The Japanese artist who created the creepy, big-eyed sculpture that inspired the YouTube “Momo” meme said he has now destroyed it. The “Momo Challenge”…
The Japanese artist who created the creepy, big-eyed sculpture that inspired the YouTube “Momo” meme said he has now destroyed it.
The “Momo Challenge” has drawn controversy and viral attention, with allegations that the scary-looking statute of a girl with a twisted face popped up in videos meant for kids, advising them to harm or even kill themselves. While the allegations are in doubt, the artist who created the original sculpture said he decided to destroy it in a bid to bring the issue to an end.
“The children can be reassured Momo is dead,” Aiso said. “She doesn’t exist and the curse is gone.
