aLBERThOFFMAN 142 Posted February 11, 2014 http://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/deadly-online-neknomination-drinking-game-has-officials-concerned-1.1673468 The drinking game “neknomination,” which involves people posting videos of themselves chugging alcohol, has taken an even more dangerous turn after some participants made the switch from beer to hard liquor. The latest online craze involves people recording themselves chugging or “necking” alcohol while often doing something extreme at the same time. They then nominate others to out-do their feat within 24 hours. Thousands of “neknomination” videos have been shared across the globe. Alcohol poisoning isn’t LeBlanc’s only worry. The Halifax doctor says that some of the nominations involve people drinking in the middle of the highway or in a swimming pool. “They’re doing things way outside your normal boundaries and there’s a lot of peer pressure around this,” she said. The online drinking craze has already been blamed for the deaths of two Irish men. Jonny Byrne, 19, died after jumping into a river during a “neknomination” stunt on Feb. 1. Just hours earlier, Ross Cummins, 22, was found unconscious in a friend’s house in Dublin. The trend is proof of how quickly social media can spread a movement, according to one social media expert. "Once something becomes worthy of sharing, it has the potential to spread like wildfire and this is classic example of that," Phil Pallen told CTV Toronto. While health officials can’t prevent individuals from participating in the drinking game, they say they hope people won’t give in to peer pressure, and that they drink responsibly. TLDR: Drinking game spreading around on fb where people try to out-do their friends on camera. It was originally intended to raise money for charity I believe. Apparently now it's a major health concern. Discuss. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KILZ FILLZ 982 Posted February 11, 2014 I'm a huge supporter of natural selection. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aLBERThOFFMAN 142 Posted February 11, 2014 Agreed. If you're stupid enough to do something that'll kill you for a drinking game, all the power to you. I won't lie I'm having a laugh at all the idiots on my facebook doing these. Going from dudes looking like a bitch cringing chugging a single beer, to people you wouldn't expect pounding back half a 26oz of tequila like its apple juice. I mean, if you're gonna post a response, at least try to make yourself not look like a prissy bitch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KILZ FILLZ 982 Posted February 11, 2014 Welp, I feel old. Facebook feed is a bunch of baby pics, wedding pics, people checking in to gyms every now and then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toiletseat 225 Posted February 11, 2014 just swallow everything you encounter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aLBERThOFFMAN 142 Posted February 11, 2014 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3av8sp1Onn0 Skip to 1:30 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UPS! 203 Posted February 11, 2014 Heard it's a huge problem in Ireland... go figure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
finEyoungCamel!!! 87 Posted February 11, 2014 That guy in the red was just shameful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Realism 836 Posted February 11, 2014 I'm all about this. Whoever thinks it would be a cool idea is probably retarded anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inappropriate_Responder 905 Posted February 11, 2014 ya best protect ya liva' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CILONE/SK 301 Posted February 11, 2014 I place this in the same category as anyone shooting heroin or something like that. Stupid people doing stupid things that could kill them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
penmanship2 9 Posted February 11, 2014 drink the drink and do fun stuff. I hate drinking games they're shit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brickos 703 Posted February 11, 2014 http://9gag.tv/v/3311 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MedicineCabinet 844 Posted February 11, 2014 when we were in high school, my friend made a beer bong. we went to a hardware store & this ol burnout guy was like, wait, you kids making a beer bong? then got super exited to help us. basically got all the parts together & gave us exact instructions. he was nice, i guess used it like once, then he rinsed it out & put it under his sink (area was surprisingly clean). he took it out some time later & apparently, there was water coiled up inside of it, because a bunch of mini mold balls were present lol. never used it again Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NightmareOnElmStreet 515 Posted February 12, 2014 moar videos please. source challenge was plenty entertainment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
injury 778 Posted February 12, 2014 Facebook feed is a bunch of baby pics, wedding pics, people checking in to gyms every now and then. essentially good to know there are still teenagers offing themselves for worthy causes planking was better IMO Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UPS! 203 Posted February 12, 2014 Thank god planking is over...thanks for reminding me of that fuckery. My FB feed is mainly conspiracy nuts (before I delete them), stupid pictures with phrases people think are clever, and single moms with two-three kids at the age of 22/23 who whine about there being no good men....sorry bitch, im young, hung, and child-less, I don't want to be a step dad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Premium Account User 11 Posted February 12, 2014 what makes this so so pathetic and contemporary is these idiots arent just doing this for their peers, we've all felt peer pressure in some form, but these fucking idiots are literally drinking themselves to death for LIKES on social media. viral as the AIDS virus, you goddamn fools Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aLBERThOFFMAN 142 Posted February 12, 2014 moar videos please. source challenge was plenty entertainment. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMODiljvHZo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_2Ou5eOHRY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MtjGock9FpM Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
