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| Gallon smashing gained popularity in 2013 after three teenagers from ] posted videos of the act on their ] channel. The Gallon Smash videos received more than three million views before being taken down.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02/25/gallon-smash-prank-all-the-rage-amongst-milk-hating-teens_n_2758666.html|title='Gallon Smash' Prank All The Rage Amongst Milk-Hating Teens|accessdate=November 26, 2013|date=February 25, 2013|work=The Huffington Post}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02/27/gallon-smash-prank-virginia_n_2775236.html|title=Gallon Smash Prank Has Virginia Roots|accessdate=November 26, 2013|date=February 27, 2013|work=The Huffington Post}}</ref> Teenagers around the world mimicked the prank, posting dozens of taped incidents online.<ref name=Wetherbee/> | Gallon smashing gained popularity in 2013 after three teenagers from ] posted videos of the act on their ] channel. The "Gallon Smash" videos received more than three million views before being taken down.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02/25/gallon-smash-prank-all-the-rage-amongst-milk-hating-teens_n_2758666.html|title='Gallon Smash' Prank All The Rage Amongst Milk-Hating Teens|accessdate=November 26, 2013|date=February 25, 2013|work=The Huffington Post}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02/27/gallon-smash-prank-virginia_n_2775236.html|title=Gallon Smash Prank Has Virginia Roots|accessdate=November 26, 2013|date=February 27, 2013|work=The Huffington Post}}</ref> Teenagers around the world mimicked the prank, posting dozens of taped incidents online.<ref name=Wetherbee/> | ||
| In March 2013, the ] charged the teens with seven counts of ] and ].<ref name=Wetherbee/><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.myfoxdc.com/story/21771333/va-teens-to-face-charges-for-gallon-smashing#axzz2lnYn8sy2|title=Va. teens to face charges after 'gallon smashing' video|date=March 22, 2013|accessdate=November 26, 2013|first=Bob|last=Barnard|publisher=FOX 5 DC}}</ref> That same month, a teenager from ] was arrested and charged with criminal ] and disorderly conduct after a video of him gallon smashing was posted on ].<ref name=Augenstein>{{Cite news|url=http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2013/03/gallon_smash_viral_craze_inspi.html|title=Sussex County teen charged in 'gallon smashing' at N.J. grocery store|accessdate=December 16, 2013|first=Seth|last=Augenstein|date=March 20, 2013|work=]|publisher=]}}</ref> Citations for misdemeanor criminal mischief and theft were also issued in ] in March 2013.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://mtstandard.com/news/local/teens-accused-of-gallon-smashing-at-local-store/article_a0687884-8ae5-11e2-905d-001a4bcf887a.html|title=Teens accused of 'gallon smashing' at local store|accessdate=December 16, 2013|date=March 12, 2013|first=John|last=Grant Emeigh|work=]|publisher=]|location=Butte, Montana}}</ref> Following the arrest in New Jersey, a spokesperson for ] claimed that the company was taking steps to combat the trend.<ref name=Augenstein/> | In March 2013, the ] charged the teens with seven counts of ] and ].<ref name=Wetherbee/><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.myfoxdc.com/story/21771333/va-teens-to-face-charges-for-gallon-smashing#axzz2lnYn8sy2|title=Va. teens to face charges after 'gallon smashing' video|date=March 22, 2013|accessdate=November 26, 2013|first=Bob|last=Barnard|publisher=FOX 5 DC}}</ref> That same month, a teenager from ] was arrested and charged with criminal ] and disorderly conduct after a video of him gallon smashing was posted on ].<ref name=Augenstein>{{Cite news|url=http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2013/03/gallon_smash_viral_craze_inspi.html|title=Sussex County teen charged in 'gallon smashing' at N.J. grocery store|accessdate=December 16, 2013|first=Seth|last=Augenstein|date=March 20, 2013|work=]|publisher=]}}</ref> Citations for misdemeanor criminal mischief and theft were also issued in ] in March 2013.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://mtstandard.com/news/local/teens-accused-of-gallon-smashing-at-local-store/article_a0687884-8ae5-11e2-905d-001a4bcf887a.html|title=Teens accused of 'gallon smashing' at local store|accessdate=December 16, 2013|date=March 12, 2013|first=John|last=Grant Emeigh|work=]|publisher=]|location=Butte, Montana}}</ref> Following the arrest in New Jersey, a spokesperson for ] claimed that the company was taking steps to combat the trend.<ref name=Augenstein/> | ||
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Gallon smashing is the act of spilling a gallon of liquid (usually by breaking its container, hence 'smashing') in a manner that appears to be accidental. The prank often involves throwing a gallon of milk onto a grocery store aisle, then falling, getting members of the public to help the 'smasher' get up, and sometimes having difficulty returning to a standing position.
History
Gallon smashing gained popularity in 2013 after three teenagers from Vienna, Virginia posted videos of the act on their YouTube channel. The "Gallon Smash" videos received more than three million views before being taken down. Teenagers around the world mimicked the prank, posting dozens of taped incidents online.
In March 2013, the Fairfax County Police Department charged the teens with seven counts of disorderly conduct and destruction of property. That same month, a teenager from Sussex County, New Jersey was arrested and charged with criminal mischief and disorderly conduct after a video of him gallon smashing was posted on Facebook. Citations for misdemeanor criminal mischief and theft were also issued in Butte, Montana in March 2013. Following the arrest in New Jersey, a spokesperson for Wakefern Food Corporation claimed that the company was taking steps to combat the trend.
The viral nature of gallon smashing has been compared to the Harlem Shake, planking (people lying face-down in public settings) and Tebowing.
References
- ^ Wetherbee, Brandon (March 29, 2013). "Gallon Smash Prank Teens Charged By Fairfax County Police". The Huffington Post. Retrieved November 26, 2013.
- "Teen Attempts 'Gallon Smashing' Prank In Grocery Store, Fails Miserably". The Huffington Post. May 11, 2013. Retrieved November 26, 2013.
- "'Gallon Smash' Prank All The Rage Amongst Milk-Hating Teens". The Huffington Post. February 25, 2013. Retrieved November 26, 2013.
- "Gallon Smash Prank Has Virginia Roots". The Huffington Post. February 27, 2013. Retrieved November 26, 2013.
- Barnard, Bob (March 22, 2013). "Va. teens to face charges after 'gallon smashing' video". FOX 5 DC. Retrieved November 26, 2013.
- ^ Augenstein, Seth (March 20, 2013). "Sussex County teen charged in 'gallon smashing' at N.J. grocery store". The Star-Ledger. Advance Publications. Retrieved December 16, 2013.
- Grant Emeigh, John (March 12, 2013). "Teens accused of 'gallon smashing' at local store". The Montana Standard. Butte, Montana: Lee Enterprises. Retrieved December 16, 2013.
