Do It For the Vine! I Ain't Gon' Do It!

3/25/2019

I remember that phrase. People would do strange things to be seen for a whole six seconds on the Vine App. Adults videoed their kids twerking, neck rolling, "acting grown," you name it. Adults were just as silly.

Since the Vine App launched in 2013, people and their antics have only grown worse. Even putting innocent lives on the line seems to be acceptable, as long as it is posted, shared, snapped, tweeted or "lived" to get "influencer-level" likes or follows. What are people thinking? Well, maybe that's it: people are not thinking. They are not considering the risks, dangers, long-term effects or consequences of getting a photo just right, at just the right angle, with the dangerous jungle animal..whatever. And even more devastating: no one is holding anyone accountable. After all, someone has to be filming. But how far is too far in order to be insta-famous on social media?

Apparently, a woman was trying to see just that and went way too far, having her entire insane actions recorded on IG. Check her out: Woman Throws Chair/s Over Balcony.

Click the link to watch the IG Story, then let me know what you think. Was it worth it? What was the point? Her intent? What did she prove? Comment intelligently, academically and with fidelity.

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165 Comments

Z. James 8th

3/25/2019 10:43:31 am

This was done out of ignorance and recklessness. What was the point of risking innocent lives for likes, comments, or retweets? This proves to me that people will do anything just for approval. Her intent was to seek approval get a few laughs here and there, she didn't even consider thinking about the lives she may have cost.This was another level of seeking attention, she was seek approval, satisfaction from society. People need to consider the environment that they are in on doing something that is reckless and inappropriate.

C. Swann 2nd

3/26/2019 08:35:08 pm

It’s crazy how much I agree with you. People seek attention to the point where they completely forget about morals.

J. Griffith 2nd

3/29/2019 03:41:59 pm

I agree because people might do some crazy stuff just to be noticed

Marqueshia Richardson

3/29/2019 10:52:32 pm

Boy oh boy.. the world we live in where we would just do anything to be known. It was not worth putting someone life in jeopardy. Did the thought like "what if they get hurt" even cross her mind I mean.. apparently not but could she have just ignored it and did it all for worthless social media.

J James 6th period

3/27/2019 12:54:21 pm

I totally agree. Instead of put our heads in our phones and trying the clout chase, we should definitely take a moment and look how our stupidity is affecting others around us.

D. Jones 3rd

3/29/2019 05:58:18 pm

I agree people will do anything for clout.

Jordan bridges

3/29/2019 11:31:55 pm

On me. People have to see that us doing this around younger kids can cause the next gen to add on to or do something more stupid then last.

L.Allen 2nd Period

3/27/2019 10:36:57 pm

I totally agree, this nonsense is a total disgrace and disappointment because what kind of person would have the nerve to put other people lives in danger for fame. This social media lifestyle is a dangerous place to seek affirmation, acceptance, identity and security.WOW!

T.Tate 8th

3/29/2019 11:15:47 am

People are so Inconsiderate these days, no one think before they do stuff. Which is not ok at all!

M. Chavez 2nd pd.

3/29/2019 12:45:03 pm

I agree, people are so blinded by attention they can’t comprehend the “what if’s” or “what could’ve happened” just for some views.

Marqueshia Richardson

3/29/2019 10:54:22 pm

So true it's like the limits of that's too far have been slowly erased by society. It's crazy that it sometimes take a hospital visit to get some people to see enough is enough why should it even take that?

C.Williams 6th

3/29/2019 03:48:27 pm

We live in a world of people pleasers, where they’ll do anything to impress a stranger.

D.Gadson 6th

3/29/2019 07:30:37 pm

Seriously if it would have hit someone she would have being mad about her punishment being she wanted to make a show.

T.Young 2nd period

3/29/2019 09:31:42 pm

I totally agree with you. She could have potentially hurt or killed someone just for some likes, that isn't that important.

T. Jones 2nd

3/29/2019 09:57:05 pm

I agree that the only purpose behind this video was for attention and approval from other people.

K. Allen 8th pd

3/29/2019 10:00:41 pm

I completely agree with you statement. People today will do anything to get likes or feel approved by others.

Jordan bridges

3/29/2019 11:29:21 pm

It's funny how when someone do something stupid and a lawsuit is coming their way they wanna play inoccent and blame it on social media or something.

A crow 5th prd

3/29/2019 11:29:56 pm

I agree with you her careless decision publicly embarrassed her while putting innocent people in danger.

V Parker 8th

3/31/2019 12:54:55 pm

I agree that the woman's act was dangerous and ill-thought. The purpose of the internet was to share information and content but some people take it too far and do anything to be noticed. It is concerning because children as young as seven see these videos and think that they are something to imitate for approval and attention.

S.Johnson 8th

3/26/2019 07:56:41 pm

Lately people have been doing so many things that hurt our community in many ways just to become famous for a matter of 10 seconds. In this case this woman has joined the rest of the individuals who think it is cool to potentially harm others. Her throwing that chair was not worth the lives that her actions may have cost. At this point I do not even know what was her purpose in throwing the chair. Just like the others who do crazy things, she had no true idea and did not even contemplate what would happen. All together people need to recognize the recklessness and havoc they are causing just to receive a few laughs.

C. Swann 2nd

3/26/2019 08:36:37 pm

And the attention seeking doesn’t stop. After they get the first couple of laughs they are gonna do everything in their power to keep attention. Now the world has gone from bad to worse.

A crow 5th prd

3/29/2019 11:32:36 pm

I agree with you and it's sad that people would do these harsh things just to get people to notice them.

