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1. Shard Calculation

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Calculated Shard: 181 (from laksa006)

2. Crawled Status Check

Query:

curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa181.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical, ml_categories_json AS ml_categories_json, ml_types_json AS ml_types_json, ml_intent_types_json AS ml_intent_types_json, meta_language AS meta_language, attrs_author AS attrs_author, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(attrs_publish_time), 0) AS attrs_publish_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(attrs_original_publish_time), 0) AS attrs_original_publish_time, ifNull(attrs_is_republished, 0) AS attrs_is_republished, ifNull(attrs_nr_words, 0) AS attrs_nr_words, ifNull(attrs_boilerpipe_nr_words, 0) AS attrs_boilerpipe_nr_words, ifNull(body_ext_links_number, 0) AS body_ext_links_number, ifNull(body_int_links_number, 0) AS body_int_links_number, ifNull(meta_nofollow, 0) AS meta_nofollow, ifNull(meta_noarchive, 0) AS meta_noarchive, ifNull(props_was_rendered, 0) AS props_was_rendered, ifNull(src_redirect, \'\') AS src_redirect, ifNull(download_time_msec, 0) AS download_time_msec, ifNull(download_ttfb_msec, 0) AS download_ttfb_msec, ifNull(download_size, 0) AS download_size FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.businessinsider.com/best-memes-of-2012-2012-12\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.businessinsider.com/best-memes-of-2012-2012-12\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/best-memes-of-2012-2012-12","crawl_time":1774453427,"first_indexed_time":1553106861,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,businessinsider!www,\/best-memes-of-2012-2012-12 s443","src_root_hash":"15170859634011428381","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Best Memes of 2012 - Business Insider","meta_descriptions":["Relive the best memes of 2012, capturing the humor and creativity of internet culture."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Dec 27, 2012, 8:51 PM GMT\nYouTube\/Gangnam Style\nA meme is a video, image, or idea that spreads over the Internet.\nFor example, \"Gangnam Style\" is a meme with multiple layers as the song, music video, and dance went viral across the Internet.\nKnow Your Meme\n, a website dedicated to researching and documenting Internet memes and viral phenomena, declared \"Gangnam Style\" its\nbest meme of 2012\n. \n\"Gangnam Style became a global hit, despite its language barrier, mainly because of the music video, particularly the horse dance and the dress code that hardly need a lot of explanation,\"\nKnow Your Meme\neditor Brad Kim tells us.\nIn a matter of months, \"Gangnam Style\" became\nYouTube's most watched video ever\n, and everyone with Internet access learned\nhow to do the cheesy horse dance\n.\nAs 2012 winds down, let's take a look back at our favorite memes of the year.\n12. Sinister Josh Romney\nDuring the second presidential debate, Josh Romney -- Mitt's second oldest son -- was caught on camera giving Barack Obama the death stare.\n11. Dangling Boris Johnson\nLockerz\/@rebeccasbrain, WordPress – DangleBoris\nLondon Mayor Boris Johnson tested out a zip line in preparation for the Summer Olympics.\nProblem was, Johnson stalled on the zip line and was left dangling above a crowd of spectators and media.\nShortly after Johnson's zip line adventure, everyone on the Internet utilized their Photoshop skills to\ndangle Boris Johnson in ridiculous situations\n.\n10. Sh!t People Say\nYouTube\nIt all started with \"Sh!t Girls Say,\" a video poking fun at oft-used phrases said by girls. \nFrom \"Sh!t Asian Girls Say\" to \"Sh!t Gay Guys Say,\" the meme grew as more and more people made their own versions of the parody video.\nWatch the 10 best '\"Sh!t People Say\" Videos HERE >\n9. Overly Attached Girlfriend\nQuickMeme\nIt all started when 20-year-old college student Laina Walker posted a video of herself singing Justin Bieber's \"Boyfriend\" with more stalker-ish lyrics like \"don't hide secrets in your house, because boy I stole the key.\"\nLaina Walker is now the face of\noverly attached girlfriends\neverywhere.\n8. Mario Balotelli's Goal Celebration\nAP; Google Images\nSpain won the Euro 2012 tournament, but everyone will remember Italian striker Mario Balotelli for his goal celebration in a semi-final match against Germany.\n7. Angelina Jolie's right leg\nAP Photo\/Amy Sancetta\nFor whatever reason, Angelina Jolie thought it would be cool (or, sexy?) to show off her bare right leg at the Oscars.\nAngelina Jolie's bare leg at the Oscars got \nits own Twitter account\n and \na bunch of Photoshops and Tumblr posts\n dedicated to it.\n6. Badass Hillary Clinton\nKevin Lamarque\/Reuters\nFrom\nknocking down beers\nin Cartagena to texting with her sunglasses on all the time, Hillary Clinton became a total badass in 2012.\nTake a look at the 20 photos that prove Hillary Clinton is a total badass HERE >\n5. Ridiculously Photogenic Guy\nquickmeme.com\nZeddie Little became the \"Ridiculously Photogenic Guy\" after a photograph of him smiling during a 10K run went viral on Flickr and Reddit.\nLittle's photogenic face has been the subject of many\ngreat captions and Photoshops\n.\n4. Grumpy Cat\nReddit\/Cataliades\n\"Grumpy Cat\" is pretty self-explanatory.\nThis photo of a cat with a permanent scowl on its face went viral on Reddit and spawned\ncountless Photoshops and captions\n.\n3. McKayla Maroney Is Not Impressed\nRonald Martinez\/Getty Images, White House\/Flickr\nIn the London Olympics, US gymnast McKayla Maroney was heavily favored to win gold in the vault competition. \nHowever,\nMaroney fell\n, won silver, and scowled as she stood on the podium with her second-place prize.