The new outrageous Harlem Shake meme has exploded online. But where did it all begin?
Like most trends online, it’s difficult to pinpoint the originators, but most agree the credit belongs to Filthy Frank who posted DO THE HARLEM SHAKE just over a week ago. He and his friends danced ridiculously to the first 30 seconds of Baauer‘s now famous song Harlem Shake wearing even more outrageous costumes and face masks.
Then, The Sunny Coast Skate crew were inspired to make their own version of the dance, titled The Harlem Shake v1, which incorporates the now standard recipe of one dancer dancing alone until the bass drops. Only then do the others join in on the madness.
Since then, multiple ascending versions of the The Sunny Coast Skate‘s original have been made, including countless other themed parodies of the ridiculous dance, such as the local news version, firefighter version, and even a father-son version.
Jeremy Zierau
February 11, 2013 - 11:18 amheres another!
Harlem Shake v666 (Black Metal Edition)
http://youtu.be/9ov-ekSqtuc
Jackson28
February 11, 2013 - 5:51 pmHarlem Shake old west edition: http://youtu.be/kwGauQREND0
Steviewavy
February 12, 2013 - 1:33 amJESUS DOES THE HARLEM SHAKE. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvZ_5wHb5CY
thedroidsylf
February 12, 2013 - 8:09 amDo the harlem shake! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3qAsfiJNKw
ej4
February 12, 2013 - 10:21 amAnd another! Harlem Shake v4 (Green Screen Edition)
http://youtu.be/DbK8ssf3Sdw
Jill Lugo
February 12, 2013 - 12:49 pmI’m loving this trend, it’s all about fitting as much fun into 30 seconds as you can. You can view all of these videos at http://harlemshakevideos.com
Eddie
February 12, 2013 - 1:53 pmMMA Edition 🙂
http://youtu.be/P5QlQxaPgd4
Guest
February 12, 2013 - 3:30 pmDancing Carrot man does the harlem shake! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPeSzPsomeY
Christie Colaprico
February 12, 2013 - 6:25 pmCheck out Music Choice’s hilarious take on the Harlem Shake with a twist ending! http://youtu.be/yoyweNVXGjQ
Kina Alvarado
February 12, 2013 - 6:39 pmCheck out this video on YouTube:
http://youtu.be/WX9MuO27uws
Kina Alvarado
February 12, 2013 - 6:38 pmCheck out this video on YouTube:
http://youtu.be/WX9MuO27uws
Best one yet check it out let me know what you think
Tom Bertucci
February 12, 2013 - 9:17 pmJim Carrey’s original Harlem Shake back in 1994:
http://youtu.be/nQbOBfPzk-s
Todd Martin
February 12, 2013 - 10:51 pmthe MUSIC VIDEO: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGCGK9hugco
Waldo Buck
March 1, 2013 - 9:26 amNot sure why they capture our attention. But they sure are fun to watch.
Check out the Harlem Shake (CoolZips Style) at http://youtu.be/wNqtYdc8M9E . Crazy little toys dancing to the Harlem Shake.
Alanna Coulson
March 10, 2013 - 11:02 pmNew Video Alert!! Check out Dubb Sicks’ new video “Head in the Hoopty” ft. Michael White