Phil uses the balloon
The majority of the footage of Phil’s attempt is interspersed with flashbacks of him reading the task brief, to drive home just how early on he disqualifies himself.
Phil blows up the balloon, theorising that it will somehow create a vacuum which he can use to suck up the rice, as he releases the air.
Quickly realising his mistake, Phil still clings to his idea that the balloon would be an ideal container for transporting the rice. He manages to stretch the balloon’s opening enough that he can use his index fingers to scoop rice into it relatively quickly.
Phil is able to make two deliveries of rice in his allotted time with this method, but is disqualified for touching the rice.
(Written by Jenny R and proofread by Karl Craven)
(Illustrations collected by Jenny R and adjusted by David Fuller)