Well, People in my Apt. building are going to hate me..

ruphos · 8 months

I have yet to ever encounter an elevator this works in. Have fun though.

ivanmarsh · 8 months

*Does not work on most modern elevators.

samjowett · 8 months

*Works on every elevator^x

x - Not a guarantee

arniegrape · 8 months

I remember 1996 too. And this shit didn't work then, either.

ernstsaysno · 8 months

why is there no 4th, 14th, or 24th floor?

originsquigs · 8 months

There is a key that emergency personel get that makes the elevator bypass floors. Nice job with trying to make people look like morons.

jamesneysmith · 8 months

Yeah this is bullshit. This works if the elevator is set to 'service' mode which is typically done with a key.

the_catacombs · 8 months

Does not function on any* elevator.

FTFY

Wazowski · 8 months

What people need to understand about this trick is that it's extremely reliable as long as no one else calls for the elevator while you're doing it.

lastpersonshooter · 8 months

I tried this, doesn't work in every elevator.

nihonniboku · 8 months

I've tried this in many elevators, and its never worked for me. I believe when installing an elevator, the building can opt to turn that function on or off. I know at my school, even the door close button is turned off.

originalucifer · 8 months

Don't Be A Dick^TM

NinjaSupplyCompany · 8 months

Welcome to the internet. Have fun.

workingboy · 8 months

How is this funny?

GodGiven42 · 8 months

This works on very old elevators made by Otis. I'm sorry I don't have facts to back this up, but its the only type I have gotten it to work on.

osmigos · 8 months

This is true... but only when the elevator is turned to independant service mode, which requires the keys.

Source: My roommate is an elevator mechanic

commonsensebaby · 8 months

Silly redditors. OP has successfully trolled hundreds who will now likely try this in every elevator possible for weeks...

popcorncolonel · 8 months

This is r/funny. And a repost.

You should feel terrible about yourself.

Claytonius_Homeytron · 8 months

How would you ever really know if it worked or not?

thewhizkid28 · 8 months

this doesn't work. like at all.

Crossfox17 · 8 months

The close button doesn't actually do anything. It is basically a placebo. Most manufacturers of elevators don't connect the button to anything at all.

Edit: Did some research, and it turns out I was wrong. Here is an excerpt from Wikipedia confirming the claim of the link:

"A functional "door close" button is required by elevator code (ASME A17.1, Requirements 2.27.3.3, "Phase II Emergency In-Car Operation"). In order for firefighters and rescue personnel to open or close elevator doors during emergency operation, the "door open" and "door close" buttons must be pressed continuously until the door is open or closed, respectively. An elevator with a non-working "door close" button would receive a violation during a routine inspection and test of fire service."

schmeditor · 8 months

I know it's already been said, but i should clarify that this never works

germantucky · 8 months

No. No it doesn't. I've tested this trick in four different countries. I wish it did though...

Volsunga · 8 months

outdated. Unless your elevator us so ancient that it doesn't have the key slot, this will never work.

cmburger · 8 months

any one else concerned that there is no 4th floor?

fishbutt314 · 8 months

The previous time this subject was posted, elevator techs said this is bullshit

Skaarah · 8 months

I have yet to be in such a rush that I can't wait 30 seconds for somebody else to get on. Dick!

buttaids · 8 months

My step-dad is an elevator technician of 30+ years and has confirmed that this does not work. You have to have a key to access the bypass system.

[deleted] · 8 months

WHERE THE FUCK IS 4, 14 and 24???

Goymer · 8 months

I tried this in a hotel I was recently staying at. When the doors opened on the 3rd floor and people saw me stood there holding buttons on the lift it was quite awkward. Didn't work.

string97bean · 8 months

Not just people in your apartment building...

Leaflock · 8 months

My understanding is that trick works in Otis brand elevator cars. Have used it in hotels.

Driesens · 8 months

Ha, the elevators in my building have a metal plate screwed over the door-close button. So jokes on you!

DOMination47 · 8 months

I did this every time while looking for a new apartment and one of the elevators had an alarm activate.

penzoilthehippo · 8 months

About the only trick I've ever seen work in an elevator was a way to reset the buttons when someone pushed them all before you got on. It involved pushing the top five floor buttons in a row or something.

What's funnier is that I would always fuck it up when I tried to do it and make the elevator ride even longer because I was hitting even more buttons.

genupb · 8 months

Why does this elevator have an aversion to the number 4? There are no levels with the number 4. I thought that was the stunt.

LastOneStanding · 8 months

You know most of those close door buttons are broken/placebo right?

wtfmanquestionmark · 8 months

This does not work at my office or any other elevator I've tried it on. 6 and counting.

otiswrath · 8 months

works on all Otis elevators and they designed most elevators in the US.

MissPeper · 8 months

Great. Now I will have to take the stairs because everyone will know how to do this.

thefirerisesnolan · 8 months

where is floor 14?

