Psy Rocks the 2D World in This 8-Bit Gangnam Style Video
Elise Ying-Hei Ho — September 28, 2012 — Pop Culture
References: youtube
In a cross between nerdy and weird, YouTube group Daneboe has released a lovely 8-bit Gangnam style mash-up.
If you haven’t seen the original Gangnam Style video by Korean pop singer Psy, you should check it out right now. The catchy tune and super-strange dance moves have become viral in short period of time and is being broadcasted even on North American radio stations. Although this mash-up is significantly shorter than the original, this video gives retro lovers enough geekiness for one minute and 50 seconds.
Reminiscent of the old school 8-bit video games, 8-bit Psy dances in his signature crazy styled moves with retro game music as he makes an appearance at underground parking garages, amusement parks and the beaches while watching women do yoga.
If you haven’t seen the original Gangnam Style video by Korean pop singer Psy, you should check it out right now. The catchy tune and super-strange dance moves have become viral in short period of time and is being broadcasted even on North American radio stations. Although this mash-up is significantly shorter than the original, this video gives retro lovers enough geekiness for one minute and 50 seconds.
Reminiscent of the old school 8-bit video games, 8-bit Psy dances in his signature crazy styled moves with retro game music as he makes an appearance at underground parking garages, amusement parks and the beaches while watching women do yoga.
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