I am loving watching the various people are keeping themselves entertained during the global initiative and quarantine.

One of the more fun exhibits of creativity  is the various “Don’t Rush Challenge” videos I have seen circulating about social media, and in particular on Tik Tok.

The concept of the challenge is to have different people in their respective homes, somewhere in another location appear to have been passed one singular object from outside the frame of the video to the person in the next frame.

Many times that one object is a makeup blush but it can be another object that is unique to the particular group or friends doing the challenge.

Each person pushes whatever the object is into the camera  lens, then appear to remove it a millisecond later, revealing to the viewers that they have  transformed themselves and have changed clothes, usually into something more glamorous. (Though a few have done the reverse, starting out glam and changing into their night clothes)

After that, that participant tosses the object out of the frame to the next one.

Groups of friends in the same industry or social circles are creating videos around themes.

The object that is passed around depends on the industry of the group: sunglasses, a gym hand cloth, a book, a pepper grinder, a firefighter hat, a basketball.

The craziest was seeing newBrides toss their diamond engagement ring out the frame.

The title of the challenge comes down the song “Don’t Rush” by the Nigerian-Brit and Jamaican-Brit UK Rap Duo Young T and Bugsey released late last year, though others have used other songs to do the challenge.

Here are some of my faves:

1. Moms

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Don’t let the Rona fool you!!! We still some fine mothers over here. ??? Go follow all of these beautiful mamas: @mrskevonstage @gabeflowers @thecurlycoopers @dominquep @quinwalters @rhondasmithlcsw @lonyeperrine @dinorawalcott @megscoop @mylifeisabeach @msjenfreeman My ? by @philthyragz

A post shared by Angel Laketa Moore (@thatchickangel) on Apr 3, 2020 at 11:49am PDT

2. Young Families:

3. Siblings

4. Boys

5. Firefighters

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You didn’t think we could leave Firefighters out of the #dontrushchallenge did you? You’ll need to call for a 5th Alarm after all this HEAT! Shout out to all the strong brave beauties in this video: ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ @tiara_thegreat⁣⁣ @cookedallas⁣⁣ @_daniweaver ⁣⁣ @olive_tree_12 ⁣⁣ @gritandgrace__⁣⁣ @phayliciaj phaylicia⁣⁣j @latrecia83⁣⁣ @mrs2weeksout ⁣⁣ @msdejesus13 ⁣⁣ @juiicy_q⁣⁣ @brittanimonaye⁣⁣ @mariahcarter904 ⁣⁣ @Firefighter_bae ⁣⁣ @tiffanyewesley⁣⁣ @danithedoll⁣⁣ @tamu119⁣⁣ @taanamitchell⁣⁣ @ronni_904⁣⁣ @nikkoel_leokkin .⁣⁣ . I do not own the rights to this music ⁣⁣ .Song: Don’t Rush @youngtandbugsey⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ #dontrush #tsrpositiveimages #blackgirlsfightfire #femalefirefighter #firefighterlife #firefighters #firefighter #firedepartment #firefighterfitness #quarantineparty

A post shared by Bee? (@brittanimonaye) on Apr 3, 2020 at 7:45pm PDT

6. Doctors

7. Male MDs

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I know you saw our sistas already dropped that heat earlier this week. On behalf of my brothers, we apologize for the delay, but the Black Male MDs edition you’ve been waiting for is finally here. #RIPNip #TMC ? . @EarlCampbellMD @WTriggsMD @Bone_Doctor @DMGrayMD @LawrenceBrownMD @DrJRutland @DingleFooteMD @AntonioWebbMD @Dr_Mazi @TheTherapyDoc @AJMilamMDPhD @DrJCoftheDC . #nobroleftbehindchallenge #norushchallenge #gastroenterology #medicine #healthcare #procedures #surgery #doctor #doctors #blackdoctors #endoscopy #health #wellness #medschool #medstudent #premed #physician #residency #fellowship #STEM #beards #bearded #blackmeninmedicine #minoritiesinmedicine #GetTheScope @balleralert @reseaudocteur @theshaderoom @ebonymagazine @essence @doctortribe @michelleobama

A post shared by Earl V. Campbell III, M.D. (@earlcampbellmd) on Mar 31, 2020 at 9:19pm PDT

9. Dentists

9. T-Shirt Designers

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DOPE recognizes DOPE! When you bring 8 T-shirt bosses together, dope ish happens. Competition where??⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ T-shirt Bosses (in order)⁣⁣ @personallyshe⁣⁣ @fabflyfancy⁣⁣ @know.definition⁣⁣ @messinabottle⁣⁣ @caabcustoms⁣⁣ @ratedhbcu⁣⁣ @stoopandstank⁣⁣ @unbossedapparel⁣ ⁣ ?: @youngtandbugsey

A post shared by Personally She™ (@personallyshe) on Apr 3, 2020 at 8:41pm PDT

10. WNBA Players

ROLL CALL ? wnba edition pic.twitter.com/X9jAlTCyBn

— Chiney Ogwumike (@Chiney321) April 3, 2020

11. Native American Millennial Women

12. Airline Pilots

13. Military Women

14. 40s PinUps

15. Millennial Starlets

Don’t Rush, Stay home #dontrushchallange pic.twitter.com/HBt9NLWurA

— Marsai Martin (@marsaimartin) April 4, 2020

16. Couples

When the #DontRushChallenege becomes the #UpgradeYouChallenge because #BlackLoveMatters! ??? pic.twitter.com/RKtzEwMsSf

— S P A R K L E? (@HerLifeSparkles) April 4, 2020

17. South African Celebrity Chefs

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Adding a sprinkle of spice to your timeline with some of my fellow food-sisters! @cookingwithzanele @chef_nti @thelazymakoti @lornamaseko @dinneratmatlohas . Show us some love and comment with a ? if you think we nailed it! . . #zolanene #dontrushchallenge #foodies #chefs #pepper #proudlysouthafrican #food24_sa @food24_sa @eatoutguide @brandsouthafrica @theshaderoom @unileverfoodsolutions_sa

A post shared by Zola Nene (@zola_nene) on Mar 31, 2020 at 2:59am PDT

18. African Print

19. My Salone Sisters

20. Nigerians

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Can’t lie this video took too long to create ?( Follow me on #tiktok: Onyiibekeh) I’m about to wild out all week long! Crazy how peer pressure works! Y’all won. #dontrushchallenge In order of appearance: @onyiibekeh @_olaedo @fancie_yay @thealmachronicle @theiganya @The_Florentyna @kuchiiiii @yray_ideh @oyinsoextra @tifesoloye @Sommmss : #socialdistancing #pastelshorthair #boycut #challenges #dontrush #discoverunder100k #beautybloggers #beautyinfluencer #isolation #contentcreator #mondaymorning #mondayvibes #staysafe #bluehair #lagosnigeria #lagosliving #onyiibekeh #explorepage #tiktokchallenge @tiktok.nigeria @youngtandbugsey #beautyoftheweek #bellanaijabeauty #bettertogether #bethechange

A post shared by Onyii – Content Creator (@onyiibekeh) on Mar 30, 2020 at 7:19am PDT

21. Bloggers

BONUS

PILOTS