We come across various viral trends on social media. Some are fun, some are strange, some are bizarre, and some can be detrimental. The latest trend that has captured people’s attention is the ‘Raw Dogging Flight’ trend. In this trend, people raw dog flights. What does this mean? Do you love watching films or shows or reading books while travelling? Do you download things to watch on your phone? Do you love taking naps on a flight? Does your hand automatically pick-up the in-flight magazine once you have settled in? Many even follow their beauty and skincare routines while on a flight. Then there are so many different types of foods to munch on and drinks to try. Usually, the longer a flight is, the more we tend to prepare for it and check for added amenities beforehand. Now imagine not doing any of the above even once for an entire flight. Well, if you love being prepared and staying occupied, especially on a long flight, then you are not going to love this trend. The raw dogging flight trend involves people doing nothing. Yes, that’s right! Absolutely nothing! ‘Very Demure, Very Mindful’ TikTok Trend Explained: Jools LeBron’s Catchphrase in Satirical Viral Videos Take Internet by Storm, Here’s What You Should Know About the Latest Buzz Online.

Raw Dogging Flights Trend Explained

Raw dogging is a trend that involves people doing absolutely nothing on a flight. This means that people ditch the usual in-flight entertainment—using the phone, sleeping, watching shows or films, reading books, having a drink, eating, going through the in-flight magazine or doing anything—to just stare at a screen showing the map or just be lost in one’s own musings and thoughts. The trend is quite popular in the west. While the infamous slang term rawdogging refers to unprotected sex, in air travel, it refers to boarding a flight without the usual comforts and preparations that most travellers usually cannot travel without. Many influencers, especially men, have been taking up the challenge on long-haul flights. Recently, even Norwegian footballer Erling Haaland was spotted taking part in the challenge and raw dogging a flight. According to reports, health experts have warned that sleep, food and entertainment are essentials, especially on long flights; hence, this trend could be dangerous, especially for people with anxiety. In addition, not eating, sleeping or drinking water for long hours could result in serious health issues or even death, especially because the cabin air can already be very dehydrating. Netizens have rubbished the trend, with mostsaying its dumb. Here's how they reacted. Surfer Curtains Hair Trend Take Over TikTok: Master the Y2K Hairstyle That Is Making a Comeback and Has Gen-Zs Obsessing Over It (Watch Tutorial Videos).

Footballer Erling Haaland Rawdogs a Flight

Influencer Raw Dogging a Flight

Netizens Reacts to Raw Dogging Flight Trend

How Dumb!

According to mental health experts, there needs to be a balance between a few quiet moments and staying occupied. While a digital detox and doing absolutely nothing on a one-hour flight may be fine, the same cannot be said for a flight that is as long as 4 hours or more. Some may find the challenge to be a mindful and meditative and helps them focus on their thoughts, however, it could be hard for others. It is best not to try this trend on long flights.

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