How far can we push the utilities problem?
Nov 18, 2025•Channel
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Video Details
Published7 months ago
Duration14:55
Video ID2XUKxM7ZBao
Languageen-GB
CategoryEntertainment
PrivacyPublic
Made for KidsNo
Video TypeRegular Video
Performance Metrics
Views109.4K
Likes6.7K
Comments531
Engagement Rate6.57%
Likes per 100 views6.09
Comments per 1K views4.85
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Description
Get your own Mug with a Hole: https://mathsgear.co.uk/products/extreme-utilities-puzzle-mug
Thanks to Past James Grime for making the original video with Past Matt. https://www.youtube.com/singingbanana
Huge thanks to Eugénie von Tunzelmann for her visually digestible transformation of a mug with three holes: https://www.eugenievt.com/
And to Morgan and West for their gastronomically digestible transformation of a mug into a pretzel.
You can see more of Rhys' work here: https://rhyslewisjones.co.uk/
And more of Rob's work here: https://craftyfools.co.uk/
Huge thanks to my Patreon supporters. My gratitude for them has no ceiling. https://www.patreon.com/standupmaths
CORRECTIONS
- None yet, let me know if you spot anything!
Filming by Alex Genn-Bash
Editing by Gus Melton
Written and performed by Matt Parker
Produced by Nicole Jacobus
Music by Howard Carter
Additional Music by Matt Lee
Design by Simon Wright and Adam Robinson