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Bird Box Challenge

Bird Box Challenge

The Bird Box Challengeis a viral social media challenge derived from the Netflix film Bird Box. It originated in December 2018. [0] [1] [-1]

Challenge

The challenge was inspired by the thriller’s plot, which takes place in a post-apocalyptic world where people need to wear blindfolds to block the outside world and prevent themselves from being possessed by demons that prey on their worst fears and lead them to commit suicide. [0]

Using the hashtag #BirdBoxChallenge, social media users posted photos and videos of themselves attempting to do tasks like using the escalator, operating a scooter indoors, and dancing without their sense of sight.

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Bird Box became Netflix’s most-watched film within the first seven days of its release.

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References

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Citation Linkfoxnews.com‘Bird Box’ challenge inspired by Netflix movie prompts streaming service to issue warning
Jan 2, 2019, 9:26 PM
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Citation Linkdeadline.comNetflix To Public: Please Don’t Try Blindfolded ‘Bird Box Challenge’ At Home
Jan 2, 2019, 9:27 PM
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Citation Linkeveripedia-storage.s3.amazonaws.comVideo: Internet users attempting Bird Box Challenge
Jan 2, 2019, 9:32 PM
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Citation Linkeveripedia-storage.s3.amazonaws.comStatement from Netflix
Jan 2, 2019, 9:37 PM
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Citation Linkeveripedia-storage.s3.amazonaws.comBird Box Challenge in New York
Jan 2, 2019, 9:39 PM
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Citation Linkeveripedia-storage.s3.amazonaws.comBird Box Challenge (Driver driving with blindfold on)
Jan 2, 2019, 9:54 PM