"Even Diapers Were Used": 240 Lie Down at Shopping Mall... Man Endures 33 Hours to Win

Man in His Twenties Wins by Enduring 33 Hours and 35 Minutes

On the 15th, a unique event called the "Lying Down Only" contest was held at a shopping mall in Baotou, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, northern China. Screenshot from Douyin

A man in his twenties won the "Lying Down Only" contest held at a shopping mall in China, setting a record of 33 hours and 35 minutes.

According to the South China Morning Post (SCMP) on the 23rd (local time), the "Tang Ping" (Tang Ping·lying flat) contest was held on the 15th at a shopping mall in Baotou, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, northern China.

The contest took its name from "Tang Ping," a neologism popular among young people in China. It refers to an attitude of living with minimal effort, adopted by young people exhausted by fierce competition and social pressure. This trend has been gaining increasing resonance among young people in China who are struggling with severe work and life stress.

No bathroom breaks...even 'diapers' appeared

Contestants were only allowed to lie down on a mattress; sitting up, standing, or going to the bathroom was strictly prohibited. As a result, some participants wore adult diaper pants. However, using mobile phones or reading books was permitted, and ordering delivery food and eating while lying face down was also allowed.

On the 15th, a unique event called the "Lying Down Only" contest was held at a shopping mall in Baotou, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, northern China. Screenshot from Douyin

Endured for 33 hours and 35 minutes to win...Prize money of 620,000 won

About 240 people participated in the contest, but 186 dropped out before a full day had passed. After 33 hours and 9 minutes, only three contestants remained, and to increase the difficulty, organizers required them to lift both arms and legs at the same time. In the end, the last person remaining was a 23-year-old man. He endured for a total of 33 hours and 35 minutes and received a prize of 3,000 yuan (about 620,000 won).

The winner said, "I didn't do anything special to prepare in advance," adding, "There were moments when I wanted to give up, but thanks to my girlfriend's encouragement, I was able to hold out until the end." He stated that he plans to use the prize money to throw a party with his friends.

Local internet users reacted to the contest with comments such as, "If I could go to the bathroom, I could last 33 weeks," "This is no different from my daily life," "He earned hundreds of thousands of won just by lying down," and "If I had participated, I definitely would have won."

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