
Photo: "Cinnamon Challenge + Pepper Spray" via YouTube
Internet memes seem like harmless wastes of cyberspace and people's time--both those who perform them and those who view them--but some can be surprisingly dangerous. Like the cinnamon challenge, in which a dumbass chokes down a spoonful of tasty cinnamon and then turns into a cloudy, coughing mess. It makes for sweet GIFs, but doctors have just warned that it causes serious respiratory problems.
It's not the only meme that has caused serious medical (or legal) problems for people who'll do anything for 15 minutes of Reddit fame. Here are other instances of memes maiming.
1. Flash Mobs
At first, these publicly organized dance-offs were just a fun way of annoying bystanders and mall shoppers. Then they suddenly took a weird, violent turn. One of the worst happened earlier this month in Chicago when hundreds of teenagers took control of the city's downtown area. The massive gathering turned into a full-blown riot that ended with a number of assaults and several arrests. The only upside to the incident is that it could inspire the most kick-ass episode of "Glee" ever.
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