There has been a disturbing trend on the internet lately, with people posting prank videos that result in unnecessary waste and harm to the environment. One such video, shared on the r/Anticonsumption subreddit, showed a man with a stack of Burger King drinks in the back of a car. As expected, the drinks spilled when the car moved, creating a messy and wasteful situation.

The video caption asked if anyone else was upset by the amount of waste generated for a “funny” video. Sadly, this prank seems to be popular on TikTok, with many videos showing people attempting similar stunts with the same wasteful outcome.

Not only does this trend create a mess for car owners, but it also puts an unnecessary burden on businesses. They have to order more cups to replace the ones wasted in these pranks. And let’s not forget the energy and resources that go into making each cup. According to Sciencing, it takes around 33 grams of wood and bark to make one paper cup. The process of printing, cutting, shaping, and transporting these cups also contributes to planet-warming pollution from burning oil.

While one might assume that fast-food restaurants could recycle their paper cups, that’s often not the case. The cups often have a thin plastic lining that helps retain heat, making them difficult to recycle. As a result, around 50 billion disposable cups in the U.S. end up in landfills each year. Additionally, a recent study found that plastic caps and lids from takeout drinks are major sources of ocean pollution.

Many people who watched the video expressed their disgust at the amount of waste it created. Some suggested that if people stopped watching and supporting such videos, the trend would come to an end. Others called for content creators to find better ways to entertain without wasting perfectly good food and items.

It’s important for us to be mindful of the environmental impact of our actions, even when it comes to seemingly harmless pranks. The planet is already facing numerous challenges, and unnecessary waste only adds to the problem. Let’s focus on finding ways to have fun and entertain ourselves without harming the environment and wasting valuable resources.

[Source](https://www.thecooldown.com/green-business/water-spill-challenge-trend-waste-funny/)