tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post7081905491190466249..comments2024-03-22T12:11:58.453-06:00Comments on Michael Offutt: A rant about the ice bucket challenge and how it needs to just stopMichael Offutt, Phantom Readerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10557969104886174930noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-45361014667567912712014-09-01T19:27:28.444-06:002014-09-01T19:27:28.444-06:00I'mm out of touch! I hadn't heard of this....I'mm out of touch! I hadn't heard of this. END THE CHALLENGE!! But I' glad it started to raise money for an awful disease. I'm all for challenges to raise money for disorders and diseases. It's just that folks take it way to far. That looks like it hurts. I've had enough pain for a long time.Robyn Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17356555082768185840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-35887777066755049782014-08-28T14:05:15.075-06:002014-08-28T14:05:15.075-06:00At this point yes, the challenge should end, but i...At this point yes, the challenge should end, but in the meantime it raised money for research into, and awareness of, a terrible disease. The problem is that there will always be stupid people who'll look for any excuse to perform a stupid act for a camera, and publicists who'll exploit any opportunity. But that said, the 18-year-old is a sad case because he was still young and all the neurons in his brain weren't connected yet, so as a teenager of course he could take something too far.Helenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14967821142796562697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-82494129433983773092014-08-28T11:01:35.677-06:002014-08-28T11:01:35.677-06:00I'm sorry but I have to disagree with you Mike...I'm sorry but I have to disagree with you Mike. People who do things for publicity and to show off will do it no matter what. If it wasn't the ice bucket challenge it would be something else. And yes wearing the superman costume has it's own motive but it can get more people involved by drawing in comic and movie fans so they know about the ALS plight. Plus it's better than just doing the challenge to look crazy and ending up getting hurt.Sheena-kay Grahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17712661419116636671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-53176971861414357102014-08-27T16:35:56.979-06:002014-08-27T16:35:56.979-06:00I haven't watched any if this stuff. I'm a...I haven't watched any if this stuff. I'm aware of the challenge, but it seems weird to me. I lost my aunt, who I lived with for some time, to ALS and it sucked watching her wither away. I hope all this makes a difference. Rusty Carlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09887821877521181811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-59180470024621611822014-08-27T15:21:07.090-06:002014-08-27T15:21:07.090-06:00The reason people have died is because it didn'...The reason people have died is because it didn't come with a warning label and a long list of things not to do. Can we really expect the general public to figure out what's not safe? Remember that labeled missile you posted about awhile back? <br /><br />Anyway, it seems the challenge is on the decline. Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07922596724107742478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-23229606721849775872014-08-27T13:42:19.218-06:002014-08-27T13:42:19.218-06:00The original impulse was a good one. But yeah, fol...The original impulse was a good one. But yeah, folks get way carried away! Catherine Stinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08131569196977321229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-29437193421292818532014-08-27T13:36:12.711-06:002014-08-27T13:36:12.711-06:00I sort of think that the people who have caused in...I sort of think that the people who have caused injury to themselves doing this would have found some other way to injure themselves if this wasn't available.<br />Andrew Leonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13964775673414653644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-54576895050679661242014-08-27T13:20:35.118-06:002014-08-27T13:20:35.118-06:00The only one that I saw with any sense to it was t...The only one that I saw with any sense to it was the one Neil Gaiman did. He went to the beach and had someone scoop seawater over his head. It was sensitive to the California drought and also safe. <br /><br /><a href="http://nitewriter6.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow"><b> Edge of Your Seat Stories </b></a>Raquel Byrneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12870113745683162915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-35387867651224957672014-08-27T12:56:26.630-06:002014-08-27T12:56:26.630-06:00That's what happens when something goes viral....That's what happens when something goes viral. Instead of the small core of supporters, the "Wal-Mart Nation" gets ahold of it and idiocy ensues.