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Families Sue TikTok Over Deadly 'Blackout Challenge' as Platform Faces Legal Scrutiny

TikTok is back in the spotlight, and this time, it’s not for dance trends. A lawsuit over the infamous "Blackout Challenge" has landed in court, but let's be real—were you expecting anything less from a platform that thrives on mindless content? This challenge encouraged users to choke themselves until they passed out, and now, families are suing. But don’t worry, it’s not TikTok's fault—after all, the app just provides the stage for dangerous stunts.


The lawsuit claims TikTok should be held accountable for promoting this challenge, but let’s face it, anyone who thinks a social media platform is concerned about your well-being probably still believes in unicorns. The platform is designed to keep you scrolling, no matter how ridiculous or harmful the content gets. The more outrageous the trend, the more views and the more ad revenue, so who’s really surprised here?


If you're looking for someone to blame, you might want to start with the mirror. If your day revolves around what’s trending on TikTok, then congratulations, you’re feeding the beast. As long as people keep engaging with this nonsense, TikTok will keep serving it up. So go ahead, keep scrolling—there’s bound to be another lawsuit-worthy challenge waiting for you.


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