Police across the country are warning about the dangers of the "senior assassin challenge," a viral game on TikTok where high schoolers use water guns to "eliminate" assigned targets. Incidents involving the game have caused panic in several cities, with bystanders mistaking the toy guns for real firearms. Law enforcement has issued formal warnings and advisories, urging participants to play responsibly and avoid activities that could be perceived as suspicious or illegal.
Whamageddon is a viral holiday game that challenges participants to avoid hearing Wham!'s 1984 hit song, "Last Christmas," throughout the month of December. The game has gained popularity on TikTok, with the hashtag #whamageddon accumulating over 12 million views. Participants must avoid the original song but are safe if they hear a remix or cover version. The game's founder, Thomas Mertz, emphasizes that it's all in good fun and not about removing the song from rotation. The goal is to create a shared experience and inject levity into the holiday season.
Wordle, the viral word game, continues to be popular over a year after its release. Developed by Josh Wardle, players have to guess a new five-letter word in six attempts or fewer. Wardle sold Wordle to the New York Times for a low seven-figure sum. Social media played a key role in Wordle's development into a global sensation. Today's puzzle answer is "Kayak," a light narrow boat propelled by a double-bladed paddle.
