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24-Hour Challenges Going Viral: Why People Are Doing Crazy Things for Views
Introduction
In 2025, a strange and exciting trend has taken over the internet — 24-hour challenges. From staying alone in a mall, sleeping on a rooftop, spending a whole night inside a jungle, or living inside a car… people are doing all kinds of crazy things for views, likes, and subscribers.
These challenges are trending on:
✔ YouTube
✔ Instagram Reels
✔ TikTok
✔ Facebook
Some videos cross 10 million+ views in just one week.
So why are these challenges so viral? Let’s explore!
What is a 24-Hour Challenge?
A 24-hour challenge means a person must:
⏱ Stay in a place
🍲 Survive with limited resources
📹 Record everything
😱 Prove they were there for 24 hours
It can be:
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Mall challenge
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Rooftop challenge
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Jungle challenge
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In a car
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Train station challenge
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No phone challenge
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No food challenge
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Water-only challenge
The more unusual → the more viral.
Why Are These Challenges So Popular?
People love watching something crazy and surprising.
Here are the main reasons:
✔ 1. Curiosity
Viewers think:
“Can someone really stay here for 24 hours?”
This makes them watch the full video.
✔ 2. Thrill & Suspense
What will happen next?
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Security guard will come?
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Will they get scared?
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Will they find food?
This keeps people watching till the end.
✔ 3. Easy to Make
A camera + a location = viral content.
No expensive setup required!
✔ 4. Relatable & Real
These are real locations, real people, real reactions.
Not acting.
Not scripted.
Popular 24-Hour Challenge Ideas
Here are the most viral types:
🔥 1. Staying Overnight in a Mall
People hide inside the mall before closing.
They:
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Sleep behind shelves
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Use food court
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Explore empty shops
Super entertaining!
🌲 2. 24 Hours in a Jungle
They take:
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tent
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torch
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food
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camera
Survive in nature.
Many people love watching this adventure.
🚗 3. 24 Hours Inside a Car
No going outside!
They must:
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Sleep inside
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Eat inside
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Spend full day locked in
Funny and surprising.
🌆 4. Rooftop Challenge
They stay on top of a building.
Cold wind, darkness, scary sounds.
Viewers love the suspense.
🔕 5. No Phone for 24 Hours
Very difficult in 2025!
They cannot:
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Call
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Scroll reels
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Click photos
Makes the challenge interesting.
Do These Videos Make Money?
YES! Big money 💰
A viral 24-hour challenge video can earn:
✔ Ad revenue
✔ Brand promotions
✔ Sponsorships
✔ Affiliate marketing
One video = ₹30,000 to ₹3,00,000+
(depending on views)
Creators like:
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MrBeast
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AJJU Bhai style creators
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Local vloggers
are making huge income from these challenges.
Is It Safe?
Not always.
There are risks:
⚠ Security problems
⚠ Wild animals
⚠ Health issues
⚠ Weather danger
⚠ Illegal activities
Many malls, parks and public places give strict warnings.
So safety is very important.
If you want to try:
👉 Take permission
👉 Never go alone
👉 Stay safe
Why These Challenges Will Continue to Trend
As long as people want:
✔ Entertainment
✔ Suspense
✔ Thrill
✔ Adventure
24-hour challenges will stay viral.
In future we may see:
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48-hour challenge
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No technology challenge
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Survival with ₹0 challenge
Conclusion
The 24-hour challenge trend shows how far people can go for entertainment and internet popularity. These videos are:
✔ thrilling
✔ fun to watch
✔ emotional
✔ surprising
But safety must come first.
