Good cause, the more awareness the better. However I am not a fan of everyone jumping on board just bc it is the happening thing.

[Edited on August 18, 2014 at 8:42 PM. Reason : .]

8/18/2014 8:40:43 PM

this shit is out of control

8/18/2014 8:42:14 PM

It reminds me of Gangnam style or Linsanity.

8/18/2014 8:44:14 PM

Quote :

"has Katy Perry done it yet"

8/18/2014 8:46:51 PM

See who challenges who is interesting. Because you can see how these folks are connected.

8/19/2014 12:25:11 PM

Quote :

"Good cause, the more awareness the better. However I am not a fan of everyone jumping on board just bc it is the happening thing. "

Agree. But I'm not really gonna bitch about it becoming a trend because, as annoying as that is, it's still raising money and awareness. I know not everybody is doing it to be charitable. But a lot are. ALS donations, from what I've read, are way up.

8/19/2014 12:33:48 PM

I nominate you, TWW.

Someone go dump a bucket of ice water on the server.

8/19/2014 12:38:38 PM

Shoot,

we are all connected. 1 human race

I'm Krallum and I approved this message.

8/19/2014 12:42:52 PM

my neighbor's kid called me out. I've successfully ignored it thus far. Though I have the feeling come thirsty thursday, it will be brought up

8/19/2014 12:46:03 PM

True.
But the key point is how close your relationship is?
We are all ruled by Obama. That's true. But it doesn't mean Obama really KNOWS you.

8/19/2014 12:47:13 PM

http://blogs.marketwatch.com/themargin/2014/08/19/ice-bucket-challenge-stirs-controversy-in-china/

8/19/2014 1:24:06 PM

China follows US for everything.

8/19/2014 2:14:37 PM

i nominate shoot for the ALS ice bucket challenge thing

8/19/2014 3:22:25 PM

Quote :

"Linsanity"

what is that

8/19/2014 3:49:32 PM

Something gets crazy in two weeks globally.

[Edited on August 19, 2014 at 4:27 PM. Reason : ^^ It's not a bad idea to do it. Can I just jump into a pool instead?]

8/19/2014 4:25:24 PM

Here's the best one so far:

http://fuckjerry.tumblr.com/post/95150919822/this-is-the-greatest-video-ever-instagram

8/19/2014 4:28:55 PM

I just got called out by Peter's sister. Haven't decided what I'm going to do

8/19/2014 10:15:40 PM

OK, since finding out about all the money raised through this, I suppose I can support it, no matter how pointless

Quote :

""Critics complain that the challenge is really about feeding our American narcism and does nothing for ALS awareness or funding. They assert that people should just quietly donate their money and move on with their lives. I get that they’re cranky, but I think maybe they don’t realize what it’s like to face this insidious disease and then realize that it’s nearly invisible to the rest of the world.... While everyone acknowledges it’s one of the worst fates imaginable, funding for research and patient care is nearly nil. We humans need to associate things with people. It’s easier that way. That’s why the celebrity faces and personal challenges happening in the ice bucket challenge are so effective at bringing in money. And if someone gets to look good while plunking their $50 in the ALS tip jar, I have zero problem with that.... The very LAST thing I want is for people to give quietly, anonymously, and then slink away. Raise the roof! Call all sorts of attention to yourself! I will be happy for you and every Facebook like you receive, as you nudge ALS an inch or two closer to the collective public consciousness." --what an ALS family really thinks of the ice bucket challenge"

8/20/2014 10:11:37 AM

I mean, it's silly, and people are definitely doing it to draw attention to themselves, but people who are upset about it and take real issue over it have serious issues.

8/20/2014 10:13:51 AM

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"It's working and it is awesome but it's stupid? Are you a special breed of mouth breather or what?"

coming from a guy with cunt punter as a username

how hard is it to understand that its awesome that its raising money for a good cause, but it is silly to pour ice water on yourself? Cock eyed faggot

8/20/2014 10:31:03 AM

I asked 3 people who posted the video what ALS is. They didn't know. THEY DID NOT KNOW. Of those, 2 didn't even know who Lou Gehrig was, and the one that did said "He was that baseball guy that died of Lou Gehrig's disease."

Facepalm.

I don't get upset about it, but I do find it pretty silly. These people I just mentioned should go do the Boiling Water Challenge for the Darwin Award Foundation.

[Edited on August 20, 2014 at 10:46 AM. Reason : *]

8/20/2014 10:44:56 AM

^^Yeah I'm not gonna argue that it's not silly. But if it's getting donations and raising awareness, I'm not gonna knock it either.

8/20/2014 11:07:40 AM

I'm pretty sure I'm gonna get nominated in a few days.. But by then it won't be cool anymore. I guess I'll just donate and not make a video maybe

8/20/2014 11:33:41 AM

great, now my nephew has called me out.

