webfact Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 DANCE CRAZEThailand does the 'Harlem Shake'The NationCan "Harlem Shake" beat "Gangnam Style"?BANGKOK: -- In just under one month, the latest viral dance craze sweeping the Internet has become a global newsjsphenomenon. Even in Thailand, there are more than 1,000 versions on YouTube, where a search for "Harlem Shake" turned up more than 100,000 videos - 1,100 of them from Thailand. Among them is the US Embassy Bangkok, which made a "Harlem Shake" video in observance of this week's Social Media Week. The video features embassy staff in costumes of iconic American characters. Posted to YouTube on Monday and shared on US Ambassador Kristie Kenney's Facebook page, as well as the embassy’s official Facebook page and Twitter account, it's been viewed up to 28,400 times.Others doing the "Harlem Shake" include the Manchester City football club - the first Premier League team to join the craze. Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt and supermodels at London Fashion Week have also made videos, prompting more than 40,000 imitators to record their own takes and getting more than 175 million views worldwide.The Sunny Coast Skate, a collective of five teenagers in Australia, posted the original "Harlem Shake" dance video to YouTube on February 2. They danced to the 2012 song by of the same name by Baauer, an electronic musician from New York. The video has since been viewed more than 14.1 million times.The dance itself is a simple two-step move with a shoulder shake that adds pelvic thrusts and flailing about. As with the original clip, virtually all participants in the copycat videos dress in outlandish costumes.The previous dance craze, "Gangnam Style" by South Korean rapper Psy, began in July 2012. The original music video is YouTube's most-watched clip, with more than 1.3 billion views. A search for other "Gangnam Style" videos on YouTube turns up around 675,000 clips - 4,800 from Thailand.-- The Nation 2013-02-22 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post rkidlad Posted February 22, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted February 22, 2013 Another sad day in the life of human beings. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Another sad day in the life of human beings. Indeed, not even going to bother looking, what's Facebook? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chooka Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 I had to look on youtube, now I know what happened to that Teddy Bear they use in the rape re enactments. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moruya Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 How about the Thais do something original? the Nana Shake? Shake your Tail Feather? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Kooweerup Posted February 22, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted February 22, 2013 Just watched the video. Where is the Thai culture department, are they still snowed under cleaning up the mess from the NOK Airlines calendar thing or is having sex with rubber chickens and teddy bears classed as an acceptable Thai custom? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ricardo Posted February 22, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted February 22, 2013 Makes one ashamed to be a farang, perhaps there should be a special Thai ministry, entrusted with stamping this sort of thing out, before it rots the brains of the nation's kids, or is it already too late ? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tominbkk Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 I had to look on youtube, now I know what happened to that Teddy Bear they use in the rape re enactments. I just threw up in my mouth a little. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chooka Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Makes one ashamed to be a farang, perhaps there should be a special Thai ministry, entrusted with stamping this sort of thing out, before it rots the brains of the nation's kids, or is it already too late ? Unless you are an American you can hold your head high. Just put your hands in the air and say "Hey don't look at me this is an American thing" It originated in Harlem America in 1981 blame the yanks for destroying Thai Culture and not the rest of the farangs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sayonarax Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Doubt you'd even know where Harlem is Bangkok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sayonarax Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Makes one ashamed to be a farang, perhaps there should be a special Thai ministry, entrusted with stamping this sort of thing out, before it rots the brains of the nation's kids, or is it already too late ? Unless you are an American you can hold your head high. Just put your hands in the air and say "Hey don't look at me this is an American thing" It originated in Harlem America in 1981 blame the yanks for destroying Thai Culture and not the rest of the farangs. They seem to be doing a fine job of that themselves without our help. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chooka Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Makes one ashamed to be a farang, perhaps there should be a special Thai ministry, entrusted with stamping this sort of thing out, before it rots the brains of the nation's kids, or is it already too late ? Unless you are an American you can hold your head high. Just put your hands in the air and say "Hey don't look at me this is an American thing" It originated in Harlem America in 1981 blame the yanks for destroying Thai Culture and not the rest of the farangs. They seem to be doing a fine job of that themselves without our help. Yes I know but couldn't resist a little soft harmless American bashing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pimay1 Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 And their concerned about girls on a calendar? Words fail me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buchholz Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Makes one ashamed to be a farang, perhaps there should be a special Thai ministry, entrusted with stamping this sort of thing out, before it rots the brains of the nation's kids, or is it already too late ? Unless you are an American you can hold your head high. Just put your hands in the air and say "Hey don't look at me this is an American thing" It originated in Harlem America in 1981 blame the yanks for destroying Thai Culture and not the rest of the farangs. No, you need to check the other Harlem Shake entry for wiki. The 1981 entry is a completely different dance and is unconnected to the current fad. The OP Harlem Shake is much more recent and originated in..... The Harlem Shake is an Internet meme that went viral on YouTube in early February 2013. The meme is in the form of a video that began being replicated according to a similar concept by many people. The art form of the meme was established in a video uploaded on February 2 by The Sunny Coast Skate, five teenagers from Queensland, Australia . