A proper-noun internet meme that captures a group of people freezing in place while a camera filmed, originating from a viral challenge in which participants perform a choreographed or improvised mannequin pose, often set to dramatic music. The term blends 'mannequin' (a lifelike statue) with 'challenge' (a task publicly performed for social media engagement). It gained widespread attention in 2010s pop culture and media challenges surrounding viral trends.
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