Articles written by Andrew Lam

Andrew Lam, New America Media|Nov 28, 2012

Anthropologists and linguists no doubt are having a field day trying to chronicle and dissect how, in the early autumn of 2012, “Gangnam Style” became an American idiomatic expression. It stands for something along the lines of a brash, flamboyant way of doing things, clownishness, or an act of in-your-face spoofing that is both original and entertaining. A recently setup Wikipedia page showcases “Gangnam Style” as the most watched Youtube video of the year. It has garnered 433 million hits an...