Crazy internet challenge 'extreme phone pinching' goes viral

Those seeking an adrenaline hit used to get their kicks from extreme sports such as bungee jumping, rock climbing or kayaking.

Now, a peculiar internet challenge called "extreme phone pinching" has people dangling their iPhones over balconies or gaps in drains.



The craze was started by indie pop band Twenty One Pilots, according to The Mirror, and challenges people to hold their expensive gadgets over dangerous drops and gaps.

A hashtag was quickly started -- #extremephonepinching -- on Twitter and users began to post videos and pictures of their own version of the challenge.

Highlights

• A peculiar internet challenge called "extreme phone pinching" has people dangling their iPhones over balconies or gaps in drains
• It was started by indie pop band Twenty One Pilots
• Hashtag #extremephonepinching quickly started trending on Twitter