Planking…the lastest fad sweeping the world, Nigerian Celebs join the craze

If you’re active on the social media circuit (facebook, twitter, BB Messenger) you’re probably aware of the new fad called Planking. The game reportedly started in 1997 in England but became popular in 2009 when a group of doctors and nurses in England were fired for playing while on duty, other reports claim it originated in Australia.
In the past week the fad has reached the US with celebrities like Lil Wayne, Chris Brown tweeting pictures of themselves playing the ridiculously stupid game, and trust it has also caught on in Naija, with celebs like Dr Sid, D’ Prince & Ebuka tweeting planking photos of themselves. To play the game you lie straight down, with your face down & arms at your side in public on a random object. The more unusual the better. You get someone to take your photo, upload to the facebook planking page or a social network site and wait for the comments.
Ridiculously stupid game, but hey…whatever makes people happy. Just be aware that when choosing a random object to plank on safety should be your utmost concern, a man recently “planked” to death in Australia, after falling from a balcony he was planking on.
This morning someone sent me a bbm saying “Planking in Latin means worshipping the devil in a parallel position”
Hmmm….trust someone to always bring a devil worshipping angle to something that is meant to be fun.
What are your thoughts on planking? Downright ridiculousness or fun?
See more photos of Nigerian celebs & more planking after the jump.

D'Prince...Fridge Planking levels

Lil Wayne

Chris Brown

Ebuka

Not impressed by YQ's planking...straighten your arms dude!

Dr Sid

And finally…

Even dog sef dey plank…