We come across various viral trends on social media. Some are fun, some strange, some 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! 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. Reading about the stupid new tik tok trend called raw dogging flight.
It sounds naughty. It’s not it’s plain dumb pun intended. Basically you fly without using entertainment, going to the bathroom or eating or drinking anything .
I have no idea why anyone would do this. Like..
. — Jacqueline Anne Thompson (@ThatsJacqueline) "Raw dogging" flights now, are we? How much weirder and dumber do we really need to get or prove ourselves to be? Aliens ain't coming. Nobody's coming.
And as usual, I will not take it back. — Joshua Aitchison (@AitchisonJoshua) 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..
