ABC7 San Francisco

'Belly Button Challenge' takes over social media

A new online trend has been overtaking Chinese social media. Called the "Belly button challenge," thousands of Chinese citizens have uploaded images of themselves attempting to touch their own belly ...
11Alive

Experts warn of belly button challenge

ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn. - It has gone viral on the Chinese version of Twitter, Weibo. Now the belly button challenge is making its way to the United States. Heather Gallivan, Clinical Director of the ...
katv

Belly button challenge sends negative body image message, experts say

First came the #KylieJennerLipChallenge, when teens tried to sucking on a cup or glass to get bigger fuller lips. Next, the #CharlieCharlieChallenge, when kids tried to summon demons. And now comes ...
Yahoo

In China, Gen Zers are wearing fake belly buttons to make their legs look longer. Some say the trend promotes unrealistic beauty standards.

The tattoo is worn above the navel to make the wearer's legs appear longer. While creators defend the trend as something for fun, others are concerned about the message it sends young women. Young ...
journalgazette

Belly Button Challenge draws criticism

First there was the Ice Bucket Challenge: a choice between donating to charity and dumping ice on one’s head. Then, there was the Kylie Jenner Lip Challenge: A choice between sticking one’s lips into ...
Business Insider

In China, Gen Zers are wearing fake belly buttons to make their legs look longer. Some say the trend promotes unrealistic beauty standards.

Gen Zers in China are wearing temporary tattoos of fake belly buttons as part of a new trend. The tattoo is worn above the navel to make the wearer's legs appear longer. While creators defend the ...