The #KyloRenChallenge Is Apparently a Thing, and I’m Here for It

I need to see more shirtless kylo in IX, JJ! 😂😍#reylo #rey #kyloren pic.twitter.com/Kso5qiaAXX

— Han | Kylo Rey (@jediren_) December 15, 2017

Let’s be honest. Whether you loved or loathed Star Wars: The Last Jedi, there was one thing at the center of that loving and loathing: Shirtless Kylo Ren. You know it’s true. John Mayer and the rest of the Internet know it’s true, too.

For some reason that is between John Mayer and his God, Mayer decided to start the #KyloRenChallenge with this entry on his Instagram:

#kylorenchallenge

A post shared by johnmayer (@johnmayer) on Dec 30, 2017 at 7:00pm PST

In a completely unsurprising turn of events, the entire Internet has decided to join in. Some attempts are pretty legit:

@johnmayer #kylorenchallenge on a #nye #newmewhodis

A post shared by 🍁Juan Ernesto. Navarro🍁 (@john_eboy) on Dec 31, 2017 at 7:22am PST

Thanks for starting this @johnmayer . My saber was collecting dust. For every 10 likes I’ll try and do something Kylo Ren would do. #kylorenchallenge

A post shared by Pierce (@rfpiv) on Dec 31, 2017 at 9:49am PST

Who wore it better? #KyloRenchallenge pic.twitter.com/DWeaTNhyf6

— Brittany Chenteale (@BrittChenteale) December 31, 2017

Props for being ready for the J.J. Abrams film with the lens flare.

Kylo ren challenge! #benswolo #thatsnomoon #massiveobjectapproching #kylorenchallenge

A post shared by Isaiah Johnson (@thatkaratekidd98) on Dec 30, 2017 at 7:30pm PST

Props for use of the hashtag #benswolo.

Others are kinda hilarious:

#kylorenchallenge accepted @johnmayer ! @scionxtc @darth_hate let me see what you got ,lol… #starwars #starwarsforlife #starwarsforever #starwarscrew #thedarkside #donotunderestimatethepowerofthedarkside #kyloren

A post shared by DZ 48177 ◼️💀◼️ #481 (@darth_red_harvest) on Dec 30, 2017 at 7:57pm PST

That drawstring waist, tho!

#kylorenchallenge #dogfoodonthefloor #yeahthatsaswiffer #benswolo #dadbod #freethenipple #thedarksidehascorduroy

A post shared by @ hoobnitz on Dec 31, 2017 at 8:36am PST

Kylo undercover as Matt the Janitor.

MY GOAL for 2018 is to participate in the #KyloRenchallenge . When I do, all you other haters gonna bow down. Get ready! Prepare to be SHOCKED! (To be fair, it’s probably gonna take me like, 11 months.. but WHEN I DO.. OH BE SCARED!) #pecs #highwaistedpants #DadBod

— Darren Hayes (@darrenhayes) January 2, 2018

Awww, come on, dude!

Anyway, some entries were just freaking adorable:

He’s only 3 weeks old, but he felt he needed to participate. #KyloRenChallenge pic.twitter.com/m9fn7wJDSd

— Melisa Solum (@Mrs_sewingSolum) January 1, 2018

Best Parents Ever.

She absolutely refused to hold the light saber… #MayTheForceBeShihTzu #HammillHimself #KyloRenchallenge #StarWars #TheLastJedi pic.twitter.com/cTNkI6XAec

— Johnny Mac (@johnny_mac14) December 31, 2017

Best Use of a Star Wars/Pet-Related Crossover Pun.

My wife thinks the #KyloRenChallenge is funny enough to dress our dogs up. /Sigh pic.twitter.com/fYOMaJ0jZq

— Scarybooster Plays Warframe (@Scarybooster1) December 31, 2017

Who’s a good boy? Kylo is a good boy!

What do you think? Whose #KyloRenChallenge is the best that you’ve seen so far? Have you posted your own entry? If so, share the links below! Let’s see those high waists, people!

So the #KyloRenChallenge is now a thing and it’s amazing. pic.twitter.com/VDwBzYLIzm

— Sarah Franklin (@flightlessnerd) December 31, 2017

(via Buzzfeed, image: screencap)

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