The ‘Golden Retriever Egg Challenge’ Is a Messy-But-Adorable Viral Trend
Who’s a good viral star?
While knucklehead humans are foolishly munching on Tide Pods, much smarter canines are putting something safer in their mouths.
In a new viral trend dubbed the “Golden Retriever Egg Challenge,” pet owners are testing their dog’s ability to hold an egg in its jaws without cracking it open.
https://twitter.com/Iaurdreyfuss/status/960223475951599616
Veterinary technician Carrie DuComb got the idea after reading that Goldens were bred to retrieve hunting game because of their “soft mouths,” hence the challenge.
The above video, which was originally posted to Twitter by DuComb’s niece, went totally viral as it racked up millions of views.
The hashtag “#eggchallenge” began trending as other Golden Retrievers—and a particularly timid Golden Doodle—gave it a try with mixed-and-messy results.
Tried out the Golden Retriever egg challenge with Missy tonight. She was successful and remains a very good girl pic.twitter.com/inRC37V6SN
— Brendan Mulligan (@mullaby) February 6, 2018
https://twitter.com/vrleone/status/960676213026148355https://twitter.com/NewtonConner/status/960177952481673217
Cabot tried the golden retriever egg challenge. Turns out he is a very good boy, except the part where he brought it right to the carpet. #eggchallenge #goldenretriever pic.twitter.com/cwYE6f8co3
— Ally Perleoni (@allyperl) February 6, 2018
https://twitter.com/A_Lock1/status/960582313179516929
Other breeds proved to be egg-cellent participants as well.
Did the Golden Retriever egg challenge with my half-Golden Retriever, half-Border Collie. Apparently, Goldens have very gentle and soft mouths!
He didn’t disappoint ❤️
Yes, he was adamant on taking the egg outside.
Who knows what would’ve happened then… pic.twitter.com/dRv8fZ3QWv— 🦋juliana c.🦋 (@jewleanna) February 5, 2018
https://twitter.com/MishMarchitto/status/960732950370422784
Tried doing the golden retriever egg challenge with Watson…. technically it didn’t break in his mouth so 💁🏼♂️ labs are just as good. pic.twitter.com/XZbktl890C
— Russell Banks (@r_banks5) February 6, 2018
I gave my dog an egg and this what he does with it😂 (inspired by the retriever and the egg vid): pic.twitter.com/5cnbomdcs6
— 💌 (@John_Cortes98) February 6, 2018
https://twitter.com/koopakoot/status/960349555333230593
We’re still waiting for Tom Hardy to try it with one of his adorable pooches.
h/t: Bro Bible
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