Ice-bucket challenge fails: 20 of the best videos so far

In among the great downpour of online ice-bucket challenge videos are a few pearls so funny that they're guaranteed to leave not a dry eye in the house

The internet is awash with videos of people having buckets of iced water tipped over their heads. It's all in the name of a good cause: the viral is aiming to raise money for research into ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a form of motor neurone disease) - although its potency has already been watered down by issue-thirsty celebrities, according to some.

Here at Telegraph Men, we thought that since we've already compiled the best ice-bucket challenge videos, it's high time we look into the worst. You wouldn't think the act of standing under a shower of water would be that difficult, but only a cursory glance around the internet's bottomless ocean proves otherwise.

It's raining funnies and fails out there, people. So put your goggles on and let the floodgates open...

1. This young water-thrower gets drenched in embarrassment...

2. It's a dustbin downpour...

3. Wet surfaces can be slippery...

4. "Somebody should be doing this for me," says this man at the start of the video. Indeed...

5. Heads up!

6. Always wear a helmet...

7. 47 seconds of shout-outs; one second of water-and-bucket falling onto head (with audible bang)....

8. You can't fault his generosity, but Charlie Sheen doesn't quite seem to get the point of the ICE bucket challenge.

It's, ahem, supposed to involve ice, Charlie...

9. That ironic moment when ice has to be used to treat an injury sustained in the ice bucket challenge...

10. A waterfall of pain...

11. Double trouble...

12. Introducing the ice digger birthday suit challenge...

13. Neighver surprise a horse...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPO4f-2Y3g0

14. A man's best friend...

15. This 2-year-old kid needs to wash her mouth out...

(Warning: adult language - from a child)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZhWeIun_ESA

16. Rule Number 1: always take your phone out of your pocket when doing the ice-bucket challenge...

17. It's like they know what comes next...

18. Sit down...

19. Try again...

20. Not had enough? Want to see more? You've spent too much time hanging around the internet, buddy. Oh fine, have it your way. Here's an eight-minute compilation to flood your mind...