Teen's Video Is Biggest Rage On The Internet
Teen Becomes 'Phenomenon'
POSTED: 2:36 pm EST February 17,
2005
UPDATED: 9:14 am EST February 18,
2005
A video made by a New Jersey teenager is finding itself in e-mail inboxes everywhere.
Slideshow: Cyber-Dancer Gets 15 Minutes Of Fame
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Video: Cyber-Dancer Makes Video
Gary Brolsma, 19, of Saddle Brook, N.J., has become a cyber-celebrity in just a few short weeks."Is it a phenomenon?" asked Joe Levy of Rolling Stone magazine. "Oh yeah. Are people richly amused? Oh yes, very much so."So much so, he made VH-1's "Best Week Ever" list.A Web site featuring the video has already had nearly 1 million hits.Brolsma joins the ranks of other Internet cult celebrities, like the boy fans called the "Star Wars kid."Brolsma's "numa numa dance" is based on a line from the Romanian pop song he lip synchs to in the video.
Gary Brolsma, 19, of Saddle Brook, N.J., has become a cyber-celebrity in just a few short weeks."Is it a phenomenon?" asked Joe Levy of Rolling Stone magazine. "Oh yeah. Are people richly amused? Oh yes, very much so."So much so, he made VH-1's "Best Week Ever" list.A Web site featuring the video has already had nearly 1 million hits.Brolsma joins the ranks of other Internet cult celebrities, like the boy fans called the "Star Wars kid."Brolsma's "numa numa dance" is based on a line from the Romanian pop song he lip synchs to in the video. Copyright 2005 by NBC10.com. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.







