Ice water challenge

[golden eagle]

It's the phenomenon sweeping the country. Here's how it works: A person is doused with ice water and afterwards, challenge others to do the same within 24 hours. If the person who is challenge doesn't do it within 24, they have to make a donation to a charity.

In a way, I wanna do it; in another way, I don't.

[hbelkins]

I had one person call me out on Facebook for this challenge when it was a Big Thing. I didn't do it.

It's my decision to which charities I will donate or will not donate, and I certainly would not feel obligated to donate $100 (which I don't have to spare) to someone else's chosen charity simply because someone dared me to have a bucket of cold water dumped on my head and I chose not to.

[agentsteel53]

well, I suppose it beats getting shot for flashing your headlights in the wrong neighborhood.

[Pete from Boston]

well, I suppose it beats getting shot for flashing your headlights in the wrong neighborhood.

False.

http://www.snopes.com/crime/gangs/lightsout.asp

[agentsteel53]

well, I suppose it beats getting shot for flashing your headlights in the wrong neighborhood.

False.

http://www.snopes.com/crime/gangs/lightsout.asp

oh, I know it's false.  I just went with "compare stupid meme to even stupider meme".

would "Benghazi" been better for the facebook moron crowd?

[Zeffy]

No one is going to force me to donate to any charity because I didn't pour a bucket of freezing cold ice water on my head. What the fuck kind of shit do people come up with these days? Granted, it's better than some of the "challenges" teenagers have come up with, including the "cinnamon challenge", the "fire challenge", the "let's drink hand sanitizer cause we can get a buzz" sensation, etc.

It's like shaving your head for cancer support - I don't care if everyone else in the world did it, I'm not doing anything I don't want to do and you aren't making me either.

Related, apparently Chris Christie and Cory Booker thought the ice bucket challenge was a good thing to do.

[spooky]

I had one person call me out on Facebook for this challenge when it was a Big Thing. I didn't do it.

It's my decision to which charities I will donate or will not donate, and I certainly would not feel obligated to donate $100 (which I don't have to spare) to someone else's chosen charity simply because someone dared me to have a bucket of cold water dumped on my head and I chose not to.

yes, this.

Kudos though to whoever came up with this and has done a remarkable job increasing both awareness and donations for ALS research.

[spooky]

Related, apparently Chris Christie and Cory Booker thought the ice bucket challenge was a good thing to do.

I don't think you can be a public figure and ignore this trend.

Personally, if the time comes when someone "challenges" me, I will simply ignore it. My wife did it yesterday and knew enough not to challenge me.

[agentsteel53]

the "cinnamon challenge", the "fire challenge", the "let's drink hand sanitizer cause we can get a buzz" sensation, etc.

don't forget butt-chugging. 

[1995hoo]

Sounds to me like a chain letter. Nothing forces anyone to forward a chain letter. Nothing is "forcing" anyone to donate money if you decline a challenge, either, unless you specifically sign a contract saying you'll participate and will pay a penalty if you back out.

Regarding the whole idea of dumping ice water over someone, it sounds pretty similar to the "Gatorade shower." Speaking of which, some people have theorized that former Redskins coach George Allen's terminal illness may have been caused, in part, by having a Gatorade bucket full of ice water dumped over him after a win on a cold night when he was 72 years old. (His son, the former governor of Virginia, doesn't think the incident caused the illness.)

Many of us here in DC miss former MASN sideline reporter Kristina Akra because the Nationals' players always managed to include her in the Gatorade showers in 2012....

The following year, her less attractive successor got a few as well. But this year, the sideline reporter is male.

[6a]

I think it's dumb as hell but if you're going to do it, do it right.

[golden eagle]

This seems to be the "in" thing now with all kinds of celebrities doing it.

[adventurernumber1]

On Instagram it is everywhere. It's only a matter of time before I get nominated   

Btw if any of you want to follow me I am _davidcarson

[corco]

I have no friends and plan to keep it that way until this blows over

[cjk374]

well, I suppose it beats getting shot for flashing your headlights in the wrong neighborhood.

False.

http://www.snopes.com/crime/gangs/lightsout.asp

This crap is still going around?  Seriously?  They were spreading this crap around over 20 years ago. 

[freebrickproductions]

Well, the Ice Water challenge is certainly better than that strangling oneself to get high thing that was going on a couple of years back...

[Brandon]

well, I suppose it beats getting shot for flashing your headlights in the wrong neighborhood.

False.

http://www.snopes.com/crime/gangs/lightsout.asp

This crap is still going around?  Seriously?  They were spreading this crap around over 20 years ago. 

Urban legends never die.  They just morph into even lamer urban legends.

