February 11, 2013

Video Of The Week - Is 'Harlem Shake' The New 'Gangnam Style'?

By Meera Dolasia

If you, like most people, are a little fatigued with PSY and the numerous parodies of his super hit song 'Gangnam Style', it may be time to check out Harlem Shake, the newest dance craze to hit the Internet!

This latest viral trend began earlier in the year, when a few students dressed in costumes, decided to do a crazy dance video to a catchy audio tune named Harlem Shake, released by American music producer, Baauer. They then of course posted it on YouTube. For some reason, it caught the fancy of many people and just as was the case with Gangnam Style, everyone from kids to pets to even firefighters, have gotten into the spirit with their own parodies.

And, while the dance is mostly free form with everyone doing pretty much what they want, there is a method to the madness. It begins with one person preferably in a mask, dancing alone. However, when the chorus begins, the group around him that has so far been ignoring the ruckus, suddenly rises and begins dancing. While the entire Shake lasts only about 30-seconds it is quite catchy, which is probably why it has gone viral, so quickly.

Resources: news.speedtv.com, fox19.com

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xenoSaturday, November 21, 2020 at 2:57 pm
The Army One made me laugh so hard my dad asked you ok? and i couldnt breath so i just wheezed
iamgoodWednesday, July 15, 2020 at 5:08 pm
The Army One is extremely funny! 😂
- coolvaeWednesday, August 5, 2020 at 12:50 pm
  I love that one too.
goodvibesonly09Monday, July 13, 2020 at 5:08 pm
OMG I LOVE the guy in the army one thats in the front and in the sleeping bag and being a worm 😆
bacon_bitzzSunday, January 13, 2019 at 10:37 am
I loved the army one! Lol the guy just falls out the window gets up like no biggy!😂
- iamgoodMonday, July 13, 2020 at 5:14 pm
  I also liked the one who was banging his head on the wall
- ajg16Sunday, January 13, 2019 at 6:30 pm
  😝 ikr!
ajg16Saturday, January 12, 2019 at 10:46 pm
Yeahhh I don't think that guy meant to fall out the window. . . . .
ajg16Saturday, January 12, 2019 at 10:38 pm
Omg that second video! 😂😂😂
bbbbbTuesday, December 4, 2018 at 8:01 am
that's awesome
big moodThursday, September 27, 2018 at 8:27 am
this article is an ancient artifact
Velt_PvPWednesday, May 30, 2018 at 9:40 am
#stayinalive I'm doing it at my pool party.
jaidyn brewerThursday, April 12, 2018 at 6:56 am
because i love harlem shake