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Top 5: The Dance Moves Referenced in Silentó's "Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)," Ranked

Learn them, love them, please refrain from doing them in public.

By Matthew Singer

1. The Stanky Leg

It sounds a little gross, but so do all the best dance moves. See: the Boiled-Cabbage Patch, the Razor Bump and the Charleston Teabag.

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2. The Superman

The greatest gift Soulja Boy ever gave mankind.

The Superman

3. (tie) The Bop/The Duff

Who knew Monty Python's "Ministry of Silly Walks" had such an influence on street culture?

Bop
The Duff

4. The Break Your Legs

Looking like a cartoon character that really needs to pee is what's hot in the clubs now, apparently.

Break Your Legs

5. (tie) Whip/Nae Nae

Any move that can be easily replicated by Hillary Clinton, Bindi Irwin, the cast of the Full House reboot and J.J. Watt is destined to plague wedding receptions, bar mitzvahs and Target ads for generations. Thanks a lot, Silentó. MATTHEW SINGER.

SEE IT: Silentó plays Roseland Theater, 8 NW 6th Ave., with Get It Squad and Romeo and Chloe, on Friday, Jan. 8. 8 pm. $22 general admission, $75 VIP. All ages.

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