[bing101]

Sounds to me like a chain letter. Nothing forces anyone to forward a chain letter. Nothing is "forcing" anyone to donate money if you decline a challenge, either, unless you specifically sign a contract saying you'll participate and will pay a penalty if you back out.

Regarding the whole idea of dumping ice water over someone, it sounds pretty similar to the "Gatorade shower." Speaking of which, some people have theorized that former Redskins coach George Allen's terminal illness may have been caused, in part, by having a Gatorade bucket full of ice water dumped over him after a win on a cold night when he was 72 years old. (His son, the former governor of Virginia, doesn't think the incident caused the illness.)

Didn't the NFL start the Ice bucket challenge or Gatorade challenge in one of the Super Bowl's where it was the NFL coach getting splashed with ice water or gatorade? I didn't think ALS group came up with this idea. I thought it was the NCAA Football or NFL that came up with this challenge.

[roadman]

I don't think you can be a public figure and ignore this trend.

Come Election Day, I'll have to remember to not vote for people who feel the need to do something just becuase it's a trend on Twitter.

[formulanone]

well, I suppose it beats getting shot for flashing your headlights in the wrong neighborhood.

False.

http://www.snopes.com/crime/gangs/lightsout.asp

This crap is still going around?  Seriously?  They were spreading this crap around over 20 years ago. 

Urban legends never die.  They just morph into even lamer urban legends.

Thanks to new arrivals to the Internet each day (or just discovered Facebook, but not critical thinking skills), urban legends rarely go away. While we're at it, they've probably spread to rural communities as well, so maybe they need a new name...

Maybe I'm missing something, but it sounds to me that famous folks are just grandstanding in front of the camera in lieu of a donation towards the cause. But I guess it spreads awareness, right? ...Maybe?

In any case, if you're an ordinary joe of no public standing, nobody will really care one way or another.

[PColumbus73]

I have no interest in the Ice Bucket Challenge, it's just a fad like all the others.

[golden eagle]

Didn't the NFL start the Ice bucket challenge or Gatorade challenge in one of the Super Bowl's where it was the NFL coach getting splashed with ice water or gatorade? I didn't think ALS group came up with this idea. I thought it wad the NCAA Football or NFL that came up with this challenge.

I guess you could say that, but the giving the coach a Gatorade bath only happened after the team won a big game or championship.

[Billy F 1988]

I have no interest in the Ice Bucket Challenge, it's just a fad like all the others.

Really? While I get it that you don't have an interest in it, you call this is a fad? Well, shoot! Then I guess the Polar Plunge benefitting Special Olympics is a fad. I guess Color Me Rad is a fad. I guess the Missoula YMCA Riverbank Run is a fad. I guess the Law Enforcement Torch Run is a fad. I guess every flippin' charitable event held in your own hometown is a flat F A D! I guess the whole damn world and everything inside of it is nothing but a fad. Everything we get from China is a fad. The cars we drive are a fad! The foods we eat are a fad! The beverages we drink are a fad! Just what exactly is the one thing that isn't a fad?! Oh wait. There isn't one I can think of. So, I guess I'm a fad, too.

[agentsteel53]

Really? While I get it that you don't have an interest in it, you call this is a fad? Well, shoot! Then I guess the Polar Plunge benefitting Special Olympics is a fad. I guess Color Me Rad is a fad. I guess the Missoula YMCA Riverbank Run is a fad. I guess the Law Enforcement Torch Run is a fad. I guess every flippin' charitable event held in your own hometown is a flat F A D! I guess the whole damn world and everything inside of it is nothing but a fad. Everything we get from China is a fad. The cars we drive are a fad! The foods we eat are a fad! The beverages we drink are a fad! Just what exactly is the one thing that isn't a fad?! Oh wait. There isn't one I can think of. So, I guess I'm a fad, too.

where's that Billy Madison quote when we need it?

[Brandon]

Really? While I get it that you don't have an interest in it, you call this is a fad? Well, shoot! Then I guess the Polar Plunge benefitting Special Olympics is a fad. I guess Color Me Rad is a fad. I guess the Missoula YMCA Riverbank Run is a fad. I guess the Law Enforcement Torch Run is a fad. I guess every flippin' charitable event held in your own hometown is a flat F A D! I guess the whole damn world and everything inside of it is nothing but a fad. Everything we get from China is a fad. The cars we drive are a fad! The foods we eat are a fad! The beverages we drink are a fad! Just what exactly is the one thing that isn't a fad?! Oh wait. There isn't one I can think of. So, I guess I'm a fad, too.

where's that Billy Madison quote when we need it?

Mr. Madison, what you've just said... is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul...