Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In 2007, a radio station ran a bizarre contest called "Hold Your Wee for a Wii". The challenge seemed simple: drink water, don't use the bathroom, and win a brand-new Nintendo Wii. But what started as a lighthearted promotional stunt quickly turned into one of the most shocking tragedies in broadcasting history.
In this video, we dive into the true story of Jennifer Strange, the Sacramento radio contest, the dangers of water intoxication (hyponatremia), the massive lawsuit that followed, and how the incident ultimately contributed to the downfall of an entire radio station.
From gaming history to real-world controversy, this is one of the strangest and saddest stories ever connected to Nintendo's wildly popular Wii console.
💬 What do you think? Should the DJs have faced criminal charges, or was the civil lawsuit enough? Let us know in the comments!
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Chapters
00:00 – Intro
01:05 - The Wii Hype
01:42 - The Contest Setup
02:35 - Red Flags from the Start 🚩
03:40 - The Tragic Outcome 💔
04:36 - The Legal Fallout ⚖️
05:40 - The End of KDND 📻
06:20 - Legacy & Lessons
07:07 – Conclusion
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In 2007, a radio station ran a bizarre contest called "Hold Your Wee for a Wii". The challenge seemed simple: drink water, don't use the bathroom, and win a brand-new Nintendo Wii. But what started as a lighthearted promotional stunt quickly turned into one of the most shocking tragedies in broadcasting history.
In this video, we dive into the true story of Jennifer Strange, the Sacramento radio contest, the dangers of water intoxication (hyponatremia), the massive lawsuit that followed, and how the incident ultimately contributed to the downfall of an entire radio station.
From gaming history to real-world controversy, this is one of the strangest and saddest stories ever connected to Nintendo's wildly popular Wii console.
💬 What do you think? Should the DJs have faced criminal charges, or was the civil lawsuit enough? Let us know in the comments!
👍 If you enjoy retro gaming stories, gaming trivia, forgotten controversies, and bizarre moments from video game history, be sure to Like, Subscribe, and ring the Bell!
Chapters
00:00 – Intro
01:05 - The Wii Hype
01:42 - The Contest Setup
02:35 - Red Flags from the Start 🚩
03:40 - The Tragic Outcome 💔
04:36 - The Legal Fallout ⚖️
05:40 - The End of KDND 📻
06:20 - Legacy & Lessons
07:07 – Conclusion
Patreon: patreon.com/supermayhem
Discord: discord.gg/webZENP
*Affiliate Links Support This Channel, please consider not using a browser extension for coupon codes if you do use them:
OG Switch: amzn.to/3PIMEHO
Similar Mario Doll (Officially Licensed): amzn.to/40qXg2Q
Similar Mario Costume: amzn.to/3PJegfM
Similar Camera to what was used to Film/Audio: amzn.to/40i6EWy
Get a controller like mine: amzn.to/2yN5h6Q
Get a capture card like mine: amzn.to/2zA9RWA
*Video captured by OBS
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