With the development, or rather the explosion, of social media, it is not surprising that many people are willing to trade and go to great lengths just to receive those virtual numbers like views, likes, and shares, regardless of the negative aspects, sometimes even dangerous to their own health. A prime example is the story of the man below, who gambled with his own life just to create a clip that he believed would be legendary on TikTok.
The main character in this story is Alexa Reed – a popular TikToker who frequently shares videos focused on interacting with insects on his channel. Some of his notable clips include letting a large spider crawl on his arm or, worse, pretending to put a cockroach in his mouth and then pulling it out to attract viewers’ attention. Although most of the content seems unsanitary, Alexa still achieved his goal of drawing attention from viewers.
During one stroll along the beach, Alexa unexpectedly spotted a clear blue jellyfish struggling on the sand. With the basic knowledge of an adult, many of us know that this is a species that contains a lot of toxins. However, after feeling that the jellyfish was slippery and sticky, Alexa casually licked the jellyfish without realizing that this action could cost him his life.
After the clip aired, many viewers had to shiver and shared their knowledge about this jellyfish species. Specifically, according to some experts, this jellyfish contains extremely toxic substances, and they warned everyone not to follow Alexa’s reckless stunt. The venom of this jellyfish is usually used for hunting prey and can paralyze and kill the prey in an instant. Moreover, for humans, being stung can lead to reactions such as allergies, high fever, and even anaphylaxis due to the toxin affecting the function of both the heart and lungs. Although the chance of death is low, it still exists, and it is best not to take risks with it.
Currently, after this clip, Alexa is facing a lot of criticism for his ignorant actions, which could potentially harm many people if they do not research carefully.