In view of the risk included in the challenge, several European schools have issued warnings and advisories to create awareness about it.
The Skullbreaker challenge is the newest online challenge that could be putting lives at risk. The social media challenge, popularised on short-form video-sharing app TikTok, also called tripping jump.
The challenge requires three participants standing side by side with two of them knocking the third off balance while they jump together in the air. The goal is to make the person in the middle fall flat on his or her back, hence the name — 'skull breaker challenge'.
The challenge got its name from the Spanish word Rompcráneos. When translated, it means ‘Skullbreaker’ in English, Mirror has reported.
Like most social media trends, its source of origination is unknown. However, many school students have taken this challenge and filmed themselves attempting it. Some even ended up in intensive care after taking the challenge, said the report.
The #skullbreakerchallenge which is currently trending on #tiktok is fatal. Please pay attention to our kids. pic.twitter.com/SQi9RPpk6j
— Nicole Wong 王晓庭 (@nicolewong89) February 14, 2020
The challenge has gained momentum and now been circulated on various other social media platforms. Apparently, no video has come up from India so far.
According to doctors, attempting this challenge can lead to serious fractures, said a Hindustan Times’ report. In a free fall, part of the challenge, there are chances of fracturing the knee, ankle, hip and other joints, as well as a ligament tear. In the worst case, a participant might also end up hitting his or her head, getting a concussion, or breaking skull – literally -- said the report citing doctors.
According to the Mirror, a student was hospitalised after sustaining wrist injury while performing the challenge.
In view of the risk included in the challenge, several European schools have issued warnings and advisories to create awareness about it.Exclusive offer: Use code "BUDGET2020" and get Moneycontrol Pro's Subscription for as little as Rs 333/- for the first year.
