Viral internet challenges have given us some of the most ridiculous and hilarious videos that have graced our screens over the past few years. These fads or memes, such as the planking challenge, the Harlem Shake and more recently the water bottle flip challenge, have not only provided us with a unique source of entertainment, but actually pushed our creativity in ways only the internet is capable of.
The newest sensation dominating social media right now is the #MannequinChallenge, and yes, it’s exactly what it sounds like. This challenge involves a group of people freezing in place (like mannequins) while the camera moves around and shows you everyone’s unique and impressive poses. Reportedly started by Twitter user @pvrity_ with a group of high school students from Jacksonville, Florida, this craze has hit viral status now that celebrities, sports teams, universities and even the Clinton campaign have got in on the action (or lack thereof).
https://twitter.com/pvrity___/status/791421277567352832
Most #MannequinChallenge videos have been set to music, the unofficial anthem being hip-hop duo Rae Sremmurd’s song “Black Beatles.”
#BlackBeatles#SremmLife2Tour#EarDrummerRecords#MannequinChallenge‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️ pic.twitter.com/NpxXbF2WtV
— Rae Sremmurd (@RaeSremmurd) November 4, 2016
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This #MannequinChallenge posted by Tracee Ellis Ross has got to be the best one we’ve seen yet. How many celebs can you spot?
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Taylor Swift did it.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BNNwuDUhET2/
The cast of Saturday Night Live got creative with their host teaser and pulled off an impressive #MannequinChallenge with Kristen Wiig.
Britney Spears got her dance crew involved.
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Michelle Obama and the Cleveland Cavaliers had a very presidential take.
Freezing our @WhiteHouse visit in time forever with @FLOTUS!#MannequinChallenge 🇺🇸 https://t.co/iX1qaJ8qQQ
— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) November 11, 2016
Leave it to Joanna Krupa to do the challenge naked.
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The New York Giants tweeted out a video of the team participating in the locker room.
https://twitter.com/Giants/status/795406972745121794
As did Penn State.
Psu Mannequin Challenge 👉🏽😬👈🏽 pic.twitter.com/tpjMuDs1jV
— Marcus Allen (@Chico_Hndrxx) November 6, 2016
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The trio from Destiny’s Child gave us major feels with their take.
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Hillary Clinton and her crew even posted a video — from their private plane with a guest appearance by Bon Jovi.
https://twitter.com/HillaryClinton/status/795955854059171840
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These 4-year-olds attempt the challenge and it’s the cutest thing we’ve ever seen.
https://twitter.com/iiBreakNecks/status/796900590324285440
Keraun Harris tweeted out this super-creative video to R. Kelly’s “Trapped in the Closet.”
https://twitter.com/Kingkeraun/status/795735890253316097
Blac Chyna and Rob managed to find time to participate while giving birth.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BMpaNqRhcp2/
Adele Instagrammed a Western-themed video.
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The Victoria’s Secret models gave us a peak into their workouts with their video.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BMoeV_9B45T/
Of course Ellen DeGeneres got involved.
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And the cast and crew of Dancing with the Stars actually stood still for once.
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Not going to lie — as creative as these videos have been, they are actually a little bit creepy!
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