CLEVELAND — If you've been on social media this week, whether it be Instagram, Facebook or...well, Tinder, you've likely seen the meme.
Some are calling it the "social challenge," but did you know that country music superstar Dolly Parton was the first to post the four-photo mosaic. That's why some have given it the name "Dolly Parton Challenge," as the #hashtag is currently trending on Twitter.
On Jan. 21, Parton took to her Facebook page with her collage: A professional-looking profile picture for LinkedIn, a picture of her in a Christmas sweater for Facebook, a stylish, black and white photo for Instagram and Parton posing as a Playboy bunny for a Tinder profile picture. She added on her post: "Get you a woman who can do it all 😉"
Well, it went viral and has caused a social phenomenon with celebrities, athletes and, probably your next-door neighbor posting similar memes. Even the Cleveland Museum of Art took part in the fun. They said, "Get you a museum that can do it all...with open access artwork! 😉"
For those wondering, here are the portraits in question:
- Linkedin: Portrait of Tieleman Roosterman by Frans Hals, 1634
- Facebook: A Bridal Couple by unknown German artist, c. 1470)
- Instagram: Hell Courtesan by Kawanabe Kyosai, 1800s)
- Tinder: Cupid and Psyche by Jacques-Louis Davis, 1817
The museum is celebrating one year of being an "open access" institution, meaning the public can now download and reuse tens of thousands of pieces for their own use. The above images are included, and can be accessed at Creative Commons Zero.
The Indians also took the challenge (although TikTok was substituted for Tinder). All-Star Shane Bieber was the chosen subject, and of course, there had to be a Justin joke...
And what about us here at WKYC Studios? Well, we decided to have a go at it with Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield.
And Dave Chudowsky did one of his one, with a hilarious throwback to his "Backstreet Boys" persona from Halloween!
Have you taken the challenge? Tag #3News in your post so we can see!
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