There is a strong vein of humour running through each video that is not dependent on language, further increasing its potential to spread virally. Moreover, there is a level playing field for celebrities and fans alike, with no guarantee of success for either group. In its simplest form, it could be made with just one person a more sophisticated version might even involve a crowded stadium. Nonetheless, the simplicity of the concept allows fans considerable scope in creating their own distinctive variant and making their mark, while retaining the basic elements. The Harlem Shake is technically very easy for fans to reproduce, as it consists of a single locked camera shot and one jump cut. The Washington Post explained the meme's instant virality by referring to the jump cuts, hypnotic beat, quick setups, and half minute routines. This success of the videos was in part attributed to the anticipation of the breakout moment and short length, making them very accessible to watch. Typically, but not always, the video will end by converting to slow motion on the feline growl. Additionally, in the second half of the video, people often wear either a minimum of clothes or outlandish outfits or costumes while wielding strange props. The dancing style should not be confused with the original Harlem Shake dance. When the bass drops, the video cuts to the entire group dancing for the rest of the video. Usually, a video begins with one person (often helmeted or masked) dancing to the song alone for 15 seconds, surrounded by other people not paying attention or seemingly unaware of the dancing individual. Baauer's song starts with a 15-second intro, a bass drop, then 15 seconds with the bass, and a lion roar at the end of the first 30 seconds. The videos usually last about 30 seconds and feature an excerpt of the 2012 song " Harlem Shake" by American music producer and DJ Baauer.
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The meme form was established in a video uploaded on Februby YouTube personality Joji on his DizastaMusic channel.
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ĭespite its name, the meme does not actually involve participants performing the original Harlem Shake dance, a street and hip hop dance that originated in 1980s Harlem, New York City rather, the meme usually features participants performing flailing or convulsive movements. As a meme, the video was replicated by many people, using the same concept, which led to it becoming viral in early February 2013, with thousands of "Harlem Shake" videos being made and uploaded to YouTube every day at the height of its popularity.
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The Harlem Shake is an Internet meme in the form of a video in which a group of people dance to a short excerpt from the song " Harlem Shake". Screenshots from a Harlem Shake video, showing the characteristic static jump cut from one dancer to a wild dance party after the song's drop.