Fire Challenge: The Newest Trend in Regrettable Decisions?

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It looks like we've finally seen it all, from vodka eyeballing and the choking game to Jenkem and Drunkorexia.

Teens never seem to lack the creativity needed to think up new ways to cause permanent physical and psychological damage that will manifest itself down the road with some form of PTSD or a permanent stint with a cane.

The newest thing to hit young America is the Fire Challenge, which literally involves lighting yourself on fire.

Supa Hot Fire!

And you thought your mother was just being over protective when she told you not to play with fire.