Gangnam Style? That’s SO 2012.
In 2013, it’s all about the Harlem Shake.
This new craze in particular appeared online about two weeks ago and has since taken the internet by storm.
The original video (the first one below) has been viewed over 2.3 million times and led to numerous variations and parodies.
So what is it?
Originally, Harlem shake referred to a dance that began in — yes, excellent guess — Harlem, New York back in 1981. It has its roots in an Ethiopian dance, “Eskista.” You can check out what it looks like on YouTube.
The Harlem shake has been referenced in various songs over the years, including one by Brooklyn-based producer Baauer (Harry Rodrigues). That’s the song you’re hearing in all forty million “Harlem Shake” videos.
So without further ado, we’d like to present, The Harlem Shake.
DO THE HARLEM SHAKE (ORIGINAL)
Harlem Shake (Kim and Matt Edition)
Harlem Shake (Peanuts Editions)
Harlem Shake (My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic Edition)
Harlem Shake (Firefighter Edition)
Harlem Shake (Army Edition)
Harlem Shake (Black Edition)
Harlem Shake (Grandma Edition)
Harlem Shake (Western University Edition)
Harlem Shake (TODAY Show Edition)
Harlem Shake (TL;DR Edition)