Why is pouring liquid nitrogen on yourself a bad idea?

I notice that "frostbite" is the most common answer here, but there are other dangers to liquid nitrogen. When nitrogen vaporizes, you become surrounded by nitrogen gas. read more

Pouring large quantities of liquid nitrogen over yourself is foolhardy. You might be able to get away with it, but when it goes wrong, it will go wrong very badly. This is a cryogenic liquid, and if it actually touches your skin, it will cause severe frostbite in a fraction of a second. read more

For liquid nitrogen, human body is far above is boiling point and the leidenfrost effect may be coming into play. I think it is a very crazy idea to pour liquid nitrogen on the hand. Even with the vapour protecting the hand, it is going to be very cold. read more

Right. German liquor company Jägermeister recently hosted a party in Mexico, during which staffers poured what appeared to be numerous 10-liter dewars of liquid nitrogen into the water, creating a foggy effect. read more