T.Tate 8th

3/29/2019 11:17:21 am

People don’t even think about the harm it can cause ,they just do it for the fun of it . People really need to start thinking about stuff before they do it .

C.Williams 6th

3/29/2019 03:50:20 pm

They have took the saying “Like Nike Just Do it” to the extreme. To the point where people are getting hurt and injured because of someone’s inconsiderate actions.

T.Young 2nd period

3/29/2019 09:35:49 pm

I agree with you, everyone is starting to do stuff for stupid reasons so its hard to pin point an exact reason. However, its pointless and stupid.

T. Jones 2nd

3/29/2019 10:00:30 pm

I agree. Today we do outrageous things in hope of becoming “famous” and our peers help encourage the behavior & allow them to believe it is okay.

K. Allen 8th pd

3/29/2019 10:02:28 pm

I agree with you, people are so careless and inconsiderate they will do anything to be “famous”.

B. Haynes 8th

3/29/2019 11:18:43 pm

I think that the purpose of her potentially endangering lives was social media fame. I mean, she had someone record her purposefully hauling a chair from a balcony. It’s just so selfish how she doesn’t consider how her actions would have impacted the lives of others.

V Parker 8th

3/31/2019 12:56:58 pm

I feel like social media really desensitizes people to violence and causes them to not think about their actions as long as they receive an audience. It terrifies me that this person thought her actions were funny when she hurt people. I doubt she even feels remorse.

C. Swann 2nd

3/26/2019 08:33:52 pm

In our generation I’ve noticed that people crave attention. Most times they seek it in the wrong ways. Just a couple of weeks ago a girl basically went from a regular instagrammer to an almost certified account because she posted a video of herself nude in a bathtub with her friend. Everybody wants to be famous and the thing is, it’s no longer for money. They only sought after what attention they might get. Everybody wants to be known.

L.Allen 2nd Period

3/27/2019 10:45:07 pm

I absolutely agree, but in this generation not only do we crave for attention but he/she do what they do which is ignorant stuff for the craving of fame and fortune.

J. Griffith 2nd

3/29/2019 03:43:36 pm

I agree because people want to do crazy stuff to attract an audience or to be famous.

I. Chancellor 8th period

3/28/2019 11:46:34 am

In agreement, they do crave attention, which makes our generation look stupid. With all honesty, when they find it in the wrong way, people might get hurt. To be honest, the morals that our generation should have, goes out the door, when they try to become famous. Its for fame, views, and likes, to be known around the world. Lastly, this crave for attention, makes our generation not wise.

M. Chavez 2nd pd.

3/29/2019 12:47:16 pm

You’re so right! The younger generations don’t know how to do right, they only follow social media trends and want attention, often disregarding morals and consequences.

D.Gadson 6th

3/29/2019 07:55:25 pm

True. People tend to do stuff to be cool or famous but have a different outcome.

M Taylor 1st

3/29/2019 11:27:49 pm

I hate that that is true.. the levels that people finds to scoop down to only hides lower levels that they constantly find for attention

S. Pirzada 6th

3/26/2019 10:16:49 pm

People are doing a marvelous job just make themselves grand with their foolery. This women was extreme for throwing furniture from a skyscraper. She's harming her reputation and addition to community damage to display a video on the internet. Because I say so due to what if this was another senseless trendy internet challenge that's endangering lives, property and resources for views. Massive amounts of records post per second on social media to see what sorts of role models are in this world. Nonetheless, people maintain to discuss others' actions, negativity and idiocy as goes for assuming that we could do better or be alerted for possible consequences.

Z. James 8th

3/27/2019 07:46:49 am

It is a harm to her community because she is a product of her surroundings. This puts a bad reputation on her community because this it is a display of representation of her communiy.

M. Mason 1st

3/27/2019 10:19:00 am

There are people in this world who don't care about how their actions can affect them. They use ignorance to gain clout. She had no purpose for throwing the chair. She could have caused a car accident to happen, and many people could have been injured. She is one of many people who seeks attention for doing the wrong thing.

Jordyn James 6th Period

3/27/2019 12:52:26 pm

I absolutely agree. This generation has the wrong mindset. Everybody wants to have the most Instagram followers and the most money and I don’t care what might happen to get there.

I. Chancellor 8th period

3/28/2019 09:56:11 am

To be honest, those type of people are the worst, because they are careless. With all honesty, it shows that they are stupid and seek attention, to try to get famous. In agreement, she had no purpose for throwing that chair into that highway, because someone could have got hurt or killed. She would have been crying, telling people to forgive her and that she didn’t mean it. To be honest, people like her make our generation look bad.

J. Maple 8th

3/29/2019 07:17:00 pm

Have you never been careless? I think it’s wrong to call her stupid, she just made a mistake.

J James 6th Period

3/27/2019 12:49:35 pm

Attention seeking people that can’t get the recognition they crave, they tend to act out. That goes for children and adults. For Instance when a child doesn’t get their way the have a temper tantrum. For adults they do stupid things like throwing chairs onto the highway. This act was done out pure ignorance and the highest level of stupidity. They are a lot of things that could’ve happened for this incident. They chair could’ve dropped on top of car and harmed the people in it.

J James 6th Period

3/27/2019 12:49:41 pm

Q. Chancellor 5th period

3/28/2019 09:33:15 pm

In the world we live in today, there is an abundant amount of people seeking attention. They allow there broken pieces from their childhood overtake their mind and create a person who seeks attention in anyways possible.

