What’s the Wildest Challenge You’ve Seen a Streamer Complete for Donations?
Streaming is a relatively new platform for content creators to share their talents and connect with an audience. With the rise of streaming platforms such as Twitch, YouTube Live, and Facebook Gaming, streamers have become the new celebrities in the entertainment industry.
Streamers are people who play video games, create music, or even provide ASMR content to their audience who then watch their streams in real-time. One of the most popular reasons why people watch streamers is for entertainment, but they can also be a source of knowledge or inspiration.
Streamers can earn an income from their streams through donations, sponsorships, and ad revenue. Donations can come in the form of direct monetary contributions, subscriptions, or tips. And when it comes to donations, some streamers have gone to great lengths to earn them.
In this blog, we will dive into the wildest challenges that streamers have completed for donations. These challenges range from punishing physical trials to seemingly impossible gaming feats.
The Ice Bucket Challenge
In 2014, the Ice Bucket Challenge was a viral sensation that took the internet by storm. The goal was to raise awareness and funds for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.
Many celebrities and public figures participated in the challenge, which involved pouring a bucket of ice water over their head and challenging others to do the same. It wasn’t long before the Ice Bucket Challenge made its way into the streaming community.
Several streamers accepted the challenge, including Tyler “Ninja” Blevins. However, Ninja added his own twist to the challenge, stating that he would donate $1,000 to the ALS Foundation for every second he withstood the ice water.
Ninja managed to withstand the ice water for a total of 50 seconds, which resulted in a $50,000 donation to the ALS Foundation. His challenge inspired many other streamers to participate in the Ice Bucket Challenge, with some even challenging their viewers to donate to the ALS Foundation as well.
The Dark Souls Challenge
Dark Souls is a notoriously difficult game that has built a reputation for its punishing gameplay. Some streamers have taken the Dark Souls challenge a step further by completing the game without getting hit once.
That’s right, these streamers beat the game without taking any damage. This means that they had to avoid all enemy attacks, traps, and environmental hazards that could potentially cause damage.
Streamer Faraaz Khan was one of the first to complete the no-hit Dark Souls challenge, and his run took over six hours to complete. Another streamer who completed the challenge, TolomeoR, took more than nine hours to finish the game without taking any damage.
Although the no-hit Dark Souls challenge is not necessarily a fundraising effort, it still requires an insane amount of skill and dedication to complete. These streamers have shown that with the right mindset and practice, anything is possible.
The Charity Stream
One of the most common ways that streamers raise money for charity is through charity streams. These streams involve the streamer playing a video game for an extended period of time, during which viewers can donate to the chosen charity.
Some charity streams have a set donation amount for specific milestones. For example, a streamer might set a goal of $1,000 and promise to perform a certain action or stunt once that goal is met. These stunts could include shaving their head, getting a tattoo, or dyeing their hair a crazy color.
Other charity streams involve the streamer taking on challenges or completing games under specific conditions. For instance, a streamer might complete a game using a specific controller, playing blindfolded, or even with their feet.
Charity streams can lead to some of the wildest challenges in streaming. One such challenge involved streamer Ben “CohhCarnage” Cassell, who agreed to play the notoriously difficult game Dark Souls 3 for 24 hours straight to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. CohhCarnage set a goal of $25,000, and his charity stream raised over $118,000 for the hospital.
The Cinnamon Challenge
The cinnamon challenge involves attempting to swallow a spoonful of cinnamon in less than a minute without drinking water. While it may seem harmless, attempting the cinnamon challenge can actually be dangerous.
Cinnamon is a spice that can cause lung irritation and even trigger asthma attacks. However, this did not stop some streamers from attempting the cinnamon challenge for donations.
Streamer NovaPatra attempted the cinnamon challenge during a 24-hour stream in 2015, and the result was disastrous. As she attempted to swallow the cinnamon, she began coughing violently, and the cinnamon ended up spewing all over her face and computer.
While this challenge did not result in any donations, it sparked a conversation about the dangers of challenges and stunts for donations.
The Desert Bus for Hope
Desert Bus for Hope is an annual charity event that has been running since 2007. It involves a group of streamers who play the notoriously boring game Desert Bus for an extended period of time to raise money for the Child’s Play charity.
Desert Bus is a video game that was created as a joke and requires the player to drive a bus from Tucson, Arizona, to Las Vegas, Nevada, in real-time. The game takes eight hours to complete, and the player cannot pause, accelerate, or turn the bus around.
The Desert Bus for Hope event has grown in popularity over the years, with the 2020 event raising over $830,000 for Child’s Play. During the event, streamers engage in various challenges and stunts, such as shaving their heads, singing karaoke, or even getting tattoos.
Conclusion
Streamers have shown that they are willing to go to great lengths to entertain their audience and raise money for a good cause. From completing no-hit runs of Dark Souls to enduring the Ice Bucket Challenge, these streamers have pushed the boundaries of what is possible.
As the streaming industry continues to grow, we can expect to see even more wild challenges and stunts from streamers. These challenges not only provide entertainment, but also raise awareness and funds for important causes.
So, what’s the wildest challenge you’ve seen a streamer complete for donations? Let us know in the comments below.
References
1. “The Dark Souls No-Hit Challenge: Completed.” http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/01/05/the-dark-souls-no-hit-challenge-completed
2. “Streamer burns herself during the cinnamon challenge – NovaPatra.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUm9XuS7b_E
3. “CohhCarnage aims to raise $25,000 for St. Jude in 24-hour charity livestream.” https://www.polygon.com/2018/11/17/18099810/cohhcarnage-st-jude-childrens-research-hospital-charity-livestream
4. “Desert Bus for Hope charity event raises over $830,000 for Child’s Play.” https://www.polygon.com/2020/11/16/21570224/desert-bus-for-hope-charity-event-raises-over-830000
5. “Ice Bucket Challenge: Ninja donates $50,000 to ALS after withstanding ice water for 50 seconds.” https://www.dexerto.com/entertainment/ice-bucket-challenge-ninja-donates-50000-to-als-after-withstanding-ice-water-for-50-seconds-1479429
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