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[[File:Momo image.jpg|thumb|right|240px|Momo's creator Keisuke Aiso holding the statue's mask.]]

'''Momo''' ~~was~~ a [[:Category:Characters|character]] commonly associated with a [[creepypasta]].

'''Momo''' is a [[:Category:Characters|character]] commonly associated with [[creepypasta]] and urban legends. She was originally a sculpture of a creepy-looking bird woman that later became synonymous with various disturbing Internet rumors.

==Background==

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==Momo challenge phenomenon==

''Momo'' has evolved into an urban legend within the Spanish community, notably associated with multiple phone numbers on ''[[wikipedia:WhatsApp|WhatsApp]]''. The [[YouTube]] commentator ReignBot extensively explored this urban legend, delving into the investigation of phone numbers linked to the Momo phenomenon. ~~Over time, the narrative went even ''far'' as it~~ became connected to the tragic suicide of a 12-year-old girl in [[wikipedia:Buenos Aires, Argentina|Buenos Aires]], Argentina, purportedly influenced by the so-called "Momo Game."<ref>http://www.batimes.com.ar/news/argentina/police-suspect-12-year-old-girls-suicide-linked-to-whatsapp-terror-game-momo.phtml</ref> This internet phenomenon has sparked discussions among commentators, alleging that it encourages self-harm among children. The Momo Challenge has been compared to the infamous [[wikipedia:Blue Whale Challenge|Blue Whale Challenge]], involving a format where someone posing as ''Momo'' instructs victims to carry out a series of tasks, with refusal met by malicious intent (see more in ''Appearance'' section).<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20180821012325/http://www.foxnews.com/tech/2018/08/02/sinister-momo-suicide-challenge-sparks-fear-as-it-spreads-on-whatsapp.html</ref> However, it is crucial to note that there is no concrete evidence linking the Momo Challenge directly to real cases of suicide. Instances of self-harm are often attributed to underlying mental health issues such as anxiety and depression.

''Momo'' has evolved into an urban legend within the Spanish community, notably associated with multiple phone numbers on ''[[wikipedia:WhatsApp|WhatsApp]]''. The [[YouTube]] commentator ReignBot extensively explored this urban legend, delving into the investigation of phone numbers linked to the Momo phenomenon. It also became connected to the tragic suicide of a 12-year-old girl in [[wikipedia:Buenos Aires, Argentina|Buenos Aires]], Argentina, purportedly influenced by the so-called "Momo Game."<ref>http://www.batimes.com.ar/news/argentina/police-suspect-12-year-old-girls-suicide-linked-to-whatsapp-terror-game-momo.phtml</ref> This internet phenomenon has sparked discussions among commentators, alleging that it encourages self-harm among children. The Momo Challenge has been compared to the infamous [[wikipedia:Blue Whale Challenge|Blue Whale Challenge]], involving a format where someone posing as ''Momo'' instructs victims to carry out a series of tasks, with refusal met by malicious intent (see more in ''Appearance'' section).<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20180821012325/http://www.foxnews.com/tech/2018/08/02/sinister-momo-suicide-challenge-sparks-fear-as-it-spreads-on-whatsapp.html</ref> However, it is crucial to note that there is no concrete evidence linking the Momo Challenge directly to real cases of suicide. Instances of self-harm are often attributed to underlying mental health issues such as anxiety and depression.

Several incidents, including the suicide of a 10th-grade girl expressing discouragement with grades, a Madras engineering student,<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20180905103725/https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/engineering-student-commits-suicide-was-playing-momo-challenge-1502680333.html</ref> and a drug overdose case of an 11-year-old boy from the ''[[wikipedia:Philippines|Philippines]]'',<ref>https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/02/27/19/online-challenge-tinitingnan-sa-kaso-ng-batang-namatay-sa-overdose</ref> have been loosely associated with the Momo Challenge. Authorities, however, have not confirmed the challenge's direct role in these cases. Doubt surrounds the belief that real harm has occurred, with suggestions that internet trolls exploit these challenges to torment vulnerable individuals rather than being authentic social media challenges.<ref>https://www.snopes.com/news/2019/02/26/momo-challenge-suicide-game/</ref>

