The Mannequin Challenge has taken over social media! Here are our favourite ones for each country
22 November 2016
| Last updated on 2 January 2018
If you’ve been active on the internet at all recently, you’re bound to have come across videos of the Mannequin Challenge. If you haven’t, well you’re about to.
Following in the footsteps of the Planking videos and the Ice Bucket Challenge, the Mannequin Challenge is a viral video trend where people imitate mannequins as they freeze in front of the camera, usually with the song “Black Beatles” by Rae Sremmurd playing in the background. From celebrities to sports teams to airlines, everyone is joining in and we have picked the most impressive ones by country.
Qatar - Oman - Saudi Arabia - Bahrain - Kuwait - Egypt - Singapore - Philippines - Hong Kong - Portugal - Germany - Spain - Belgium - UK - Ireland - Mexico - Brazil - Australia - Canada - USA - Animal Kingdom
Qatar – Philharmonic Orchestra
Who says viral videos couldn't be elegant? Qatar's Orchestra performed My Eyes by Dana Al Fardan and they added a special visual touch to it!
Oman – Omani Student Association
In true Omani style! We love that some of them were wearing Oman's traditional clothes.
Saudi Arabia – National Football Team
When players pretend to use a fire extinguisher on each other, that's when you know it's a fun team!
من معسكر الصقور في اليابان#دوري_بلس #المنتخب_السعودي #اليابان pic.twitter.com/uwV2BNIG5x
— dawriplus دوري بلس (@dawriplusksa) 13 November 2016
Bahrain – Tarteeb
There's so much going on in this one! From cameras and selfies to DJs and singers, there's a lot to look at. The unfreezing moment full of laughter at the end of the clip definitely added a nice touch.
Kuwait – Paintball Kuwait
A great location to freeze the action! The kids being involved in this one makes it adorable.
Egypt – Taekwondo National Team
Holding those positions must've taken some stamina. The Egyptian music makes this video all that much better.
Singapore – Singapore Airlines
Truly embracing the 'mannequin' look, we had such a hard time figuring out which ones were real people and which ones weren't! The ending took us by surprise as well.
Philippines – Cebu Pacific Air
The vacation vibe in this one is quite a smart move for an airline!
Hong Kong – Entertainer
Living up to its name, the Entertainer sure looks like they throw a great party. They must've done a few takes before getting this crowd all still and silent...
Portugal – National Football Team
If you've ever wondered what it was like inside the locker room of Portugal's football team, well today is your lucky day. Oh and you surely can't miss Cristiano Ronaldo in this one...
Germany – National Football Team
The team certainly dines in style! Minus that chokehold.
Spain – National Football Team
Portugal's got some competition with this one! Seems like that would be a chaotic yet entertaining locker room.
EQUIPAZO!! @SeFutbol #manequinchallenge pic.twitter.com/AUSTMpxgwW
— David De Gea (@D_DeGea) 15 November 2016
Belgium – National Football Team
From playing cards to the working out to eating, this team certainly went all out with the diversity of frozen activities in this video! We chuckled a little when Jan Vertonghen's food dropped.
UK – BBC Radio 1
How cool are all those objects frozen in the air? The crew definitely outdid themselves on this one.
— BBC Radio 1 (@BBCR1) 8 November 2016
Ireland – Ryanair
From the gate all the way to inside the plane, how could this not be a favourite? We could just imagine people walking around wondering what in the world is going on!
Mexico – National Football Team
This is exactly how we imagined the team would look like after a big win! Love the cheerful team spirit.
Brazil – Legendarios
Looks like a great TV set.
Australia – Perth Wildcats
One of the most impressive ones by far! The fact that over 11,000 people joined in on this one is absoloutely amazing.
Canada – Cirque du Soleil (Volta Cast)
The strength it must've taken to hold some of these positions is astounding!
USA - Pacific Tigers Women's Water Polo Team
This has got to be our absolute favourite. Not only is it so creative, but holding your breath and keeping so still underwater almost seems impossible!
UOP Women's Water Polo GO TIGERS #MannequinChallenge @PacificTigers @USAWP @NCAA_Water_Polo @TotalWaterpolo pic.twitter.com/yOPr2ZHt2k
— james graham (@jamesgraham07) 11 November 2016
And from the Animal Kingdom...
We couldn't help but add this one to the list. Animals deserve some loving too...especially if you are such a well-trained dog!
My dog has the best #mannequinchallange pic.twitter.com/qaUvj5JOXN
— Ryan T (@Ryan_Thomas02) 16 November 2016
