Opinion: Doug McIntyre: A nation of Tide Pods eaters
A few years back, it became a thing for young people to eat Tide Pods.
Yes, it’s stupid. But so were jitterbug marathons in the 1920s, goldfish eating contests in the 30s, and hula hoop contests in the 50s. People have plunged to their deaths during flagpole sitting contests and literally danced themselves to death during the Great Depression while trying to win prizes. Had there been TikTok 100-years ago, we’d have video proof our grandparents were just as dumb as we are.
However, the latest social phenomenon is something worse than knuckleheads offing themselves while engaged in risky business. Suddenly, performers on stage have become targets for object throwing idiots. Cardi B is the latest in a growing list of performers who have had fans throw things on them or at them during a gig. In 2022, Harry Styles was hit in the eye with a piece of candy while performing in Sweden. Bebe Rexha was injured when someone threw a phone at her during a June performance. Ava Max was slapped by a guy who jumped on to the stage in L.A. and Kelsea Ballerini was hit in the face with a bracelet in Idaho. Lucky for Kelsa it wasn’t a baked potato.
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