Rocomamas Fire Wings challenge gone WRONG: What experts say…

The Rocomamas Fire Wing Challenge is the latest trend to hit social media platforms.  While only a few have managed to complete the daredevil experience, others have been left physically ill…

WHAT IS THE ROCOMAMAS FIRE WING CHALLENGE?

The Rocomamas Fire Wings Challenge takes place every Wednesday at selected restaurants around South Africa.

Participants are required to finish a plate of 10 chilli wings, spicy fries and a glass of Sprite in under 10 minutes. They are also required to wear disposable gloves for safety reasons.

Before an official timer goes off, participants – who must be over 18 – sign a waiver, which absolves the fast food chain from any incidents relating to the food challenge.

Participants who fail to complete the challenge in time are required to pay the bill of R199 for the meal. Those who do receive a Rocomamas cap and an entry into the Hall of Fame.

The challenge, which first began in 2024,  takes place in-store only.

CHALLENGE GONE WRONG

On social media, countless South Africans have been posting videos of their attempt at the Rocomamas Fire Wing Challenge.

While only a few have fought the pain-inducing challenge, others have been captured, sweating, crying, shivering, and even vomiting after consuming the spicy meal.

One woman has even fainted whilst attempting the challenge.

Here are a few clips of the challenge gone wrong…

@diiphe02 We did the the Rocomamas challenge !! I’m never doing this again my lips were burning ????????#rocomamas #spicywingschallenge #viral @Thapelo G. Rabothata ♬ original sound – Sphee????

@nomfundopeace #fyp #fypシ゚viral #viral #roccamamas #wings ♬ Originalton – .

@u_zziii @RocoMamas ♬ Originalton – .

@refilwetshola #rocomamaswingchallenge ♬ original sound – Refilwe Tshola????

DANGERS OF EATING SPICY FOODS

According to many South African social media users, the Rocomamas Fire Wings Challenge is one of the spiciest food challenges yet.

The meal is laden with chillis, which contain the active ingredient called capsaicin

While many have participated in the challenge in hopes of achieving internet fame, experts have warned that consuming excessively hot food can pose health risks, including…

• Intense stomach pain: from aggravating stomach ulcer to triggering acid reflux/gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and painful diarrhoea 
• Elevated heart rates, blood pressure, fainting, dizziness, nausea and even cardiac arrest
• Swelling of the mouth and throat, and loss of taste
• Chest pains and breathing issues
• Excruciating headaches