Viral ‘Skullbreaker challenge’ has Twitter worried

Tribune Web Desk
Chandigarh, February 18

After the viral Blue Whale and Kiki challenges, another dangerous viral challenge has parents and netizens worried.

Called the ‘Skullbreaker Challenge’, the origin supposed of the “game” is unknown, but involves the three people standing next to each other. The two on the sides jump and knock the one in the middle down when he jumps.

Netizens are worried that the challenge could lead to serious injuries, such as broken bones and even a broken skull.

Another wrote: “This looks like a suicidal game. Wonder, how these kinds of madness gains popularity among youth, as if there are no other good games to play”. A post read: “It is unbelievable how stupid and dangerous this #skullbreaker challenge trending on #TikTok. As parents, and physicians who see the end result of actions like this, we need to raise awareness and stop it now”. A user wrote: “If no brain in skull, then destroying it”. “Skullbreaker Challenge is trending I urge you all to show your children and parents and teach them this is really dangerous. It can break skull and can cause some serious problem” a user remarked.     

Kerala Police has issued a warning against the viral challenge saying it could be dangerous and lead to injuries. 

“You may have noticed gaming challenges like the Skull Breaker that have been circulating on social media in recent years. We must be very careful not to imitate this kind of dangerous gaming challenge,” the tweet that accompanies Kerala Police’s post says. 

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