The craziest things people do for social media likes

If you’re currently in possession of a smartphone and are under the age of 65, chances are you’ve probably snapped a shameless selfie or two. But what happens when your selfie streak strays from innocent snaps and into more dangerous territory—perhaps one that requires you to risk your own safety? According to a report published last year by several universities, including Carnegie Mellon University, 127 people died worldwide between March 2014 and September 2016, simply because they were putting themselves in harm’s way while attempting to take a selfie. Eight of these fatalities occurred in the United States.

These numbers point out a bizarre and unnerving trend developing across the world—giving rise to many photographers and adventurers alike, keen on displaying their skills from the most dangerous places on earth. But, perhaps more dangerous than these professional daredevils are the everyday people risking their own safety (and sometimes the safety of others) to garner more likes on social media. That said, these are the craziest things people have done for selfies. Don’t try these at home, kids.

1. Climbed on top of a church
2. Snapped a picture with a bull
3. Followed a Grizzly Bear
4. Jumped from a treacherous cliff
5. Ventured into the mouth of an active volcano
6. Hung out beside a tornado
7. Held on for dear life at the edge of a skyscraper
8. Leaned over the edge of the Grand Canyon
9. Posed with a Shark
10. Risking it all on Splash Mountain
11. Climbed on top of Christ the Redeemer in Brazil
12. Climbed to the top of a small tower
13. Posed with hundreds of jelly fish
14. Base Jumping
15. Violating a lions personal space
16. Pointing a gun at your own head
17. Lighting yourself on fire
18. Plunging into a waterfall
19. Climbing to the top of Eiffel Tower