In times of uncertainty, we look to the Internet for levity. We smirk at memes and political cartoons. We watch creative crowds own the #MannequinChallenge.
For those not familiar with the #MannequinChallenge, it’s a viral video trend wherein a group of people (the more, the better) freeze in positions (the more elaborate and precarious, the better), as a cameraperson weaves through the set-up, zooming in on the details. The goofy tableaus are usually set to the tune of Rae Sremmurd’s “Black Beatles,” which talks about “not blinking” in one line (beyond that and the catchiness of the beat, we’re not totally sure how the song achieved anthem status).
What started as a teen sensation — some of the best #MannequinChallenges have come from cheerleading squads and sports teams, because muscles, and muscle control — has officially reached the A-list set. While some celeb takes are sure to tug your weary heartstrings (Beyoncé, Michelle Williams and Kelly Rowland got in on the inaction at Rowland’s son Titan’s second birthday party) others (Kevin Hart’s) will have you full-on LOLing.
Scroll down for some much-needed comic relief, because, in the words of Alexa Chung, “When somebody makes you laugh when you’re sad, that’s the most enjoyable laugh you’ll ever experience.”
Destiny’s Child
A video posted by kellyrowland (@kellyrowland) on
Adele
A video posted by @adele on
Solange Knowles, Hailey Baldwin, Kelly Rowland (We suspect this was Kelly’s doing.)
The #MannequinChallenge has made its way to the 2016 @CFDA/@voguemagazine Fashion Fund Awards! #CVFF pic.twitter.com/Pd94LBSEwK
— Vogue Magazine (@voguemagazine) November 8, 2016
James Corden
Diplo
Diplo’s baby birthday mannequin challenge pic.twitter.com/qi8DYEAh9X
— (@diplo) November 7, 2016
Ellen DeGeneres (The ping pong ball is a real nice touch.)
A video posted by Ellen (@theellenshow) on
Kevin Hart
A video posted by Kevin Hart (@kevinhart4real) on
Hillary Clinton (Sigh.)
Don’t stand still. Vote today: https://t.co/jfd3CXLD1s #ElectionDay #MannequinChallenge pic.twitter.com/4KAv2zu0rd
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) November 8, 2016
[ via E! Online ]
November 28, 2016
Mannequin mania continues…
Taylor Swift
Chanel Iman
Sky High #mannequinchallenge ( that’s me on the phone) #fyrefestival
A video posted by SHANINA SHAIK (@shaninamshaik) on