H Aleman 8th period

3/27/2019 05:21:55 pm

Vine serves as a primary example of the extent to which people will go in order to achieve any form of praise or approval. Vine is a primary example of how people are willing to do potentially harmful, dangerous things for just seconds of fame. Unfortunately, talent, quality, and skill are no longer criteria for fame. People no longer care for or think about their actions, what they post or what they say. I don't understand why our generation is so hungry for attention. I don't think I ever will.

J. Maple 8th

3/29/2019 07:14:05 pm

Although I agree, I also feel that vine was an outlet for people to be creative within a short amount of time. The danger came from people not knowing how to be creative.

H Aleman 8th period

3/27/2019 05:26:16 pm

This woman's actions had absolutely no purpose, and I can't even begin to imagine what her intentions were. Throwing a chair for 6 seconds of fame was not worth all of the harm she could have caused. I bet nobody even knows her name, and the fame she gained from this foolery is nothing but millions of people laughing at her stupidity.

D. Hearne

3/29/2019 10:29:35 pm

After this video, I’m sure plenty of people swarmed her page attacking her for what she did. Which then possibly caused her to delete her social media. Being reckless and thinking with 1/4 of your brain isn’t cool.

K. Gomez 6th

3/29/2019 10:37:09 pm

I agree, I honestly want to know what was her thought process throughout all of this. Like did she really think she was gonna be praised for this?

L.Allen 2nd period

3/27/2019 10:57:39 pm

For all the people in this generation doing not very smart actions for the price of fame is desperate for a lifestyle they can't handle or ready for. And the crazy part is that people can become addicted to fame,money, and attention as deeply as they become addicted to drugs. Who and what we surround ourselves with directly and automatically influence our life because what consumes our mind controls our actions, choices and life.

Q. Chancellor 5th period

3/28/2019 09:29:31 pm

I strongly agree with this statement. Many people force themselves into lifestyles that they aren’t equipped for. Their careers will solely be based on the ignorant act that they started out with and this bring negative fans and publicity.

Z Holmes Pd 3

3/29/2019 01:09:28 am

At this point, everything people do is for a pay check. It's understandle and humane to want to be finacially stable but at the cost of others? I know this isnt the intended food chain.

J earl 1st

3/29/2019 07:44:00 am

I agree with you theydo it for the fame and the money. Why not do good thing for the entertainment.

I. Chancellor 8th period

3/28/2019 09:42:29 am

I think the woman was stupid and should have been arrested for doing that stunt. With all honesty, it was not worth it, but to her it was, because she got likes and views. Her point was to get likes and views. Her intent was to get famous off of doing a daring stunt. She proved that kids and adults of today, are not wise and seek attention.

M. Hollywood 2nd

3/29/2019 10:26:27 am

This is a prime example of clout chasing at its finest. However she is getting clout for all the wrong reasons and i bet she regrets it now.

Q. Chancellor 5th period

3/28/2019 09:27:00 pm

I believe that this was done to obtain the public’s attention and receive fame . This senseless act had no rime or reason behind it , therefore it was done out of complete ignorance. The women should face consequences for her actions due to her putting other individuals lives at risk. This was an extremely selfish doing and in return it she received negative attention, consequently, it was not worth it.

Z holmes pd. 3

3/29/2019 01:07:19 am

Exactly. Although i'm sure she wasnt intently trying to hurt anyone, she definitely didn't think her actions through completely. She needs to realize every action has a reaction, whatever you dish out, you're gonna get it back.

J earl 1st

3/29/2019 07:43:01 am

It was for the fame but at the end of the day you have to realize you going for people lives. Being seen is not that serious

Z Holmes Pd. 3

3/29/2019 01:01:06 am

Her actions are reckless & attention seeking. Everybody's looking for their big break on the internet so that they can quit their 9-5 . I think people need to just face the fact NOT EVERYBODY CAN BE FAMOUS. People are just reaching in every direction and it's stupid. period.

Jakoria E 1st

3/29/2019 07:42:06 am

She took the silly vine way to far throwing a chair is childish. Was her point to become famous was it to just get some clout like what did she get out of that. Her actions are reckless and unbelievable. I understand that she wasent tryin yo hurt anyone but you have to think before doing

M. Hollywood 2nd

3/29/2019 10:25:15 am

Right vines are supposed to be funny and light hearted not putting peoples lives in danger.

J. Griffith 2nd

3/29/2019 08:28:50 am

People do insanely silly stuff just to be seen or noticed online. Innocent lives were put on the line just for kicks as long as it was snapped. Most of these people’s lives were ruined just by one simple video. Just because a person my be funny, doesn’t mean that they need to be recognized for something silly. Lots of people want recognition for the wrong reasons.

N. Medina 6th

3/29/2019 06:57:56 pm

True, as long as a camera is turned on recording people will continue to do idiotic things.

M. Hollywood 2nd

3/29/2019 10:24:26 am

Her decision to endanger others for 15 seconds of fame was senseless. People don’t realize that fame isn’t destined for everyone. Everything is done for “clout” and to be seen. She should face consequences behind her actions because it put innocent bystanders in danger. She was seeking attention and instead she received negative attention. The need for attention is becoming addicting and people are being to feen for it.

K.Brown 2nd

3/29/2019 05:21:40 pm

That last sentence was so true ! Nowadays people are depending on social media to bring them success. Whether it’s created negatively or positively . Simply doing anything to feel appreciated by others with likes . I believe those likes help people become comfortable with their flaws and senseless actions .

