Momo Challenge hoax (English Wikipedia)

Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Momo Challenge hoax" in English language version.

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Thibodeau, Jennifer (November 2022). "Wildly different Huluween offerings: Grimcutty and Matriarch". Fansided. Archived from the original on November 1, 2022. Retrieved December 18, 2022.

20minutes.fr

de Fournas, Marie (August 20, 2018). "Quels sont les véritables risques qui entourent le "Momo Challenge"?". 20 Minutes (in French). Retrieved August 20, 2018.

9news.com.au

Noble, Freya (August 2, 2018). "What is Momo? Terrifying 'challenge' linked to 12-year-old's suicide". 9 News. Archived from the original on August 21, 2018. Retrieved August 20, 2018.

abs-cbn.com

news.abs-cbn.com

Batallones, Jeck; Santos, Raffy (February 27, 2019). "Online challenge, tinitingnan sa kaso ng batang namatay sa overdose" (in Filipino). ABS-CBN News. Retrieved February 27, 2019.
"Filipino mom flags daughter's 'disturbing' act amid Youtube addiction". ABS-CBN News. February 27, 2019. Retrieved February 27, 2019.

altpress.com

"'SNL' parodies Momo with terrifying Bok Bok fast food chicken mascot". AltPress. March 10, 2019. Retrieved December 21, 2021.

asiaone.com

"'Momo' sculptor has thrown away creation, feels 'responsible' for fake challenge". AsiaOne. Archived from the original on March 6, 2019. Retrieved March 5, 2019.

batimes.com.ar

"Police suspect 12-year-old girl's suicide linked to WhatsApp terror game Momo". Buenos Aires Times. July 25, 2018. Archived from the original on August 21, 2018. Retrieved August 20, 2018.

bbc.co.uk

"NSPCC says no need to be concerned about Momo". BBC. March 1, 2019. Archived from the original on March 2, 2019. Retrieved March 2, 2019.

bbc.com

"O que é a 'Momo do WhatsApp' e quais são os riscos que ela representa?". BBC News (Portuguese edition) (in Portuguese). July 26, 2018. Archived from the original on August 21, 2018. Retrieved August 20, 2018.

boingboing.net

"Satanic Panic 2.0: The Momo Challenge hoax [TW: Self-harm/suicide]". Boing Boing. March 2019. Retrieved March 1, 2019.

cbc.ca

"Gatineau police, experts warn about 'Momo Challenge'". CBC News. August 20, 2018. Archived from the original on August 21, 2018. Retrieved August 20, 2018.

cbsnews.com

Lewis, Sophie (February 28, 2019). "Kim Kardashian warns parents of "Momo challenge," but YouTube says it sees no evidence". CBS News. Retrieved March 4, 2019.

csicop.org

Radford, Benjamin (February 27, 2019). "The 'Momo Challenge' and the 'Blue Whale Game': Online Suicide Game Conspiracies". Skeptical Inquirer. Archived from the original on February 28, 2019. Retrieved February 28, 2019.

deadline.com

Boucher, Geoff (July 10, 2019). "Remember Momo? Orion Pictures Adapting Viral Hoax As A Horror Film". Deadline. Retrieved September 18, 2019.

diariopopular.com.ar

"Neuquén: denuncian que el "Juego del Momo" amenazó a una adolescente". Diaro Popular (in Spanish). July 31, 2018. Archived from the original on August 21, 2018. Retrieved August 20, 2018.

doi.org

Inwood, Olivia; Zappavigna, Michele (February 10, 2021). "Ambient affiliation, misinformation and moral panic: Negotiating social bonds in a YouTube internet hoax". Discourse & Communication. 15 (3): 281–307. doi:10.1177/1750481321989838. ISSN 1750-4813. S2CID 233907285.

entertainment.ie

Lloyd, Brian (January 22, 2019). "The 'Momo' Challenge is a perfect example of moral panic in the age of social media". Entertainment.ie. Archived from the original on February 24, 2019. Retrieved January 23, 2019.

foxillinois.com

Nguyen, Em (August 6, 2018). "Warning to local parents about "Momo Suicide Challenge"". Fox News Illinois. Archived from the original on August 21, 2018. Retrieved August 20, 2018.

