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15 Mass Crazes That Swept Across Countries

Shannon Quinn July 3, 2025 8 min
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8. The Harlem Shake Viral Video

8. The Harlem Shake Viral Video
A lively group bursts into wild, spontaneous moves mid-song, capturing the chaotic spirit of the Harlem Shake viral meme. | Photo by Wikipedia

In 2013, the Harlem Shake craze exploded on the internet. Thousands of groups—from office workers to students—uploaded their own quirky dance videos, each starting with one person and erupting into chaos. This meme united people worldwide in a spontaneous, silly celebration of creativity and fun. Learn more.

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