\nEven though she lost gold, Maroney has become a star outside of gymnastics thanks to her \"not impressed\" meme.\n2. Call Me Maybe\nYouTube screencap\nCarly Rae Jepsen's hit single \"Call Me Maybe\" went viral in early 2012 after Justin Bieber tweeted about the catchy tune.\n\"Call Me Maybe\" has been\ncovered, lip-dubbed, and parodied by everyone\nfrom the Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders to President Obama.\nIt would undoubtedly be the number one song of 2012 if it weren't for a certain goofy singer and dancer from South Korea.\n1. Gangnam Style\nAs the only YouTube video to ever reach 1 billion views, Psy's \"Gangnam Style\" is easily the best meme of 2012.\nEveryone learned\nhow to do the \"Gangnam Style\" dance\nand it became a football celebration.\nEven though Psy was outed for\nhis anti-American past\n, people still couldn't get enough of \"Gangnam 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app](https:\/\/insider-app.onelink.me\/4cpG\/?af_js_web=true&af_ss_ver=2_3_0&af_dp=insider%3A%2F%2Fbi%2Fpost%2Fbest-memes-of-2012-2012-12&af_force_deeplink=true&is_retargeting=true&deep_link_value=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.businessinsider.com%2Fbest-memes-of-2012-2012-12&pid=businessinsider&c=post_page_share_bar_v2_smart_4.13.23 \"Download the app\")\n\n![psy gangnam style butt](https:\/\/i.insider.com\/50dc7ac369beddfc1800001a?width=500&format=jpeg&auto=webp)\n\nYouTube\/Gangnam Style\n\nA meme is a video, image, or idea that spreads over the Internet.\n\nFor example, \"Gangnam Style\" is a meme with multiple layers as the song, music video, and dance went viral across the Internet.\n\n[*Know Your Meme*](http:\/\/knowyourmeme.com\/), a website dedicated to researching and documenting Internet memes and viral phenomena, declared \"Gangnam Style\" its [best meme of 2012](http:\/\/knowyourmeme.com\/blog\/meme-review\/best-memes-of-2012-editorial-choices).\n\n\"Gangnam Style became a global hit, despite its language barrier, mainly because of the music video, particularly the horse dance and the dress code that hardly need a lot of explanation,\" *Know Your Meme* editor Brad Kim tells us.\n\nIn a matter of months, \"Gangnam Style\" became [YouTube's most watched video ever](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/gangnam-style-justin-bieber-youtube-2012-11), and everyone with Internet access learned [how to do the cheesy horse dance](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/how-to-do-the-gangnam-style-dance-2012-10).\n\nAs 2012 winds down, let's take a look back at our favorite memes of the year.\n\n## 12\\. Sinister Josh Romney\n![josh romney gif](http:\/\/25.media.tumblr.com\/tumblr_mc0nxwQmG81qz581wo1_1280.gif)During the second presidential debate, Josh Romney -- Mitt's second oldest son -- was caught on camera giving Barack Obama the death stare.\n\n## 11\\. Dangling Boris Johnson\n![dangling boris johnson](https:\/\/i.insider.com\/50dcafebecad045102000003?width=500&format=jpeg&auto=webp)\n\n![](https:\/\/i.insider.com\/50dcafebecad045102000003?width=600&format=jpeg&auto=webp)\n\n[Lockerz\/@rebeccasbrain, WordPress – DangleBoris](http:\/\/dangleboris.wordpress.com\/)\n\nLondon Mayor Boris Johnson tested out a zip line in preparation for the Summer Olympics.\n\nProblem was, Johnson stalled on the zip line and was left dangling above a crowd of spectators and media.\n\nShortly after Johnson's zip line adventure, everyone on the Internet utilized their Photoshop skills to [dangle Boris Johnson in ridiculous situations](http:\/\/knowyourmeme.com\/memes\/dangling-boris).\n\n## 10\\. Sh!t People Say\n![shit girls say 1](https:\/\/i.insider.com\/50c25b0e69bedd6f7500000f?width=500&format=jpeg&auto=webp)\n\n![](https:\/\/i.insider.com\/50c25b0e69bedd6f7500000f?width=600&format=jpeg&auto=webp)\n\n[YouTube](http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=u-yLGIH7W9Y)\n\nIt all started with \"Sh!t Girls Say,\" a video poking fun at oft-used phrases said by girls.\n\nFrom \"Sh!t Asian Girls Say\" to \"Sh!t Gay Guys Say,\" the meme grew as more and more people made their own versions of the parody video.\n\n*[Watch the 10 best '\"Sh!t People Say\" Videos HERE \\>](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/shit-people-say-videos-2012-1)*\n\n## 9\\. Overly Attached Girlfriend\n![overly-attached-girlfriend-meme](https:\/\/i.insider.com\/50dc87cd69bedd903d000005?width=500&format=jpeg&auto=webp)\n\n![](https:\/\/i.insider.com\/50dc87cd69bedd903d000005?width=600&format=jpeg&auto=webp)\n\n[QuickMeme](http:\/\/www.quickmeme.com\/Overly-Attached-Girlfriend\/)\n\nIt all started when 20-year-old college student Laina Walker posted a video of herself singing Justin Bieber's \"Boyfriend\" with more stalker-ish lyrics like \"don't hide secrets in your house, because boy I stole the key.\"\n\nLaina Walker is now the face of [overly attached girlfriends](http:\/\/knowyourmeme.com\/memes\/overly-attached-girlfriend) everywhere.\n\n## 8\\. Mario Balotelli's Goal Celebration\n![mario balotelli meme](https:\/\/i.insider.com\/50c74f1beab8ea5d3c000023?width=500&format=jpeg&auto=webp)\n\n![](https:\/\/i.insider.com\/50c74f1beab8ea5d3c000023?width=600&format=jpeg&auto=webp)\n\nAP; Google Images\n\nSpain won the Euro 2012 tournament, but everyone will remember Italian striker Mario Balotelli for his goal celebration in a semi-final match against Germany.