'Harlem Reacts' Creator Launches Campaign to Save the Real 'Harlem Shake'

In response to the video meme that took YouTube by storm, Schlepp Films, the maker of the YouTube video, "Harlem Reacts to Harlem Shake Videos," has created a new video series to educate the public about the real Harlem Shake.

In response to the video meme that took YouTube by storm, Schlepp Films, the maker of the YouTube video, “Harlem Reacts to Harlem Shake Videos,” has created a new video series to educate the public about the real Harlem Shake.

“We realize that a lot of damage has been done to its name (though for the most part unintentionally). But the truth is, when someone hears the phrase ‘Harlem Shake’ they now associate it with the Internet videos of people doing crazy dancing,” said Schlepp Films’ Chris McGuire via Facebook message.

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