It's the latest internet craze, a game called 'planking'. People of all ages are doing it. But teen experts warn it could be a dangerous activity for young people who don't know where to draw the line.
Lay down in an usual location, stiff as a board, hands along your side, snap a pic and upload away -- now you're planking. Even athletes, Dwight Howard and Ron Artest, are tweeting up a storm with pictures of themslves in plank poses
Dallas visitor Melanie Elliott says she's planked before. "You lay flat on your stomach, like on a rail," said Elliott.
"I didn't even know what it was and you know that and I don`t," said Elliott's friend Ann Switzer. Elliott even convinced her old high school friends to give planking a whirl today at Dealey Plaza.
But experts warn planking could promote risky behavior. On YouTube you'll find people planking on railroad tracks, and on the sides of buildings, and signs.
"Sometimes teenagers, especially, don`t think through a situation and they plank somewhere where it becomes deadly," said Teen Contact Director Missy Wall.
According to reports a planker in Australia, where the fad began, has already died in action. Wall says the lure of internet fame often motivates people to up the ante too much.
"So somebody planks somewhere that`s a little bit risky, they get a lot of positive feedback. Well people reading that, or a teenager reading that , thinks what can I do to make mine the best plank," said Wall.
Some North Texans told us, you won't catch them planking anytime soon. "Absolutely not. I think it`s ridiculous. I would never, no," said Fort Worth resident Josh Weber.
Wall does think planking can be a fun activity if it's done in a safe environment. Melanie Elliott says she's already on the hunt for her next spot.
"Just wait, I`m looking for another good place," said Elliott.
The folks at Teen Contact say it's probably not a good idea to try planking on moving vehicles, at high elevations, near traffic, or under the influence.
done on a bed of nails?
Originally posted by FireIce:done on a bed of nails?
U go try.
Originally posted by FireIce:done on a bed of nails?
1st time in the world when you do it!
Jiani fortunate my time no planking only pokemon,computer,neopets for example.
When I was young I try rubik's cube until I gave up.
Only when I adult then learn how to solve.