The ‘Blackout Challenge’ is an online challenge that has existed in social media for years now. Over the years, this challenge has been known by many different names. It has been prevalent over different social media platforms, but in the last two years, it has come back over TikTok.
This challenge has been known by different names such as the “choking game” or the “pass out” challenge. But it has had the same effect throughout, of harming young kids who are addicted to social media platforms. Let’s see how is this challenge dangerous.
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What Is The ‘Blackout Challenge’ And How Is It Dangerous?
So in this challenge, people are basically needed to restrict their breadth until they pass out and become unconscious. It is a dangerous social media trend that has gained much popularity. Not only is this challenge harmful to the person attempting it in terms of seizures or bodily injuries, it can also lead to death.
As this challenge suggests, it was also known by other names such as “pass out” challenge or the “choking game.” As people try to restrict their brains, the oxygen flow to the brain is cut short and leads to severe injuries. Many cases of kids trying out this challenge and even losing their lives thereafter have also come forth.
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Has There Been Any Cases Filed Against This Challenge?
There have been many cases that have been filed by parents of those who have suffered serious injuries or death due to this challenge. One such example of such is Hollie Dance, who was the mother of Archie Battersbee. Archie, 6, unfortunately, passed away after attempting this challenge, after suffering catastrophic brain damage.
As studied by experts, there are some signs that can help to recognize if someone is indulging in such games or challenges. As mentioned in Daily Record, if a person has bloodshot eyes, markings around his neck, severe headaches or behaves differently after spending time alone, then it is possible that they might be playing such harmful challenges.
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