Rawdogging a Flight
Original Korean title
로우도깅 플라이트(Rawdogging a Flight)
Rawdogging a flight means enduring a long-haul flight bare -- no in-flight entertainment, no snacks, sometimes not even water.
Originated around 2024Last updated: August 4, 2026
What does it mean?
It's a trend of showing off getting through a long flight without watching in-flight movies, eating snacks, or even drinking water, staring only at the flight-path map, as if it were proof of toughness. Experts warn that the extreme version carries health risks like dehydration and blood clots. It caught on as an unusual way of enduring boredom.
Where did it start?
A trend that spread on TikTok from videos travelers posted in summer 2024.
How is it used?
Used to describe unnecessarily choosing to endure discomfort.
By context
- On public social media
- Context matters
- At work
- Context matters
- With family
- Context matters
- With friends
- Generally safe to use
What should I be careful about?
The extreme version -- going a long flight without water or sleep -- carries health risks such as dehydration and blood clots.