The city of Boston in United States may be reeling under record snowfall, but residents seem to have turned it into an thrill-seeking phenomena.
Social media is abuzz with videos showing crazy Boston residents jumping out of windows into massive snowdrifts.
In fact, it is now a full blown challenge that's trending on social networking website Twitter under the hastag #bostonblizzardchallenge.
Apprehensive of the health hazard posed by the challenge, Boston Mayor was forced to issue a statement that, in short, meant: Think before you jump. Or, don't jump at all.
"I am asking people to stop their nonsense right now. These are adults jumping out windows. It's a foolish thing to do, and you could kill yourself," Walsh said.
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Boston has almost sunk under 96 inches (244cm) of snow after a series of brutal winter storms that hit the East Coast.
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Walsh admitted that with so much snow the city is running out of space to put it.
This February became the snowiest-ever month in the city with downfalls volumes of 10 times above average.
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And there is still no good news, with the National Weather Service predicting Boston might see yet another snowfall this weekend.