When people are on long-haul flights, they usually find ways to pass the time during the lengthy journey, such as chatting, reading, listening to music, or catching up on some sleep to recharge. However, a new travel trend is emerging where social media influencers are encouraging people to do absolutely nothing while on a plane, allowing themselves to simply zone out. This peculiar trend has been gaining popularity and is being referred to as “raw dogging.”
Raw dogging involves airplane passengers sitting idle in their seats throughout the entire flight, appearing as if they are just staring into space. Some influencers or travel enthusiasts have embraced raw dogging and even pride themselves on being experts in this practice, sharing related videos with their online followers. One such influencer with over 3 million fans on Instagram is known as “Trashcan Paul.”
In a video released earlier this month, Trashcan Paul claimed to have done nothing at all during a 7-hour flight. He stated, “No headphones, no movies, no water, nothing at all. Unbelievable.” Speaking about his “achievement,” he added, “The power of my mind is limitless.”
Some viewers commented on his video, with one person boasting, “My best raw dogging record on a plane is 12.5 hours.” Another shared, “I once raw dogged from Los Angeles to Tokyo. I was never the same after that flight.”
Prominent runner and influencer Jonny Davies recently shared a video showcasing his personal best raw dogging achievement. He recounted how during an 11-hour flight with Virgin Atlantic, he did absolutely nothing and only saw the flight map on the screen in front of him.
Travel influencer Sophi Cooke previously shared a video of her mother engaging in raw dogging during a flight. She mentioned that this was nothing out of the ordinary for her mother. In the video, her mother is seen reclining in her seat, gazing out into the sky without any distractions.
Cooke’s fans were curious about why her mother chose to do nothing during flights, prompting her to release another video explaining her mother’s reasoning. Cooke revealed that her mother uses this time for introspection, advising others to reflect on their goals, regrets, or fantasies and take a moment to calm down. This practice, she emphasized, helps in self-reflection and relaxation during flights.