\n\n## 7\\. Angelina Jolie's right leg\n![angelina jolie, leg](https:\/\/i.insider.com\/50bfa8a969bedd354800001a?width=500&format=jpeg&auto=webp)\n\n![](https:\/\/i.insider.com\/50bfa8a969bedd354800001a?width=600&format=jpeg&auto=webp)\n\nAP Photo\/Amy Sancetta\n\nFor whatever reason, Angelina Jolie thought it would be cool (or, sexy?) to show off her bare right leg at the Oscars.\n\nAngelina Jolie's bare leg at the Oscars got [its own Twitter account](https:\/\/twitter.com\/AngiesRightLeg) and [a bunch of Photoshops and Tumblr posts](http:\/\/www.tumblr.com\/tagged\/angelina-jolie-leg) dedicated to it.\n\n## 6\\. Badass Hillary Clinton\n![Hillary Clinton](https:\/\/i.insider.com\/50dca93c69beddc212000002?width=500&format=jpeg&auto=webp)\n\n![](https:\/\/i.insider.com\/50dca93c69beddc212000002?width=600&format=jpeg&auto=webp)\n\nKevin Lamarque\/Reuters\n\nFrom [knocking down beers](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/hillary-clinton-beer-dance-photos-just-add-to-her-new-badass-image-2012-4) in Cartagena to texting with her sunglasses on all the time, Hillary Clinton became a total badass in 2012.\n\n[*Take a look at the 20 photos that prove Hillary Clinton is a total badass HERE \\>*](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/hillary-clinton-dance-africa-photos-2012-8)\n\n## 5\\. Ridiculously Photogenic Guy\n![ridiculously photogenic guy memes quickmeme](https:\/\/i.insider.com\/50c60bfc69bedd9969000018?width=500&format=jpeg&auto=webp)\n\n![](https:\/\/i.insider.com\/50c60bfc69bedd9969000018?width=600&format=jpeg&auto=webp)\n\n[quickmeme.com](http:\/\/www.quickmeme.com\/Ridiculously-photogenic-guy\/)\n\nZeddie Little became the \"Ridiculously Photogenic Guy\" after a photograph of him smiling during a 10K run went viral on Flickr and Reddit.\n\nLittle's photogenic face has been the subject of many [great captions and Photoshops](http:\/\/knowyourmeme.com\/memes\/ridiculously-photogenic-guy-zeddie-little).\n\n## 4\\. Grumpy Cat\n![Grumpy-Cat](https:\/\/i.insider.com\/50dc9a3aecad046e58000001?width=500&format=jpeg&auto=webp)\n\n![](https:\/\/i.insider.com\/50dc9a3aecad046e58000001?width=600&format=jpeg&auto=webp)\n\n[Reddit\/Cataliades](http:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/pics\/comments\/10bu17\/meet_grumpy_cat\/)\n\n\"Grumpy Cat\" is pretty self-explanatory.\n\nThis photo of a cat with a permanent scowl on its face went viral on Reddit and spawned [countless Photoshops and captions](http:\/\/knowyourmeme.com\/memes\/grumpy-cat\/photos).\n\n## 3\\. McKayla Maroney Is Not Impressed\n![mckayla maroney barack obama](https:\/\/i.insider.com\/50bfe2856bb3f7cb36000008?width=500&format=jpeg&auto=webp)\n\n![](https:\/\/i.insider.com\/50bfe2856bb3f7cb36000008?width=600&format=jpeg&auto=webp)\n\n[Ronald Martinez\/Getty Images, White House\/Flickr](http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/whitehouse\/8191317327\/sizes\/l\/in\/photostream\/)\n\nIn the London Olympics, US gymnast McKayla Maroney was heavily favored to win gold in the vault competition.\n\nHowever, [Maroney fell](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/mckayla-maroney-vault-fall-2012-8), won silver, and scowled as she stood on the podium with her second-place prize.\n\nEven though she lost gold, Maroney has become a star outside of gymnastics thanks to her \"not impressed\" meme.\n\n## 2\\. Call Me Maybe\n![call me maybe](<data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 1 1'%3E%3C\/svg%3E>)\n\n![](https:\/\/i.insider.com\/50d09f40eab8ea3c32000009?width=600&format=jpeg&auto=webp)\n\n[YouTube screencap](http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=fWNaR-rxAic)\n\nCarly Rae Jepsen's hit single \"Call Me Maybe\" went viral in early 2012 after Justin Bieber tweeted about the catchy tune.\n\n\"Call Me Maybe\" has been [covered, lip-dubbed, and parodied by everyone](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/the-best-call-me-maybe-videos-2012-6) from the Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders to President Obama.\n\nIt would undoubtedly be the number one song of 2012 if it weren't for a certain goofy singer and dancer from South Korea.\n\n## 1\\. Gangnam Style\n![gangnam gif](http:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/~~\/f?id=506b5f1ceab8eaaa23000002)As the only YouTube video to ever reach 1 billion views, Psy's \"Gangnam Style\" is easily the best meme of 2012.\n\nEveryone learned [how to do the \"Gangnam Style\" dance](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/how-to-do-the-gangnam-style-dance-2012-10) and it became a football celebration.\n\nEven though Psy was outed for [his anti-American past](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/psy-anti-american-rap-2012-12), people still couldn't get enough of \"Gangnam Style.\"\n\n## Want more 2012?\n![100 things 2012 graphic](<data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 1 1'%3E%3C\/svg%3E>)\n\n![](https:\/\/i.insider.com\/50c7706e6bb3f7e173000004?width=600&format=jpeg&auto=webp)\n\nIllustration by Business Insider\n# [Then check out the 100 things we'll never forget about 2012 HERE \\>](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/100-things-well-never-forget-2012-12)\n### 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Sinister Josh Romney\n![josh romney gif](http:\/\/25.media.tumblr.com\/tumblr_mc0nxwQmG81qz581wo1_1280.gif)During the second presidential debate, Josh Romney -- Mitt's second oldest son -- was caught on camera giving Barack Obama the death stare.\n\n## 11\\. Dangling Boris Johnson\n![](https:\/\/i.insider.com\/50dcafebecad045102000003?width=600&format=jpeg&auto=webp)\n\n[Lockerz\/@rebeccasbrain, WordPress – DangleBoris](http:\/\/dangleboris.wordpress.com\/)\n\nLondon Mayor Boris Johnson tested out a zip line in preparation for the Summer Olympics.