Would you attempt this challenge?

justincredible Honorable Admin

37,969 posts 250 reps Joined Nov 2009

Thu, Nov 29, 2018 8:53 PM

You have to spend 30 days in a completely pitch black bathroom. No electronics, no light, no communication, no clock. You have a bed, shower, tub, and toilet. You get food brought in every few days. If not for $100k, is there a dollar amount that would get you to attempt it. In this scenario, you don't have to put up any of your own money.

https://www.pocketfives.com/articles/rory-young-reveals-details-of-100k-pitch-black-bathroom-prop-bet-621525/

queencitybuckeye Senior Member

8,068 posts 121 reps Joined Nov 2009

Thu, Nov 29, 2018 9:13 PM

At this point, no. Now if you can give me an extra ten years in reasonably good health...

Zunardo Senior Member

815 posts 15 reps Joined Nov 2010

Thu, Nov 29, 2018 9:14 PM

Pretty tough challenge. At least the prisoners in the hole at Alcatraz had got to have the light on during meals, along with brief contact with a guard. Note that their maximum was 19 days.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/men/thinking-man/11245414/My-19-days-in-solitary-confinement-on-Alcatraz.html

friendfromlowry Senior Member

7,778 posts 87 reps Joined Nov 2009

Thu, Nov 29, 2018 9:16 PM

I’m concerned what - if any - damage would be done to your eyes/body being in pitch black for thirty days. But I don’t think I’d do it for $100K.

kizer permanente Senior Member

1,309 posts 18 reps Joined Aug 2017

Thu, Nov 29, 2018 10:44 PM

I have 2 toddlers. I’d be able to sleep the 30 days at this point so ya.

Ironman92 Administrator

56,729 posts 169 reps Joined Nov 2009

Thu, Nov 29, 2018 10:51 PM

I’d be nervous if the psychological effects.

If others did it before me and didn’t have crazy effects I might give it a try

Laley23 GOAT

33,369 posts 134 reps Joined Nov 2009

Thu, Nov 29, 2018 11:06 PM

No.

SportsAndLady Senior Member

39,070 posts 24 reps Joined Nov 2009

Thu, Nov 29, 2018 11:08 PM

Sure why not

BRF Senior Member

11,621 posts 111 reps Joined Nov 2009

Fri, Nov 30, 2018 12:26 AM

No.

superman Senior Member

4,377 posts 71 reps Joined Nov 2009

Fri, Nov 30, 2018 6:45 AM

That's a no for me dawg.

vball10set paying it forward

26,788 posts 121 reps Joined Nov 2009

Fri, Nov 30, 2018 7:55 AM

I don't think so

BR1986FB Senior Member

27,923 posts 126 reps Joined Feb 2010

Fri, Nov 30, 2018 8:03 AM

Hell no. It would have to be at least $5 million with the guarantee of no long-term health issues (mainly eyes) or mental issues (lose your mind) and then I probably still wouldn't be able to complete it.

justincredible Honorable Admin

37,969 posts 250 reps Joined Nov 2009

Fri, Nov 30, 2018 8:38 AM

How many would change your answer if it were only for 1 week? I don't believe I'd attempt 30 days, but 1 week seems doable.

BR1986FB Senior Member

27,923 posts 126 reps Joined Feb 2010

Fri, Nov 30, 2018 8:49 AM

posted by justincredible
How many would change your answer if it were only for 1 week? I don't believe I'd attempt 30 days, but 1 week seems doable.

I heard about this story on the radio driving home yesterday and the guy that accepted this challenge will be starting day 10 today.

iclfan2 Reppin' the 330/216/843

9,465 posts 100 reps Joined Nov 2009

Fri, Nov 30, 2018 8:57 AM

posted by justincredible
How many would change your answer if it were only for 1 week? I don't believe I'd attempt 30 days, but 1 week seems doable.

I would do a week for $100k. Fuck a month though, I would need way more.

cat_lover Senior Member

3,629 posts 44 reps Joined Nov 2009

Fri, Nov 30, 2018 9:45 AM

No. Pretty sure you would have permanent eye damage. I say no to the week also for the same reason.

justincredible Honorable Admin

37,969 posts 250 reps Joined Nov 2009

Fri, Nov 30, 2018 9:56 AM

The blindness factor would be my biggest sticking point. But it appears that may not be a concern for adults. That is, if the info in this quora thread is true. Not sure I'd risk it, though, without a serious talk with medical professionals.

https://www.quora.com/Is-it-true-that-being-in-complete-darkness-for-more-than-three-days-can-cause-blindness

BR1986FB Senior Member

27,923 posts 126 reps Joined Feb 2010

Fri, Nov 30, 2018 10:01 AM

posted by justincredible
Not sure I'd risk it, though, without a serious talk with medical professionals.

This would be a must.

j_crazy 7 gram rocks. how i roll.

8,623 posts 30 reps Joined Nov 2009

Fri, Nov 30, 2018 10:20 AM

$10,000,000

Spock Senior Member

5,271 posts 9 reps Joined Jul 2013

Fri, Nov 30, 2018 10:25 AM

It would be interesting if they paid $25,000 a week. How many people would keep going knowing they made a little part way through. In regards to the $100,000. Probably not (dont need the money). If I was desperate....yes.

$500,000 would be by bottom number to try it. $16,500 a day. I would be motivated to stick it out if I knew I was getting that per day.

justincredible Honorable Admin

37,969 posts 250 reps Joined Nov 2009

Fri, Nov 30, 2018 10:34 AM

The worst part for me would be the inability to read. Give me a loaded kindle that only functions on the lowest light setting and I'd be good.

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