TikTok is the birthplace of too many challenges to name. But sometimes a challenge emerges that intrigues but leaves viewers skeptical, such as the “Cranberry Juice Challenge” video by TikTok user Lenny (@lennymontalbano95), who calls himself a “surveillance pro.”
In the video, which has already racked up an impressive 4.2 million views, Lenny and his son embark on a journey to test TikTok’s viral claims. Premise? Put some cranberry juice in your mouth, spit it out, and watch what happens. Lenny’s results were shocking and, to some, questionable. After spitting out the juice, Lenny adds alcohol to the residue, causing it to react violently. He suggests that these are living things, or “bugs” that come out of people’s mouths.
@lennymontalbano95 Cranberry juice challenge. #gargle #bug #bacteria #crumb #crumb#It’s real #fyp #Ocean Spray ♬ Original Sound – Surveillance Pro
The TikTok community of commenters had a lot to say about this. Some users were horrified, while many questioned the validity of Lenny’s claims. “It’s probably the yeast in the cranberry juice,” one user commented, suggesting the reaction could be due to fermentation. Another user pointed out that we have natural bacteria in our mouths, saying, “It’s bacteria, some good, some bad, but all part of our microbiome.” said. And of course, some took a humorous approach, with one user jokingly suggesting: got it. “
However, Lennie stood his ground amidst the skepticism and defended his experiment and its results. One user humorously pointed out the division in the comments, noting that Renee seemed to be the only one believing in her video. I’m making a video. ”
TikTok saw that. Fair distribution of tasks, from the harmless “Renegade” dance to the potentially dangerous “Tide Pod Challenge.” Some challenges are backed by science and logic, while others are purely for shock, and in some cases can cause personal injury.
When it comes to cranberry juice challenges, it’s essential to approach them with caution and skepticism. Before jumping on internet trends, especially those related to health or science, we always recommend that you do the following: Consult With experts. In this case, the claim appears to be a health conspiracy theory. If you’re still skeptical, a quick consultation with your dentist or doctor might help clarify whether this challenge involves water, or in this case, cranberry juice. See what we did there?
The Daily Dot reached out to Renee for more information via a comment on TikTok.
*First published: October 22, 2023, 4:08pm CDT
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Jack Alban is a freelance journalist for the Daily Dot, covering relationship trends and social media topics and how real people are reacting to them. He strives to create not-so-average viral posts by always incorporating evidence-based research, current events, and facts relevant to these stories.