H Aleman 8th period

3/29/2019 05:49:58 pm

I completely agree that these days, everything is done for clout and fame. Unfortunately, this issue is way deeper than people think it is. In order to change people's priorities, we have to go back to the root of the issue and break down the construct that taught them that fame is a priority in the first place.

T.Tate 8th

3/29/2019 11:23:26 am

I don’t even know her purpose of throwing her chair , she probably don’t know her purpose. People come up with silly and dangerous things to do just to go viral . They don’t even think about the consequences that would happen to them if they harm someone or even the danger of doing silly things . I believe people should know what to do and what not to do . It’s crazy because it’s adults out here doing silly things and they wonder why the kids are doing silly things that can harm them or someone else.

M. Chavez 2nd pd.

3/29/2019 12:54:28 pm

Today, social media blinds the youth. Making them lose all sense of right and wrong. I’m not going to lie, social media plays a large role in my life as well, but not to the point of ignorance and loss of common sense. The woman who threw the chair clearly wanted a reaction from the public, the smile on her face and the fact it was even recorded is what makes it so clear. People have no remorse for their actions, not thinking about what could of happened.

K.Brown 2nd

3/29/2019 05:16:59 pm

I agree with the first sentence . I think social media allows people to ignore reality . People don’t think ,actions like these , deserve a consequence. They believe those actions deserve to be viewed as entertainment. It’s honestly getting out of hand what is allowed on social media .

F. Aleman 8th

3/29/2019 05:48:00 pm

Social Media can have a negative impact on the youth. From this video, it showed kids that this is acceptable behavior, which it isn't.

D jones 3rd

3/29/2019 06:06:04 pm

I agree social media plays a big part in this.

C.Williams 6th

3/29/2019 03:46:51 pm

I’m assuming her intention was to do something outrageous and to receive many likes and comments just like everyone else on social media. Nowadays people are willing to do anything for clout and it’s ridiculous. I feel like no one is willing to put in the work to become truly successful so they post something stupid hoping it’ll land them on the Ellen show. Her actions could’ve severely hurt someone or even killed someone, but people these days don’t think of the consequences they just do it without any hesitation. I honestly feel like she should have consequences for the stupid stunt she pulled.

F. Aleman 8th

3/29/2019 05:46:59 pm

I agree, most of the times people only care about the views and likes that they don't really think about the consequences that could follow that.

Jniquea jackson 2

3/29/2019 07:47:40 pm

Exactly when likes and comments are not important. Social media are just apps nothing more . There are too many people going to the extreme with things been posted .

T.Harris 6th

3/29/2019 09:15:00 pm

I don’t think clout is that serious but of course a lil fame is all this generation wants. They don’t want better they want to make it to world star and be reposted.

S. Pirzada 6th

3/29/2019 09:25:46 pm

People would get famous for the wrong reason. Very selected viral ones would later on get praised for committing any risk factors.

M. Cain 2nd

3/29/2019 09:34:44 pm

People definitely do anything for likes and views nowadays. I think because of how easy it is to become famous people are willing to do anything necessary just to get a following.

K.Brown 2nd

3/29/2019 05:13:08 pm

Ignorant . The best way I could justify her action would be ignorant . Was the planned outcome supposed to be fatal ? I believe if that chair was to hit somebody’s car it would’ve caused a car accident , leading to injuries . Innocent people being targeted for likes or popularity is wack !

F. Aleman 8th

3/29/2019 05:45:53 pm

It is completely ignorant for anyone to pull that kind of stunt. The fact that all we care about is popularity and likes is also ignorant. Majority of the time, put pull these type of stunts to become popular. And it is definitely not worth the views or likes, if someone was to get hurt. There was also no point proven from her video. It just shows kids that this is acceptable, but it's not.

K. Gomez 6th

3/29/2019 10:33:17 pm

I agree, it’s honestly pathetic the things people do to gain popularity.

D jones 3rd

3/29/2019 06:03:07 pm

This was not worth it. People do reckless and unnecessary stuff to be seen. Being seen now days is associated with being “famous”. If everyone is watching you it’s a good thing now. Even if it’s the wrong type of attention, any type of attention is better than no attention at all. Being seen is the new wave.

R. Leal 2nd Hour

3/29/2019 11:00:35 pm

People need to start thinking ahead of their actions and the consequences that follow. People like the lady in the video have no common sense .

Estevan Salas 6th

3/29/2019 06:13:54 pm

I think the woman in that video was just stupid, no other way around it. Who really thinks that is a good idea? She did this in hopes of 5 seconds of fame but instead she proved just how low some people will go to go “viral.” Social media allows people to do things in hopes of gaining traction or attention from it and allows things like this to happen. Before social media happened nobody would go throw a chair off a balcony and if they did they would prosecuted.

N. Medina 6th

3/29/2019 06:56:53 pm

True, there was no explanation except she thought it’s be funny and it wasn’t.

Jniquea jackson 2

3/29/2019 07:45:08 pm

Totally agree there was nothing funny about what she did . Her actions was a example of going to far. I believe people know what is fine and what is too far .

S. Houston

3/29/2019 08:35:36 pm

I completely, ignorance is bliss for sure.

T.Harris 6th

3/29/2019 09:12:28 pm

Yes i feel the say way she had no reason to throw a chair.it was 5 seconds of nothing and she didn’t receive money or anything just for viewers.

