- must measure watermelon on camera at start of video

- watermelon may not be modified or tampered with in advance

- must use standard office rubber bands

- rubber bands must be placed around center of watermelon one at a time

- must count out rubber bands' number ("1...2...3") as they're placed on watermelon

- may not pause for more than 90 seconds between putting on rubber bands

- watermelon must split from rubber band pressure and no other outside forces

- must use extreme caution (safety goggles highly recommended)