Dr. Phil - S21E74: Shedding Light on "The Blackout Challenge"
Throughout the years, many different social media challenges have emerged. The popularity of online challenges is rising and unfortunately, have become extremely unsafe -- and in some cases, deadly. “The Blackout Challenge,” which encourages children to strangle or suffocate themselves until they blackout, is arguably the most dangerous. It originated as “the choking game,” even as early as the 1930s. Prior to 2007, the CDC reported it resulted in the deaths of 82 children, with most victims being adolescent males ages 11-16, with the average age being 13. Since then, it has resurfaced on social platforms and in 2021, caused the death of roughly 10 children in the U.S. Dr. Phil meets two families who lost their sons to "The blackout challenge." He also receives an update from a past guest who lost one of her 13-year-old twin boys to "the choking game" in 2005.
Director: Marcial Rios Salcido
Cast: Phil McGraw
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Dr. Phil S21E74 Synopsis
Stream Dr. Phil "Shedding Light on "The Blackout Challenge"" in HD quality on Goojara. Originally aired on 2023-01-05, this episode is part of Season 21 of Dr. Phil. Featuring performances from Phil McGraw among the cast. With a runtime of 45m, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this Talk series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. Throughout the years, many different social media challenges have emerged. The popularity of online challenges is rising and unfortunately, have become extremely unsafe -- and in some cases, deadly. “The Blackout Challenge,” which encourages children...
