Indian burn
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AnIndian burn,also known as aSnake biteorChinese burnin theUK,is a pain-inducingprank,where the prankster grabs onto the victim's forearm or wrist, and starts turning the skin away from themselves with one hand, and with another hand towards themselves, causing an unpleasant burning sensation to the skin.[1]The prank is popular in a school setting.[2]
Terminology[edit]
The prank is known by various different names in theUnited States,such asIndian sunburn[3]orIndian rug burn,[4]and also asChinese wrist burn,[5]and as thesnake bite.[6]In theUnited Kingdom,it is known as aChinese burn.[2]In Mexico, it is known as an "enchilada". In Sweden, it is called "tusen nålar" ( "a thousand needles" ). InNetherlands,it is called "prikkeldraad" ( "barbed wire" ) and in Germany it ist called "Brennnessel" ( "stinging nettle" ).
Variations[edit]
A variation of the prank can be done with a yarn that can be rubbed against the skin in a similar manner when starting fire in a small and dried haystack.[6]
Criticism[edit]
Some Native Americans disapprove the use of the termIndian burn,including other vocabulary starting with the prefix "Indian-", such asIndian corn,Indian summerandIndian giver,among others.[7]
Statistics[edit]
According to a poll carried out in the United Kingdom, with a sample size of 1,844 adults, 27% recalled receiving Indian burns insecondary school.[2]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^Tréguer, Pascal (23 October 2020)."'Indian Burn': Meaning and Origin ".Wordhistories.net.Retrieved17 June2021.
- ^abc"Adults recall 'nasty playground pranks'".BBC.com.British Broadcasting Corporation. 9 August 2013.Retrieved18 July2021.
- ^"Framing & Building Basics - Torsion"(PDF).BBRSD.org.Berlin-Boylston Regional School District.Retrieved19 July2021.
- ^Hornblower, Andrew (27 April 2012)."Bullying Technique – Indian Rug Burn".USC.edu.University of Southern California.Retrieved18 July2021.
- ^Bryant, Adey (12 August 2003)."Indian Burn cartoons and comics".CartoonStock.com.CartoonStock Ltd.Retrieved17 June2021.
- ^abSelzer, Adam (27 February 2011)."Snake Bites and Indian Burns".PlaygroundJungle.com.Retrieved17 June2021.
- ^Safire, William (10 November 1996)."Take the DARE".The New York Times.Retrieved17 June2021.
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