N. Medina 6th

3/29/2019 06:56:10 pm

She was hoping that she’d go viral because she thought it was funny. She’s stupid. Instead of receiving the fame she got intended to get she got hate for putting others at risk. She expects to gain success without putting in work and doing something unnecessary. Social media makes people not think clearly and she had no reason to do it.

Estevan Salas 6th

3/29/2019 10:06:49 pm

Doing something this bizarre is seriously worrying for future generations. How far will someone take it in order to get fame?

J. Maple 8th

3/29/2019 07:09:48 pm

I’m sure the woman did not even consider the serious repercussions of throwing the chair. I don’t even think she had the intention of going viral. This was a video that she thought would be funny to her current social circle and would maybe allow her to gain more popularity from it. There was no point to be proved, but there is a serious lesson to be learned. We should allow ourselves to be silly, but there is a time and place for those actions. Some decisions have serious consequences, and we should learn where the right place is to make them.

M Martinez 3rd

3/29/2019 08:33:47 pm

Theres always a different version of a person based on a camera being in their face. She was too ignorant just for a couple of likes.

M. Cain 2nd

3/29/2019 09:31:20 pm

I completely agree, she was probably caught in the moment and never took a moment to think what would come from it. But now she has to accept the repercussions that will come.

Estevan Salas 6th

3/29/2019 10:10:26 pm

So true, the amount of ways this could have gone wrong is remarkable and it is pure luck that nothing happened. With the reactions to the video hopefully she realizes what really coukd have happened that day, someone in a parellel universe dies for suuuree.

Jniquea jackson 2

3/29/2019 07:43:23 pm

To me social media is nothing but entertainment. There are boundaries and safe ways to have fun on social media. In times today people are taking having fun to far. The women seen in the video took the actions too far. There may be innocent life
Tooken or hurt . These acts should be stopped if tooken too far.

M Martinez 3rd

3/29/2019 08:32:34 pm

Her actions are way too extra for just some likes. She should've thought it out fully instead of doing it just cause there was a camera in her face.

D.Gadson 6

3/29/2019 08:02:53 pm

I believe alot of people are attention seekers now. People suppose they can try to be funny in a video but end up putting people life in danger. Everyone isn’t meant to be famous specially based off social media. Her video didn’t make us laugh instead it made us scared of others lives driving and walking at that time. Iguess she didn’t think the video through before recording it or planning the whole thing.

S. Pirzada 6th

3/29/2019 09:46:11 pm

It clearly wasn't smart for that lady, nor would anyone to make a gruesome post. You don't what kind of person examines your post that could put it against you.

M Martinez 3rd

3/29/2019 08:31:42 pm

This video is a prime example of how social media is a big influnce to many. She did this with the intent of getting likes and shares. She put peoples lifes in danger just for retweets, acting so recklessly. In hopes of getting laughs she could've caused a person to lose their life. Her actions were ignorant and dumb.

S. Houston

3/29/2019 08:35:08 pm

Getting likes and the attention of others on social media has become more important to us than the safety of our peers. Doing things that are liable to put people around you in danger for views is simply pathetic. However the harsh reality is we all fall victim to this gruesome situation. After viewing the video, understanding her reasoning behind doing something so ignorant is still the last thing I can figure. Her intentions may have been pure, or she could’ve possibly not fully thought about the outcome. Even maybe the repercussions like the rest of us.

A crow 5th prd

3/29/2019 08:59:14 pm

Today everyone craves attention they'll do things like harm others and put everyone in danger just to get some likes on Instagram and a couple of followers. I feel like the only reason why she did that was to look cool for some people who is probably making fun of her reckless decision.

T.Harris 6th period

3/29/2019 09:08:25 pm

I just don’t understand why people do dumb thing for views or to go viral. It’s not that serious she threw a chair it could of been something hurt badly but she didn’t think about that. People seem to record “think twice before posting post once” in this case there was definitely not any thinking done. Social media is not a place for everyone because so much attention cause stupidity. However there was no point proven just a video made that police is now involved.

M. Cain 2nd

3/29/2019 09:27:09 pm

I feel like nobody ever takes a second to think about what the consequences of their action may be anymore. Everything is done and posted within seconds. If someone would've gotten hurt she would had to explain why she felt the need to throw a chair over the balcony. After watching the video I don't think it was worth it and I'm not sure what the point of the throwing the chair over the balcony was. Attention causes people to do crazy things, but not all attention is good.

T.Young 2nd period

3/29/2019 09:58:42 pm

People today feel the need to have people like them or find them funny. However, the things they're doing to get these other people ,they probably don't know, to like them is extremely dangerous. The young lady in the video was being apart of the stereotypical new generation. Her purpose of the video was to get people to find humor in that video or find her to be a daredevil, however, she only appeared as a brainless self centered person with no thought for other peoples lives. This generation doesn't realize that in order to be happy you don't have to be concerned about others.

D. Hearne

3/29/2019 10:24:43 pm

There are too many people consumed by how many likes/views they get. It’s only because they need something to file their ego and self esteem. Those who do the most typically have issues fitting in or being accepted, so they do erratic things to make themselves stand out.

R. Leal 2nd Hour

3/29/2019 10:58:50 pm

I agree, they must not get enough attention in their daily lives for them to go make a fool out of themselves.

D.Molo 8th

3/29/2019 10:59:41 pm

I concur. Reason being is that the response speaks truth. Like and views are the motivation for a plethora of things.

