New Social Media Trend Encourages Users to Log Off and Touch Grass—Nobody Does It
- Chip Scrolling
- Feb 10
- 2 min read
Updated: Feb 11
By Chip Scrolling, The Daily Throb
LOS ANGELES — A new social media trend encouraging users to “log off and touch grass” has taken the internet by storm. But despite the viral movement, early reports confirm that absolutely no one is actually doing it.
The trend, known as #GrassChallenge, began as a way to inspire people to disconnect from their screens and reconnect with the real world. Instead, it has resulted in millions of people staying online to debate the best way to go outside—without ever actually going outside.
“I’ll Get Around to It Eventually”
TikTok influencer Jake “ScrollKing” Donnelly, who helped kick off the movement, originally urged his 2.3 million followers to “just go outside, breathe fresh air, and experience real life.”
However, he has yet to do it himself.
“I was gonna go outside,” Donnelly admitted in a recent video. “But then I got caught up in the comments section arguing about which type of grass is best to touch. Is it Bermuda? Kentucky Bluegrass? We need answers.”
Experts Weigh In
Dr. Amanda Henshaw, a psychologist specializing in digital addiction, isn’t surprised that the trend hasn’t translated into real-world action.
“People love the idea of going outside, but when faced with the choice between touching actual grass or doomscrolling another three hours, the choice is clear,” she explained.
Some users have even attempted to “hack” the trend, posting photos of their hand hovering over a patch of grass while remaining firmly inside their homes. Others have simply edited grass into their selfies using AI.
Online Reactions Are Divided
The hashtag #GrassChallenge has sparked heated debate among social media users, many of whom are furiously defending their refusal to participate.
• “I have allergies. What then?”
• “Does AstroTurf count?”
• “I touched grass once in 2008. Never again.”
• “Can’t. Too busy liking posts about it.”
Despite the pushback, some outdoor enthusiasts continue to urge people to “go outside and embrace reality.” But with engagement on grass-related content at an all-time high, most agree that if anything is being touched, it’s the ‘refresh’ button.
For now, #GrassChallenge remains one of the most successful failed social movements in recent memory—just the way the internet likes it.
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