Experts Warn That Raw-Dogging Flights Is Dangerous In Latest Bit Of Proof That We’re All Soft

The hottest trend in air travel is "raw-dogging" flights, which means sitting on a flight and doing absolutely nothing.

No drinks.

No food.

No internet.

No movies.

No sleep.

Nothing.

Yes, it's stupid, but is it dangerous? Well, some experts say it is, which goes to show how soft all of us — and I include myself in this — have gotten over the years.

According to Daily Mail, experts warn that numerous issues could arise from raw-dogging a flight, and they include increased fatigue, risk of dehydration, stress, and a less enjoyable flight.

By the way, an expert needed to tell us that doing nothing on a flight is less enjoyable than doing something.

Gee; thanks for the insight, Poindexter…

Look, I've already said that this trend is lame and not for me. I like listening to music and podcasts when I fly and I refuse to give that up like I'm David Puddy, the original flight raw-dogger.

But saying that raw-dogging a flight poses a health risk is as wild as the trend itself.

History Shows That Raw-Dogging Long Travel Is Very Doable

What do you think people did before we had all of the creature comforts we had on planes? They raw-dogged the flight, they just didn't call it that because that was just how flying worked.

Now, let's go back even further: how about the pioneers? Pretty sure they weren't watching movies or listening to audiobooks in their covered wagons. They raw-dogged the entire Oregon Trail, at a time when sneezes were deadly. Sure, some of them lost limbs or croaked, but that wasn't because they didn't watch a movie or take a sip of water for a few hours.

Yet I'm in danger if I raw-dog my flight from Orlando to Harrisburg? I think I'll survive.

Sure, long-haul flights are a different story, but the longest flight in the world? The one I found was JFK to Singapore which lasts 18 hours and 50 minutes. This should be the most dangerous flight to raw-dog. Experts would probably call it "the Widow Maker," but even then, I think the only issue would be dehydration. 

Other than that and considering people used to have no choice but to raw-dog when they traveled, I think it's doable. That's not to say it'd be fun, but I don't think I'd consider it dangerous.

I don't know that you'd have the best time in Singapore afterward, but I also don't think they have to wheel you off the plane while hooked up to an IV.

So, if you want in on this stupid trend, go for it.

But if it goes south, I'm not responsible. I have a degree in communications from a state school. It was your fault for listening to me.