K. Allen 8th

3/29/2019 10:06:46 pm

The lady in the video proved a point that lately people will do literally anything to get a few likes or to feel approved by thousands of people they don’t even know. She put others in harms way for 10 seconds of fame on a “instasnap”. You normally see teens acting out on social media but lately adults have joined in also doing crazy tricks proving that when it comes to what people post on their social media , they have no filter and don’t really think it through.

S. Lara

3/29/2019 10:51:11 pm

Nowadays many don’t think things through, for example the lady in the video. Many look for approval through social media through reckless actions for fame and it has only gotten worse.

T. Jones 2nd

3/29/2019 10:06:47 pm

The things we do for attention continues to amaze me. Nowadays we rather do stupid things in hope of becoming famous or known instead of being famous or known for something intelligent. The social media has brain washed so many of us that it is sad. It is to a point where we don’t even think before posting ! The outcome of her “10-15 second” video could have went terribly wrong.

S. Lara

3/29/2019 10:48:38 pm

I agree this is the mindset of many people in our generation now. Social media has allowed others to get famous because of their reckless actions others think it will work for them.

R.Hannon 6th

3/29/2019 11:34:48 pm

You said the key word “brain washed”. Every toddler , teen and adult are just so into their phones that even when their walking across the street, down a hall and even on the sidewalk. Their so drawn to their phones you might as well glue their eyes to the screen. It’s absolutely ridiculous.

A. Crow 3rd pd

4/21/2019 08:38:18 pm

I agree with you people of this generation is letting social media control their whole life.

D. Hearne 8th

3/29/2019 10:21:11 pm

There is no good justification for why this woman decided to throw chairs off of a balcony. She only proved how ignorant people can be when a camera is on them. This seems like something a ditsy “quirky” teen would do. She thought it was funny and edgy but it’s not. It’s dangerous and stupid.

J perez 6th

3/29/2019 10:54:33 pm

I couldnt agree more. The extent people go too to be famous for a few seconds anazes me.

D. Tonche 8th pd

3/29/2019 11:08:01 pm

My only question is why put other people's life in danger for a few likes in instagram? Someone couldve lost their loved ones because of your actions.

K. Brown 8th hour

3/29/2019 11:11:02 pm

It is honestly even more pitiful that instead of it being some stupid teenager that is being childish, it is a fully grown woman. I know they say that 18-21 and after is where cognitive thinking happens and the brain is most developed, but I feel like for some others it happens later. Or maybe even just never, seeing as she let herself endanger others for the sake of a trend that will be dead way before anyone gives her any time of day.

J. Mills 2nd pd.

3/29/2019 11:20:39 pm

I agree, But I think the reason people try these stunts is because they are only thinking about how many views they can get, not about how many lives they will effect.

K. Gomez 6th

3/29/2019 10:26:43 pm

I think there is just a certain line of stupidity you just do not cross. And this girl crossed that line. I understand wanting to try to gain fame but when it endangers the lives of others, you just don’t do it. What she did was reckless. She could’ve caused a car accident. I don’t think what she did was worth it because in the end someone is getting arrested.

J Perez 6th

3/29/2019 10:52:30 pm

Honestly the situation could have gotten way worse. It was just a stupid thing to do. Throwing a chair onto on coming traffic all for a couple seconds of fame is just idiotic. Somethings just wrong with humanity if we lose our morals in order to gain a second of pleasure.

S. Lara 6th period

3/29/2019 10:42:08 pm

The women in the video is stupid. Her actions were pointless and used for attention. She was laughing and even had someone record this which makes her ignorant. She obviously did not care about the safety of others or did she think about the serious injuries that could have resulted because of this. Our generation focuses to much on attention from others to even think before doing, which is something that needs to change.

D.Molo 8th

3/29/2019 10:58:05 pm

I wouldn’t say they are stupid. Ignorance is what’s being displayed in the video. Understand what time we live in. Everytime something is about to happen the cameras come out.

K. Banks 6th

3/29/2019 11:59:36 pm

This generation does focus too much on the opinions of others to even think before they act.

J Perez 6th

3/29/2019 10:48:17 pm

Instead using social media and technology for good we see people doing stupid things like this. All for what? A few seconds of "fame". She could have caused an accident, someone could have lost their life. Whats even scarier is seeing other people following this sort of trend. They do realize theres no restriction to whos watching them. They have young and easily influenced minds taking note of their every action. Dont just do it for the vine.

K. Brown 8th hour

3/29/2019 11:04:08 pm

It is honestly concerning that people can do things so out of order or insane and not bat an eye until it is already done. And by that point the damage has already settled and they, most of time, don't care. It pains me to say this, but at this point I don't mind as much if someone is being an idiot by themselves and ends up getting hurt alone. But for her to put others at risk for her selfish and stupid tasks is really upsetting.

B. Haynes 8th

3/29/2019 11:14:49 pm

This woman could have caused something life-altering to someone just for a few seconds of fame. As we all know, trends come and fade. Nothing would different about seeing someone throw a chair off of a balcony.

D.Molo 8th

3/29/2019 10:55:40 pm

Individuals have been doing numerous things that hurt our locale from various perspectives just to end up celebrated for views. For this situation this lady has joined the remainder of the people who think it is cool to possibly hurt others. Her tossing that seat was not worth the lives that her activities may have cost. Now I don't recognize what was her motivation in tossing the seat. Much the same as the other people who do insane things, she had no evident thought and did not ponder what might occur. Every single individuals need to perceive the heedlessness and destruction they are making simply get a couple of laughs.

D. Tonche 8th od

3/29/2019 11:05:31 pm

I agree, those chairs coul've caused an accident, people could've died just for a few likes in instagram.