\n\nProblem was, Johnson stalled on the zip line and was left dangling above a crowd of spectators and media.\n\nShortly after Johnson's zip line adventure, everyone on the Internet utilized their Photoshop skills to [dangle Boris Johnson in ridiculous situations](http:\/\/knowyourmeme.com\/memes\/dangling-boris).\n\n## 10\\. Sh!t People Say\n![](https:\/\/i.insider.com\/50c25b0e69bedd6f7500000f?width=600&format=jpeg&auto=webp)\n\n[YouTube](http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=u-yLGIH7W9Y)\n\nIt all started with \"Sh!t Girls Say,\" a video poking fun at oft-used phrases said by girls.\n\nFrom \"Sh!t Asian Girls Say\" to \"Sh!t Gay Guys Say,\" the meme grew as more and more people made their own versions of the parody video.\n\n*[Watch the 10 best '\"Sh!t People Say\" Videos HERE \\>](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/shit-people-say-videos-2012-1)*\n\n## 9\\. Overly Attached Girlfriend\n![](https:\/\/i.insider.com\/50dc87cd69bedd903d000005?width=600&format=jpeg&auto=webp)\n\n[QuickMeme](http:\/\/www.quickmeme.com\/Overly-Attached-Girlfriend\/)\n\nIt all started when 20-year-old college student Laina Walker posted a video of herself singing Justin Bieber's \"Boyfriend\" with more stalker-ish lyrics like \"don't hide secrets in your house, because boy I stole the key.\"\n\nLaina Walker is now the face of [overly attached girlfriends](http:\/\/knowyourmeme.com\/memes\/overly-attached-girlfriend) everywhere.\n\n## 8\\. Mario Balotelli's Goal Celebration\n![](https:\/\/i.insider.com\/50c74f1beab8ea5d3c000023?width=600&format=jpeg&auto=webp)\n\nAP; Google Images\n\nSpain won the Euro 2012 tournament, but everyone will remember Italian striker Mario Balotelli for his goal celebration in a semi-final match against Germany.\n\n## 7\\. Angelina Jolie's right leg\n![](https:\/\/i.insider.com\/50bfa8a969bedd354800001a?width=600&format=jpeg&auto=webp)\n\nAP Photo\/Amy Sancetta\n\nFor whatever reason, Angelina Jolie thought it would be cool (or, sexy?) to show off her bare right leg at the Oscars.\n\nAngelina Jolie's bare leg at the Oscars got [its own Twitter account](https:\/\/twitter.com\/AngiesRightLeg) and [a bunch of Photoshops and Tumblr posts](http:\/\/www.tumblr.com\/tagged\/angelina-jolie-leg) dedicated to it.\n\n## 6\\. Badass Hillary Clinton\n![](https:\/\/i.insider.com\/50dca93c69beddc212000002?width=600&format=jpeg&auto=webp)\n\nKevin Lamarque\/Reuters\n\nFrom [knocking down beers](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/hillary-clinton-beer-dance-photos-just-add-to-her-new-badass-image-2012-4) in Cartagena to texting with her sunglasses on all the time, Hillary Clinton became a total badass in 2012.\n\n[*Take a look at the 20 photos that prove Hillary Clinton is a total badass HERE \\>*](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/hillary-clinton-dance-africa-photos-2012-8)\n\n## 5\\. 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Dec 27, 2012, 8:51 PM GMT YouTube/Gangnam Style A meme is a video, image, or idea that spreads over the Internet. For example, "Gangnam Style" is a meme with multiple layers as the song, music video, and dance went viral across the Internet. Know Your Meme , a website dedicated to researching and documenting Internet memes and viral phenomena, declared "Gangnam Style" its best meme of 2012 . "Gangnam Style became a global hit, despite its language barrier, mainly because of the music video, particularly the horse dance and the dress code that hardly need a lot of explanation," Know Your Meme editor Brad Kim tells us. In a matter of months, "Gangnam Style" became YouTube's most watched video ever , and everyone with Internet access learned how to do the cheesy horse dance . As 2012 winds down, let's take a look back at our favorite memes of the year. 12. Sinister Josh Romney During the second presidential debate, Josh Romney -- Mitt's second oldest son -- was caught on camera giving Barack Obama the death stare. 11. Dangling Boris Johnson Lockerz/@rebeccasbrain, WordPress – DangleBoris London Mayor Boris Johnson tested out a zip line in preparation for the Summer Olympics. Problem was, Johnson stalled on the zip line and was left dangling above a crowd of spectators and media. Shortly after Johnson's zip line adventure, everyone on the Internet utilized their Photoshop skills to dangle Boris Johnson in ridiculous situations . 10. Sh!t People Say YouTube It all started with "Sh!t Girls Say," a video poking fun at oft-used phrases said by girls. From "Sh!t Asian Girls Say" to "Sh!t Gay Guys Say," the meme grew as more and more people made their own versions of the parody video. Watch the 10 best '"Sh!t People Say" Videos HERE > 9. Overly Attached Girlfriend QuickMeme It all started when 20-year-old college student Laina Walker posted a video of herself singing Justin Bieber's "Boyfriend" with more stalker-ish lyrics like "don't hide secrets in your house, because boy I stole the key." Laina Walker is now the face of overly attached girlfriends everywhere. 8. Mario Balotelli's Goal Celebration AP; Google Images Spain won the Euro 2012 tournament, but everyone will remember Italian striker Mario Balotelli for his goal celebration in a semi-final match against Germany. 