what was the momo challenge

The Momo Challenge was a viral hoax and an internet urban legend that was rumored to spread through social media and other outlets. It was reported that children and adolescents were being harassed by a creepy stranger named "Momo" who communicated primarily through the Facebook-owned messaging app WhatsApp. Momo encouraged participants to complete various tasks, some of which included self-harm, and ultimately, the game ended with Momo telling the participant to take their own life and record it for social media. However, there is no evidence that the Momo Challenge actually existed or threatened the safety of kids and teens. The original image of "Momo" is actually a sculpture called "Mother Bird" by Japanese artist Keisuke Aisawa, which was on display in 2016 at the Vanilla Gallery in Tokyo. The Momo Challenge was mostly based on reports from international tabloids, and no legitimate media source or law enforcement agency has provided any evidence that the Momo Challenge actually existed.