Are Viral Challenges Stressful or Fun?
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Brem
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Viral challenges can be safe, but there are also the ones that aren't safe like the Tide Pod challenge. The Ice Bucket challenge was good, as it did help raise awareness for ALS I think it was. Viral challenges do have a serious effect on some people, especially the harmful ones, for obvious reasons.
Some trends can enhance social engagement, but it can also cause the peer pressure like you said. Some people will do dangerous things to fit in sometimes. To navigate viral trends like this, make sure you're not doing any of the harmful ones. Do the safe ones, or the ones for charity or creating awareness about something. It's never worth taking up something that could harm you.
Some trends can enhance social engagement, but it can also cause the peer pressure like you said. Some people will do dangerous things to fit in sometimes. To navigate viral trends like this, make sure you're not doing any of the harmful ones. Do the safe ones, or the ones for charity or creating awareness about something. It's never worth taking up something that could harm you.
Hazel
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Viral challenges can feel fun because they build excitement, creativity, and a sense of connection. But they can also be stressful when people feel pressured to participate just to fit in or gain attention. Some challenges become risky or competitive, which can turn something harmless into anxiety. It really depends on intention and whether someone joins by choice or feels forced by social pressure.