7. Angelina Jolie's right leg AP Photo/Amy Sancetta For whatever reason, Angelina Jolie thought it would be cool (or, sexy?) to show off her bare right leg at the Oscars. Angelina Jolie's bare leg at the Oscars got its own Twitter account and a bunch of Photoshops and Tumblr posts dedicated to it. 6. Badass Hillary Clinton Kevin Lamarque/Reuters From knocking down beers in Cartagena to texting with her sunglasses on all the time, Hillary Clinton became a total badass in 2012. Take a look at the 20 photos that prove Hillary Clinton is a total badass HERE > 5. Ridiculously Photogenic Guy quickmeme.com Zeddie Little became the "Ridiculously Photogenic Guy" after a photograph of him smiling during a 10K run went viral on Flickr and Reddit. Little's photogenic face has been the subject of many great captions and Photoshops . 4. Grumpy Cat Reddit/Cataliades "Grumpy Cat" is pretty self-explanatory. This photo of a cat with a permanent scowl on its face went viral on Reddit and spawned countless Photoshops and captions . 3. McKayla Maroney Is Not Impressed Ronald Martinez/Getty Images, White House/Flickr In the London Olympics, US gymnast McKayla Maroney was heavily favored to win gold in the vault competition. However, Maroney fell , won silver, and scowled as she stood on the podium with her second-place prize. Even though she lost gold, Maroney has become a star outside of gymnastics thanks to her "not impressed" meme. 2. Call Me Maybe YouTube screencap Carly Rae Jepsen's hit single "Call Me Maybe" went viral in early 2012 after Justin Bieber tweeted about the catchy tune. "Call Me Maybe" has been covered, lip-dubbed, and parodied by everyone from the Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders to President Obama. It would undoubtedly be the number one song of 2012 if it weren't for a certain goofy singer and dancer from South Korea. 1. Gangnam Style As the only YouTube video to ever reach 1 billion views, Psy's "Gangnam Style" is easily the best meme of 2012. Everyone learned how to do the "Gangnam Style" dance and it became a football celebration. Even though Psy was outed for his anti-American past , people still couldn't get enough of "Gangnam Style."

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Impact Link Save Saved [Read in app](https://insider-app.onelink.me/4cpG/?af_js_web=true&af_ss_ver=2_3_0&af_dp=insider%3A%2F%2Fbi%2Fpost%2Fbest-memes-of-2012-2012-12&af_force_deeplink=true&is_retargeting=true&deep_link_value=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.businessinsider.com%2Fbest-memes-of-2012-2012-12&pid=businessinsider&c=post_page_share_bar_v2_smart_4.13.23 "Download the app") ![psy gangnam style butt](https://i.insider.com/50dc7ac369beddfc1800001a?width=500&format=jpeg&auto=webp) YouTube/Gangnam Style A meme is a video, image, or idea that spreads over the Internet. For example, "Gangnam Style" is a meme with multiple layers as the song, music video, and dance went viral across the Internet. [*Know Your Meme*](http://knowyourmeme.com/), a website dedicated to researching and documenting Internet memes and viral phenomena, declared "Gangnam Style" its [best meme of 2012](http://knowyourmeme.com/blog/meme-review/best-memes-of-2012-editorial-choices). "Gangnam Style became a global hit, despite its language barrier, mainly because of the music video, particularly the horse dance and the dress code that hardly need a lot of explanation," *Know Your Meme* editor Brad Kim tells us. In a matter of months, "Gangnam Style" became [YouTube's most watched video ever](https://www.businessinsider.com/gangnam-style-justin-bieber-youtube-2012-11), and everyone with Internet access learned [how to do the cheesy horse dance](https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-do-the-gangnam-style-dance-2012-10). As 2012 winds down, let's take a look back at our favorite memes of the year. ## 12\. Sinister Josh Romney ![josh romney gif](http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mc0nxwQmG81qz581wo1_1280.gif)During the second presidential debate, Josh Romney -- Mitt's second oldest son -- was caught on camera giving Barack Obama the death stare. ## 11\. Dangling Boris Johnson ![dangling boris johnson](https://i.insider.com/50dcafebecad045102000003?width=500&format=jpeg&auto=webp) ![](https://i.insider.com/50dcafebecad045102000003?width=600&format=jpeg&auto=webp) [Lockerz/@rebeccasbrain, WordPress – DangleBoris](http://dangleboris.wordpress.com/) London Mayor Boris Johnson tested out a zip line in preparation for the Summer Olympics. Problem was, Johnson stalled on the zip line and was left dangling above a crowd of spectators and media. Shortly after Johnson's zip line adventure, everyone on the Internet utilized their Photoshop skills to [dangle Boris Johnson in ridiculous situations](http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/dangling-boris). ## 10\. Sh!t People Say ![shit girls say 1](https://i.insider.com/50c25b0e69bedd6f7500000f?width=500&format=jpeg&auto=webp) ![](https://i.insider.com/50c25b0e69bedd6f7500000f?width=600&format=jpeg&auto=webp) [YouTube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-yLGIH7W9Y) It all started with "Sh!t Girls Say," a video poking fun at oft-used phrases said by girls. From "Sh!t Asian Girls Say" to "Sh!t Gay Guys Say," the meme grew as more and more people made their own versions of the parody video. *[Watch the 10 best '"Sh!t People Say" Videos HERE \>](https://www.businessinsider.com/shit-people-say-videos-2012-1)* ## 9\. Overly Attached Girlfriend ![overly-attached-girlfriend-meme](https://i.insider.com/50dc87cd69bedd903d000005?width=500&format=jpeg&auto=webp) ![](https://i.insider.com/50dc87cd69bedd903d000005?width=600&format=jpeg&auto=webp) [QuickMeme](http://www.quickmeme.com/Overly-Attached-Girlfriend/) It all started when 20-year-old college student Laina Walker posted a video of herself singing Justin Bieber's "Boyfriend" with more stalker-ish lyrics