TikTok's "Disgusting" Jeffrey Dahmer Polaroid Challenge Has The Internet Enraged
Perhaps one of the most disturbing aspects of Dahmer's story is that he documented all of his gruesome acts.
Whether or not you're a true crime buff, chances are you've seen and heard a lot about the serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer. The 2022 release of Dahmer - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story on Netflix reignited interest in the killer's story, perhaps even for those who had never heard of Dahmer before.
The notorious killer murdered 17 men between 1978 and 1991, dismembering them and engaging in sexual acts with their corpses. One of the most disturbing aspects of Dahmer's story is that he documented all of his gruesome acts.
Detectives discovered a box of Polaroid photos in Dahmer's apartment depicting all of the infamous crimes he had committed. In today's age of technology, some of those Polaroids have resurfaced online.
In a craze that some have labeled "disgusting" and "disturbing," TikTok users have started a trend called the "Jeffrey Dahmer Polaroid Challenge."
The grim challenge involves people searching for Dahmer's crime scene Polaroids and recording their reactions to them.
The social media platform has removed many of the graphic images, but some are still trending under the hashtag. While many people participated in this trend, relishing all the graphic details, many others found the challenge upsetting.
Some commenters expressed their concerns, stating that desensitization to such gruesome images is nothing to brag about. Not to mention that the men in the photographs were innocent victims who were loved by their families and friends.
The images are confronting, to say the least. Keep scrolling to learn more about Jeffrey Dahmer and see how people reacted to the Polaroid challenge.
Jeffrey Dahmer murdered 17 men between 1978 and 1991, dismembering them and engaging in sexual acts with their corpses.
Perhaps one of the most disturbing aspects of Dahmer's story is that he documented all of his gruesome acts. Detectives discovered a box of Polaroid photos in Dahmer's apartment depicting all of the infamous crimes he had committed.
All That's InterestingIn a craze that some have labeled "disgusting" and "disturbing," TikTok users have started a trend called the "Jeffrey Dahmer Polaroid Challenge."
The grim challenge involves people searching for Dahmer's crime scene Polaroids and recording their reactions to them.
The social media platform has removed many of the graphic images, but some are still trending under the hashtag.
While many people participated in this trend, relishing all the graphic details, many others found the challenge upsetting.
Dahmer was sentenced to 15 terms of imprisonment for his crimes.
Lad Bible"I don't know why people are bragging about not feeling sick after watching the Jeffrey Dahmer film or seeing the real Polaroids."
Twitter/kieradj_
"Do NOT Google Jeffrey Dahmer's Polaroids."
Twitter/Angelir111
"Curiosity always gets the best of me."
Twitter/_RebeccaSmith
"It's really not cool and not funny."
Twitter/EllieEdillor
"I am traumatized!"
Twitter/4thBais, Twitter/sofiasunss
What's your take on the Jeffrey Dahmer Polaroid Challenge? Do you think it's just some harmless fun, or is it disturbing and offensive to the victims' family members?
It's undeniable that Dahmer's crimes were horrific and cruel. We can't imagine what it would be like for the loved ones of the victims to see such graphic images resurface for the world to see.
We would love to hear your opinions on this. You can share your thoughts with us in the comment section.
