Ontario Mayor Thinks TikTok Challenge Is To Blame After A Public Bathroom Was Destroyed
"I suggest a new challenge: volunteer, fundraise for charity, contribute."
A public washroom in Burlington was destroyed, and Mayor Marianne Meed Ward thinks TikTok may have something to do with it.
A recent TikTok trend where students destroy bathrooms, school property and cause general mischief dubbed "devious licks" has gained popularity on the social media platform with many videos showcasing children performing their "devious licks."
Meed Ward took to Twitter after the bathroom vandal, saying, "the recent destruction of a public washroom in The Orchard, possibly in response to a viral TikTok challenge, is illegal & absolutely unacceptable."
The recent destruction of a public washroom in The Orchard, possibly in response to a viral TikTok challenge, is illegal & absolutely unacceptable. Police have been notified. I suggest a new challenge: volunteer, fundraise for charity, contribute - don't destroy our community. ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/7HdnGdhpfV
— Marianne Meed Ward (@MariannMeedWard) October 5, 2021
Meed Ward said police have been notified and suggested a new challenge, "I suggest a new challenge: volunteer, fundraise for charity, contribute - don't destroy our community."
Nadia Blackburn, manager of parks operation told Narcity the damage took place on the evening of October 1 at Orchard Park.
Blackburn says "the male and female washrooms were untouched," however she estimates the damage in the family washroom to be approximately $2,000.
⤴️ We need to hold social media platforms accountable for allowing content that promotes illegal activity and not removing posts/blocking accounts that publish and promote content like this “challenge".
— Marianne Meed Ward (@MariannMeedWard) October 5, 2021
The mayor suggested TikTok be held accountable "for allowing content that promotes illegal activity and not removing posts/blocking accounts that publish and promote content like this 'challenge.'"