While filming a stunt to post on YouTube, a Minnesota woman recently shot her boyfriend, who held a hardcover encyclopedia over his chest for protection. Unfortunately, the book didn't stop the bullet, as the couple had planned, and the man died. The woman is now charged with second-degree manslaughter. Which comes closest to your view?

Conducted

June 30, 2017

5298 US adults surveyed

While filming a stunt to post on YouTube, a Minnesota woman recently shot her boyfriend, who held a hardcover encyclopedia over his chest for protection. Unfortunately, the book didn't stop the bullet, as the couple had planned, and the man died. The woman is now charged with second‑degree manslaughter. Which comes closest to your view?

Conducted June 30, 2017

YouGov surveyed 5298 US adults

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Region

Gender

Politics

Age

The chance at fame on social media is causing more people to attempt dangerous stunts

52%

People have and always will attempt dangerous stunts, regardless of social media

33%

Since the arrival of social media, people have been attempting fewer dangers stunts

Not sure

12%

Conducted June 30, 2017

YouGov surveyed 5298 US adults

The chance at fame on social media is causing more people to attempt dangerous stunts

52%

People have and always will attempt dangerous stunts, regardless of social media

33%

Since the arrival of social media, people have been attempting fewer dangers stunts

Not sure

12%

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