaged, clapping and cheering for every successful catch. It is a spectacle of amazing hand-eye (or rather, mouth-eye) coordination. 🎯
The Judges’ Verdict
The sheer novelty and impressive skill of the act win over the initially doubtful judges. Shane reveals the bizarre origin of his talent: “Habachi girl when I was like 12.”.
The feedback is overwhelmingly positive and amused:
- One judge notes, “What I loved about this was you just weren’t expecting this.”.
- Howie Mandel gives an immediate “Yes”.
- The most memorable line comes from another judge, who admits, “It’s useless, but yes.”.
- Despite the silliness, the skill is undeniable, resulting in a unanimous vote! Shane receives four yeses! 🎉
Shane is ecstatic, thanking the judges profusely as he is congratulated and heads off stage, ready to share the remaining marshmallows with the crowd.
Insane Shane’s audition is a perfect example of how AGT can turn a quirky online trend into a massive on-stage success. It’s an act that’s both hilariously absurd and genuinely talented, making it an instant viral sensation. 👏🥳
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