My 2 cents on Gangnam Style

BoxHead · 09-28-2012, 09:02 PM

I remember when I first saw this song. It was in a PM from kani, who showed me what it was since I didn't know. I skimmed over the video and discarded it as another KPOP track that I will never remember.

...then a few days later, my mom asked me to show her the video, as she saw it in Time Magazine. Odd, but I was a bit surprised when it had become a meme. I thought it wouldn't be anything more than a viral video that circles the web for a few weeks and a month or two, but to my next surprise, I was wrong again.

Some IRL kids randomly did the dance and even played it in the middle of school. This had been a month or so after I had heard it for the first time. Remember, these are stupid Texan Fishmen. Of course, I could've gone the hipster route and comment on how I knew of it before it got popular. However, I've decided to go on a more open approach:

Ask people why they like it.

I've gotten responses that range from, "It's hilariously awesome" to "It's just so stupid that it's funny" Of course I've gotten many negative responses of people just plain out calling it unnecessary and pointless.

However, Buckley from his series A Dose of Buckley on Youtube said that it was very reminiscent of the Macarena, as this song appeared at a time when it's culture was flourishing. He brought up that with the Latin craze of the time, people like Shakira and Enrique Iglesias had gone into the mainstream from things like that.

And look at it now. People are getting a craze with JPOP and KPOP here, along with a sudden interest in sushi that apparently recently blossomed here in the good 'ol US of A.

The way I see it, Gangnam Style isn't a hilariously great party song or a giant blast of Asian annoyance (much like me

) , but is a time capsule of our current culture.

Accept the madness.

(p.s. I still don't like the song, even though it's ear bleedingly catchy. Sorry Kani

)

Ninja Pink · 09-28-2012, 09:11 PM

GANGAM STYLEEE.XD
I....I just think it's a fun, catchy song. ._. And I don't even like Kpop that much.
People will probably forget about it eventually. Remember Rebecca Black's "Friday" song? Just like that.

BoxHead · 09-28-2012, 09:12 PM

Only difference: This is far superior and is actually liked by many.

Ninja Pink · 09-28-2012, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by BoxHead

Only difference: This is far superior and is actually liked by many.

^ Basically. People remember this song because it's weird and fun, and people remembered Friday because it was weird...and it sucked.>.>

Cloukora · 09-28-2012, 09:32 PM

AYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY
SEXY LADAAAY
OP
OP OP OP

lol I enjoy the song. Not something I'd have on my iPod though. I prefer songs with english lyrics xD. But I still love it. I watched the first episode of SNL of the season, and they had a skit with Psy and it was just hilarious xD I also like how he just takes this amount of publicity liek a baws. He seems like a cool guy.

Btw, that chick in the gif is haaaaaaaawt

tanduhman · 09-28-2012, 11:03 PM

Trust me on this, watch it all the way through XD

Kunoichi · 09-28-2012, 11:05 PM

How can you watch that video and not try to do the dance though? That's what it is for me, it's fun to do, like the salmon dance.

Shikamaru Nara · 09-29-2012, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by tanduhman

Trust me on this, watch it all the way through XD

WTFFF I WAS GONNA POST THAT TOO. Siggas is the man.

deadtaka · 09-29-2012, 07:02 AM

I hate how this song's become popular, because that means I wouldn't have had to watch the teachers at my school dance it incorrectly at a pep rally.

Jakropha · 09-29-2012, 07:29 AM

Blackman Gangnam style is 10X more beastly than that crazy Asian st00f
also 20% more racist D:

Red · 09-29-2012, 07:44 AM

I just think it's really stupid.

deadtaka · 09-29-2012, 07:45 AM

I've posted this already, but it's still the best version.

YouTube:

Jakropha · 09-29-2012, 07:46 AM

Blinded by science!

I want a six flags rendition

Bacon · 09-29-2012, 08:12 AM

I must be out of touch with people if this exemplifies our pop culture. xD

kanisawa · 09-29-2012, 08:43 AM

It was a Pm from me???

BoxHead · 09-29-2012, 12:11 PM

Yes it was

Hidden Ninja45 · 09-29-2012, 12:20 PM

They played this song on the radio this morning....American radio. Why?

BoxHead · 09-29-2012, 12:26 PM

Refer to the OP.

WishfulFairie · 09-29-2012, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Hidden Ninja45

They played this song on the radio this morning....American radio. Why?

What radio station was this?! Cuz it isn't country, that's for sure.

