The Harlem Shake is a dance that originally began in Harlem, New York in 1981. Since its beginnings it has spread to other urban areas and became popular in music videos…the modern day Harlem Shake was started by a man by the name of “Al B” (nickname Sisqo or Cisco). Al B was an alcoholic who would perform the dance upon request…Al B is quoted saying that the dance is “a drunken shake anyway, it’s an alcoholic shake, but it’s fantastic, everybody appreciates it.” He said it comes from the Ancient Egyptians and describes it as what the mummies used to do. Because they were all wrapped up they couldn’t really move, all they could do was shake. Harlem Shake is based on an Ethiopian dance called the Eskista.
I may be too old to appreciate this – it just looks like funny chaos to me. Sigh..what a way to have to face one’s age.
That’s exactly what it is supposed to be.
Ah…ok.
OK, this was a misfire (for almost everyone but me)
Not a misfire – I’m just not as cool as you.
Not true – I’m just not as cool as I like to think I am!
Yes, that could be true. 🙂
Yeah I didn’t get it either…..
To each their own (as they say) 🙂
Okay…..happy Friday to you David!
Another misfire. 🙂
never have I been so relieved to have read a few comments that came before me…
I think it just takes a lower IQ level to get it. I’m confident of that. :0
Really glad I have younger children….Becky just did the “Harlem Shake” in PE just the other day. She said that it was the most fun they had in school in a long time!!
Becky is 9 years old.
God Bless Becky. Based on these comments, it looks like it just Becky and me.
LOL … my first thought was “huh”? Glad I’m not alone!
I am really standing alone, here. (With Becky)
I was afraid to push the Like button!
But you did anyway. See, once you push past the fear zone, a whole new world opens up. 🙂
I wouldn’t want to take you on in a debate!
Laughing.
Seriously?
Laughing. Yes!
they must be drunk if they’re stripping off in the snow! Very funny video clip 🙂
FINALLY, a kindred spirit who gets it. Salvation!