like "don't hide secrets in your house, because boy I stole the key." Laina Walker is now the face of [overly attached girlfriends](http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/overly-attached-girlfriend) everywhere. ## 8\. Mario Balotelli's Goal Celebration ![mario balotelli meme](https://i.insider.com/50c74f1beab8ea5d3c000023?width=500&format=jpeg&auto=webp) ![](https://i.insider.com/50c74f1beab8ea5d3c000023?width=600&format=jpeg&auto=webp) AP; Google Images Spain won the Euro 2012 tournament, but everyone will remember Italian striker Mario Balotelli for his goal celebration in a semi-final match against Germany. ## 7\. Angelina Jolie's right leg ![angelina jolie, leg](https://i.insider.com/50bfa8a969bedd354800001a?width=500&format=jpeg&auto=webp) ![](https://i.insider.com/50bfa8a969bedd354800001a?width=600&format=jpeg&auto=webp) AP Photo/Amy Sancetta For whatever reason, Angelina Jolie thought it would be cool (or, sexy?) to show off her bare right leg at the Oscars. Angelina Jolie's bare leg at the Oscars got [its own Twitter account](https://twitter.com/AngiesRightLeg) and [a bunch of Photoshops and Tumblr posts](http://www.tumblr.com/tagged/angelina-jolie-leg) dedicated to it. ## 6\. Badass Hillary Clinton ![Hillary Clinton](https://i.insider.com/50dca93c69beddc212000002?width=500&format=jpeg&auto=webp) ![](https://i.insider.com/50dca93c69beddc212000002?width=600&format=jpeg&auto=webp) Kevin Lamarque/Reuters From [knocking down beers](https://www.businessinsider.com/hillary-clinton-beer-dance-photos-just-add-to-her-new-badass-image-2012-4) in Cartagena to texting with her sunglasses on all the time, Hillary Clinton became a total badass in 2012. [*Take a look at the 20 photos that prove Hillary Clinton is a total badass HERE \>*](https://www.businessinsider.com/hillary-clinton-dance-africa-photos-2012-8) ## 5\. Ridiculously Photogenic Guy ![ridiculously photogenic guy memes quickmeme](https://i.insider.com/50c60bfc69bedd9969000018?width=500&format=jpeg&auto=webp) ![](https://i.insider.com/50c60bfc69bedd9969000018?width=600&format=jpeg&auto=webp) [quickmeme.com](http://www.quickmeme.com/Ridiculously-photogenic-guy/) Zeddie Little became the "Ridiculously Photogenic Guy" after a photograph of him smiling during a 10K run went viral on Flickr and Reddit. Little's photogenic face has been the subject of many [great captions and Photoshops](http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/ridiculously-photogenic-guy-zeddie-little). ## 4\. Grumpy Cat ![Grumpy-Cat](https://i.insider.com/50dc9a3aecad046e58000001?width=500&format=jpeg&auto=webp) ![](https://i.insider.com/50dc9a3aecad046e58000001?width=600&format=jpeg&auto=webp) [Reddit/Cataliades](http://www.reddit.com/r/pics/comments/10bu17/meet_grumpy_cat/) "Grumpy Cat" is pretty self-explanatory. This photo of a cat with a permanent scowl on its face went viral on Reddit and spawned [countless Photoshops and captions](http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/grumpy-cat/photos). ## 3\. McKayla Maroney Is Not Impressed ![mckayla maroney barack obama](https://i.insider.com/50bfe2856bb3f7cb36000008?width=500&format=jpeg&auto=webp) ![](https://i.insider.com/50bfe2856bb3f7cb36000008?width=600&format=jpeg&auto=webp) [Ronald Martinez/Getty Images, White House/Flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/whitehouse/8191317327/sizes/l/in/photostream/) In the London Olympics, US gymnast McKayla Maroney was heavily favored to win gold in the vault competition. However, [Maroney fell](https://www.businessinsider.com/mckayla-maroney-vault-fall-2012-8), won silver, and scowled as she stood on the podium with her second-place prize. Even though she lost gold, Maroney has become a star outside of gymnastics thanks to her "not impressed" meme. ## 2\. Call Me Maybe ![call me maybe](<data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 1 1'%3E%3C/svg%3E>) ![](https://i.insider.com/50d09f40eab8ea3c32000009?width=600&format=jpeg&auto=webp) [YouTube screencap](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWNaR-rxAic) Carly Rae Jepsen's hit single "Call Me Maybe" went viral in early 2012 after Justin Bieber tweeted about the catchy tune. "Call Me Maybe" has been [covered, lip-dubbed, and parodied by everyone](https://www.businessinsider.com/the-best-call-me-maybe-videos-2012-6) from the Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders to President Obama. It would undoubtedly be the number one song of 2012 if it weren't for a certain goofy singer and dancer from South Korea. ## 1\. Gangnam Style ![gangnam gif](http://www.businessinsider.com/~~/f?id=506b5f1ceab8eaaa23000002)As the only YouTube video to ever reach 1 billion views, Psy's "Gangnam Style" is easily the best meme of 2012. Everyone learned [how to do the "Gangnam Style" dance](https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-do-the-gangnam-style-dance-2012-10) and it became a football celebration. Even though Psy was outed for [his anti-American past](https://www.businessinsider.com/psy-anti-american-rap-2012-12), people still couldn't get enough of "Gangnam Style." ## Want more 2012? ![100 things 2012 graphic](<data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 1 1'%3E%3C/svg%3E>) ![](https://i.insider.com/50c7706e6bb3f7e173000004?width=600&format=jpeg&auto=webp) Illustration by Business Insider # [Then check out the 100 things we'll never forget about 2012 HERE \>](https://www.businessinsider.com/100-things-well-never-forget-2012-12) ### Recommended video ## Read next ![](<data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 1 1'%3E%3C/svg%3E>) ![](https://www.businessinsider.com/public/assets/logos/placeholder.png) ### Business