We’re still a month away from Movember, when dudes are encouraged to grow mustaches to raise attention for men’s health issues, but there’s a new online campaign that — considering the potential embarrassment factor — takes even more balls.
Created in England by the organization Check One Two, the hashtag #FeelingNuts aims to “get everyone checking their love grenades.” It’s been going for a couple weeks, with 5 Seconds Of Summer and chef Jamie Oliver posting their pics…
But #FeelingNuts didn’t quite take off like the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge…at least, not until Hugh Jackman shared this epic crotch grab video yesterday:
(Granted, Wolverine would be impervious to testicular cancer, since his healing factor would keep his mutant balls lump-free, but it’s cool he’s looking out for the rest of us.)
Jackman nominated “The Office” mastermind Ricky Gervais to follow in his footsteps (handsteps?), who in turn nominated “Star Trek” legend William Shatner:
“Arrested Development” and “BoJack Horseman” star Will Arnett also joined the fun:
Oh, and these ones are kinda awesome…
Facebook and Twitter aren’t quite swelling with #FeelingNuts pics (yet), but even if millions of users don’t share their self-squeezes on social media like they did with ice water drenchings — though it’s possible to accomplish both challenges simultaneously — the important thing is that guys pay attention to the health message. Check One Two has you covered on the proper technique:
Just be careful with the adamantium claws fingernails, bub.
For more about about what you can do to raise cancer awareness, visit Stand Up To Cancer.
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