What Is The Mannequin Challenge? Plus 10 People Who Nailed It

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No week is quite complete without a bizarre social media craze sweeping the internet - and this time, it’s all about the Mannequin Challenge.

The trend has been jumped on by the likes of Hillary Clinton, Destiny’s Child and Adele, as well as entire cheerleading squads and classrooms of students.

The idea is that people stand really still (hence the ‘mannequin’ part), while striking hilarious poses. Meanwhile a camera pans around them.

The challenge was originally carried out with the song ‘Black Beatles’ by Rae Sremmurd playing in the background, however people have since taken to using their creative license, trying anything from cowboy music to ambient instrumentals.

It’s essentially 2016’s answer to musical statues. And it’s causing a hell of a lot of amusement.

To give you at least 10 minutes of decent procrastination from work, here are 10 epic attempts at the Mannequin Challenge.

Hillary Clinton

Don't stand still. Vote today: https://t.co/jfd3CXLD1s #ElectionDay #MannequinChallenge pic.twitter.com/4KAv2zu0rd

— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) November 8, 2016

This Cheerleading Squad

Well, this seems tough...👀 #MannequinChallenge (via the_barrett/Instagram) pic.twitter.com/ATQNfJbofj

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) November 7, 2016

Adele

Mannequin challenge pic.twitter.com/4oZ5dmdsMN

— Adele (@Adele) November 8, 2016

This Junior School

#MannequinChallenge 😎 pic.twitter.com/xaJgYKwhZC

— Davian 〽organ (@Davey_Divito) November 7, 2016

Destiny’s Child

Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland & Michelle doing the #MannequinChallenge ❤️ pic.twitter.com/7nsdKBRKxm

— Beyoncé (@ReaIBeyonce) November 7, 2016

These Guys Capturing Infidelity

This is genius 🙌🏽 #MannequinChallenge pic.twitter.com/VdQo4trz2R

— anna (@nutellaANDpizza) November 7, 2016

Diplo

Diplo's baby birthday mannequin challenge pic.twitter.com/qi8DYEAh9X

— kodak white (@diplo) November 7, 2016

This Group Of Friends (And Their Cat)

The cat did a better job than the last guy😂😂 #MannequinChallenge pic.twitter.com/Otri2TN1z3

— anna (@nutellaANDpizza) November 7, 2016

James Corden

That James is a real crowd pleaser. #MannequinChallenge pic.twitter.com/EwqD2z5xhy

— The Late Late Show (@latelateshow) November 8, 2016

These Ping Pong Players And Their Floating Balls

The #MannequinChallenge has reached new heights. How pic.twitter.com/f5IkOjGzPq

— Philip Lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) November 7, 2016
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