SF what do you think draws people to such depraved behavior?
I have three hypotheses:
1) The brain's prefrontal cortex (the seat of reasoning/logic) is not fully formed until 25. Clearly, an underdeveloped prefrontal cortex at 15 is leading them to make unsound decisions.
2) Peer group and pressure. The pressure from the peer group to fit in, lest you be excluded. We are hardwired for human connectedness, and adolescent friendships are such an important part of development. The need to be part of a social group would inevitably lead these teenagers to do ridiculous stunts to maintain their tie to a social group.
3) They ordered some supplements from Goodrums site,
http://www.caliberfitness.com/, and are reaping the consequences (derangement).