The meme began life in a high school and even made it to the White House. Who’s acting like a dummy now?
November 2016
Pass notes
The mannequin challenge: like the Harlem Shake, but stationary
The latest in video fads sees people freeze-frame on film and has gone global in days. Striking a pose has never been so fashionable
March 2016
‘It became me, that was all I was’: can the man who made the Harlem Shake escape its shadow?
It was the viral hit that broke YouTube records. But for its creator Baauer the Harlem Shake soon became a burden. We meet a reluctant EDM superstar
November 2013
2013 in review
The pop A-Z of 2013 - in pictures
From Morrissey's book to Miley Cyrus's wrecking ball, it's been a memorable year in pop. Here are the key moments, biggest trends and inexplicable hits
August 2013
Care Home Idol: rock'n'roll generation take care homes by storm - video
A talent competition for older people in residential care called Care Home Idol is producing some pop contenders. Here residents of Waterfield House care home set the dancefloor ablaze with their version of the Harlem Shake
March 2013
Oxford's University's Harlem shake librarian must be reinstated
Alexander Fisken
Books blog
Oxford librarian dismissed over Harlem Shake video – that she wasn't in
Harlem Shake, Royal Opera House style – video
How the Harlem Shake moves to a more radical beat in Tunisia
Rachel Shabi
Harlem Shake: could it kill sampling?
Harlem Shake on WWII memorial triggers arrests- video
Australian miners fired for 'Harlem Shake'
Mile-high Harlem Shake attempt - video
February 2013
English National Ballet does the Harlem Shake – video
Viral video chart
Viral Video Chart: cute frogs, meteorites and the Harlem Shake
Manchester City perform their version of the Harlem Shake – video
Harlem Shake's YouTube bump sends it to No 1 in US
YouTube archive
35 years of football computer games, an F1 miracle and DJ John Motson
Harlem Shake: Baauer cashes in on viral video's massive YouTube success
