The internet is both a boon and a bane in the current digital era. It fosters creativity and knowledge and unites people worldwide, but it also creates strange trends that occasionally defy reason. The “Iron Challenge,” in which participants dare to iron a shirt in the most unusual—and frequently hazardous—places, is one such craze that is gaining popularity. Although this may seem innocuous, what if we told you that there is a more extreme version of it out there on the internet?
The idea of ironing is elevated to a whole new level by the “Extreme Ironing” challenge. The concept is straightforward but daring: ironing a shirt while engaging in an extreme sport, such as undersea diving, mountain climbing, or bungee jumping. It was started in the UK in 1997 by Phil Shah, and it became well-known throughout the world after two people, John and Ben, set a Guinness World Record in 2005 by finishing the challenge on the peak of Mount Everest. Although it may seem ridiculous, many people have been drawn to risk everything in order to fulfill the dare because it combines physical excitement with household tasks.
However, there are risks associated with these daring stunts. It’s not for the weak of heart to iron on a cliff or while plummeting from an aircraft. However, the internet age keeps encouraging these bold deeds, with social media sites increasing the sense of excitement. What comes next, though? One can only speculate as to what other antics the internet world might create in the future if people are prepared to face such dangers in order to finish an ironing task.