foxnews.com

Rogers, James (August 2, 2018). "Sinister 'Momo suicide challenge' sparks fear as it spreads on WhatsApp". Fox News. Archived from the original on August 21, 2018. Retrieved August 20, 2018.
Rogers, James (July 18, 2018). "Microsoft clamps down on sick 'Momo suicide game' in 'Minecraft'". Fox News. Archived from the original on August 21, 2018. Retrieved August 20, 2018.

heavy.com

Dube Dwilson, Stephanie (August 6, 2018). "Momo Challenge: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know". Heavy. Archived from the original on August 20, 2018. Retrieved August 20, 2018.

hindustantimes.com

"Jalpaiguri college girl invited to play virtual suicide game Momo Challenge, files police complaint". Hindustan Times. August 22, 2018. Archived from the original on August 23, 2018. Retrieved August 23, 2018.

hitc.com

Weston, Christopher (October 2022). "Is Grimcutty based on Momo Challenge? Inspiration explained". HITC. Archived from the original on October 11, 2022. Retrieved December 18, 2022.

independent.co.uk

O'Malley, Katie (February 27, 2019). "Momo 'challenge' appearing in Peppa Pig YouTube videos, parents are warned". The Independent. Retrieved March 8, 2019.

indianexpress.com

"Say No No to MoMo: Mumbai Police issues warning against deadly Momo Challenge". The Indian Express. August 19, 2018. Archived from the original on August 23, 2018. Retrieved August 23, 2018.

indiatimes.com

timesofindia.indiatimes.com

"CID: Momo Challenge invites locally generated". The India Times. August 29, 2018. Archived from the original on August 30, 2018. Retrieved August 29, 2018.
Ghosh, Dwaypayan (August 23, 2018). "Cop alert against Momo Challenge". The Times of India. Archived from the original on August 23, 2018. Retrieved August 23, 2018.

lapresse.ca

"Le "Momo challenge" cible des jeunes à Longueuil". La Presse / Presse canadienne (in French). August 18, 2018. Archived from the original on August 21, 2018. Retrieved August 18, 2018.

latribune.ca

Pion, Isabelle (August 20, 2018). "Momo Challenge atteint l'Estrie". La tribune (in French). Archived from the original on August 21, 2018. Retrieved August 20, 2018.

lemonde.fr

Audureau, William (September 18, 2018). "" Momo Challenge " sur WhatsApp : itinéraire d'une psychose collective". Le Monde (in French). Archived from the original on October 8, 2018. Retrieved October 8, 2018.

lequotidien.lu

"Le "Momo Challenge" est arrivé au Luxembourg". Le Quotidien (in French). August 18, 2018. Archived from the original on August 21, 2018. Retrieved August 20, 2018.

lse.ac.uk

blogs.lse.ac.uk

Magid, Larry (September 21, 2018). "Dire warnings about children dying because of apps and games are a form of 'juvenoia'". Parenting for a Digital Future. Archived from the original on October 8, 2018. Retrieved October 8, 2018.

merkur.de

Rohlefer, Franz (August 18, 2018). ""Momo"-Challenge bei WhatsApp: Polizei warnt vor Selbstmord-Spiel". Merkur (in German). Archived from the original on August 21, 2018. Retrieved August 20, 2018.

minsterfm.com

Dunning, Daniel (February 22, 2019). "York school warning over internet Momo character". Minster FM. Archived from the original on February 27, 2019. Retrieved February 27, 2019.

movieweb.com

Shuman, Sean (October 23, 2022). "Hulu's Grimcutty and Internet Horror: What Makes it Stand Out?". Movieweb. Archived from the original on October 23, 2022. Retrieved December 18, 2022.

ndtv.com

"West Bengal Girl Gets Call For New Suicide Game "Momo Challenge"". Press Trust of India. August 22, 2018. Archived from the original on August 23, 2018. Retrieved August 23, 2018.

news.com.au

Webb, Sam (August 17, 2018). "Sick WhatsApp 'Momo suicide game' spreads throughout the internet". Fox News. Archived from the original on August 21, 2018. Retrieved August 20, 2018.

