In the serene enclave of Greenset Close in Lancaster, Lancashire, the tranquil hum of everyday life was shattered by an unforeseen tragedy that would leave an indelible mark on the community. It was a Saturday like any other, yet within the confines of a seemingly ordinary sleepover, fate took a cruel turn, snatching away the...
If you have a Kia vehicle, you might want to read this. There is a TikTok challenge trending at the moment where people are posting videos of themselves hot-wiring either Kias or Hyundais. It has been dubbed the ‘Kia Challenge.’ Tragically, four teens were killed while allegedly taking part in the same challenge in Buffalo,...
While we are no strangers to TikTok incidents going wrong, this most recent story takes things to a new level. In a disturbing incident that highlights the perilous consequences of viral ‘challenges’ on social media platforms, a teenager’s life took a tragic turn after participating in an alleged TikTok challenge. The outcome was catastrophic, as...
Lo and behold. Yet another stupid challenge on the infamous social network known as TikTok. As if it couldn’t get any more ridiculous after the numerous absurd trends we’ve had to bear witness to. Such as when this teen told her 8-year old sister that her family had died. Or, the recent silhouette challenge, which...
One of the most popular parts of social media, especially the video sharing platform TikTok, are challenges. People, particularly young people and children, love participating in them and the online attention they receive when they do. Unfortunately, too often these TikTok challenges are dangerous. The latest of these includes the Blackout Challenge, which has now...
Life is a learning experience for everyone. Additionally, no one knows better until they’ve tried and failed or watched someone they know try, and fail. As a result, children and teens make questionable choices, such as partaking in trending challenges. First were the ice bucket, tide pods, and cinnamon challenges. Tragically, a continuing trend called...
Some TikTok challenges are funny, some heartwarming, while others have actually been quite dangerous. However, the latest, called “The Silhouette Challenge,” started as a body-positivity movement, celebrating how all bodies are sexy and beautiful. Unfortunately, nothing is safe from internet creeps. People have been posting YouTube tutorials about how to remove the red filter so...
TikTok, known for its viral trends, dance challenges, and beauty hacks, has also seen its share of harmful fads. One such trend, called “leggings legs,” gained significant traction before TikTok stepped in and banned it for promoting negative body image. Here’s everything you need to know about the rise and fall of this controversial trend....
A growing number of UK tourists have voiced their discontent after visiting Türkiye (Turkey), particularly in Marmaris. Many visitors described the experience as far from enjoyable, with one calling the holiday destination “absolutely empty.” This disappointment was echoed across social media, with European holidaymakers calling their trip “five days of pure torture.” Highlighting the sudden...
Overnight beauty products are not a modern trend. Hair rollers, undereye patches, and pimple stickers have been around for a long time. But influencers on TikTok are taking them to a new extreme with the new morning shed trend. It involves a rigorous nighttime routine where they apply beauty and wellness items from heatless curlers...
A TikTok user has shared a video highlighting the deceptive nature of social media photos, aiming to shed light on how easily images can be manipulated. Holly Cockerill, known on TikTok as @hollycockerillmua, took to the platform to post a video montage showcasing several before-and-after photos. Each pair of images reveals the striking transformations that...
Numerous trends and challenges pop up, some are funny and inspiring, while others are downright dangerous and damaging. For instance, the “leggings legs” trend gained momentum toward the end of last year and has now been deemed “toxic”. Enough so, that TikTok has banned videos with related content. The “leggings legs” trend has caused controversy...