one chip challenge
/wʌn tʃɪp ˈtʃælɪndʒ/
CommonA viral challenge where someone eats a single extremely hot chip and films how long they can go without drinking anything.
Unlike milder food challenges, this one carries real risk. Schools and parents have raised safety concerns, and Paqui pulled the product after a teenager died in 2023 after eating it.
| # | Example | What it means | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | he lasted 45 seconds on the one chip challenge before he was crying on the floor | The person was overwhelmed by the chip's heat very quickly. | tiktok, 2023 |
| 02 | school literally banned the one chip challenge after three kids got sick | The challenge was prohibited at school due to health incidents. | x, 2023 |
| 03 | i did the one chip challenge at 2am and genuinely thought i was dying | The person experienced extreme physical discomfort from the chip. | reddit, 2022 |
| 04 | paqui pulled the one chip challenge off shelves and honestly it was time | Referencing Paqui's 2023 product recall and expressing agreement with the decision. | x, 2023 |
Use it when
- Referring to the Paqui chip eating challenge specifically.
- Describing someone who is attempting or has completed the challenge.
- Discussing viral spice content where real pain is involved.
Do not use it when
- You mean any other spicy chip challenge.Use “hot-chip-challenge” instead.
- You mean eating a single chip from a regular bag.
One chip challenge vs hot chip challenge
one chip challenge
The one chip challenge uses a purpose-built extreme pepper chip with real medical risk.
hot-chip-challenge
The hot chip challenge uses a Flamin' Hot Cheeto, which is mildly spicy and harmless.
Origin and context
Launched by Paqui as a branded annual challenge starting around 2016. The chip used increasingly hot peppers each year, peaking with Carolina Reaper and Naga Viper blends. Paqui discontinued the product in late 2023 following a teenager's death after consuming the chip.
- First seen
- 2016
- Confidence
- high
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