35 Mind-Bending Things People Did Just to Get Social Media Attention (5 of 7)

15. Crushing Someone’s Memorial

What is it with people these days turning everything into a setting for an Instagram photo?  Whether it is a celebration or a funeral, you will see at least one person pointing a phone at themselves to take a selfie.

But this girl went even further and invited a professional photographer, a cameraman, and a light guy to create an actual setting for a photo shoot. And if you’re wondering what this place is – it’s the very spot where George Floyd died!

Can you believe this person? Just how bad must you want social media attention that you would use someone’s death to become popular? Well, we guess, this is not the worst thing ever done to grab the crowd’s attention, but this is definitely cringe-worthy.

14. Don’t Mess with a Car Wash

Car washing may seem like a pretty harmless thing if you’re sitting inside the car or, better still, hang out somewhere outside while the whole thing is being done. But going out under that water and highly corrosive soap? It’s the most reckless thing in the world!

Those girls probably didn’t know just how dangerous a car wash can be when it comes to gentle human flesh. We’re using those nice shower gels and gentle towels for a reason! Out skin is super sensitive, so putting it under high-pressured water is not only stupid but also very dangerous.

Seriously, those pressure washers aren’t meant for humans – one could get a serious head injury or a bruise standing under one of those! Not to mention the industrial soap that is so corrosive it will leave scars on your skin for years. Bad idea, very bad idea.

13. What’s That in the Back?

There is only one word for some people – shameless. We mean, it’s completely understandable when a cute girl wants to take a selfie during a beautiful sunny day, but there is a time and a place to do that.

Usually, Instagram users try to pick the most beautiful and breathtaking locations for their shots. They are supposed to be attention-grabbing and awe-inspiring. Well, this girl decided to go with weird instead of beautiful.

Seriously, though, being respectful to the deceased is just common sense. We don’t think that anyone looking at this photo would feel good about it. This is just wrong on so many levels!

12. The Gender Reveal Bomb Tragedy

Seriously, how many whacky trends are there on the Internet? The answer is – an endless bottomless pit. If you’ve never heard about gender reveal bombs, then good for you. But if you have, chances are that you’ve already come across a few reports of people getting injured by them.

A gender reveal bomb is a small canister that, after lighting, starts producing colourful smoke – blue or pink, depending on the gender of the baby, hence the name. It sounds quite innocent, but it’s called a bomb for a reason.

This family wanted to have the most memorable gender reveal event ever, but instead, a tragedy happened. All because they wanted to grab some extra attention on social media!

11. A Mind-Boggling Volcano Selfie

Being a storm-chaser must have its perks, right? That’s probably what George Kourounis was thinking when he decided to take one of the most dangerous selfies in the world right in front of an active volcano bubbling with hot lava. Seriously, does this guy have any fear at all?

Along with two other explorers, George Kourounis climbed to the top of the Benbow volcano in Vanuatu to get the most stunning footage of the active volcano roaring with hot lava. Not only did they stand on the very edge of this dangerous beast, but they also found time to take some selfies for social media!

Well, can we really blame the man? When you hunt storms and glance into scalding hot lava pits it’s only natural to take a few pics along the way. Most people take selfies in front of pools, hills, monuments, or beautiful buildings, but George Kouriounis lives in a different kind of world where visiting an erupting volcano is like going on a walk in the park.