Jason Derulo learned the painful way that not all TikTok trends are worth the hype—as he ended up chipping a tooth. When boredom strikes, social media becomes a treasure trove of activities, ranging from new dance routines to the latest memes, offering endless entertainment and new things to try. However, even celebrities like Jason Derulo discover that following these trends can sometimes lead to regrettable outcomes, as he ‘appeared’ to lose a tooth while participating in a viral TikTok food challenge.
In this particularly risky stunt, the singer decided to eat corn on the cob attached to a spinning drill—yes, a power tool. Consider this a CAUTIONARY tale as the video showcases what can only be described as sheer foolishness. It’s common sense to avoid using power tools for anything other than their intended purpose, let alone to assist in eating.
Despite warnings, Derulo pressed on with the challenge, which has bizarrely captivated many before him. First, he positioned a yellow DeWalt drill (though other brands exist) to his mouth and turned it on. The goal was to devour the corn quickly by letting the drill spin the cob as he held it to his teeth.
However, the only achievement here was damage to his teeth. After a painful scream, Derulo withdrew the drill to reveal that his two front teeth were severely chipped. It looks like he’ll have a long wait until he can replace them, hopefully by Christmas—if he’s fortunate.
Fortunately for his fans, the ‘Wiggle’ singer later admitted he was just playing a prank. But the mere thought of the stunt is cringe-worthy enough.
Oddly, this is not the first time Derulo has pranked his audience involving his teeth. Previously, he pretended to break a tooth during a poolside handstand gone wrong. He claimed to have chipped a tooth upon reemerging from the water. Fortunately, it was also a sham.
Perhaps it’s time for Derulo to think twice before taking his pranks—or participation in perilous trends—any further.