Bed rotting: 'Lying flat' contest held in Chinese shopping centre to find the laziest person
This is the bizarre event in which dozens of contestants lie motionless on mattresses in a shopping centre as they compete in a "laziness" contest and have to wear nappies to endure the challenge.
It took place in Baotou, Inner Mongolia, China and began at 10.18am on November 15, before ending at 7.53pm on November 16 when the winner was declared.
Some 240 contestants had entered the competition on mattresses provided by the organiser, each person on their own mattress.
The rules allowed competitors to turn over, use their mobile phones, read books and order takeaway food while lying down, but they were prohibited from sitting up or leaving the mattress, including to go to the toilet.
The contest was organised by a home-furnishings brand and this was the third edition of the so-called “lie-flat competition”. It is similar to the recent TikTok trend of “bed rotting, popular among some members of Gen Z, which involves staying in bed for long periods of time not to sleep but to eat or relax.
Some participants brought their own blankets, power banks and food, and other competitors wore nappies in order to stay on the mattress without leaving.
The organisers said that there was no fixed end time for the contest and it would continue until the last three winners were determined.
Entrants with health issues were excluded and if someone felt unwell, they were instructed to inform staff immediately.
By the 24-hour mark, a total of 186 contestants had quit and 54 remained.
The champion, who received 3,000 Chinese yen (£323), was a young man who lay down for 33 hours and 35 minutes.
The home furnishings company said they plan to stage similar “lie-flat” competitions in other cities in Inner Mongolia including Hohhot and Ordos.
Story: NewsX