Is It Safe To Do This Challenge?

TikTok Penny Challenge Explained: Is It Safe To Do This Challenge?

TikTok Penny Challenge Explained: Is It Safe To Do This Challenge?

TikTok penny challenge is the latest viral TikTok trend that took things a little too far and you might want to definitely skip this challenge.

One of the most popular social media app TikTok is starting to become a ‘ticking time bomb’ as of lately. Apart from several political reasons, some of the stupidest and dangerous challenges might be one of the reasons that can eventually cause the banning of this app. And the ‘TikTok penny challenge’ is among such perilous trend that can even kill you.

There are many fun and addicting challenges on TikTok that keep us hooked in the app for a long time and that’s why we love it. But some of the challenges are borderline serious and dangerous that can cause a high risk to your life. Especially the generation Z kids like current teenagers who are the majority of TikTok user base, they don’t know any better and might try such risky challenges.

Here is everything you need to know about this viral TikTok Penny challenge and why you should avoid it.

TikTok Penny Challenge Explained

This viral TikTok Penny challenge involves the teens plug a part of their charger into the socket on the wall and insert the coin by touching the exposed prongs to create an electric sparkling. Fire authorities have warned such sparkling could cause fire and or get you electrocuted.

This challenge is also referred to as #Outletchallenge.

If you are also a person having at least a little common sense then you must be wondering why in the name of god would people do such stupidity right? If you think so too, then you must be shocked at how many people are doing this challenge. 

Maybe these kids are doing this just to be a part of the trend or they trying to act cool but I would like to believe that they certainly must not be aware of the risk involved in this challenge. If they knew, they won’t be doing it.

Why is this ‘TikTok Penny Challenge’ dangerous?

Since the aim of this challenge is to create a spark, the most direct and obvious consequence can be an electric shock.

According to the fire authorities, anyone who interferes with electrical equipment, unless they are a qualified electrician, is very dangerous.

Every year there are numerous people that are killed by the electrical shocks and it can downright kill you if it gets you right.

Teens Faced Criminal Charges due to TikTok Penny Challenge

In one case from Plymouth County Massachusetts, two 15-year-old boys tried this trend at their high school and they ended up scorching fire from an outlet.

Another similar case happened at Westford Academy, Massachusetts did this viral penny challenge and started a fire in the school.

The firefighters had to race to the school and everyone was forced to evacuate. It was sheer luck that nobody got seriously injured but it sure caused huge panic. 

In both cases, the teens faced criminal charges on account of attempted arson and damage to property.

What parents need to know about Penny Challenge on TikTok?

Like I said earlier, most of the TikTok users are teenagers and kids, so it is very important for parents to know about the latest TikTok challenges that can be harmful to the kids.

Teenagers might not know the hazardous effects of electricity and considering their curious nature, it is important for parents to enlighten their children with possible effects of electricity or any other dangerous TikTok challenges for that matter like Benadryl Challenge, Skull Breaker Challenge, Concussion challenge, and many more. 

Parents and other elder people should encourage teenagers not to mimic or copy the reckless stunts that they see on social media in the name of trend.

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