This new challenge’s getting many people cheesed off.
In March, a man’s prank on his nephew sparked a new trend on social media.
The #cheesechallenge is simple – fling a slice of cheese onto an unsuspecting child’s face and see how he or she reacts.
Sounds fun?
Apparently, some parents find it entertaining to do so, and can be heard chuckling while they film their acts of mischief.
Introducing Logan, the Cheese Ninja –#cheesechallenge pic.twitter.com/xxXnHO1ou5
— Michael Tsang (@mtsang8) March 3, 2019
One dad had impeccable aim – he threw a piece of cheese that landed squarely on his son’s nose and mouth, and later dubbed him a ‘cheese ninja’.
https://twitter.com/KleeoMars/status/1102808570892967938
Another toddler, however, was stunned and cried when she was smacked in the face with cheese.
https://twitter.com/daveweber1/status/1101826275633709058
Those who don’t have children at home turned to their furkids. While the dogs mostly salivated at the tasty snack, cats simply looked offended.
In these cases, the pooches may just have more sense than their owners (or it could be the hunger taking over).
when you decide to do #cheesechallenge on your baby but someone else takes part in it 😭😂 pic.twitter.com/HSypAJFLnk
— natalie (@nattycxo) March 4, 2019
While many think it’s harmless fun and the video is something they can show to their children when they’re older, it can get out of hand.
https://twitter.com/Roshtiin/status/1102842670551048193
In one tweet, a teen chucked what appears to be a block of cheese at his younger brother’s head, possibly injuring the child in the process.
Then, those who are worried about the children’s safety raised concerns of potential suffocation. But these critics have been called “overly sensitive” and their concerns brushed off.
We think ‘model’ mum Chrissy Teigen said it best:
https://twitter.com/chrissyteigen/status/1102332442755575808
Parents, why not adapt the challenge and turn it into something your kid can learn from? This dad taught his son how to say “Thank you” after handing him a piece of cheese.
Here’s my version of the #cheesechallenge pic.twitter.com/nJ1bqydNVY
— Ryan Kruger (@RyanKrugerTV) March 2, 2019
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