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 [[File:Momo image.jpg|thumb|right|240px|Momo's creator Keisuke Aiso holding the statue's mask.]]
-'''Momo''' was a [[:Category:Characters|character]] commonly associated with a [[creepypasta]].
+'''Momo''' is a [[:Category:Characters|character]] commonly associated with [[creepypasta]] and urban legends. She was originally a sculpture of a creepy-looking bird woman that later became synonymous with various disturbing Internet rumors.
 ==Background==
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 ==Momo challenge phenomenon==
-''Momo'' has evolved into an urban legend within the Spanish community, notably associated with multiple phone numbers on ''[[wikipedia:WhatsApp|WhatsApp]]''. The [[YouTube]] commentator ReignBot extensively explored this urban legend, delving into the investigation of phone numbers linked to the Momo phenomenon. Over time, the narrative went even ''far'' as it became connected to the tragic suicide of a 12-year-old girl in [[wikipedia:Buenos Aires, Argentina|Buenos Aires]], Argentina, purportedly influenced by the so-called "Momo Game."<ref>http://www.batimes.com.ar/news/argentina/police-suspect-12-year-old-girls-suicide-linked-to-whatsapp-terror-game-momo.phtml</ref> This internet phenomenon has sparked discussions among commentators, alleging that it encourages self-harm among children. The Momo Challenge has been compared to the infamous [[wikipedia:Blue Whale Challenge|Blue Whale Challenge]], involving a format where someone posing as ''Momo'' instructs victims to carry out a series of tasks, with refusal met by malicious intent (see more in ''Appearance'' section).<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20180821012325/http://www.foxnews.com/tech/2018/08/02/sinister-momo-suicide-challenge-sparks-fear-as-it-spreads-on-whatsapp.html</ref> However, it is crucial to note that there is no concrete evidence linking the Momo Challenge directly to real cases of suicide. Instances of self-harm are often attributed to underlying mental health issues such as anxiety and depression.
+''Momo'' has evolved into an urban legend within the Spanish community, notably associated with multiple phone numbers on ''[[wikipedia:WhatsApp|WhatsApp]]''. The [[YouTube]] commentator ReignBot extensively explored this urban legend, delving into the investigation of phone numbers linked to the Momo phenomenon. It also became connected to the tragic suicide of a 12-year-old girl in [[wikipedia:Buenos Aires, Argentina|Buenos Aires]], Argentina, purportedly influenced by the so-called "Momo Game."<ref>http://www.batimes.com.ar/news/argentina/police-suspect-12-year-old-girls-suicide-linked-to-whatsapp-terror-game-momo.phtml</ref> This internet phenomenon has sparked discussions among commentators, alleging that it encourages self-harm among children. The Momo Challenge has been compared to the infamous [[wikipedia:Blue Whale Challenge|Blue Whale Challenge]], involving a format where someone posing as ''Momo'' instructs victims to carry out a series of tasks, with refusal met by malicious intent (see more in ''Appearance'' section).<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20180821012325/http://www.foxnews.com/tech/2018/08/02/sinister-momo-suicide-challenge-sparks-fear-as-it-spreads-on-whatsapp.html</ref> However, it is crucial to note that there is no concrete evidence linking the Momo Challenge directly to real cases of suicide. Instances of self-harm are often attributed to underlying mental health issues such as anxiety and depression.
 Several incidents, including the suicide of a 10th-grade girl expressing discouragement with grades, a Madras engineering student,<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20180905103725/https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/engineering-student-commits-suicide-was-playing-momo-challenge-1502680333.html</ref> and a drug overdose case of an 11-year-old boy from the ''[[wikipedia:Philippines|Philippines]]'',<ref>https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/02/27/19/online-challenge-tinitingnan-sa-kaso-ng-batang-namatay-sa-overdose</ref> have been loosely associated with the Momo Challenge. Authorities, however, have not confirmed the challenge's direct role in these cases. Doubt surrounds the belief that real harm has occurred, with suggestions that internet trolls exploit these challenges to torment vulnerable individuals rather than being authentic social media challenges.<ref>https://www.snopes.com/news/2019/02/26/momo-challenge-suicide-game/</ref>