# SDTM Unboxing/Speed Run: Deadpool Pro Pinball Machine

**Source:** Straight Down the Middle  
**Type:** video  
**Published:** 2018-08-31  
**Duration:** 9m 56s  
**Beat:** Pinball

**URL:** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3rCExwY6E8

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## Analysis

Zach Sharp from Straight Down the Middle performs a comedic speed-run unboxing of a Stern Deadpool Pro pinball machine while dressed in workout gear, using power tools to complete the unboxing as quickly as possible. The video is presented as entertainment and explicitly discourages viewers from replicating the dangerous method.

### Key Claims

- [HIGH] Deadpool is manufactured by Stern Pinball — _Host states 'Deadpool Stern Pinball machine by the way staring pinball' and later 'Deadpool Stern pinball by the way Stern pinball'_
- [MEDIUM] Pinball unboxing videos have become boring and routine — _Host commentary: 'quite frankly these things are getting kind of boring aren't they so we're gonna do it a little bit different'_

### Notable Quotes

> "do not do this at home this is not the smartest way to unbox a pinball machine but quite frankly these things are getting kind of boring aren't they"
> — **Zach Sharp**, Early segment
> _Establishes the comedic premise and acknowledges audience fatigue with standard unboxing content_

> "it's gone actually quicker than I thought"
> — **Zach Sharp**, During speed run
> _Shows surprise at completion time despite using unconventional methods_

### Entities

| Name | Type | Context |
|------|------|---------|
| Zach Sharp | person | Host of Straight Down the Middle pinball show, performs the speed-run unboxing |
| Straight Down the Middle | media | Pinball-focused YouTube show and podcast where this content is published |
| Stern Pinball | company | Manufacturer of the Deadpool Pro pinball machine being unboxed |
| Deadpool | game | Stern Pinball machine being unboxed in the video; Marvel-themed game |
| This Week in Pinball | media | Podcast mentioned by host at end of video |

### Topics

- **Primary:** Unboxing video format and entertainment, Stern Deadpool pinball machine
- **Secondary:** Content creator marketing and promotional strategy, Pinball media and YouTube content creation

### Sentiment

**Positive** (0.75) — Lighthearted, comedic tone throughout. Host expresses mild criticism of boring unboxing format as justification for stunt, but maintains enthusiastic, entertained demeanor. No negative commentary about the actual machine or manufacturer.

### Signals

- **[community_signal]** Straight Down the Middle creating novelty entertainment content around pinball unboxing to differentiate from standard product coverage (confidence: high) — Host explicitly states traditional unboxing format is boring and presents speed-run as alternative entertainment approach

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## Transcript

hey guys what's happening this is Zach from Straight Down the Middle Pinball Show we're gonna do an unboxing of Deadpool pinball by Stern Pinball but we're gonna do it a little bit different you guys see me right I am in my gear I'm all suited up I got my headband I got my Ron Swanson Pyramid of Greatness cutoff tee I've got my booty cutters and I've got my beautiful long socks here so here's what we're gonna do we're gonna set a timer right there on the screen and we're gonna see how fast I can unbox this pinball machine now a couple ground rules first I've got a couple tools I've got my trusty knife box cutter I've got my power cord and my five ace ratchet party time so when I say go I'm gonna try to unbox this thing as quickly as I can and then I'm gonna say time to see how fast I can do it again do not do this at home this is not the smartest way to unbox a pinball machine but quite frankly these things are getting kind of boring aren't they so we're gonna do it a little bit different is everybody ready oh yeah here we go here we go three give myself a little room here three two one start let's talk about it I'm just baby work up a sweat good they're losing time you're losing these bolts started work up a sweat doesn't take much guys I'm sorry oh the double hand mess last leg we're almost there guys it's gone actually quicker than I thought okay oh no yeah three-second penalty for that that's good anytime all right Deadpool Pro by Stern Pinball don't try this at home I'm gonna get you guys some video of the cabinet and as well as the gameplay thanks for checking out the video subscribe to Straight Down the Middle Pinball Show and listen to This Week in Pinball podcast for yours truly Zach see you guys later

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*Exported from Journalist Tool on 2026-04-13 | Item ID: c9cd83ec-e6a7-4c08-b483-f639c6528682*