Latest news with #TidePod
News18
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Mum Breaks Spine Doing Stiletto Trend: What Are The Worst Challenges In Internet's History?
Kiki challenge, Tide Pod challenge, skull breaker challenge... what are the worst (most dangerous) challenges to exist on the Internet? Internet challenges come with their own set of challenges. The desire to go viral or simply stay in tune with the trend drives a ton of engagement online. Your social media apps may love the idea of traffic pumping into their platforms with heightened likes and shares during a viral challenge, but the well-being of an individual goes for a toss when potentially dangerous trends bring an unhealthy amount of FOMO in their digital spheres. Take 32-year-old Mariana Barutkina, an influencer mom, for instance. Barutkina, who hails from Russia, recently tried her hand (read: leg) on recreating Nicki Minaj's 12-year-old pose that the folks on the Internet call a 'Stiletto" challenge. For the unversed, this viral trend involves balancing in high-heeled stilettos on unusual objects or in odd locations, such as soda cans, stools, boxes, ladders, dumbbells, or even water fountains. You get the idea. The new mom's attempt at ticking 'stiletto challenge" off her list, however, did not end well. Balancing on a pan and baby formula on her kitchen countertop, Barutkina's recreation lasted for a few seconds before panic was plastered all over her face. This, unfortunately, wasn't the only Internet challenge that has caused an injury to an excited participant. Kiki Challenge Kiki, do you love me? Remember the glorious days of the Internet when citizens of Earth were casually ditching their moving cars to perform a dance step? With Drake's 'In My Feelings" blaring from car speakers, individuals jumped out of moving vehicles, performed dance moves beside them, and hopped back in to complete a viral challenge. Unsurprisingly, this risky trend resulted in injuries. Cops around the world issued warnings against recreating the challenge that put traffic safety in jeopardy and caused accidents worldwide. Not just a risk for you but your act can put life of others at risk too. Desist from public nuisance or face the music ! #DanceYourWayToSafety #InMySafetyFeelingsChallenge — मुंबई पोलीस – Mumbai Police (@MumbaiPolice) July 26, 2018 Tide Pod What could possibly go wrong after ingesting a detergent capsule? The Internet coined it the 'Tide Pod challenge", and it simply involved people, mostly kids, biting into the 'forbidden fruit" and spewing detergent from their mouths. Many who tried their hands on this hazardous challenge experienced diarrhoea, nausea, and vomiting. There were deaths reported, too, a report in NBC dated 2018 revealed. Cockroach On Face This might not particularly be a dangerous Internet challenge on the face, but hey, that's a cockroach on the face nonetheless. Alex Aung kicked off a viral challenge on Facebook, daring people to place a live cockroach on their face and snap a selfie. He posted a photo of himself doing it and encouraged others to join in and spread the challenge. Skull Breaker Challenge This challenge was not only cruel but also highly dangerous. In this unusual challenge, three individuals line up side by side. The person in the centre jumps, while the two on either side kick the jumper's leg, causing them to fall. The goal of this risky stunt is to make the jumper land heavily on their back, potentially leading to serious head injuries. Just Internet things, right? The #skullbreakerchallenge which is currently trending on #tiktok is fatal. Please pay attention to our kids. — Nicole Wong 王晓庭 (@nicolewong89) February 14, 2020 Parents, understandably, grew concerned and urged the younger demographic to put a full stop to harming their friends and loved ones for a few chuckles. Commenting on the hazards of the challenge, one X user wrote: 'These Dumb kids and the skull breaker challenge. They are unable to see the dangers of this prank. Foolish generation they can't think at all. Why would anyone want to hurt their friend. They are being tricked by evil spirits." Outlet Challenge You already know where this is going. Don't do? top videos View all The 'outlet challenge" involved participants partially inserting a phone charger into a wall socket and placing a coin in the gap to create sparks. Fire departments in the US were summoned in separate instances when they were informed about scorched outlets in houses and high schools, where kids thought it was a wise idea to make a coin contact an electrical outlet. About the Author News Desk The News Desk is a team of passionate editors and writers who break and analyse the most important events unfolding in India and abroad. From live updates to exclusive reports to in-depth explainers, the Desk More Get Latest Updates on Movies, Breaking News On India, World, Live Cricket Scores, And Stock Market Updates. Also Download the News18 App to stay updated! tags : internet challenge view comments Location : New Delhi, India, India First Published: August 07, 2025, 12:05 IST News explainers Mum Breaks Spine Doing Stiletto Trend: What Are The Worst Challenges In Internet's History? Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
News.com.au
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Dark secret behind this ‘harmless' smile
The Planking Challenge: Involved participants lying face down, with arms to their sides in bizarre and risky locations for comedic effect. A 20-year-old Aussie died falling from a seventh-floor balcony in 2011, and there were reports of numerous fatal accidents due to people attempting to plank on moving cars. Picture: Instagram The Kylie Jenner Lip Challenge: Using a shot glass, plastic bottle, or similar object to create a suction effect on the lips in an attempt to achieve fuller, plumper lip, to imitate Jenner's full pout. The suction methods led to injuries including severe swelling, bruising, blisters and even nerve damage. Picture: Instagram The Tide Pod Challenge gained widespread attention in 2018 when teens started biting into or attempting to eat a colourful, detergent-filled laundry pod despite clearly being labelled as toxic. There were over 10,500 reports of hospitalisation from poisoning. Picture: YouTube The Bird Box Challenge: inspired by the success of the Netflix film starring Sandra Bullock, players attempted everyday tasks while blindfolded, whether it was walking around, or performing household chores - and the most reckless act that led to various serious injuries such as a skull fracture, driving a car. Picture: YouTube Bottle Cap Challenge: this is probably a trend you still see on your feed every now and again, but it gained immense popularity in 2019, when TikTokers all over the world performed martial arts-style kicks to remove the cap from a bottle, making sure the bottle doesn't tip over. While it may seem harmless, it resulted in broken bones, neck and spine injuries and head trauma. Picture: TikTok The Pee Your Pants Challenge: participants intentionally urinate in their clothes while recording themselves, usually in a public or semipublic setting. Experts warned it would result in UTIs, rashes and dehydration. Picture: TikTok
Axios
09-05-2025
- Axios
Colorado students are setting Chromebooks on fire thanks to TikTok trend
The hottest trend in Colorado schools right now is actually hot. The latest: Colorado schools are warning of a new TikTok craze in which students try to set their school-issued Chromebooks on fire by sticking metal or pencils into the charging port. Why it matters: The "Chromebook Challenge" is the latest social media stunt putting kids at risk, with more than two dozen incidents reported in Colorado's biggest school district. (Remember the Tide Pod saga or cinnamon challenge?) State of play: As of late Thursday, Denver Public Schools received more than 30 reports of students attempting to roast their laptops, spokesperson Scott Pribble tells Axios Denver. Reports "range from unsuccessful attempts to events which resulted in smoke, sparks or fire," he said, noting no injuries have been reported. In a memo to parents obtained by Axios Denver, DPS called the trend "dangerous," warning that tampering with lithium batteries can lead to explosions, burns or full-blown building fires. Students caught trying it, the district said, could face discipline or even legal charges. Zoom out: The Colorado Springs Fire Department has reported at least 16 similar incidents and says it's now working with schools to educate students — presumably on both fire safety and common sense.
