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Never Do 'The Harlem Shake' By a Bonfire, People

Eddie Wright — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:49:09 +0000

They said the ‘Harlem Shake‘ was hot, but this is ridiculous. In case you were living in a cave for the past few months, the ‘Harlem Shake’ is a silly viral video trend that involves one guy or gal dancing alone to the dubstep-y Baauer tune. Then as the music reaches its crescendo, a big [...]

10 Painfully Hilarious 'Harlem Shake' Fails

Cameron Simcik — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 21:19:25 +0000

It doesn’t matter if you’re a ‘Harlem Shake’ lover or hater– we think you’ll really enjoy the versions we’ve rounded up. Before we get into the shenanigans, it’s important to point out just how weird and crazy the dance actually is. Seriously, with all that flailing and spazzing out, it can be a pretty risky thing [...]

Conan O'Brien Shuts Down Office Harlem Shake

Kyle Dowling — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 16:10:29 +0000

Just when we thought everyone was getting in on the Harlem Shake craze, there's one guy who's shutting it down. Late night host Conan O'Brien showed exactly what happens when a member of his staff attempts to put together a "Shake" video -- they go to the Time Out Corner!

'The Simpsons' Offer Up 'The Homer Shake'

Kyle Dowling — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 15:53:00 +0000

Finally, a Harlem Shake video for a new audience! Last night’s opening couch gag on ‘The Simpsons‘ showed everyone’s favorite cartoon family getting in on the Harlem Shake craze. And we definitely count it as a win. Dubbed “The Homer Shake,” this video starts in typical Harlem Shake fashion with a helmet-wearing Maggie boogieing down [...]

Harlem Shake Video Prompts Federal Investigation

Emerald Catron — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 22:45:16 +0000

Well, this might be the video that finally ends the Harlem Shake craze. An ultimate frisbee team from Colorado College made this particular video ... on an AIRPLANE. Now the FAA is investigating it to make sure that it didn't happen during takeoff or landing or against the wishes of the flight attendants and crew.

10 Kids Doing the 'Harlem Shake'

Cameron Simcik — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 22:10:01 +0000

We're not entirely why, but this whole 'Harlem Shake' dance craze is taking over the Web. Maybe the weird-meets-hilarious combo has something to do with it, but regardless, the stuff is straight up entertaining. We recently found offices are suspiciously good at it and so are the folks over at 'The Daily Show.' So who are the latest brave souls to jump on this bandwagon? Good ol' kiddos!

15 Hilarious Office 'Harlem Shake' Videos

Cameron Simcik — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 21:56:46 +0000

Every few months, a video craze comes along, and the Web goes full-on obsessed with it (guilty). Let's reminisce for a moment. Last year there was the whole Call Me Maybe trend. Then Gangnam Style took over our lives for a few months and now, the Harlem Shake is getting America dancin' in their pants.

'Happy Endings' Jumps on the Harlem Shake Wagon

Emerald Catron — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 18:24:43 +0000

Yup, it's still happening. People are still making 'Harlem Shake' videos. At least they seem to be increasing in star power. Last week it was Kyle MacLachlan. This version features Elisha Cuthbert AND Damon Wayans Jr., who is carrying the "Sinbrad" puppet from the

'Harlem Shake' Jumps Shark, Freaks Everyone Out With 'Twin Peaks' Version

Emerald Catron — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 22:35:01 +0000

Well, here’s something we weren’t planning to see when we woke up this morning. It’s a ‘Twin Peaks’ tribute Harlem Shake video. What’s really got us is that ‘Twin Peaks’ star Kyle MacLachlan is actually in this. Although, to be fair, he did do ‘Showgirls.’ So it’s sort of foolish for us to be surprised.

'The Daily Show' and 'Jimmy Fallon' Try Their Hand at the Harlem Shake

Emerald Catron — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 20:44:56 +0000

We thought it was dead. Apparently we were wrong. Jon Stewart and the rest of the staff at 'The Daily Show' have made their contribution to Harlem Shake mania. At least they've put a bit of an original spin on the trend. Plus you get to watch Jon Stewart dance.

Times Square Goes Nuts in 'Harlem Shake' Video

Kyle Dowling — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 18:00:11 +0000

Unless you've been living off the grid for the past couple of weeks, you're well aware that the Harlem Shake is officially the new 'Gangnam Style' or 'Call Me Maybe' of 2013. And with a lengthy, lengthy list of Shakes filling up the YouTube spots, the craze has finally made it's way home. Not necessarily to Harlem, but Times Square is close enough.

Presenting the 'Very Last Harlem Shake Video' You'll Ever Need to See

Emerald Catron — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 19:19:34 +0000

According to these guys, this is the very last Harlem Shake video ever. According to us, when did anybody on the internet ever listen to anybody else? Still, it is a suitably (NSFW) violent ending to something that has been annoying us basically since the first time we saw it.

University of Georgia Men's Swim Team Takes 'The Harlem Shake' Underwater

Kyle Dowling — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 17:09:03 +0000

Are you ready for another Harlem Shake video? We hope so because the world is going bananas for these videos and they appear to keep on coming. And while they’ve all held some sort of fun factor, this one might be our favorite. Meet the University of Georgia Men’s Swim and Dive Team. These guys [...]

Everything You Need to Know About the Harlem Shake

Emerald Catron — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 16:41:43 +0000

If you look at the internet at all, you've probably noticed a sudden proliferation of Harlem Shake videos. Why, you might be asking, are all these people wearing horse head masks and throwing themselves around shabby dorm rooms? It's a fair question, and one we'd like to answer for you. This is your essential guide to the Harlem Shake.

Watch 49 'Harlem Shake' Videos Happening at the Same Time

Kyle Dowling — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 20:22:47 +0000

WARNING: If you suffer from seizures or the Harlem Shake fever, you might want to stand back and start dancing. YouTube culture appears to have been rejuvenated by the Harlem Shake videos taking over the internet. It seems every day we’re finding new footage of someone doing their version of the Shake — from firemen [...]

Even Grandmas Are Getting In on the 'Harlem Shake' Trend

Kyle Dowling — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 17:53:02 +0000

Someone must've heard the world crying for a new phenomenon, because recently the internet has been set ablaze with fascination for the Harlem Shake. Videos of college campuses -- and now firemen -- performing their versions of the dance have ripped through our search engines and YouTube streams. Among them all, this one might be our favorite.

Now Firefighters Are Getting In on the 'Harlem Shake' Act

Emerald Catron — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 21:56:16 +0000

That Harlem Shake thing is really catching on. We hope it's the next 'Gangnam Style,' although that's mostly because these videos are only 30 seconds long. This version of the Harlem Shake features actual firemen in a fire truck. The thing we're left wondering though is

Everybody's Doing the Harlem Shake

Emerald Catron — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 16:12:58 +0000

Of all the things people make videos of themselves doing, we have to say this is probably our favorite. It's more entertaining than planking, and doing a Google image search for it isn't nearly as traumatizing as it was for milking. These days everybody's doing the Harlem Shake.