8/20/2014 12:02:29 PM

http://theconcourse.deadspin.com/a-compilation-of-people-fucking-up-the-ice-bucket-chall-1623806797

8/20/2014 12:14:01 PM

Bush nominates Clinton
Michael Jordan nominates his dream team teammates.

8/20/2014 3:07:23 PM

13 million dollars

8/20/2014 3:24:07 PM

8/20/2014 3:56:08 PM

$8.6 M in one single day.

8/20/2014 4:07:33 PM

^^ too soon?

8/20/2014 4:49:59 PM

They don't have time to nominate others.

8/20/2014 4:57:45 PM

Fuck it, someone who's my Facebook friend nominate me.

8/20/2014 5:03:43 PM

has katy perry done it?

8/20/2014 5:09:22 PM

8/20/2014 6:34:38 PM

This is the funniest one that I have seen yet

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGCACtvKpyM

8/20/2014 9:05:46 PM

Nacho Cheese Challenge

http://instagram.com/p/r8axVzyqKA/

8/21/2014 12:45:04 PM

^^^ Shitload of fails here, those 2 gifs are from the video too:

http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/e941ea1f29/ice-bucket-challenge-fails



On a more serious note:

http://www.thewire.com/national/2014/08/the-california-drought-versus-the-ice-bucket-challenge/378776/

8/21/2014 12:51:49 PM

50 Cent challenges Floyd Mayweather to read 'Harry Potter'

"Read one full page of the Harry Potter book NIgger!"

embed please! LOL!
http://50 Cent challenges Floyd Mayweather to read 'Harry Potter'

"ALS ESL Challenge" LOL

[Edited on August 21, 2014 at 2:13 PM. Reason : .]

8/21/2014 2:11:15 PM

http://www.lifenews.com/2014/08/20/ice-bucket-challenge-donation-sponsor-als-funds-embryonic-stem-cell-research/

Quote :

"“It is noble to combat a deadly disease, and the ice bucket challenge definitely puts a fun spin on philanthropic efforts. That’s why it’s such a shame that the ALS Association, while striving to save some people, chooses to support research that thrives from experimenting on and killing tiny, innocent human beings,” she said. “Embryonic stem cell research, which requires the destruction of pre-born people, is inherently unethical and a violation of fundamental human rights, and even materialists must admit that promises of its benefits have failed to deliver. There is no good reason to condone this practice; in fact, all it does is taint the ALS Association, whom I’d otherwise be happy to support.”"

8/21/2014 2:49:30 PM

http://www.sbnation.com/lookit/2014/8/21/6053437/50-cent-als-challenge-harry-potter-floyd-mayweather

Fixed Link.

8/21/2014 2:51:51 PM

8/22/2014 10:22:19 AM

politicians who have cut stem cell research and NIH funding who do the ice bucket challenge need to be called the fuck out

8/22/2014 10:24:16 AM

Agreed!

8/22/2014 11:00:39 AM

^^ uhhhh, are you actually going to call them out?

8/22/2014 11:04:32 AM

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/08/20/lawmakers-ice-bucket-challenge_n_5696290.html

Quote :

"Those who took the challenge but also supported the bill that led to sequestration include: John Barrow (D-Ga.) Timothy Bishop (D-N.Y.) Robert Brady (D-Penn.) John Carney (D-Del.) David Cicilline (D-R.I.) Michael Grimm (R-N.Y.) Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.) Jim Langevin (D-R.I.) Frank LoBiondo (R-N.J.) Jim Himes (D-Conn.) Steve Israel (D-N.Y.) Lynn Jenkins (R-Kan.) Rep. Tom Rooney (R-Fla.) Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) Erik Paulsen (R-Minn.) Ed Perlmutter (D-Co.)"

i don't see that anyone has cross-referenced ice bucket challengers with stem cell research opponents yet

8/22/2014 11:06:59 AM

this is the original ice bucket challenge - on expert mode:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXW02XmBGQw#t=21

8/22/2014 11:26:53 AM

The involuntary ice bucket challenge:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=M_XlCXWA2dU

Over $50 million has been raised because of the challenge so far.

[Edited on August 22, 2014 at 2:11 PM. Reason : .]

8/22/2014 2:09:31 PM

I just got challenged on facebook BUT I WAS ONE OF FOURTEEN people challenged by one person. Surely there is a limit, right?

8/24/2014 10:11:10 PM

Was at the beach this weekend when my buddy was nominated. We took the beach cooler with the beer can empties and 1/2 melted ice and dumped it on him from the balcony above...was entertaining.

I don't think any of his nominees had posted up an accepted video yet though...sad.

8/25/2014 9:34:12 AM

Even my brother did the ice bucket challenge, unfortunately for him, it was more than he bargained for:
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=747691608626011

8/26/2014 1:03:18 AM