J. Mills 2nd pd.

3/29/2019 11:16:39 pm

I don’t think these people(or at least most of them) are out to harm people, however they are making careless decisions that could lead to the harm of innocent people.

Lloyd Trimble

3/29/2019 11:47:28 pm

I agree completely their actions can indirectly harm many others because of their stupid stunts

A.Crow 3rd pd

4/21/2019 08:35:24 pm

I agree people do things with out thinking of the outcome.That 1 little chair that she throw could have costed someone their life. She made a very stupid decision just for some instagram followers.

Marqueshia Richardson

3/29/2019 10:57:29 pm

Enough is enough when your life is at hand. It should not even take that. It should not even get that far. But why does it take now and days for our life to be at risk before we can get it through our heads that some things are not worth our life? Because the world jas contaminated so many by the "importance" of being known and being on top. Just to have millions of views and 15 minutes of fame people will douse themselves in rubbing alcohol and light themselves on fire. For what? For dominance in being known which Is worthless when your life is so valuable.

R. Leal 2nd

3/29/2019 10:57:39 pm

All over social media we see various videos of people doing foolish poses or dances for attention or clout. Some are dangerous and don't even take into consideration the safety of others like the lady in the video. All for what? Attention? People let the want to go viral or to be noticed get into their heads.

S. Sanders- 1st Period

3/29/2019 11:23:37 pm

Right off the top I felt she was being foolish in her actions. Unthoughtful of what could happen to people below her. She took a chance to gain attention, be silly on social media, or whatever her reason was it couldn’t be what she felt would be good I would imagine. Well it also makes me think about like you mentioned folks who sing, dress crazy, and dance on social media to be seen/ noticed/ heard. These acts on social media gets some people seen for talents. I don’t see this young ladies talent in the video clip.

K. Brown 8th hour

3/29/2019 11:00:27 pm

It is honestly amazing how people will go to the ends of an Earth to become a trend or meme. When Vine was popular and this phrase was uttered quite often, the longest someone would remain relevant after their crazy antics would be around less than 3 months. However, with Vine gone and all these acts flooded to, primarily, Youtube and other streaming and photo/video platforms. These people see this publicity as some form of get rich quick scheme based on the verity of likes from strangers that are laughing at them and not with them. Though strangely enough, these tactics are sadly working, helping these people who do these crazy acts somehow remain relevant.

D. Tonche 8th pd

3/29/2019 11:03:45 pm

The extremities people will go for to be viral or instafamous is truly astounding. Whether its promoting unrealistic beauty standards or throwing chairs off balconies into traffic its all for the attention in social media. The foolish woman purposely threw the chair off from a balcony to go viral in social media. She didn't have an agenda or promoting a brand, her only intent for this ludicrous acts was to receive attention from it. People really need to assess how their actions affect other and how they consequences into the real world.

S. Sanders- 1st Period

3/29/2019 11:14:23 pm

You’re right and I didn’t even think about social media attention, but for sure senseless act was presented by her acts not thinking potentially hurting someone else. People still do these things like racing on the freeway.

K. Banks 6th

3/29/2019 11:57:44 pm

People nowadays don’t view how their actions may affect people around them.

B. Haynes 8th

3/29/2019 11:11:59 pm

This woman acted restlessly with the intention of going viral, when she got a different reaction from what she expected. In a world where social media plays a huge role in society, it’s no surprise that there are people who are desperate for a chance to shine—that’s what makes the saying “Do It For the Vine” fun, but also dangerous. I remember laughing at it on Vine when I was younger, but thinking about the deeper issue makes me reconsider how “funny” it really is. She acted very selfishly and should realize that her actions have very real consequences—somehow, it doesn’t seem that real through a screen. We’ve even gotten to the point where when something bad is about to happen, bystanders are quick to whip out their phone rather than help. This is something we have to bring change to in our society, for the better. Social media fame is not worth a life.

J. Mills 2nd pd.

3/29/2019 11:14:05 pm

That stunt was definitely not worth the risk! She could have caused a huge wreck or hurt a passing pedestrian really badly. The decision she she made was very poor and selfish, she did not seem to know the consequences of her actions. Even though the chair did not harm anyone, it still doesn’t seem like she got the response she hoped for, the people that were shown the clip were appalled and disgusted. She also risked her own life as well by possibly being taken to jail or falling off the balcony.

Lloyd Trimble

3/29/2019 11:46:08 pm

I agree people will do anything for the possibility of getting a little attention on the internet and it’s disgusting to be honest.

S. Sanders- 1st Period

3/29/2019 11:15:57 pm

This young lady obviously was upset and made an unrationalized decision out of anger. She didn’t think about whom she could harm with the chairs. It wasn’t worth it because the chairs could’ve cause trouble on the street that could’ve caused a wreck of chain reactions injuring lives if landed in the street. The chairs could’ve hit people or a person injuring them even putting out eyes. Of course, these are could’ve or what if’s; but as human making bad decisions have consequences. Looking at the video there isn’t a point being made to, for, or against anyone. The young lady would be the only person to benefit her own emotions and feelings. Not sure if she’s gotten relief by her actions. Her intent wasn’t indicated although, she looked upset. She proved by her actions she needs to learn more stress management techniques to cope. If her actions was to seek attention then she would probably keep doing similar things.

