Music Video: Numa Numa Original

Gary Brolsma wasn't looking for fame when he recorded the video on a crisp December morning. He was simply bored and wanted to amuse a few friends. He uploaded the clip to the flash-animation site under the username Gman250. Within weeks, the video exploded, amassing millions of views before YouTube even existed.

For English speakers, the catchy chorus "nu mă nu mă" became the song's namesake. A Legacy of Joy Numa Numa Original Music Video

While Brolsma provided the moves, the Moldovan pop group provided the sound. Released in 2003, "Dragostea Din Tei" (which translates to "Love from the Linden Tree") was already a hit in Europe, but the "Numa Numa" video turned it into a global phenomenon. Gary Brolsma wasn't looking for fame when he

Check out these videos to see the original dance and its lasting impact on internet culture: Within weeks, the video exploded, amassing millions of