Eldorado Posted January 3, 2019 #1 Share Posted January 3, 2019 The success of Netflix’s “Bird Box” has led not only to dozens of memes, but also a viral social media challenge. On Wednesday, the streaming company issued a warning to viewers taking part in the so-called “Bird Box” challenge, in which people are called to do everyday tasks blindfolded. Full report: https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/bird-box-challenge-inspired-by-netflix-movie-prompts-streaming-service-to-issue-warning "Using the hashtag #BirdBoxChallenge, social media users posted photos and videos of themselves attempting to do tasks like using the escalator, operating a scooter indoors and dancing without their sense of sight. Most of the videos end up with people crashing or falling." 2 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stiff Posted January 3, 2019 #2 Share Posted January 3, 2019 The operative word being "idiots". 6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inn Spectre Posted January 3, 2019 #3 Share Posted January 3, 2019 16 minutes ago, Stiff said: The operative word being "idiots". Which is in itself redundant, in that we're discussing Netflix subscribers. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zep73 Posted January 3, 2019 #4 Share Posted January 3, 2019 (edited) An idea for a new challenge: The "Go Offline and Stay Offline Challenge!" Might save thousands of lives! (...but ruin the Darwin Awards!) Edited January 3, 2019 by sci-nerd 4 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XenoFish Posted January 3, 2019 #5 Share Posted January 3, 2019 Just now, sci-nerd said: An idea for a new challenge: The "Go Offline and Stay Offline Challenge!" Might save thousands of lives! People might have to develop social skills again. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stiff Posted January 3, 2019 #6 Share Posted January 3, 2019 27 minutes ago, Inn Spectre said: Which is in itself redundant, in that we're discussing Netflix subscribers. Hey! We're Netflix subscribers I'll have you know! 3 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Still Waters Posted January 3, 2019 #7 Share Posted January 3, 2019 I've watched Bird Box on Netflix, it's a good film. 28 minutes ago, Inn Spectre said: Which is in itself redundant, in that we're discussing Netflix subscribers. What do you mean by that? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zep73 Posted January 3, 2019 #8 Share Posted January 3, 2019 1 minute ago, Still Waters said: What do you mean by that? Maybe he accidentally confused Netflix with Youtube? 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stiff Posted January 3, 2019 #9 Share Posted January 3, 2019 Just now, sci-nerd said: Maybe he accidentally confused Netflix with Youtube? Hey! I watch that too! 1 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seaturtlehorsesnake Posted January 3, 2019 #10 Share Posted January 3, 2019 47 minutes ago, sci-nerd said: An idea for a new challenge: The "Go Offline and Stay Offline Challenge!" Might save thousands of lives! (...but ruin the Darwin Awards!) this entire conversation is taking place online! you've doomed us all, you fool! 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piney Posted January 3, 2019 #11 Share Posted January 3, 2019 46 minutes ago, sci-nerd said: Maybe he accidentally confused Netflix with Youtube? HEY NOW! 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piney Posted January 3, 2019 #12 Share Posted January 3, 2019 1 hour ago, Eldorado said: On Wednesday, the streaming company issued a warning to viewers taking part in the so-called “Bird Box” challenge, in which people are called to do everyday tasks blindfolded. Let them Darwin themselves out. 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orphalesion Posted January 3, 2019 #13 Share Posted January 3, 2019 Why not skip the chase and go back to that tide pod challenge? Or do the "advanced" level and do the Tide Pod challenge while blind folded! It's a challenge in a challenge! It's Callenge-ception. Anyway I hope all those people are sticking to doing things that can only hurt themselves and not endanger others. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Still Waters Posted January 12, 2019 #14 Share Posted January 12, 2019 Good grief! Quote US driver in 'Bird Box blindfold' crashes in Utah Police in the US state of Utah have taken the unusual step of urging residents not to drive blindfolded after an online challenge inspired by a horror film led to a crash. A teenager with her hat over her eyes drove into oncoming traffic in the city of Layton while taking part in the so-called "Bird Box Challenge". https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-46846981 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon the frog Posted January 12, 2019 #15 Share Posted January 12, 2019 That's so lame ! Please kill yourself alone if you need to but don't hurt others ! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawken Posted January 12, 2019 #16 Share Posted January 12, 2019 This isn't much difference then those idiots that text and drive. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdbuilder Posted January 13, 2019 #17 Share Posted January 13, 2019 And somehow, these nitwits are eligible to vote... 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freetoroam Posted January 13, 2019 #18 Share Posted January 13, 2019 11 hours ago, Still Waters said: Good grief! Saw that in the news. Thought - seriously??? People actually do this??? It beggars belief! Their cars should be taken away and so should their driving licence. Anyone with brains like that should not be allowed to drive on the roads. If they want to walk about blindfolded and they smack into a lampost, fine, as long as in England they are refused free hospital treatment. Make them pay for their stupidity. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freetoroam Posted January 13, 2019 #19 Share Posted January 13, 2019 I want to call it 'Bird brain' challenge, but that's disrespectful to birds. How about 'pea brain' ? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hankenhunter Posted January 13, 2019 #20 Share Posted January 13, 2019 On 1/3/2019 at 11:24 AM, Stiff said: The operative word being "idiots". And we're done in one. Somebody get the lights, and I'll start stacking chairs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hankenhunter Posted January 13, 2019 #21 Share Posted January 13, 2019 On 1/3/2019 at 11:42 AM, Inn Spectre said: Which is in itself redundant, in that we're discussing Netflix subscribers. Hey, I resemble that remark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Nuke- Posted January 14, 2019 #22 Share Posted January 14, 2019 As teens we would all drive 120ish in the wrong lane racing and just hoped something out there protected us around the turns. No one was ever hurt. Please do not try my stupid acts at home. These stunts were performed by non professionals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trenix Posted January 14, 2019 #23 Share Posted January 14, 2019 On 1/12/2019 at 7:23 PM, mdbuilder said: And somehow, these nitwits are eligible to vote... This is exactly why we have the electoral college. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldorado Posted January 18, 2019 Author #24 Share Posted January 18, 2019 Kinda related news: "Netflix's post-apocalyptic survival film Bird Box is drawing criticism for using footage of a real fiery train disaster in Canada, though the streaming giant says it has no plans to remove it. The footage concerns a 2013 tragedy in the Quebec town of Lac-Megantic when an unattended train carrying crude oil rolled down an incline, came off the tracks and exploded into a massive ball of fire, killing 47 people. Netflix licensed the footage of the disaster from the stock image vendor Pond 5 and used it in Bird Box in an early TV news montage to set up its horrific premise." Full report: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-01-18/bird-box-scene-featuring-real-train-crash-will-stay-netflix-says/10725616 No shame. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Commander Travis Posted March 3, 2019 #25 Share Posted March 3, 2019 Quote The challenge was inspired by the new thriller’s plot, which takes place in a post-apocalyptic world where people need to wear blindfolds to block the outside world and prevent themselves from being possessed by demons that prey on their worst fears and lead them to commit suicide. They mean the anti-Trump Snowflake movement? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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