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MyIdol is the top trending phenomenon that has blown our minds . . . and we still can't decide if it's totally creepy or cool. The Chinese lifestyle app [1] lets you create a 3D avatar that looks just like you simply by taking a quick pic of your face and imposing it on a virtual body. Then, you're on your way to a new life where you can sing, dance, play guitar, dress funky, pole dance, and pretty much fulfill *most* of your wildest dreams.
You can also make multiple avatars, which means creating ones of your friends. Haven't you ever wanted to see that one shy co-worker sing? There's just one major downside — everything (instructions, song lyrics, the choice between "male" and female," etc.) is all in Chinese. But there's a nifty translation guide [2] until the app releases its promised English update, and the app is pretty easy to figure out even without the guide.
Celebs like Miley Cyrus [3], Kat Dennings, and John Mayer [4] have all jumped on board, so maybe it's time you check it out too. Take a look.
Miley being Miley
Even John Mayer's alter ego is trying to serenade you
Lena Dunham took a new route and threw together a MyIdol collage

We can relate to Kat Dennings's feelings: slightly horrified but not enough to stop
If you're interested in being a part of this crazy trending weirdness, you can get it for free from the App Store [5]. Unfortunately, it's only for iPhone users, but a popular app like this can't stay in one market for long.