Blackout challenge

The blackout challenge is an internet challenge based around the choking game, which deprives the brain of oxygen.[1] It gained widespread attention on TikTok in 2021, primarily among children.[2] It has been compared to other online challenges and hoaxes that have exclusively targeted a young audience.[3] It has been linked to the deaths of at least twenty children.[4]

  1. ^ "TikTok's Viral Challenges Keep Luring Young Kids to Their Deaths". Bloomberg.com. 2022-11-30. Retrieved 2023-02-23.
  2. ^ "Explained: What is TikTok's deadly 'blackout challenge', blamed for the deaths of several young children?". The Indian Express. 2022-07-07. Retrieved 2023-02-23.
  3. ^ Haasch, Palmer (2021-07-21). "Police said a child died from a 'blackout challenge' found on TikTok, but the dangerous 'game' has circulated for years". Insider. Retrieved 2023-02-22.
  4. ^ "TikTok's 'blackout' challenge linked to deaths of 20 children in 18 months – report". The Independent. 2022-12-01. Retrieved 2023-02-23.