Virgin’s #chopstickchallenge takes over the internet

Virgin’s #chopstickchallenge takes over the internet

Watching people conduct everyday tasks using chopsticks is just as oddly satisfying as you thought it would be.

As we reported yesterday, the celebrate Virgin’s Sydney to Hong Kong flights, the airline has launched the chopstick challenge, encouraging people to conduct ordinary tasks using chopsticks and post footage on social media with the hashtag #chopstickchallenge.

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The most creative #chopstickchallenge post will win return Business Class flights to Hong Kong, plus two nights’ accommodation and a dim sum masterclass at the iconic Peninsula Hotel.

Well, now it’s really taking off. And the results are just as great as we hoped they would be.

Check out this genius way of making your morning coffee:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BhIQqQ5lyUf/?tagged=chopstickchallenge

Watch this human discover a new way to feed their pupper:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BhGwbMnndm7/?tagged=chopstickchallenge

We didn’t think it was possible to improve play time with dogs but we were wrong.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BhJTwSOhYxE/?tagged=chopstickchallenge

This guy even found a genius new way to eat.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BhII2k0np7I/?tagged=chopstickchallenge

Even cats are getting in on the fun.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BhJXxyvntLB/?tagged=chopstickchallenge

And then there’s this cheeky tune…

https://www.instagram.com/p/BhF5SvYHuw-/?tagged=chopstickchallenge

Thank you for this gift, Virgin, we are loving the results.

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