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TikTok trend or dumb stunt?

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TikTok trend or dumb stunt? Youth pelt canal boats in Amsterdam. — “You’re completely powerless on a boat” — skipper Rob van Grieken”

FACTS

  • Eggs, water balloons and spit from bridges — weekly
  • Damage runs into thousands of euros
  • 20,000+ views on a TikTok compilation
  • Skipper: balloon near a baby = life-threatening

TAKEAWAY

Not a joke. Parents: explain what this ‘prank’ really does.

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