Netflix’s latest hit Bird Box initially caused a stir for it’s jawdropping, graphic scenes and intense storyline.Now the streaming platform has had to warn fans against trying a dangerous game, inspired by the grim movie, at home.
Netflix has had to release an official statement for the fans of their latest web series Bird Box, asking them to not take part in the #BirdBoxChallenge, The series starring Sandra Bullock, sees her playing a mother who wears a blindfold to avoid seeing mysterious forces that push people to commit suicide, as she tries to save her children by leading them through dangerous terrain.
Bullock’s performance in the movie is great, but it seems she’s done such a good job that it’s inspired fans to try and imitate it at home with their own kids.Videos have been shared online of blindfolded parents running their also blindfolded children into walls, at speed.
Understandably, Netflix is now concerned the movie’s popularity and subsequent memes and viral games that have followed could lead to someone getting seriously hurt.
Netflix put out a warning on Twitter that read,
Fans of the movie have been having fun turning images of Bullock’s blindfolded character into memes, but Netflix wants fans to keep their jokes onscreen. By the looks of the videos that have been shared of people attempting the challenge, Netflix’s advice not to try it at home is fair enough.Can’t believe I have to say this, but: PLEASE DO NOT HURT YOURSELVES WITH THIS BIRD BOX CHALLENGE. We don’t know how this started, and we appreciate the love, but Boy and Girl have just one wish for 2019 and it is that you not end up in the hospital due to memes.— Netflix US (@netflix) January 2, 2019
