Tuesday, March 05, 2013
Harlem Shake phenomenon
It's a curious thing isn't it? The Harlem Shake rollercoaster of an internet trend? I've seen probably only a couple of the videos - only realising afterwards what they were - but I guess almost half of the planet has seen at least one by now. Why? Why has it spread like a virus? What is it about it that makes people want to record and upload their own versions? I find it so fascinating...
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I'm guessing I'll see some of that at this year's office party. We danced to "Gangham Style" last year.
I've only watched one version of the Harlem Shake and it was disturbing. :D
I can only guess that so many people are producing their own versions because it is so simple...you don't even have to learn any particular dance step.
A lot of these viral phenomenons are rather lame, but usually harmless at least :)
Tara: Good luck with your office party - if you make a video I'd love to watch it :-)
LB: Good points! I'd love to see a map and a timeline of the spread and understand the tipping point of the idea. Maybe I could then use that knowledge to make a pile of money!
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