Russian teens embrace dangerous new trend: Dumping for likes

A somewhat controversial trend has emerged on the internet. Russian youth have discovered a new pastime—jumping into dumpsters. Videos of this unusual activity go viral on local social media, and more and more people are joining the trend. Is it all for viral reach?

TikTok, formerly known as Musical.ly, is a social media platform that has quickly gained immense popularity worldwide. The app allows users to create, share, and view short videos. The platform's users range widely in age.

The platform often sees new trends and challenges emerge. These usually gain viral views. However, videos that evoke extreme emotions such as shock, outrage, or joy can also achieve high numbers. Controversial recordings from various regions of Russia are appearing on the app.

Nowadays, popularity plays a significant role in the lives of young people. Many teenagers love to grab the attention of internet users. They gain great satisfaction from viral reach or countless likes. That is why they are constantly coming up with new challenges and trends. Unfortunately, some of these can be pretty foolish.

In some cities in Russia, youth have chosen dumpster bins as their objects of interest. On the internet, a trend has emerged where teens run up to dumpsters and then, with great force, leap into the rubbish. Residents of the country are bewildered by this new form of "fun."