Catch the flight, not the feeling. This phrase seems to be losing its appeal due to its rampant usage on social media. Let’s flip the script again. Now comes the rawdogging. Before your mind goes in an unexpected direction, we’ll stop you right there. The windy connotation of rawdogging has nothing to do with the Gen Z meaning of the word. It’s actually quite uneventful. In fact, that’s the whole premise of this trend. Read on.
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What is Rawdogging?
The trend is all about having fun. But rawdogging is all about being a total challenge. So what is it all about? To put it very simply, challengers are not expected to do anything – absolutely nothing. That’s it. That’s the challenge.
There are some people who enjoy flying to the fullest, an experience that is filled with a plethora of in-flight entertainment options. Be it food, drinks, books, music, the options are literally endless. Add to this the allure of taking photos and chatting, and flying seems like a pretty fun ride. In roaddogging, all of this is thrown away in mid-air. Let it be clear that you are not even allowed to accept free food and drinks. Strict.
What is the matter?
Our fast-paced lives, much of which is now facilitated by technology, demand that we be on some sort of screen almost every waking hour. This, along with the sheer volume of information and awareness available at our fingertips, has rendered our brains almost insensitive to the virtues of stillness. Rowlogging essentially puts a full stop to this.
Sitting still, doing nothing, and being lost in your own thoughts often feels like going to jail. But it will only feel that way until it happens. At its best, this trend presents itself as a voluntary attempt to be comfortable with total silence and just your own thoughts. While it feels like a sincere attempt at character development (?), there is a slight chance that things could potentially get out of hand.
Is it okay to join this trend?
Forcing yourself to go without entertainment during a flight can serve as a sort of mini detox session, allowing your brain to really relax, but if you are someone who is scared of flying then this doesn’t seem like a great idea. Also, the therapeutic aspect of this trend only works if you are someone who doesn’t struggle with conditions like OCD and anxiety. Facing your thoughts is the basic foundation of therapy and doing so, without any assistance, while hanging 11,000 meters in the air can lead to panic attacks.
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Rowdogging sounds fun? But try it at your own risk.