242: The Momo Challenge

The Red Treehouse is dedicated to my Dad. I love you, Pop.

CONTENT WARNING:

THIS EPISODE CONTAINS DISCUSSIONS OF MENTAL HEALTH, SELF-HARM, AND SUICIDE. LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED.

Join me in The Red Treehouse as I tell you about the Momo Challenge that swept the internet in late 2018!

Was Momo real? Or was the challenge nothing more than a viral internet hoax?

Join me in The Red Treehouse to find out!

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Music:

Into the Dark by Shakibhasansayed

Sad Rap Beat by Defekt Maschine

Sources:

https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-47393510

https://www.cnn.com/2019/02/28/health/momo-challenge-youtube-trnd

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2019/feb/28/viral-momo-challenge-is-a-malicious-hoax-say-charities

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/wicked-deeds/201507/moral-panic-who-benefits-public-fear

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