Move over, aeroplane meals and endless in-flight entertainment! Social media has unveiled a travel trend so bizarre it might just redefine your next long-haul experience: “raw-dogging” flights. This isn’t your typical quest for in-flight romance (although that’s a whole other story). Raw-dogging is a self-imposed endurance challenge designed to test your limits against the ultimate enemy – boredom.
What Is Raw-Dogging?
So, what exactly does raw-dogging a flight entail? Buckle up for a scenario where the usual aeroplane routine gets thrown out the window. Instead of scrambling for your phone or eagerly anticipating the latest in-flight movie selection, you embrace the quietude. No films, no music, and for some hardcore participants, even sleep is off the table.
Forget grabbing snacks or catching up on social media – this is a complete sensory detox from the usual travel distractions. The only screen time permitted? A hypnotic gaze at the in-flight map, captivated by the tiny plane icon tracing its journey across the vast expanse of the globe.
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Social Media Craze
Yes, it sounds like a recipe for mind-numbing monotony, but content creators on social media are turning raw-dogging into a badge of honour. These brave souls are documenting their “personal bests” in complete entertainment-free flying, with some pushing the boundaries on flights exceeding seven hours.
You triumphantly boarded your flight, ready to conquer the next frontier of in-air self-sufficiency: raw-dogging. Seven hours stretched before you, an expanse you vowed to traverse with nothing but the steely resolve of your mind. No headphones would pipe in artificial entertainment, no movie would distract you from the present moment, not even a sip of water would break your commitment. You, my friend, are about to prove the power of your mind knew no bounds.
Whether raw-dogging is the key to unlocking inner zen or simply a masochistic test of endurance remains to be seen. However, one thing’s for sure: it’s shaking up the usual in-flight experience. Will this trend take off for seasoned travellers seeking a new challenge? Only time (and countless raw-dogging attempts documented on social media) will tell.
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