Gallon smashing
Gallon smashing is the act of spilling a gallon of liquid, usually by breaking its container, in a manner that appears to be accidental.[1][2][3][4] The act often involves throwing a gallon of milk onto a grocery store aisle, then falling, getting members of the public to help the 'smasher' get up, and sometimes having difficulty returning to a standing position.[5][6] The act is generally done as a "prank" meant to share on the internet, and so typically recorded on camera.
Complex.com included gallon smashing in a list of the worst internet trends of 2013.[7]
History[edit]
Gallon smashing gained popularity in 2013 after three teenagers from Vienna, Virginia posted videos of the act on their YouTube channel. The videos received more than three million views before being taken down.[8][9] Teenagers around the world mimicked the act, posting dozens of filmed incidents online.[5]
In March 2013, the Fairfax County Police Department charged the teens with seven counts of disorderly conduct and destruction of property.[5][10] That same month, a teenager from Sussex County, New Jersey was arrested and charged with criminal mischief and disorderly conduct after a video of him gallon-smashing was posted on Facebook.[11] Citations for misdemeanor criminal mischief and theft were also issued in Butte, Montana in March 2013.[12] Following the arrest in New Jersey, a spokesperson for Wakefern Food Corporation claimed that the company was taking steps to combat the trend.[11]
Gallon smashing has led to several cases of actual injuries, usually as a result of the participant or unwitting members of the public slipping and falling after the liquid is spilt, while the act of throwing heavy gallon bottles during challenge attempts has also resulted in participants damaging shelving and refrigerator units in supermarkets. In the United Kingdom, one attempt resulted in the vandal receiving a broken jaw.[13]
The viral nature of gallon-smashing has been compared to the Harlem Shake, planking, and Tebowing.[11]
See also[edit]
Other articles of the topic Internet : List of most popular websites, Kayden James Buchanan, Newgrounds, PewPew, Amazon Music, MrWolfy, YouTube Music
Other articles of the topic Society : Social Activist, Gamer
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References[edit]
- ↑ "Stupid New Trend of the Day: 'Gallon Smashing'". Bloomberg News. February 28, 2013. Archived from the original on 2024-06-25. Retrieved 2024-06-25. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "'Gallon Smashing' Prank Videos a Hit but Raise Legal Concerns". ABC News. Archived from the original on 2024-06-25. Retrieved 2024-06-25. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "'Milk Smashing' Prank Being Called Dangerous - CBS Colorado". CBS News. 2013-03-08. Retrieved 2024-06-25.
- ↑ "Milk 'bombs' exploding at grocery stores". TODAY.com. 2013-03-30. Archived from the original on 2021-03-01. Retrieved 2024-06-25. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Wetherbee, Brandon (March 29, 2013). "Gallon Smash Prank Teens Charged by Fairfax County Police". The Huffington Post. Archived from the original on June 25, 2024. Retrieved November 26, 2013. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Teen Attempts 'Gallon Smashing' Prank in Grocery Store, Fails Miserably". The Huffington Post. May 11, 2013. Archived from the original on June 25, 2024. Retrieved November 26, 2013. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Kameir, Rawiya. "The Worst Internet Trends of 2013". Complex. Archived from the original on 2024-06-25. Retrieved 2024-06-25. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "'Gallon Smash' Prank All The Rage Amongst Milk-Hating Teens". The Huffington Post. February 25, 2013. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved November 26, 2013. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Gallon Smash Prank Has Virginia Roots". The Huffington Post. February 27, 2013. Archived from the original on December 14, 2018. Retrieved November 26, 2013. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Barnard, Bob (March 22, 2013). "Va. teens to face charges after 'gallon smashing' video". FOX 5 DC. Archived from the original on December 16, 2013. Retrieved November 26, 2013. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 Augenstein, Seth (March 20, 2013). "Sussex County teen charged in 'gallon smashing' at N.J. grocery store". The Star-Ledger. Advance Publications. Archived from the original on October 26, 2013. Retrieved December 16, 2013. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Grant Emeigh, John (March 12, 2013). "Teens accused of 'gallon smashing' at local store". The Montana Standard. Butte, Montana: Lee Enterprises. Archived from the original on May 8, 2013. Retrieved December 16, 2013. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Teen Attempts 'Gallon Smashing' Prank in Grocery Store, Fails Miserably (VIDEO)". The Huffington Post. 11 May 2013. Archived from the original on 25 June 2024. Retrieved 23 December 2016. Unknown parameter
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