A man spent $13,000 on a 14-hour flight with no amenities, describing the experience as mentally exhausting and overwhelming.
Isaiah Stoferrahn, a popular YouTuber, recently shared an unusual experience from a 14-hour flight that he took without using any of the airline’s amenities.
This trend, known as “raw-dogging,” has gained some attention online.
Isaiah decided to take it to an extreme level on his luxury $13,000 flight from Austin to Dubai.
What is raw dogging?
The term “raw-dogging” in this context refers to flying without taking advantage of the services provided by the airline.
This means no entertainment systems, no food, and no sleep.
The idea is to endure the flight while staring into space, making the journey as uncomfortable as possible.
This trend started to gain popularity in mid-2024, and it includes various challenges and dares that people undertake while flying.
Man nearly loses mind after experiencing $13,000 flight for 14 hours without amenities
Isaiah’s journey began with a set of strict rules: he could not watch movies, listen to music, or eat anything except water.
He was determined to stick to the challenge, even though it meant missing out on the luxurious meals and entertainment offered by Emirates, a well-known airline for its high-end service.
As the flight progressed, Isaiah quickly realized how difficult this challenge was.
After six hours, he felt not only hungry but also extremely tired. He was still facing eight more hours of the flight ahead of him.
Isaiah struggled significantly during the flight.
By the time he hit the 11-hour mark, Isaiah was clearly struggling.
He described his experience as “losing his mind,” emphasizing how time seemed to stretch painfully slow.
He shared that the minutes felt like hours, making it hard to stay focused and calm.
This realization hit him hard, as he had initially thought the challenge would be easier than it turned out to be.
In addition to the mental strain, Isaiah decided to add another task to his flight experience, running a mile on the plane.
He wanted to beat his friend Matt James’ time of 18 minutes and 15 seconds.
This additional challenge only added to the absurdity of his situation.
He then narrated, “Struggling is a massive understatement. When I come up with ideas like this, I really convince myself that it’s not going to be that difficult at all.”
“Man that could not be further from the truth, it felt like the minutes passing by were hours.”
The YouTuber finally landed in Dubai successfully.
Despite the hardships, Isaiah completed the challenge and finally landed in Dubai.
He received a lot of reactions from viewers who were both shocked and impressed by his determination to stick to the raw-dogging challenge.
Many people commented on his journey, expressing disbelief at how he managed to endure such a difficult flight without using any of the airline’s perks.
Health risks arise from ignoring basic needs.
While Isaiah managed to complete the challenge, health experts have expressed concerns about the raw-dogging trend.
They warn that not eating or drinking properly on long flights can lead to serious health issues.
Staying hydrated is crucial, especially during lengthy air travel.
Although Isaiah allowed himself water, many hardcore followers of this trend do not drink anything, which could pose health risks.
Social media reactions
The online community had mixed feelings about Isaiah’s experience.
Some applauded him for his commitment to the challenge, while others questioned the wisdom of such a decision.
Let’s hope nobody tells him about his ancestors “raw dog” trek on a boat across the ocean for 2 months, one user said.
That term really needs dropping for flights and only be used in the correct sense.
Otherwise we could assume this guy had an amazing 14 hours up there, the second user said.
The fact people can’t just sit down on a flight without anything is baffling, the third user commented.
We really need to rethink the new use of this term, the fourth user wrote.
Stupidity has no boundaries……..our planet still has its chances to get rid of us……, another user said.