Couple’s Gender Reveal Goes Wrong as Dry Ice Chokes Guests

Gender reveal parties have become increasingly extravagant, with couples going to great lengths to announce the gender of their unborn child in unique ways. However, a recent gender reveal took a dangerous turn when dry ice was used, leading to a viral TikTok video capturing the chaotic aftermath.

The incident involved TikToker Amy Hamer and her husband, who decided to use dry ice to reveal the gender of their baby to friends and family. Dry ice, which transforms into carbon dioxide gas as it melts, can be hazardous in enclosed spaces, posing risks of suffocation and even death, as highlighted by the New York Department of Health.

In a video that quickly garnered over 5 million views, the couple unleashed pink fog into their home, indicating they were expecting a girl. However, the celebratory cheers swiftly turned into coughs as guests struggled to breathe, with Amy herself gasping for air.

@amyhamer_ Read the instructions 😬 @A.Rayner #genderreveal #dryicegenderreveal #genderrevealparty #fyp ♬ original sound - Amy Hamer

Amidst the chaos, guests scrambled to ventilate the area, but the pink smoke lingered, prompting everyone to evacuate the premises. The video serves as a cautionary tale, with Amy advising against attempting a dry ice gender reveal indoors, emphasizing the importance of understanding the risks involved.

This mishap is not an isolated incident. In 2023, a gender reveal involving a pilot flying over a couple to release a smoke trail ended tragically when the pilot's plane crashed, resulting in his death. These incidents underscore the potential dangers of elaborate gender reveals that prioritize spectacle over safety.