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A man from China visited the emergency room of a hospital in Zhejiang with a tightly stuck LED light bulb.On July 25th, firefighters at the Yuyao Fire and Rescue Team in Zhejiang, China, faced one of the strangest emergency cases ever. A local man named Mr. Chen rushed into their station, attempting to explain something to them.However, the man's mouth was covered by a T-shirt, rendering him speechless. After removing the shirt, rescuers were shocked to find a large-sized light bulb snugly nestled inside his mouth. That's why Mr. Chen sought any possible assistance to extract it. This was a situation beyond the scope of firefighting support.
Upon inspecting the man's mouth and assessing the situation, firefighters deemed attempting to pull out the glass bulb too risky, as it could cause severe damage if the glass shattered. Consequently, they took Mr. Chen to a nearby Yuyao People's Hospital, where a team of doctors realized the man couldn't open his mouth wide enough for a safe removal. Instead, they used a special tool to pry open his jaw on one side and extract the LED bulb.
Chen informed the doctors that he had been stuck with the light bulb about two hours prior.After a sigh of relief, Mr. Chen told the doctors that he had been stuck with the light bulb for about two hours. He attempted to remove it himself but couldn't open his mouth wide enough for the glass bulb to safely pass through the teeth. He faced difficulty in swallowing and speaking, prompting him to seek assistance.As for why he foolishly placed a light bulb in his mouth, this middle-aged man casually mentioned that he saw someone do it in an online video and wanted to see if he could do it too. Perhaps he now has the answer to that question...
He tried to remove it himself but couldn't open his mouth wide enough for the glass bulb to safely pass through the teeth.TikTok is also one of the popular social media platforms beloved by young enthusiasts. It not only features creative and meaningful content but also harbors many less positive contents affecting users.Around the 1990s, there was a trend known as the 'Choking Challenge,' but due to the lack of modern technology platforms like today, it only spread through rumors and eventually faded away. Recently, with the rise of TikTok, this dangerous game has made a comeback and spread even more vigorously, with videos documenting the entire process of this challenge attracting millions of views, along with diverse opinions from the online community.
TikTok is also one of the popular social media platforms beloved by young enthusiasts.The 'Choking Challenge' is quite straightforward, encouraging people to self-strangle using available household items, whatever they may be, as long as they can tighten the neck until losing consciousness, and recording the entire process (they had previously set up a camera in a corner that could capture everything). These images are then circulated after they lose consciousness.The 'Choking Challenge' trend quickly attracted a large number of participants, primarily aiming to garner attention and views on online platforms. While those above 16 often exhibit conscious behavior and know how to control themselves, concerns arise as children under 12 also engage in this game.Information from Bloomberg Businessweek indicates that within 18 months, at least 20 children lost their lives during the execution of this challenge. Even according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in 2008, a total of 82 adolescents lost their lives due to this game.
Beyond the choking game, around 2015, a shocking phenomenon emerged known as the 'Blue Whale Challenge.'Beyond the choking game, around 2015, a startling occurrence that rocked public opinion was the 'Blue Whale Challenge,' a perilous trend among the youth that kept parents constantly worried about their children. In this game, participants had to undertake secret challenges presented within a 50-day timeframe.Initially, challenges were as simple as exchanging information about blue whales on social media or watching related films. However, over time, the challenges became increasingly hazardous, leading players to perform 'twisted' actions, such as using knives or sharp objects to shape a whale on their bodies. More alarming, on the 50th day, to conclude the game and be acknowledged as the winner, players had to forfeit their own lives.
Initially, challenges were as simple as exchanging information about blue whales on social media or watching related filmsSo, what can be done to address issues related to the risks and negative consequences of social media? Education-wise, the creation of educational programs and awareness-raising activities for both children and parents about the dangers of social media, privacy rights, and how to deal with online dangers is crucial.Establish educational programs and activities to enhance awareness for both children and parents regarding the dangers of social media, privacy rights, and how to cope with online hazards.Moreover, families should establish rules and limitations on social media usage, ensuring controlled and reasonable internet usage for children.Parents also need to provide support and monitor their children's internet usage, creating an environment where children feel comfortable sharing and discussing issues encountered online.Encouraging and supporting the development of applications and technologies specifically designed for children is crucial, helping them use the internet more intelligently and safely.It's essential to promote the creation and support of child-safe applications and technologies, aiding them in using the internet in a smarter and safer manner.All involved parties, including parents, teachers, regulatory authorities, and social media service providers, should collaborate to establish a safe and wholesome environment for children when using social media.
Social media is a double-edged sword, although it has brought many benefits and opportunities to the younger generation.Social media is a double-edged sword, bringing numerous benefits and opportunities for the younger generation, but at the same time, posing worrisome risks and potential consequences. Dangerous games like the 'Choking Challenge' and the 'Blue Whale Challenge' have saddened families with their unintended aftermath.Explore more: Surprising growth in social media users in VietnamSo, only by collectively addressing and resolving issues related to social media can we ensure that the younger generation will have a safe and positive online environment to develop and enjoy life comprehensively.- Explore more articles in the Discovery section
