‘Momo’ sculptor has thrown away creation, feels ‘responsible’ for fake challenge

TOKYO (Philippine Daily Inquirer/Asia News Network): Japanese artist Keisuke Aiso, the man behind the “Momo” sculpture, has stepped forward, saying he threw away his creation after it “rotted away” and before it became part of a social media challenge debunked as a viral internet hoax.

The “Momo” sculpture has been embroiled in controversy as of late after it was used in a purported social media challenge where children and teenagers are made to complete dangerous tasks, including self-harm or even committing suicide.