What if we told you that a new (and horrifying) trend is emerging out of China that's challenging girls to compare their bodies to a piece of paper?
Pretty ridiculous, right? Totally. But here's the issue: this viral trend is actually a thing and it's called the A4 waist challenge.
The frightening new social media fad, which originated in February from the Chinese site Weibo, sees young women measuring their waistlines against a standard piece of A4 paper and seeing if their body is smaller than the sheet (which is just 21 cm in width, FYI). And if it is "successful," women post a selfie onto Instagram or Twitter along with the hashtag #A4waist.
"I’m a size smaller than A4. I’m A5," one Weibo user boasted.
"Well I guess I deserve another scoop of ice cream after all," another wrote on Instagram along with an image of a piece of paper completely covering her bodice.
So what's the purpose of the challenge? To show how slim you are, according to People's Daily Online.
And with that, the criticism, mockery and stand against the challenged commenced all over the Internet:
This "challenge" comes after many young girls have expressed their desire to obtain a thigh gap, reach their belly button from behind their backs and crevice a pen under their breast.
As if young women needed more pressure...
Consider us NOT a fan of this viral challenge (*files away with Kylie Jenner Lip challenge and condom challenge*)
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