Let's do the "Harlem Shake"... Or not, whatever!

It was inevitable... Let's talk about the No. 1 song on the US, according to Billboard.



"Harlem Shake" is the new sensation on the Internet. It is literally everywhere. This song and its story is so unbelievable and viral, that even the Simpsons have created their own version. But what is exactly the appeal of this song?



I don't know, exactly. As a fan of electronica, hip hop and pop, and of course all things popular, I should be an easy target for this song. As I definitely was with "Gangnam Style" (remember? The sensation of last year? Never mind), which I definitely think is a great song, despite its origin and viral success, and of course, the silly dance. But this?



Don't get me wrong. I think the memes are great fun. The concept is a novelty too: A group of people hanging out, unaware that there's a dancer in the room dancing crazily and nonsensically, and after the musical bridge, everything erupts, and we watch them all go nuts. Basically, anyone can do their own version of Harlem Shake. Even the guys at the Company I work did it. And it's hilarious. But this song  No. 1?? I mean, not even "Gangnam Style" did that, and I thought it was well deserved. At least, that song was meant to be an irony of the lifestyle of the rich and famous of South Korea. But I don't think the message is too profound in this one.



But what do I know? I mean, song is a success, viral videos of the dance are spreading like cockroaches infesting You Tube, and all is fine and great. And I guess I should make amends with it, and not take seriously this crazy trend, and have fun and maybe create my own Harlem Shake. Will you care to join me? Or not, whatever...

And finally, the animal edition of the Harlem Shake! I'm at peace now.