Mannequin Challenge

The Mannequin Challenge is a form of viral video that became viral in fall 2016. Using the hashtag #MannequinChallenge, people are shown maintaining a frozen position for an extender period of time, typically scored by Rae Sremmurd's "Black Beatles."

On November 15, 2016, Sesame Street released their own version (shot the day prior) from the set at Kaufman Astoria Studios. The video uses much of the crew, cast, Muppeteers and Muppet characters (including Big Bird, Elmo, Rosita, Grundgetta, Oscar, Snuffy, Abby, Zoe, a Dinger, Grover, Cookie Monster, Ernie and Bert).