odishatv.in

Patnaik, Devbrat (September 5, 2018). "Momo Challenge: Family Blames Momo After Youth Commits Suicide". OdishaTV. Archived from the original on September 5, 2018. Retrieved September 5, 2018.

pakistantoday.com.pk

"Pakistan says no space for Blue Whale, Momo challenge". Pakistan Today. September 2, 2018. Archived from the original on September 5, 2018. Retrieved September 5, 2018.

rollingstone.com

Dickson, Ej (February 26, 2019). "What Is the Momo Challenge?". Rolling Stone. Retrieved February 27, 2019.
Dickson, EJ (March 4, 2019). "'Momo Challenge' Sculpture Has Been Destroyed". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on March 5, 2019. Retrieved March 5, 2019.

saferinternet.at

"Achtung HOAX! Gruselige Nachrichten von Momo". Austrian Ser Internet Center (in German). July 26, 2018. Retrieved October 8, 2018.

semanticscholar.org

api.semanticscholar.org

Inwood, Olivia; Zappavigna, Michele (February 10, 2021). "Ambient affiliation, misinformation and moral panic: Negotiating social bonds in a YouTube internet hoax". Discourse & Communication. 15 (3): 281–307. doi:10.1177/1750481321989838. ISSN 1750-4813. S2CID 233907285.

snopes.com

Mikkleson, David (February 26, 2019). "How Much of a Threat Is the Purported 'Momo Challenge' Suicide Game?". Snopes. Retrieved March 1, 2019.

theatlantic.com

Lorenz, Taylor (February 28, 2019). "Momo Is Not Trying to Kill Children". The Atlantic. Archived from the original on March 1, 2019. Retrieved February 28, 2019.

theguardian.com

Waterson, Jim (March 1, 2019). "Private firm defends school factsheet on Momo hoax". The Guardian. Archived from the original on November 29, 2022. Retrieved December 18, 2022.
Waterson, Jim (March 1, 2018). "Momo hoax: schools, police and media told to stop promoting viral challenge". The Guardian. Archived from the original on October 3, 2022. Retrieved December 18, 2022.
Waterson, Jim (February 28, 2019). "Viral 'Momo challenge' is a malicious hoax, say charities". The Guardian. Archived from the original on March 2, 2019. Retrieved March 2, 2019.

thestatesman.com

"Engineering student commits suicide, was playing 'Momo Challenge'". The Statesman. September 1, 2018. Archived from the original on September 5, 2018. Retrieved September 5, 2018.
"Odisha Police issues advisory on deadly 'Momo Challenge' game". The Statesman. September 5, 2018. Archived from the original on September 5, 2018. Retrieved September 5, 2018.

theverge.com

Alexander, Julia (March 1, 2019). "YouTube is demonetizing all videos about Momo". The Verge. Retrieved March 7, 2019.

theweek.co.uk

"Momo challenge: what is it, why is it dangerous and what is the advice for parents?". The Week UK. September 4, 2018. Retrieved February 28, 2019.

timesnownews.com

"Momo challenge claims first life in India, Class 10 student commits suicide in Ajmer". Mirror Now News. August 21, 2018. Archived from the original on August 22, 2018. Retrieved August 22, 2018.

tribune.com.pk

"Blue Whale and Momo challenge banned in Pakistan". The Tribune. September 2, 2018. Archived from the original on September 5, 2018. Retrieved September 5, 2018.

washingtonpost.com

Chiu, Allyson (September 5, 2018). "The 'Momo Challenge': A sinister threat to young people or an urban myth?". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on September 6, 2018. Retrieved October 8, 2018.

