Eating Brownies Laced With Marijuana Leaves 25-Year-Old Australian Tourist Paralyzed

A 25-year-old Australian tourist, Benjamin Jenner went viral as he was left temporarily paralyzed after eating a marijuana-laced brownie in Amsterdam.

He had traveled to the Dutch city together with friends as part of a guided tour around Europe. He is from Melbourne, Australia. After eating the brownies, Jenner said he felt like his mattress was "swallowing me whole," adding, "I had never tried marijuana as a joint or a brownie before as its illegal here in Australia so I definitely wanted to make the most out of my holidays by trying one."

"I was only told to try a small section but it wasn't kicking in, and because I don't understand limits I naturally just ate the whole thing because it was so dense and nice, which was a big mistake. I felt like I was sinking into the bed and the mattress was swallowing me whole. It was so bad. I had my eyes closed and I genuinely could not move any part of my body even though I was conscious. I knew in my mind that I was clearly high, but my brain could not register to move any part of my body."

The marketing coordinator's video went viral on TikTok, flooded with comments and reactions from the public. He only just released the images of the incident that was taken in 2018. He continued, "My friend Rhianna took the photo back in 2018, and for years we laughed about how ugly I looked until I reclaimed it and posted it on TikTok. The reaction to my TikTok going a bit viral is so funny because so many people have commented similar experiences. It further highlights how much connection and common ground social media can create in such a divided and hostile world we are all trying to navigate."

The footage has now reached up to almost 900,000 views on TikTok. Meanwhile, Jenner said he would do it again but reminded other travelers to stay safe as he read stories of people doing it in public places, which is terrifying.

Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) causes the brain to release dopamine, a chemical that elicits the sensation of pleasure or relaxation. Brownies made with marijuana are famous in Amsterdam, whether ingested or smoked. The Dutch city is known for legalized cannabis, marijuana cafes and prostitution.