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Underlying these behaviors is a disturbing realization: social media fame can become a potent addiction. Many young people chase virality at all costs, willing to risk injury, legal trouble, or social harm just to see their videos go viral.
This addiction to online validation fuels ridiculous and dangerous actions, from fake arrests to self-harm challenges. The phenomenon illustrates how the internet incentivizes sensationalism, often rewarding harmful behavior.