web.archive.org

"CID: Momo Challenge invites locally generated". The India Times. August 29, 2018. Archived from the original on August 30, 2018. Retrieved August 29, 2018.
Rogers, James (August 2, 2018). "Sinister 'Momo suicide challenge' sparks fear as it spreads on WhatsApp". Fox News. Archived from the original on August 21, 2018. Retrieved August 20, 2018.
Noble, Freya (August 2, 2018). "What is Momo? Terrifying 'challenge' linked to 12-year-old's suicide". 9 News. Archived from the original on August 21, 2018. Retrieved August 20, 2018.
"Police suspect 12-year-old girl's suicide linked to WhatsApp terror game Momo". Buenos Aires Times. July 25, 2018. Archived from the original on August 21, 2018. Retrieved August 20, 2018.
"Neuquén: denuncian que el "Juego del Momo" amenazó a una adolescente". Diaro Popular (in Spanish). July 31, 2018. Archived from the original on August 21, 2018. Retrieved August 20, 2018.
Rohlefer, Franz (August 18, 2018). ""Momo"-Challenge bei WhatsApp: Polizei warnt vor Selbstmord-Spiel". Merkur (in German). Archived from the original on August 21, 2018. Retrieved August 20, 2018.
"Le "Momo Challenge" est arrivé au Luxembourg". Le Quotidien (in French). August 18, 2018. Archived from the original on August 21, 2018. Retrieved August 20, 2018.
"O que é a 'Momo do WhatsApp' e quais são os riscos que ela representa?". BBC News (Portuguese edition) (in Portuguese). July 26, 2018. Archived from the original on August 21, 2018. Retrieved August 20, 2018.
"Le "Momo challenge" cible des jeunes à Longueuil". La Presse / Presse canadienne (in French). August 18, 2018. Archived from the original on August 21, 2018. Retrieved August 18, 2018.
Pion, Isabelle (August 20, 2018). "Momo Challenge atteint l'Estrie". La tribune (in French). Archived from the original on August 21, 2018. Retrieved August 20, 2018.
"Gatineau police, experts warn about 'Momo Challenge'". CBC News. August 20, 2018. Archived from the original on August 21, 2018. Retrieved August 20, 2018.
Dube Dwilson, Stephanie (August 6, 2018). "Momo Challenge: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know". Heavy. Archived from the original on August 20, 2018. Retrieved August 20, 2018.
Nguyen, Em (August 6, 2018). "Warning to local parents about "Momo Suicide Challenge"". Fox News Illinois. Archived from the original on August 21, 2018. Retrieved August 20, 2018.
Webb, Sam (August 17, 2018). "Sick WhatsApp 'Momo suicide game' spreads throughout the internet". Fox News. Archived from the original on August 21, 2018. Retrieved August 20, 2018.
Rogers, James (July 18, 2018). "Microsoft clamps down on sick 'Momo suicide game' in 'Minecraft'". Fox News. Archived from the original on August 21, 2018. Retrieved August 20, 2018.
Ghosh, Dwaypayan (August 23, 2018). "Cop alert against Momo Challenge". The Times of India. Archived from the original on August 23, 2018. Retrieved August 23, 2018.
"Jalpaiguri college girl invited to play virtual suicide game Momo Challenge, files police complaint". Hindustan Times. August 22, 2018. Archived from the original on August 23, 2018. Retrieved August 23, 2018.
"West Bengal Girl Gets Call For New Suicide Game "Momo Challenge"". Press Trust of India. August 22, 2018. Archived from the original on August 23, 2018. Retrieved August 23, 2018.
"Say No No to MoMo: Mumbai Police issues warning against deadly Momo Challenge". The Indian Express. August 19, 2018. Archived from the original on August 23, 2018. Retrieved August 23, 2018.
"Momo challenge claims first life in India, Class 10 student commits suicide in Ajmer". Mirror Now News. August 21, 2018. Archived from the original on August 22, 2018. Retrieved August 22, 2018.
"Engineering student commits suicide, was playing 'Momo Challenge'". The Statesman. September 1, 2018. Archived from the original on September 5, 2018. Retrieved September 5, 2018.
Patnaik, Devbrat (September 5, 2018). "Momo Challenge: Family Blames Momo After Youth Commits Suicide". OdishaTV. Archived from the original on September 5, 2018. Retrieved September 5, 2018.
"Odisha Police issues advisory on deadly 'Momo Challenge' game". The Statesman. September 5, 2018. Archived from the original on September 5, 2018. Retrieved September 5, 2018.