<br /><br />I love the meme that had a picture of a small African boy with a caption that reads (something along the lines of) "You have clean water and you're dumping it over your head?"Liz A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16531953467834426316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-70521465692863584052014-08-27T12:27:44.402-06:002014-08-27T12:27:44.402-06:00I know the challenge has raised awareness and a bo...I know the challenge has raised awareness and a boat load of money, but you're right that it's veered away from the purpose. It's sad that people take it too far. Miranda Hardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17880449368013410349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-50966665057085060952014-08-27T12:22:24.045-06:002014-08-27T12:22:24.045-06:00You ask, "Are people really this stupid?"...You ask, "Are people really this stupid?" You're one of the brightest people I know so I'm sure you know the answer.stephen Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17659054447637207734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-18161456380687155412014-08-27T12:19:29.133-06:002014-08-27T12:19:29.133-06:00I just got tagged a few days ago and i'm irrit...I just got tagged a few days ago and i'm irritated. Sarah Ahiershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02795455714801965956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-29869920245434390992014-08-27T10:32:59.753-06:002014-08-27T10:32:59.753-06:00it's too popular for its own good. I think eve...it's too popular for its own good. I think everyone should wait until January and we'll see if anyone's stupid enough to try it in the bitter cold.<br /><br />In Arizona I doubt it's a challenge, it's just called cooling off. Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08051255914419363819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-2286243790209326402014-08-27T08:51:26.491-06:002014-08-27T08:51:26.491-06:00Sadly, yes there are people either gullible enough...Sadly, yes there are people either gullible enough, or trusting enough of others to do this. A BUCKET is NOT a storage bin of water OR a garbage can of water. Doing the challenge to promote other things is just sleazy.<br /><br />It's definitely OTT mentality. D.G. Hudsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06213237734772028645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-15448800734913231422014-08-27T08:06:39.473-06:002014-08-27T08:06:39.473-06:00Frikin idiots. There will always be Darwin Award w...Frikin idiots. There will always be Darwin Award winners out there. Don't let them spoil things for you. I've only watched a couple ice bucket challenge vids. There's no point in watching more and getting outraged over it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-17272427641404640692014-08-27T07:58:29.476-06:002014-08-27T07:58:29.476-06:00Of course people are that dumb. How long was tha...Of course people are that dumb. How long was that Jackass show on? Plus all the movies. The Superman one was Ok but I'm tired of hearing who's "won" the challenge.PT Dillowayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09394481476862013009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-83886098035349013302014-08-27T07:37:57.417-06:002014-08-27T07:37:57.417-06:00It's sad when people ruin the original intent,...It's sad when people ruin the original intent, and it turns into doing the wrong things for the wrong reasons. I just hope ALS raises a lot of funds as the result. Loni Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05126958230703180761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-17447705881829847902014-08-27T07:30:49.056-06:002014-08-27T07:30:49.056-06:00I have avoided watching the videos. I hope that lo...I have avoided watching the videos. I hope that lots of money was raised even with all the stupidity that has worked its way into the original clever idea.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-58516962810238446122014-08-27T07:30:12.591-06:002014-08-27T07:30:12.591-06:00Like all charity, it should be completely voluntar...Like all charity, it should be completely voluntary and done from the heart. Too bad it's taken a tragic turn for some people. writing and living by Richard P Hugheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814139767151989286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-29995267483203179312014-08-27T07:25:11.656-06:002014-08-27T07:25:11.656-06:00Yes, unfortunately, some people are that stupid. I...Yes, unfortunately, some people are that stupid. I think it's great to raise awareness and donations of ALS. It's a terrible, terrible disease. But I don't think people should peer pressure others to do the challenge/donate, and too many are taking the challenge to dangerous lengths.Cherie Reichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16663147386014122939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-33077743288713871862014-08-27T06:50:51.776-06:002014-08-27T06:50:51.776-06:00I agree, it's got out of hand - and there was ...I agree, it's got out of hand - and there was another guy that died as well, in NZ I think. But he had drunk a lot of bourbon or something before doing the challenge. Still, he died of a heart attack or something.Trishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16927558937796802496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-91483600006248504372014-08-27T06:35:16.035-06:002014-08-27T06:35:16.035-06:00Like anything else that starts out good, stupid pe...Like anything else that starts out good, stupid people take it too far. Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.com