Clinton campaign takes on the viral 'Mannequin Challenge'
In recent weeks, a new trend has taken over social media: the "mannequin challenge." It began with high school kids in Florida, and involves all participants standing completely still in various poses:
#MannequinChallenge 🎭💁🏽 pic.twitter.com/kAapRimYLO
— ✨Emili ✨ (@thvtmelanin_) October 26, 2016
Many have taken on the challenge, from other students to rap duo Rae Sremmurd to the crew of Dancing With the Stars. Each "challenge" proves more impressive than the last:
Penn State takes the #MannequinChallenge to the next level 💯 (via @ooFUTURISTICoo) pic.twitter.com/lkoY4UEshD
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) November 7, 2016
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On Election Day, Hillary Clinton's campaign released their take on the challenge. Early morning, Clinton's official Twitter account shared a video; it urged the public, "Don't stand still" and go vote:
Don't stand still. Vote today: https://t.co/jfd3CXLD1s#ElectionDay#MannequinChallengepic.twitter.com/4KAv2zu0rd
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) November 8, 2016
In addition to featuring individuals from Clinton's camp, former President Bill Clinton participated:
Credit: Twitter
Clinton herself froze in place for the challenge as well, rubbing elbows with top staffer Huma Abedin and musician Jon Bon Jovi:
Credit: Twitter
The video quickly picked up steam, garnering thousands of likes and retweets.
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