Time called on global phenomenon that started with a lockdown dare

What Ms Askew did not expect was for the trend to take hold of the world with Canadians, English, Scots and Americans joining in the fun.

“They had permission to dress up and let their inner child out and I think that’s how it went viral so fast,” she said.

“I was amazed.

“Tarn Marley is a UK police officer posted every single day dressing up in characters like Fred Flintstone, Scooby Doo and me [Elsa from Frozen].

“The Bin Sheilas from Melbourne created a calendar to raise money for Impact – they help Victorian women and children from domestic violence situations.”

Ms Askew said so many positive things came from the group.

She…