Unless you've been living under a rock for the last week, you'll have been aware of the Ice Bucket Challenge (and if you have been living under a rock, is there room for one more?). And while it's for a great cause (ALS & MND charities around the world) and entertaining when celebs do it, it's not always the safest or most foolproof activity for everyday civilians to get involved in.

Exhibits A through Z: All these people who could not have possibly failed harder at either covering themselves or others in ice water. Gold stars all round. And we apologise in advance for your eyes bleeding thanks to all the vertical videos below.

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