A peculiar new trend has emerged among long-haul passengers - and it has been dubbed "raw dogging". Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time.
More info A bizarre new trend, known as "raw dogging", has emerged among long-haul flight passengers , often young men, who choose to sit in silence without any digital distractions, food or drink. This peculiar practice has been making waves on social media. Neuroscientist Mark Williams has weighed in on the trend, stating that while prolonged engagement with digital entertainment can lead to mental fatigue, raw dogging flights is not a solution.
He said: "You're not really unstimulated when you're on a plane. You're still going to have babies crying, the noise of the plane engine and all those sorts of things." Williams suggested engaging in activities like colouring in, which could potentially release serotonin due to its meaningful nature.
He further explained: "Your attention is constantly being grabbed by that other information and being shoved into your working memory, so it's very stressful on our brains." Furthermore, nutritionist Toby King issued a warning about the potential dangers of this trend, reports Birmingham Live . He cautioned: "The trend requires you to sit still for hours at a time and not take in any food or liquids.
This is a recipe for disaster, that could have terrifying consequences." Toby cautioned flyers: "Plane cabins.
