Watch children try to do #MannequinChallenge and adorably fail

They tried!

Adele did it. Destiny's Child did it. Paul McCartney did it—and even First Lady Michelle Obama did it.

With seemingly everyone under the sun standing still and sharing videos online, the #MannequinChallenge seemed overblown....until this adorable video of children attempting the challenge sprung up online today.

The children, whose ages are unknown, try their very best to keep their surprised facial expressions on lock and stay in place, but have the hardest time standing completely still. The slight movements are hysterical and charming, and it might be physically impossible to smile while watching them.


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BONUS: When there's one avocado left in the office cafeteria... #mannequinchallenge

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