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Weird #vacuumchallenge is the latest online craze keeping people busy

The challenge may seem funny, but one shouldn’t try it because of the dangers associated.

Updated on: May 31, 2019, 15:50:02 IST
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Stepping inside a large bin bag and using a vacuum cleaner to suck all of the air out of it may not sound like a good idea. Yet, netizens are doing it to be a part of the Internet’s latest craze – vacuum challenge. What follows is a participant getting stuck inside a tightly wrapped plastic bag. The result might remind some of Black Widow’s outfit from the Avengers movie series.

The result might remind some of Black Widow’s outfit from the Avengers movie series. (Twitter/@DanikaRussell)
The result might remind some of Black Widow’s outfit from the Avengers movie series. (Twitter/@DanikaRussell)

Following the trend, netizens are posting videos of themselves performing the challenge. Check out some of the clips.

While doing the challenge, one person allegedly got stuck in a bag for two hours until their parents came home, reports Metro. Also, putting a bin bag over someone’s head may cause suffocation. So, it’s better to stay away from the challenge, even if it seems funny.

Previously, the Internet also saw other dangerous trends like “Tide Pod” or “Bird box” challenges.

What do you think about the vacuum challenge?

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    Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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