2002 / Video / Pixel-animation dance earworm
Move Your Feet
Two pixel characters dance through low-resolution visual gags.
The original is hosted off-site; this page provides context and a link to it.
What was this?
Pixel-art dancers transform an old game screen into a music-video stage.
Why it spread
Its beat and visual language made it an early web-video favorite.
What happened
Pixel-art dancers transform an old game screen into a music-video stage.
Where it came from
Junior Senior released Move Your Feet in 2002.
Why it mattered
It made pixel art a complete pop-comedy visual language.
How it spread
Its beat and visual language made it an early web-video favorite.
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