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Social media challenges of 2020 that rescued us from the lockdown's boredom

Karishma Jangid

07 Dec 2020 12:50 IST

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Netizens came up with various entertaining and engaging ways to keep themselves occupied in quarantine. Check out these social media challenges of 2020 that made surviving the pandemic and the lockdown easier for us.

2020 has been an unbearably long year especially due to the lockdown. While this year allowed us to work from home and rest, it also blessed us with boredom. However, when life gives you boredom, these crazy social media challenges of 2020 gave us an excuse to have fun.

Multiple social media challenges created a buzz in 2020. People across the world, united in their grudge against coronavirus, resorted to these challenges to keep themselves amused. As we approach the much-awaited end of 2020, here's a recap of all the social media challenges that netizens tried their hands at.

Take a look:
Flip The Switch Challenge
Inspired by Drake's 'Nonstop', this challenge involved changing clothes, accessories, poses, attitude, (and even personality) at the drop of a hat.

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A post shared by Proposal~Wedding~Engagement (@she_saidyes)

Pillow Challenge
This challenge involves channeling your inner fashion designer cum recycler. Convert your pillow into a dress and rock it too.

A post shared by Anne Hathaway (@annehathaway)

Dalgona Coffee Challenge
One of the most famous challenges of 2020, it involves preparing the delicious Dalgona coffee.

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A post shared by @stylegator

Bin Isolation Outing Challenge
Dress up like Marvel superheroes, Disney characters, or Dinosaurs when you take the trash out. Peak 2020.

A post shared by Tiffiny Hall (@tiffhall_xo)

Between Art and Quarantine Challenge
It's the century of remixes. So, in this challenge, we recreate old artworks by using readily available household stuff. Innovative and cool.

A post shared by #tobeamuse (@tobeamuse)

Women Supporting Women #ChallengeAccepted
Women throughout the world showed solidarity by posting black and white pictures. It is believed that this challenge stemmed from Turkey due to rising violence against women.

A post shared by Belgium Netherlands Art Tour (@hellobenelux)

Superbowl Challenge
Jennifer Lopez and Shakira's performance at the Superbowl ceremony left the internet in awe of their dance moves. Soon the #jlosuperbowlchallenge went viral, with even celebrities shaking to the beat.

A post shared by Jhen Nùñez (@jhen_nunez)

Wipe It Down Challenge
Clothes and appearance change the moment the mirror is wiped; this challenge emerged on our lost love 'TikTok'.

A post shared by Vitaliy Orekhov (@batyaorekhov)

Until Tomorrow Challenge
This one's for the risk-takers. You post an embarrassing picture of yourself and leave it on social media for 24 hours. If someone likes it, they have to participate in the challenge too. #Devilish

A post shared by 💰 Maria Arra 💸 (@maria.arra)

Gesture Challenge
Replicate emojis as gestures with fast-paced background song. Sounds tough? Try and find out.

A post shared by Nick Jonas (@nickjonas)

Patience Challenge
Funny and adorable for the one who watches it, torturous for the one who is in it. This challenge involves holding your child or pet's favourite food in front of them but not allowing them to touch it. Thus, checking their patience.

A post shared by Kylie 🤍 (@kyliejenner)

Doodle Challenge
Someone attaches a paper on your back and draws something. You have to draw it on another paper. Let's see if you can get it right!

A post shared by i am extraordinary person ❤️ (@angelalee87)

Who Is More Challenge
People got together with their family and friends to answer quirky questions.

A post shared by #GodOverMoney Bizzle (@bizzle)

Vogue Challenge
Started as an initiative to have more women of colour on the cover and even behind the camera of the Vogue magazine. People got creative and designed the cover of Vogue magazine for themselves!

A post shared by FroggDadd (@froggdadd)

Pass the Brush Challenge
This challenge requires brushing up your camera as well as your makeup. Netizens got creative and invented their own versions namely "pass the pocha" challenge, "pass the phone" challenge, etc.

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Which challenge did you love the most?

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