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== In popular culture == |
== In popular culture == |
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In April 2020, the group became the subject of a [[black comedy|darkly comedic]] [[internet meme]] when videos of people suffering various mishaps, followed by clips of the pallbearers dancing with coffins (implicitly the victims of the preceding clips), were widely uploaded to [[YouTube]] and [[TikTok]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.storypick.com/ghanas-dancing-pallbearers/|title=Ghana’s Dancing Pallbearers Inspire Memes & Jokes Online|last=Kaur|first=Loveleen|date=2020-04-04|website=Storypick|language=en-GB|access-date=2020-04-08}}</ref> The clips are generally paired up with the song "Astronomia" by Russian musical artist [[Tony Igy]] and remixed by Dutch duo [[Vicetone]]. Many uses of this meme are commonly associated with the [[ |
In April 2020, the group became the subject of a [[black comedy|darkly comedic]] [[internet meme]] when videos of people suffering various mishaps, followed by clips of the pallbearers dancing with coffins (implicitly the victims of the preceding clips), were widely uploaded to [[YouTube]] and [[TikTok]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.storypick.com/ghanas-dancing-pallbearers/|title=Ghana’s Dancing Pallbearers Inspire Memes & Jokes Online|last=Kaur|first=Loveleen|date=2020-04-04|website=Storypick|language=en-GB|access-date=2020-04-08}}</ref> The clips are generally paired up with the song "Astronomia" by Russian musical artist [[Tony Igy]] and remixed by Dutch duo [[Vicetone]]. Many uses of this meme are commonly associated with the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], which was ongoing when the meme became popular.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://pop.inquirer.net/91342/viral-dancing-men-with-coffin|title=Here's the story behind the 'coffin dance crew' we see on the internet every day|date=2020-04-13|website=InqPOP!|language=en|access-date=2020-04-17}}</ref> |
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In [[Brazil]], the social media meme was brought to the streets, as a billboard image featuring the coffin dancers was displayed with the caption 'stay home or dance with us'.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Nunoo |first1=Favour |title=‘Stay home or dance plus us’ – How dancing Ghana pallbearers turn Covid-19 sensation |url=https://www.bbc.com/pidgin/tori-52327936 |work=BBC News Pidgin |date=17 April 2020}}</ref> |
In [[Brazil]], the social media meme was brought to the streets, as a billboard image featuring the coffin dancers was displayed with the caption 'stay home or dance with us'.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Nunoo |first1=Favour |title=‘Stay home or dance plus us’ – How dancing Ghana pallbearers turn Covid-19 sensation |url=https://www.bbc.com/pidgin/tori-52327936 |work=BBC News Pidgin |date=17 April 2020}}</ref> |
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A website dedicated to [https://www.funeralmemes.com funeral memes] surfaced in April 2020. |
A website dedicated to [https://www.funeralmemes.com funeral memes] surfaced in April 2020. |
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== References == |
== References == |
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Revision as of 19:15, 4 May 2020
 | It has been suggested that this article be merged with Nana Otafrija Pallbearing. (Discuss) Proposed since April 2020. |
Dancing Pallbearers | |
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 Screenshot of the video clip showing pallbearers dancing with the coffin, which is commonly used for the meme. | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Prampram, Ghana |
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Dancing Pallbearers, also known as Dancing Coffin and the Coffin Dance, are a Ghanaian group of pallbearers who are based in the coastal town of Prampram in the Greater Accra Region of southern Ghana, although they perform across the country as well as internationally.[1][2][3][4] They are locally referred to as Nana Otafrija Pallbearing and Waiting Service or Dada awu.[5][6][7]
Origin
The Dancing Pallbearers are led by Benjamin Aidoo, who started the group as a regular pallbearer service. He later had the idea of adding choreography to their pallbearing work. Extra fees are charged for dancing with the coffin during a funeral.[8] The Dancing Pallbearers first rose to prominence in 2017 when they were featured in a BBC news story.[9]
In popular culture
In April 2020, the group became the subject of a darkly comedic internet meme when videos of people suffering various mishaps, followed by clips of the pallbearers dancing with coffins (implicitly the victims of the preceding clips), were widely uploaded to YouTube and TikTok.[10] The clips are generally paired up with the song "Astronomia" by Russian musical artist Tony Igy and remixed by Dutch duo Vicetone. Many uses of this meme are commonly associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, which was ongoing when the meme became popular.[11]
In Brazil, the social media meme was brought to the streets, as a billboard image featuring the coffin dancers was displayed with the caption 'stay home or dance with us'.[12]
A website dedicated to funeral memes surfaced in April 2020.
References
- ^ https://www.theghanareport.com/how-prampram-pallbearers-became-an-international-sensation-and-a-meme/
- ^ BroBible. "Comedy May Have Officially Peaked With The 'Dancing Pallbearers' Meme And It Couldn't Have Happened At A Better Time". BroBible. Retrieved 2020-04-08.
- ^ "Dancing Pallbearers". Know Your Meme. Retrieved 2020-04-08.
- ^ "The dancing pallbearers meme showcases failures of epic proportions". The Daily Dot. 2020-04-05. Retrieved 2020-04-08.
- ^ "Funeral dancers for hire". BBC News. Retrieved 2020-04-19.
- ^ "How Prampram pallbearers became an international sensation - and a meme". The Ghana Report. 2020-04-17. Retrieved 2020-04-19.
- ^ Quaye, Jacqueline Johnson (2020-04-16). "From Ghana to Global Superstars: The Dancing pallbearers from Prampram". AmeyawDebrah.com. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
- ^ "Ghanaians really know how to celebrate when someone dies". Metro. 2017-07-27. Retrieved 2020-04-08.
- ^ "Ghana's dancing pallbearers bring funeral joy". BBC. 2017-07-26. Retrieved 2020-04-20.
- ^ Kaur, Loveleen (2020-04-04). "Ghana's Dancing Pallbearers Inspire Memes & Jokes Online". Storypick. Retrieved 2020-04-08.
- ^ "Here's the story behind the 'coffin dance crew' we see on the internet every day". InqPOP!. 2020-04-13. Retrieved 2020-04-17.
- ^ Nunoo, Favour (17 April 2020). "'Stay home or dance plus us' – How dancing Ghana pallbearers turn Covid-19 sensation". BBC News Pidgin.
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