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Hospital Staff Suspended Over 'Lying Down Game'

Administrators not amused by Facebook-inspired antics

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(Newser) – The “lying down game,” an online pastime fueled by Facebook, has gotten seven British doctors and nurses suspended for uploading photos of themselves horizontal the job, Sky News reports. Hospital administrators say staff could get fired for breaking infection control regulations. The Facebook group that proposed the game now boasts more than 55,000 members and 13,000 reclining photos.

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An unknown individual takes part in the "Lying Down Game."   (YouTube)
Another 'lying down game' participant.
Another 'lying down game' participant.   (YouTube)
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super_soft_wizard
Sep 11, 09 6:27 PM CDT
way to not have any fun at all. Jerks. Reply
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RobN
Sep 11, 09 7:06 PM CDT
Yes, people are dying from the lying down game. Way to step up and take care of that non-existent problem. Idiots. Reply
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riffran
Sep 11, 09 7:38 PM CDT
stick in the muds..let them have a little fun...as long as nobody gets hurt or patient care is not compromised..it takes a few seconds so whats the big deal Reply
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Shannonals
Sep 11, 09 10:37 PM CDT
I would conclude the big deal is that these professionals breached health and safety and infection control regulations, which the article clearly states. Their is no evidence these individuals were cleaning themselves or washing their hands prior to assisting patients.
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riffran
Sep 11, 09 11:14 PM CDT
and no evidence that they did not either..so essentialy there is no evidence...
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