"Pakistan says no space for Blue Whale, Momo challenge". Pakistan Today. September 2, 2018. Archived from the original on September 5, 2018. Retrieved September 5, 2018.
"Blue Whale and Momo challenge banned in Pakistan". The Tribune. September 2, 2018. Archived from the original on September 5, 2018. Retrieved September 5, 2018.
Dunning, Daniel (February 22, 2019). "York school warning over internet Momo character". Minster FM. Archived from the original on February 27, 2019. Retrieved February 27, 2019.
Magid, Larry (September 21, 2018). "Dire warnings about children dying because of apps and games are a form of 'juvenoia'". Parenting for a Digital Future. Archived from the original on October 8, 2018. Retrieved October 8, 2018.
Audureau, William (September 18, 2018). "" Momo Challenge " sur WhatsApp : itinéraire d'une psychose collective". Le Monde (in French). Archived from the original on October 8, 2018. Retrieved October 8, 2018.
Chiu, Allyson (September 5, 2018). "The 'Momo Challenge': A sinister threat to young people or an urban myth?". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on September 6, 2018. Retrieved October 8, 2018.
Waterson, Jim (March 1, 2019). "Private firm defends school factsheet on Momo hoax". The Guardian. Archived from the original on November 29, 2022. Retrieved December 18, 2022.
Waterson, Jim (March 1, 2018). "Momo hoax: schools, police and media told to stop promoting viral challenge". The Guardian. Archived from the original on October 3, 2022. Retrieved December 18, 2022.
"NSPCC says no need to be concerned about Momo". BBC. March 1, 2019. Archived from the original on March 2, 2019. Retrieved March 2, 2019.
Waterson, Jim (February 28, 2019). "Viral 'Momo challenge' is a malicious hoax, say charities". The Guardian. Archived from the original on March 2, 2019. Retrieved March 2, 2019.
Lorenz, Taylor (February 28, 2019). "Momo Is Not Trying to Kill Children". The Atlantic. Archived from the original on March 1, 2019. Retrieved February 28, 2019.
Dickson, EJ (March 4, 2019). "'Momo Challenge' Sculpture Has Been Destroyed". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on March 5, 2019. Retrieved March 5, 2019.
Dreyfuss, Emily (February 28, 2019). "How not to fall for viral scares". Wired. Archived from the original on March 13, 2019. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
Radford, Benjamin (February 27, 2019). "The 'Momo Challenge' and the 'Blue Whale Game': Online Suicide Game Conspiracies". Skeptical Inquirer. Archived from the original on February 28, 2019. Retrieved February 28, 2019.
Lloyd, Brian (January 22, 2019). "The 'Momo' Challenge is a perfect example of moral panic in the age of social media". Entertainment.ie. Archived from the original on February 24, 2019. Retrieved January 23, 2019.
"'Momo' sculptor has thrown away creation, feels 'responsible' for fake challenge". AsiaOne. Archived from the original on March 6, 2019. Retrieved March 5, 2019.
Thibodeau, Jennifer (November 2022). "Wildly different Huluween offerings: Grimcutty and Matriarch". Fansided. Archived from the original on November 1, 2022. Retrieved December 18, 2022.
Weston, Christopher (October 2022). "Is Grimcutty based on Momo Challenge? Inspiration explained". HITC. Archived from the original on October 11, 2022. Retrieved December 18, 2022.
Shuman, Sean (October 23, 2022). "Hulu's Grimcutty and Internet Horror: What Makes it Stand Out?". Movieweb. Archived from the original on October 23, 2022. Retrieved December 18, 2022.

wired.com

Dreyfuss, Emily (February 28, 2019). "How not to fall for viral scares". Wired. Archived from the original on March 13, 2019. Retrieved March 12, 2019.

worldcat.org

search.worldcat.org

Inwood, Olivia; Zappavigna, Michele (February 10, 2021). "Ambient affiliation, misinformation and moral panic: Negotiating social bonds in a YouTube internet hoax". Discourse & Communication. 15 (3): 281–307. doi:10.1177/1750481321989838. ISSN 1750-4813. S2CID 233907285.

youtube.com

PROTECT OUR CHILDREN! THE BLUE WHALE AND THE MOMO CHALLENGE EXPOSED!. Nico David. February 27, 2019.
Wag mong gagawin ang BLUE WHALE at MOMO CHALLENGE. Claro the Third. February 28, 2019.
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