The death of a Massachusetts teenager after his family said he ate an extremely spicy tortilla chip has led to an outpouring of concern about the social media challenge and prompted retailers to pull the product from their shelves at the manufacturer’s request.
The family of Harris Wolobah held a vigil Friday, a week after his death on Sept. 1, to remember the basketball-loving 10th grader while they await the results of an autopsy to determine what killed him.The challenge calls for participants to eat an eponymously named chip and then see how long they can go without consuming other food and water. The family has declined interview requests.
Patrick said his 12-year-old son bought the chip at a Walgreens on Tuesday, but the boy’s mother made him throw it away. He said his daughter, though, fished it out of the garbage and brought it to school. “I feel bad that his life ended short because of a social media challenge,” said Marcus Kaba, 15, who remembered playing basketball with Harris.
“It hurt, I’m not gonna lie. I was actually a little nervous,” he said. Despite the stomach issues, Diaz said he had planned to try the chip again with some friends. But he decided not to after he heard about Wolobah’s death. Sales of the chip seem largely driven by people posting videos on social media of them or their friends taking the challenge. They show people, including children, unwrapping the packaging, eating the chips and then reacting to the heat. Some videos show people gagging, coughing and begging for water.
At the vigil Friday, a crowd of about 100, including many of Wolobah’s friends and teammates, turned out to a park in Worcester, down the hill from his home. They lit candles, swapped stories and ate pizza. Huge photos of the dread-locked teen hung from a statue, surrounded by his name in gold letters and blue and white balloons. Tiny basketballs were handed out.
Indonesia Berita Terbaru, Indonesia Berita utama
Similar News:Anda juga dapat membaca berita serupa dengan ini yang kami kumpulkan dari sumber berita lain.
Nickelodeon alum Alexa Nikolas claims Joe Jonas ‘asked for nudes’ when they were teensIn 2021, Jonas’ soon-to-be ex-wife, Sophie Turner, also joked that the “Burning Up” singer’s actions didn’t necessarily align with the symbolic jewelry.
Baca lebih lajut »
4 teens charged in 2022 murder of Lyndhurst business owner4 teens charged in 2022 murder of Lyndhurst business owner
Baca lebih lajut »
Five teens arrested following post-football game brawl in BethesdaThe fight started after a teen with a BB gun was part of a group that assaulted a student and stole his flip-flops, according to details from a court hearing.
Baca lebih lajut »
5 teens arrested, charged after high school football game brawl in MarylandFive teens have been arrested for their connection to an assault outside of a Maryland Metro station following a high school football game earlier this month.
Baca lebih lajut »
2 Santa Rosa teens arrested, assault rifle found during investigation into school fightTwo Santa Rosa teens were arrested and an assault rifle was found following an investigation into a recent fight on a middle school campus, police said Friday.
Baca lebih lajut »