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pimay1 Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Health Ministry Aims To Raise I Qs Of Thai Kids Great start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chooka Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Makes one ashamed to be a farang, perhaps there should be a special Thai ministry, entrusted with stamping this sort of thing out, before it rots the brains of the nation's kids, or is it already too late ? Unless you are an American you can hold your head high. Just put your hands in the air and say "Hey don't look at me this is an American thing" It originated in Harlem America in 1981 blame the yanks for destroying Thai Culture and not the rest of the farangs. No, you need to check the other Harlem Shake entry for wiki. The 1981 entry is a completely different dance and is unconnected to the current fad. The OP Harlem Shake is much more recent and originated in..... The Harlem Shake is an Internet meme that went viral on YouTube in early February 2013. The meme is in the form of a video that began being replicated according to a similar concept by many people. The art form of the meme was established in a video uploaded on February 2 by The Sunny Coast Skate, five teenagers from Queensland, Australia . Oh well then I stand duely roggered with a ten foot pole. Give me a hand with this rock will I need to get under it. Us Aussies are pretty creative tho don't you think O.K I'm gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 (edited) Makes one ashamed to be a farang, perhaps there should be a special Thai ministry, entrusted with stamping this sort of thing out, before it rots the brains of the nation's kids, or is it already too late ? Unless you are an American you can hold your head high. Just put your hands in the air and say "Hey don't look at me this is an American thing" It originated in Harlem America in 1981 blame the yanks for destroying Thai Culture and not the rest of the farangs. Americans are farangs, but so am I, and my own particular sub-set gave the World the Birdy-Dance, Lambeth-Walk and Hokey-Cokey ! Whereas morris-dancing is of course totally-different innit ! Edited February 22, 2013 by Ricardo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloghead Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 All Americans now form a line and bare their buttocks so Chooka can kiss their rosy, red ass 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buchholz Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Even in Thailand, there are more than 1,000 versions on YouTubeThe most popular version (by view count) that I found was this 1,000,000+ viewed version... (with the added bonus of including the maligned Furby from another thread) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chooka Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 All Americans now form a line and bare their buttocks so Chooka can kiss their rosy, red ass pass me the lip balm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diddums Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 All Americans now form a line and bare their buttocks so Chooka can kiss their rosy, red ass pass me the lip balmOf the said 2 square metre average american ass....where should he kiss ? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chooka Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Meanwhile, Huay Kwang District Chief Chumphon Chaokoh launched a campaign urging Bangkokians to vote by shooting a video clip of him and his civil service staff dancing the Harlem Shake at a market in front of the Bangkok’s MCOT Modernine TV, Thai News Agency and MCOT Online News headquarters http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/621010-thailand-live-friday-22-feb-2013/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payboy Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Harlem Shake Millions administered daily in LOS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pimay1 Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 All Americans now form a line and bare their buttocks so Chooka can kiss their rosy, red ass pass me the lip balmOf the said 2 square metre average american ass....where should he kiss ? Good one. Your are closer than you think. Last year went to see my kids and grandkids. I couldn't believe how fat the people have become in one year. I went to WalMarts and it was unbelievable. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diddums Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 All Americans now form a line and bare their buttocks so Chooka can kiss their rosy, red ass pass me the lip balmOf the said 2 square metre average american ass....where should he kiss ?Good one. Your are closer than you think. Last year went to see my kids and grandkids. I couldn't believe how fat the people have become in one year. I went to WalMarts and it was unbelievable.Wall to wall arts ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozfromoz Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 All Americans now form a line and bare their buttocks so Chooka can kiss their rosy, red ass pass me the lip balm Of the said 2 square metre average american ass....where should he kiss ?Good one. Your are closer than you think. Last year went to see my kids and grandkids. I couldn't believe how fat the people have become in one year. I went to WalMarts and it was unbelievable.Oz is the same. I call it the McDonalds arse. Don't forget the muffin look either. Tight pants with everything spilling out over the top :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pimay1 Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Quotes again. Of the said 2 square metre average american ass....where should he kiss ? Good one. Your are closer than you think. Last year went to see my kids and grandkids. I couldn't believe how fat the people have become in one year. I went to WalMarts and it was unbelievable. Oz is the same. I call it the McDonalds arse. Don't forget the muffin look either. Tight pants with everything spilling out over the top :-) You mean like this? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post diddums Posted February 22, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted February 22, 2013 and to think someone calls her hunnybunny... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EyesWideOpen Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 (edited) Makes one ashamed to be a farang, perhaps there should be a special Thai ministry, entrusted with stamping this sort of thing out, before it rots the brains of the nation's kids, or is it already too late ? Unless you are an American you can hold your head high. Just put your hands in the air and say "Hey don't look at me this is an American thing" It originated in Harlem America in 1981 blame the yanks for destroying Thai Culture and not the rest of the farangs. No, you need to check the other Harlem Shake entry for wiki. The 1981 entry is a completely different dance and is unconnected to the current fad. The OP Harlem Shake is much more recent and originated in..... The Harlem Shake is an Internet meme that went viral on YouTube in early February 2013. The meme is in the form of a video that began being replicated according to a similar concept by many people. The art form of the meme was established in a video uploaded on February 2 by The Sunny Coast Skate, five teenagers from Queensland, Australia . Oh well then I stand duely roggered with a ten foot pole. Give me a hand with this rock will I need to get under it. Us Aussies are pretty creative tho don't you think:thumbsup: O.K I'm gone. Hahaha good to see you man up, and let the Yanks off the hook... :-) Edited February 22, 2013 by EyesWideOpen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambco984 Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 (edited) A whole lot of hunnybunny. That picture is crackin' Edited February 22, 2013 by jambco984 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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