R.Hannon 6th pd

3/29/2019 11:24:20 pm

Here goes another one. Everyone is trying to get famous or just go viral for clout , being known forever for something or just even titled to a funny name for a period of time. The fact that it wasn’t funny nor even fake. People nowadays just post whatever without no thought behind it. Just what if somebody had a drop top car and it landed straight inside the car. What if it would’ve smashed someone’s window shield and the pump their brakes as others cars are stopping but it was to late and run into the back of them? I’m sure no one thought that far ahead. It’s sad to see what people use their phone for. One day it’s funny , next your in jail simple behind a post you made that could’ve been avoided. If our generation continue Down a path of foolishness just for something they’ve done to supposedly be funny. We will be in a world of hurt as well as trouble.

A. Green 3

4/4/2019 02:35:49 pm

I totally agree with this. Everyone today does anything for clout or social gratification. But they don’t think about how it shows they lack self control.

Jordan bridges

3/29/2019 11:26:38 pm

This reckless and dangerous behavior has been going on for years now and it gotten worse over all. People of all ages has partaken in some life thteatnig activity and it's stupid. Doing all things aren't leading towards anything good on life.

J Butler 5th and 6th

3/29/2019 11:47:30 pm

I do believe it was reckless but I don’t think it was stupid. This 6 seconds of stupid could have manifested to much greater things for her. You never know.

Lloyd Trimble

3/29/2019 11:44:52 pm

People will do anything for their little 15 minutes of fame. People are attention seekers and feel as though likes and retweets are the only thing that matters in life. Youtubers such as Jake and Logan Paul could be a cause of antics like these because they portray their self as wild and “savage” so children will only mimick them and try to get that same attention they receive.

J Butler 5th and 6th

3/29/2019 11:45:26 pm

I personally think it was completely worth it. She clearly had nothing to lose and luckily nothing reportedly happened so she gained fame from this. Who knows what the game could’ve lead her to, maybe riches. People do thoughtless things all the time to be seen this is nothing.

M Taylor 1st

3/29/2019 11:49:04 pm

Personally i stay away from social media now.. for this exact reason the ignorance is a chain linked from one person to the other ... one chain stronger than the next and the actions put into place is simply disturbing.. and selfish.. what if the roles where switched.. and the girl was one of those drivers she wouldn’t be so happy now would she

C.San Roman

3/30/2019 06:56:37 pm

It all starts with fun little pranks, but later on transforms into dangerous acts

K. Banks 6th

3/29/2019 11:56:55 pm

People are going beyond their moral standard just for likes. It was once only associated by teens but adults are starting to do it to. Some people feel the need to have approval from others because of insecurities within. Those insecurities can push them to do many things. These types of actions should change.

C.San Roman

3/30/2019 06:55:27 pm

People would die just for a few seconds of fame

C. San Roman 2nd

3/30/2019 06:54:39 pm

It's quite simple, she was not thinking at all. That woman was just being reckless just for the sake of being reckless and thus did not think of the consequences. Ever since the creation of vines, people have done crazy challenges, most infamously the condom challenge, for many people it could of gone awry and probably would of cost them their lives. People nowadays dont care what happens as long as they get recognized. We have become addicted to "fame"

V Parker 8th

3/31/2019 12:59:54 pm

Anyone with morals would agree that this video is an act of senseless behavior. It really is not worth hurting others just to get attention, especially while doing something so stupid.

It shocks me that the internet has devolved into an object of voyeurism for people to watch disasters take place. However, while the same people claim that this video upsets them, they are the same ones who watch and share videos of people fighting and cursing others out as a source of entertainment. If you can criticize this video and vocalize what you think is wrong with it, why not examine your own actions?

A. Green 3

4/4/2019 02:35:00 pm

I totally agree with your points. It does show lack of self control in all ways. But in society today the more extreme and weird the more likes you’ll get so many feed off that.

M.Robinson link

3/31/2019 09:18:50 pm

M.Juquan 1stperiod

4/1/2019 08:12:02 am

this video shows how much people don't care about how you will effect that person or mess up their life by playing this one reason they should stop people who post prank so they effect other people life for human amusement or it should be become a law if u prank someone that can kill them you have to go to jail.

A. Green 3

4/4/2019 02:34:12 pm

In today’s society people will do almost anything for social gratification and likes. People have become desensitized to morals and will do almost anything which is sickening. The fact that they say they won’t do it an continue to do it anyways shows lack of self control. It also shows a monkey see monkey do attitude that’s shown everyday.

Keiyana E 3rd

4/17/2019 09:33:32 am

Most of this foolishness is coming from this generation not our parents. Social media is a wolf in sheep’s clothing. It was supposed to be fun but now people are taking it to the extreme.

M.Robinson 1st link

4/16/2019 04:06:01 pm

Keiyana E 3rd

4/17/2019 09:29:33 am

I agree. People only want fame and they don’t care what they do to get there. The human race is going down hill and we are destroying life.

Keiyana E 3rd

4/17/2019 09:25:49 am

Social media will be the down fall of humanity. Everybody thinks that if they post something risky content they will become a household name. Risking your life and other people’s life’s is not content worthy.

M Robinson 1st link

4/19/2019 07:05:31 pm

I agree humanity is going down hill because people won’t fame but don’t kno the risks of doing it

M Robinson 1st link

4/19/2019 07:03:39 pm

The women was being very reckless so reckless to the point she wasn’t thinking about the consequences people nowadays will do anything for fame not knowing what next for them because they don’t recognize till it’s to late.

A. Crow 3rd pd

4/21/2019 08:30:49 pm

People nowadays do anything for clout. Teens are making videos of them risking someone's life for a

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