Shikamaru Nara · 10-01-2012, 05:06 PM

black man gangnam style is the best version

09-28-2012, 09:02 PM	#1
BoxHead P-P-P-PENTAKILL Kuzan Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: The Dark Side of the Rainbow Posts: 9,229 Rep Power: 21 Member's Picture Albums	My 2 cents on Gangnam Style I remember when I first saw this song. It was in a PM from kani, who showed me what it was since I didn't know. I skimmed over the video and discarded it as another KPOP track that I will never remember. ...then a few days later, my mom asked me to show her the video, as she saw it in Time Magazine. Odd, but I was a bit surprised when it had become a meme. I thought it wouldn't be anything more than a viral video that circles the web for a few weeks and a month or two, but to my next surprise, I was wrong again. Some IRL kids randomly did the dance and even played it in the middle of school. This had been a month or so after I had heard it for the first time. Remember, these are stupid Texan Fishmen. Of course, I could've gone the hipster route and comment on how I knew of it before it got popular. However, I've decided to go on a more open approach: Ask people why they like it. I've gotten responses that range from, "It's hilariously awesome" to "It's just so stupid that it's funny" Of course I've gotten many negative responses of people just plain out calling it unnecessary and pointless. However, Buckley from his series A Dose of Buckley on Youtube said that it was very reminiscent of the Macarena, as this song appeared at a time when it's culture was flourishing. He brought up that with the Latin craze of the time, people like Shakira and Enrique Iglesias had gone into the mainstream from things like that. And look at it now. People are getting a craze with JPOP and KPOP here, along with a sudden interest in sushi that apparently recently blossomed here in the good 'ol US of A. The way I see it, Gangnam Style isn't a hilariously great party song or a giant blast of Asian annoyance (much like me ) , but is a time capsule of our current culture. Accept the madness. (p.s. I still don't like the song, even though it's ear bleedingly catchy. Sorry Kani ) __________________ Last edited by BoxHead; 09-29-2012 at 12:11 PM.

09-28-2012, 09:11 PM	#2
Ninja Pink Pink Pinkness Join Date: May 2009 Location: Brahin it out with LilHinataGirl Posts: 6,748 Rep Power: 25 Member's Picture Albums	Re: My 2 cents on Gangnam Style GANGAM STYLEEE.XD I....I just think it's a fun, catchy song. ._. And I don't even like Kpop that much. People will probably forget about it eventually. Remember Rebecca Black's "Friday" song? Just like that. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Made by Kisexy. POWER PUFF GIRLS! Luna, Hikari, Kiseki and Pink are the Sexy Quad Force.:3

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BoxHead P-P-P-PENTAKILL Kuzan Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: The Dark Side of the Rainbow Posts: 9,229 Rep Power: 21 Member's Picture Albums	Re: My 2 cents on Gangnam Style Only difference: This is far superior and is actually liked by many. __________________

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Cloukora Special Jonin Candidate Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: In Johto catching Pokemon Posts: 7,805 Rep Power: 17 Member's Picture Albums	Re: My 2 cents on Gangnam Style AYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY SEXY LADAAAY OP OP OP OP lol I enjoy the song. Not something I'd have on my iPod though. I prefer songs with english lyrics xD. But I still love it. I watched the first episode of SNL of the season, and they had a skit with Psy and it was just hilarious xD I also like how he just takes this amount of publicity liek a baws. He seems like a cool guy. Btw, that chick in the gif is haaaaaaaawt __________________ POOL WAS HERE. DEAL WITH IT. Call me Cloukana now. I'm becoming a woman! GF/BF: None ): Fight back against bullies! Go down on your feet, not your knees! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Thunder Buddy: Pool Friends: Tifa Legacy, Ino's Girl, deadtaka, Sagemaster, Apa, Sai's Brother, Taker, The Shady Ninja, Shayd, Kanisawa,Vino, Hikari-Chan, Leaf, Ninja Pink, and many more

09-28-2012, 11:05 PM	#7
Kunoichi Easily Bribed Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Forward-Down-Forward-Y Posts: 11,681 Rep Power: 17	Re: My 2 cents on Gangnam Style How can you watch that video and not try to do the dance though? That's what it is for me, it's fun to do, like the salmon dance. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Spoiler: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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Jakropha Your Lord Zetsoom Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Geilinor, amassing many geepees Posts: 7,722 Rep Power: 25 Member's Picture Albums	Re: My 2 cents on Gangnam Style Blackman Gangnam style is 10X more beastly than that crazy Asian st00f also 20% more racist D: __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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Bacon Special Jonin Candidate Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Walkin' through the candy-lane with Tifa.~ -.- Posts: 29,633 Rep Power: 27 Member's Picture Albums	Re: My 2 cents on Gangnam Style I must be out of touch with people if this exemplifies our pop culture. xD __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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BoxHead P-P-P-PENTAKILL Kuzan Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: The Dark Side of the Rainbow Posts: 9,229 Rep Power: 21 Member's Picture Albums	Re: My 2 cents on Gangnam Style Yes it was __________________

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BoxHead P-P-P-PENTAKILL Kuzan Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: The Dark Side of the Rainbow Posts: 9,229 Rep Power: 21 Member's Picture Albums	Re: My 2 cents on Gangnam Style Refer to the OP. __________________

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