Let’s just start by acknowledging the brilliance of this idea. You take your phone to a beach in Rio during Carnival. That’s it. You walk down the beach and record. Later? You post it to your YouTube channel and people like me, watch. It’s brilliant. I doff my cap to you, content creator.

Now let’s maybe nitpick a teeny bit. This beach is packed. Yes, there are a lot of attractive people in very attractive swimsuits, but it’s too many people. Maybe that’s why the video gets so many views. People who kind of want to check out the vibe but don’t want the hassle of parking… and the crowds. Am I jealous? Kind of. Am I glad there’s a video? Sure! I don’t know if I’ll ever get to a beach in Rio for Carnival, but now I kind of know what it’s like!