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Ohio State's marching band re-created the Backpack Kid to perfection

October 13, 2018

The Ohio State Marching band showed off its precision and knowledge of slightly nerdy viral dance moves on Saturday.

During the Ohio State band’s halftime show, the marching musicians got in formation to reenact the dance of …. The Backpack Kid.

You know, the Backpack Kid! Also known as The Floss, also known as the dance move every annoying kid now does at wedding receptions to become the center of attention.

Honestly, the marching band’s version is pretty uncanny, and instantly recognizable.

Teenager and now YouTube-famous dancer Russell Horning is credited with creating the move. The Floss got re-dubbed the Backpack Kid when Katy Perry brought him on stage during her Saturday Night Live performance in May, and he upstaged everyone while doing his rubber band-limbed moves, while — you guessed it — wearing a backpack. Read more…

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Source: Mashable | Ohio State's marching band re-created the Backpack Kid to perfection

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