How to Pop a Water Bottle Manually

Last Updated: February 4, 2021

This simple procedure creates a loud pop as the plastic cap flies off the bottle. It's a fun thing to do with used plastic water bottles, or when you are bored and want to add some spice to life for your friends or coworkers. This "bottle popping" will attract attention of friends and family.

Method 1

Method 1 of 2:

Bottle twist

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Get an empty plastic water bottle, preferably an Ozarka water bottle, or around that size (preferably the cheapest bottle there is). Go to your local grocery store and pick up some store-brand bottled water, those usually work well. The reason for this is bottles from Aquafina, Dasani, and other name brands have thicker plastic, making Step 2 harder.
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Twist the bottle in the center or at the top of the bottom third of the bottle.

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Once you have twisted it as far as you can, carefully twist the cap loose, but not fully, and, holding the bottle securely, slide the cap around slowly with one finger until it pops off loudly.
- Often, the bottle will emit white vapor, caused by the water droplets inside the bottle evaporating from the quick pressure change. It is not dangerous to sniff it, if one is so inclined.

Method 2

Method 2 of 2:

Step and open

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Find a suitable plastic water bottle. Empty it of water and securely close the cap.
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Step on the bottle.
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Open the bottle cap slightly. Watch it fly away.

Warnings

Do not point at people or animals. This is dangerous and will result in injury.

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It also tends to be very unsafe to do this in an enclosed space, as the cap can ricochet off of walls and other surfaces.

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