Insider tells the innovative stories you want to know ![](<data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 1 1'%3E%3C/svg%3E>) ![](https://www.businessinsider.com/public/assets/logos/placeholder.png) ### Business Insider tells the innovative stories you want to know ![](<data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 1 1'%3E%3C/svg%3E>) ![](https://www.businessinsider.com/public/assets/logos/placeholder.png) ### Business Insider tells the innovative stories you want to know ![](<data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 1 1'%3E%3C/svg%3E>) ![](https://www.businessinsider.com/public/assets/logos/placeholder.png) ### Business Insider tells the innovative stories you want to know [HOME](https://www.businessinsider.com/) [Subscribe](https://www.businessinsider.com/subscription "Subscribe") [![Business Insider](<data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 1 1'%3E%3C/svg%3E>) ![](https://www.businessinsider.com/public/assets/logos/stacked-black.svg)](https://www.businessinsider.com/ "Visit Business Insider") [![Download on the App Store](<data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 1 1'%3E%3C/svg%3E>) ![](https://www.businessinsider.com/public/assets/badges/app-store-badge.svg)](https://itunes.apple.com/app/apple-store/id554260576?mt=8) [![Get it on Google Play](<data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 1 1'%3E%3C/svg%3E>) ![](https://www.businessinsider.com/public/assets/badges/google-play-badge.svg)](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.freerange360.mpp.businessinsider) Legal & Privacy - [Terms of Service](https://www.businessinsider.com/terms) - [Terms of Sale](https://www.businessinsider.com/terms-of-sale) - [Privacy Policy](https://www.businessinsider.com/privacy-policy) - [Accessibility](https://www.businessinsider.com/accessibility) - [Code of Ethics Policy](https://www.businessinsider.com/code-of-ethics) - [Reprints & Permissions](https://www.parsintl.com/publication/business-insider/) - [Disclaimer](https://www.businessinsider.com/disclaimer) - [Advertising Policies](https://www.businessinsider.com/advertising-policies) - [Conflict of Interest Policy](https://www.businessinsider.com/conflict-of-interest-policy) - [Commerce Policy](https://www.businessinsider.com/commerce-policy) - [Coupons Privacy Policy](https://www.businessinsider.com/coupons-privacy-policy) - [Coupons Terms](https://www.businessinsider.com/coupons-terms) - [Cookie Settings](https://www.businessinsider.com/best-memes-of-2012-2012-12) Company - [About Us](https://www.businessinsider.com/about-us) - [Careers](https://www.businessinsider.com/work-at-business-insider) - [Advertise With Us](https://advertising.businessinsider.com/) - [Contact Us](https://www.businessinsider.com/contact) - [News Tips](https://www.businessinsider.com/secure-news-tips) - [Company News](https://www.businessinsider.com/category/business-insider-press-room) - [Awards](https://www.businessinsider.com/awards) - [Masthead](https://www.businessinsider.com/masthead) Other - [Sitemap](https://www.businessinsider.com/sitemap/html/index.html) - [Stock quotes by finanzen.net](https://www.finanzen.net/) - [Corrections](https://www.businessinsider.com/category/corrections) - [Community Guidelines](https://www.businessinsider.com/community-guidelines) - [AI Use](https://www.businessinsider.com/how-the-business-insider-newsroom-uses-ai) International Editions - [AT](https://www.businessinsider.de/?IR=C) - [DE](https://www.businessinsider.de/?IR=C) - [ES](https://businessinsider.es/) - [JP](https://www.businessinsider.jp/) - [PL](https://www.businessinsider.com.pl/?IR=C) - [TW](https://www.businessinsider.tw/) [Copyright © 2026](https://www.businessinsider.com/terms) Insider Inc. 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Dec 27, 2012, 8:51 PM GMT ![psy gangnam style butt](https://i.insider.com/50dc7ac369beddfc1800001a?width=500&format=jpeg&auto=webp) YouTube/Gangnam Style A meme is a video, image, or idea that spreads over the Internet. For example, "Gangnam Style" is a meme with multiple layers as the song, music video, and dance went viral across the Internet. [*Know Your Meme*](http://knowyourmeme.com/), a website dedicated to researching and documenting Internet memes and viral phenomena, declared "Gangnam Style" its [best meme of 2012](http://knowyourmeme.com/blog/meme-review/best-memes-of-2012-editorial-choices). "Gangnam Style became a global hit, despite its language barrier, mainly because of the music video, particularly the horse dance and the dress code that hardly need a lot of explanation," *Know Your Meme* editor Brad Kim tells us. In a matter of months, "Gangnam Style" became [YouTube's most watched video ever](https://www.businessinsider.com/gangnam-style-justin-bieber-youtube-2012-11), and everyone with Internet access learned [how to do the cheesy horse dance](https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-do-the-gangnam-style-dance-2012-10). As 2012 winds down, let's take a look back at our favorite memes of the year. ## 12\. Sinister Josh Romney ![josh romney gif](http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mc0nxwQmG81qz581wo1_1280.gif)During the second presidential debate, Josh Romney -- Mitt's second oldest son -- was caught on camera giving Barack Obama the death stare. ## 11\. Dangling Boris Johnson ![](https://i.insider.com/50dcafebecad045102000003?width=600&format=jpeg&auto=webp) [Lockerz/@rebeccasbrain, WordPress – DangleBoris](http://dangleboris.wordpress.com/) London Mayor Boris Johnson tested out a zip line in preparation