Import · 8 months

Damnit! I posted this like a month ago and got nothin! Timing/Title is errthing I guess. :)

rivermandan · 8 months

*doesn't work on any elevator rivermandan's tried it on

astute_observation · 8 months

I work on the 16th floor of the library so this would be a life saver. Dear OP, now that I have seen this you may take it down. It will be our little secret.

upvoted_your_mom · 8 months

FOR THE LOVE OF DOG, WHERE ARE ALL OF THE 4'S?!

hear_me · 8 months

You officially just fucked my workplace over. THE POWER. AH!!! I sure hope it works. My elevators are like super duper old so I have high hopes. I work in a hotel where hundreds of staff share two dinky elevators.

fhsd4264 · 8 months

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esssssss · 8 months

Bull Shit.

SGuard15 · 8 months

There's no 4th or 24th floor?

Baron_Von_D · 8 months

Here is a better tip, with some elevators.
If you press three floor buttons at the same time, it will clear all selected floors. Comes in handy if you press the wrong floor but still have time to clear an reset the selection. (Or if you get on an empty elevator with multiple floors selected). This works on some, but not all elevators.

qwb3656 · 8 months

you need the key

yaredw · 8 months

There's a 13th floor, but no 14th floor?

lolwutragex · 8 months

reeeeeeeeepostttttt

worthadamn17 · 8 months

Shouldn't the police be using the stairs in case of emergency?

Manwithtie · 8 months

Why is there no 4th and 14th floor?

thegooddocgonzo · 8 months

this doesnt work. it's an urban legend i've tried it in three different countries and two states in america.

Gunslinger41 · 8 months

soooo... where's the 14th floor.... and 4th and 24th....

redls1bird · 8 months

Ive never found an elevator that this works in, and I try EVERY time.

chevyzaz · 8 months

the elevator at my work doesn't have a "close door" button

gootsinboots · 8 months

I live in California. Most of the buildings I frequent don't have elevator access for more that 3 floors because... Earthquakes. (I mean Aliens.)

Indulge_Me · 8 months

Yeah right, with my luck I would end up breaking it somehow and get stuck in it.

noisyturtle · 8 months

This only works in elevators made prior to 1989

grootehwanderer · 8 months

I was walking my dog the other day and found myself behind a couple of guys in work overalls. As I got closer I noticed they had the name of their company written across their backs, "Schindlers Lifts". Needless to say I felt quite chucklesom later that evening, my dog didn't poo in the house.

Protocol2319 · 8 months

Works in mine. Building built 4 years ago.

bearsa113609 · 8 months

Why does this elevator have a 13 but not a 14?

blackbright · 8 months

Came to the comments to find out it doesn't work. Dammit.

SynthPrax · 8 months

Ooh. This is an old one. Might work on 50 year old ~~elevator~~ death traps, but not on anything more recent.

h_lehmann · 8 months

Every brand & model of elevator is different. That fact that this trick may work in your crappy apartment building doesn't mean that it will work anywhere else.

canadianric · 8 months

Not only does this not work in my building, but a buzzer noise goes off the whole time I am holding the button. So as the elevator is stopping at random floors on the way down I look like an ass and havent saved any time.

Howard_Beale · 8 months

b-u-l-l-s-h-i-t!

[deleted] · 8 months

even if this did work, this is really anti social behavior

CrzyCrckr · 8 months

Why are there no 4s?

dhoomsday · 8 months

does. not. work. Downvotes.

WhitePostIt · 8 months

Correction, works on old elevators

THE_LOBATOMIZER · 8 months

DOESN'T FUCKING WORK AND HASN'T FOR YEARS, C'MON SHEEPLE

R88SHUN · 8 months

i live in manhattan and have tried this in literally dozens of buildings in the last few years to absolutely no avail.

GldRush98 · 8 months

This is not used by police, and this does not work on any elevator. In fact, it is quite rare.

pandalin · 8 months

This doesn't work in most elevators. Most elevators' door close buttons don't do anything, some elevators have it work if a fire key is inserted for firemen to skip floors.

03Titanium · 8 months

Wouldn't there also be an emergency "make the elevator come to this floor right now" button. So everyone is using the secret button presses and they cancel each other out.

shiseido_red · 8 months

I really want to try this at Dragon*Con one year. The elevators are a constant nightmare of overcrowding. By Saturday afternoon you're usually ready to throw things at people who say "gotta go down to go up," but it is true. I just couldn't ever make myself do it. Everyone else is waiting miserably too.

Athene_Wins · 8 months

Best trick I've learned on Reddit. Sadly I usually take the stairs for exercise.

PackTheBowl · 8 months

This is utter bullshit. I'm pretty sure like one brand did this then everyone found out in like a day and now idiots like OP still buy it.

pinkiepie224 · 8 months

suite idea

vanakkafuckyou · 8 months

yeah, doesn't work on my elevator. I do, however; press all the buttons before exiting. (7 floors)

metroid89 · 8 months

mine doesn't even have a "close door"- button ...

jednx01 · 8 months

Does this work?

LaxeCas · 8 months

next time you wait for lift, its your fault

MisterNixon · 8 months

I used to do a lot of house calls for my job and a lot of them took me to high-rises. The large majority of the elevators I would encounter didn't have functioning close door buttons.

pyabo · 8 months

486 people actually thought this would work? Really?

airshipper · 8 months

Go to a lot of hotels...gotta try this. The elevator in my apartment is vintage 1930's and there's only 4 floors so I doubt it'll work. http://imgur.com/wfJ2g

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