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Expert Issues Major Warning Against Bizarre New Trend ‘R**-Dogging’
An expert has issued a major warning on why ‘r**-dogging’ is one of the most dangerous trends out there.
Damion Bailey recently went viral on social media after posting about his latest travel feat – enduring a 13.5-hour flight from Shanghai to Dallas without engaging in any form of entertainment, reading material, or music.
The 34-year-old, from Miami, described it as a ‘personal best’ and admitted: “It’s quite tough, honestly.”
Bailey is just one of many in a growing travel movement where participants, mostly younger men, voluntarily subject themselves to long-haul flights in complete mental solitude.
No screens, no books, no headphones – just the hum of the aircraft and their own thoughts.
This increasingly popular phenomenon has come to be known as ‘r**-dogging’ a flight.
The trend is gaining traction on social media, with people posting proof of their strict journeys.
Australian music producer Torren Foot posted a TikTok clip boasting: “Just r**-dogged it, 15 hour flight to Melbourne. No music, no movies, just flight map.”
Even professional athletes like Manchester City striker Erling Haaland have joined in.
He claimed to have completed a seven-hour flight with: “No phone, no sleep, no water, no food,” and called it ‘easy.’
Despite the online bravado, medical professionals aren’t impressed.
Dr. Gill Jenkins, a GP and air ambulance physician, calls it reckless and bluntly told the BBC: “They’re idiots,” adding: “Skipping food, water, and movement on long flights increases your risk of dehydration and deep vein thrombosis. And not going to the toilet? That’s just foolish.”
While the more extreme versions of the trend are risky, some psychologists suggest there may be a psychological upside.
Business psychologist Danielle Haig believes that, in a hyper-connected world, carving out time for solitude and mental stillness can offer a valuable mental reset.
She explains: “It offers an opportunity to recharge mentally, gain new perspectives,” especially for those looking to disconnect from constant digital stimulation.
Sandi Mann, psychologist and author of ‘The Science of Boredom,’ adds that experiencing boredom can enhance creativity and relaxation.
She says: “People are addicted to dopamine hits from tech. We need to learn to just stare out the window sometimes.”
However, Mann also cautions that long flights still require movement and hydration for health.
Some travelers say the ‘r**-dogging’ experience is overrated.
“Big mistake,” insists a TikTok user. “Pretty sure the only thing that took off was my sanity.”
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