for the Summer Olympics. Problem was, Johnson stalled on the zip line and was left dangling above a crowd of spectators and media. Shortly after Johnson's zip line adventure, everyone on the Internet utilized their Photoshop skills to [dangle Boris Johnson in ridiculous situations](http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/dangling-boris). ## 10\. Sh!t People Say ![](https://i.insider.com/50c25b0e69bedd6f7500000f?width=600&format=jpeg&auto=webp) [YouTube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-yLGIH7W9Y) It all started with "Sh!t Girls Say," a video poking fun at oft-used phrases said by girls. From "Sh!t Asian Girls Say" to "Sh!t Gay Guys Say," the meme grew as more and more people made their own versions of the parody video. *[Watch the 10 best '"Sh!t People Say" Videos HERE \>](https://www.businessinsider.com/shit-people-say-videos-2012-1)* ## 9\. Overly Attached Girlfriend ![](https://i.insider.com/50dc87cd69bedd903d000005?width=600&format=jpeg&auto=webp) [QuickMeme](http://www.quickmeme.com/Overly-Attached-Girlfriend/) It all started when 20-year-old college student Laina Walker posted a video of herself singing Justin Bieber's "Boyfriend" with more stalker-ish lyrics like "don't hide secrets in your house, because boy I stole the key." Laina Walker is now the face of [overly attached girlfriends](http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/overly-attached-girlfriend) everywhere. ## 8\. Mario Balotelli's Goal Celebration ![](https://i.insider.com/50c74f1beab8ea5d3c000023?width=600&format=jpeg&auto=webp) AP; Google Images Spain won the Euro 2012 tournament, but everyone will remember Italian striker Mario Balotelli for his goal celebration in a semi-final match against Germany. ## 7\. Angelina Jolie's right leg ![](https://i.insider.com/50bfa8a969bedd354800001a?width=600&format=jpeg&auto=webp) AP Photo/Amy Sancetta For whatever reason, Angelina Jolie thought it would be cool (or, sexy?) to show off her bare right leg at the Oscars. Angelina Jolie's bare leg at the Oscars got [its own Twitter account](https://twitter.com/AngiesRightLeg) and [a bunch of Photoshops and Tumblr posts](http://www.tumblr.com/tagged/angelina-jolie-leg) dedicated to it. ## 6\. Badass Hillary Clinton ![](https://i.insider.com/50dca93c69beddc212000002?width=600&format=jpeg&auto=webp) Kevin Lamarque/Reuters From [knocking down beers](https://www.businessinsider.com/hillary-clinton-beer-dance-photos-just-add-to-her-new-badass-image-2012-4) in Cartagena to texting with her sunglasses on all the time, Hillary Clinton became a total badass in 2012. [*Take a look at the 20 photos that prove Hillary Clinton is a total badass HERE \>*](https://www.businessinsider.com/hillary-clinton-dance-africa-photos-2012-8) ## 5\. Ridiculously Photogenic Guy ![](https://i.insider.com/50c60bfc69bedd9969000018?width=600&format=jpeg&auto=webp) [quickmeme.com](http://www.quickmeme.com/Ridiculously-photogenic-guy/) Zeddie Little became the "Ridiculously Photogenic Guy" after a photograph of him smiling during a 10K run went viral on Flickr and Reddit. Little's photogenic face has been the subject of many [great captions and Photoshops](http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/ridiculously-photogenic-guy-zeddie-little). ## 4\. Grumpy Cat ![](https://i.insider.com/50dc9a3aecad046e58000001?width=600&format=jpeg&auto=webp) [Reddit/Cataliades](http://www.reddit.com/r/pics/comments/10bu17/meet_grumpy_cat/) "Grumpy Cat" is pretty self-explanatory. This photo of a cat with a permanent scowl on its face went viral on Reddit and spawned [countless Photoshops and captions](http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/grumpy-cat/photos). ## 3\. McKayla Maroney Is Not Impressed ![](https://i.insider.com/50bfe2856bb3f7cb36000008?width=600&format=jpeg&auto=webp) [Ronald Martinez/Getty Images, White House/Flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/whitehouse/8191317327/sizes/l/in/photostream/) In the London Olympics, US gymnast McKayla Maroney was heavily favored to win gold in the vault competition. However, [Maroney fell](https://www.businessinsider.com/mckayla-maroney-vault-fall-2012-8), won silver, and scowled as she stood on the podium with her second-place prize. Even though she lost gold, Maroney has become a star outside of gymnastics thanks to her "not impressed" meme. ## 2\. Call Me Maybe ![](https://i.insider.com/50d09f40eab8ea3c32000009?width=600&format=jpeg&auto=webp) [YouTube screencap](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWNaR-rxAic) Carly Rae Jepsen's hit single "Call Me Maybe" went viral in early 2012 after Justin Bieber tweeted about the catchy tune. "Call Me Maybe" has been [covered, lip-dubbed, and parodied by everyone](https://www.businessinsider.com/the-best-call-me-maybe-videos-2012-6) from the Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders to President Obama. It would undoubtedly be the number one song of 2012 if it weren't for a certain goofy singer and dancer from South Korea. ## 1\. Gangnam Style ![gangnam gif](http://www.businessinsider.com/~~/f?id=506b5f1ceab8eaaa23000002)As the only YouTube video to ever reach 1 billion views, Psy's "Gangnam Style" is easily the best meme of 2012. Everyone learned [how to do the "Gangnam Style" dance](https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-do-the-gangnam-style-dance-2012-10) and it became a football celebration. Even though Psy was outed for [his anti-American past](https://www.businessinsider.com/psy-anti-american-rap-2012-12), people still couldn't get enough of "Gangnam Style."

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