A new viral trend is, uh, sweeping across the internet this week, and if you’ve been on social media at all, your feed is likely filled with photos and videos of brooms. What’s going on, and why are people so amazed that a broom can stand on its end? We’re here to help.
How did all this begin?
According to a viral tweet, NASA announced that February 10th, 2020, is the only day you can balance a standard broom on its bristles, due to the “gravitational pull” of the Earth.
Okay so NASA said today was the only day a broom can stand up on its own because of the gravitational pull…I didn’t believe it at first but OMG! 😭😭😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/M0HCeemyGt
— mk (@mikaiylaaaaa) February 10, 2020
Wait, is that true?
No, of course not.
You’re telling me I can still balance a broom on February 11th, and any other day?
Go get a broom! I’ll wait.
Will people stop posting photos and videos of themselves balancing brooms once they learn it’s a hoax?
Doubtful.
Y’all some liars smh 🙄 #broomchallenge pic.twitter.com/wnkbs2dZYQ
— EyeJay (@therealeyejay) February 11, 2020
Can’t decide which one to take 🤔#broomchallenge pic.twitter.com/g1LLpwioWR
— Jay Tea (@Josh_TheBoss2) February 11, 2020
Pajama broom challenge 😂 What are you doing on a Monday Night?! #broomchallenge pic.twitter.com/1DU7q9bZp4
— Paula Abdul (@PaulaAbdul) February 11, 2020
What’s all the hubbub with the #broomchallenge ? pic.twitter.com/VW95HgmI8u
— Earl Nottingham (@EarlNottingham) February 11, 2020
Woke up like this #broomchallenge pic.twitter.com/N44QgHlC6m
— Las Vegas Plug (@thelasvegasplug) February 11, 2020
Are The Brands going to use this to harvest likes?
You bet.
Perfect night for a sweep. #BroomChallenge pic.twitter.com/i9UovaMgVn
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) February 11, 2020
Swept Golden State. #BroomChallenge success.#WINNING pic.twitter.com/xm1WIImIBg
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) February 11, 2020
Guy, we had to try it! #broomchallenge pic.twitter.com/m9ejbWs1d2
— New Hampshire Motor Speedway (@NHMS) February 11, 2020
[jwplayer UuWS1Fkp-q2aasYxh]