The Choking Game

[DJFyrewolf36]

I've heard about it. I don't get it either. Is that supposed to be FUN?

Death is by no means my favorite fun thing to do!! Yeesh. I know it isn't anything new, I knew kids who played when I was in middle school. I think though now enough people have suffered losses due to it and are trying to raise awareness so it doesnt happen to anyone else.

[jackie]

what is the choking game?

[GoldenRetrLuver]

what is the choking game?

Basically, it's where someone "chokes" another person to where they pass out (to the point of unconsciousness) and it creates a "high" for them as they are waking up.

I have heard it also been called Space Monkey, Space Cowboy, Suffocation Roulette, and a few others.

It is a VERY dangerous and stupid game. My family knows a few people who have been affected by it. People really need to find other hobbies.

[elizabethann]

Basically, it's where someone "chokes" another person to where they pass out (to the point of unconsciousness) and it creates a "high" for them as they are waking up.

I have heard it also been called Space Monkey, Space Cowboy, Suffocation Roulette, and a few others.

It is a VERY dangerous and stupid game. My family knows a few people who have been affected by it. People really need to find other hobbies.

Are people charged with murder if someone dies? What about attempted murder?

This is just so sad. Whatever happened to kick the can and monopoly? Those poor families.

[DJFyrewolf36]

Since its a game popular with kids, usually (at least from the cases I've seen) people haven't pressed charges. There are a few cases where parents have sued...but nothing criminal I think (someone correct me if I'm mistaken)

[cocker_luva]

ive never even heard or seen anything about this "game". (THANK GOD) this is all new to me. i dont know if its my age or where i live, but i dont know

[CagneyDog]

We all did that a few years back, did it once, never again.

[Twisterdog]

Basically, it's where someone "chokes" another person to where they pass out (to the point of unconsciousness) and it creates a "high" for them as they are waking up.

I have heard it also been called Space Monkey, Space Cowboy, Suffocation Roulette, and a few others.

It is a VERY dangerous and stupid game. My family knows a few people who have been affected by it. People really need to find other hobbies.

Seriously?!? WOW! I had NO idea. I hate to sound like an old fuddy-duddy (at age 37!) ... but what is WRONG with some of these kids today?!? Some of my son's school-mates do the most bizarre, horrible things. There seems to be NOTHING these days that is taboo. Scary.

[sparks19]

How horrible

I remember playing that ONCE when I was in highschool. I had never heard of it before and of course some friends were saying how fun it was and blah blah blah. I tried it once and when I awoke I had no idea where I was or what happened for a few minutes. I don't know about you but that is NOT the kind of feeling I enjoy.

It has definately gained popularity in the past few years. Very Very sad.

I think it is time they start pressing charges. I realize these are just kids but you kill someone you kill someone. Simple as that. Maybe if they start doing something about it, perhaps it won't be so cool to risk juvie.

[Minnie, Patches, and Jesse]

It is really stupid I remeber in school the nurse would get bumbarded with children from stupid games like these!! It really is pointless to just hurt people! I really dont get it ! I really aagree with u, sparks19!!!!