Inspired by 'Movin' Like Berney' - Dances Based on Other Movies Made in 1989

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In 1989, Jonathan Silverman and Andrew McCarthy starred in Weekend at Bernie's. The pair cart around their dead boss. They pretend he is still alive to evade murderers and impress hot babes.

The antics of the dead titular character have come to life as a dance craze.

The original "Movin Like Berney [sic]" video has garnered more than 1.8 million views since November. It's inspired hundreds of people to hit the dancefloor and move around like they're dead.

To move like Berney, just "hold your head back" and proceed to "get loose."

As a forward-thinking business genius, I've decided to cash in on this craze by creating a series of dances based on other movies made in 1989.

1. "Takin' Manhattan"

This routine is based on the scene in Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan, where the (also) dead titular character emerges from the East River.

He stands menacingly then slowly looks up. He curiously turns his head to the left, then to the right, then saunters off (ostensibly murder more people.)

When Jason sees this billboard of a goalie wearing a hockey mask, the ghoul realizes there is something beyond himself.

That transcendent moment happens every time you dance the "Takin' Manhattan."

2. "Great Balls!"

I choreographed this based on the two most memorable moments from the Jerry Lee Lewis biopic Great Balls of Fire!

As you may be aware, Jerry Lee Lewis played the piano and married his first cousin.

To move to "Great Balls!" first act like you're playing the piano. Then pretend like you're smooching an underage relative.

3. "Christmas Vay-Kay Shuffle"

This dance is based on the VHS box from National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation.

It's pretty simple. Just move around like Randy Quaid is your obnoxious cousin and you've been electrocuted by 25,000 christmas lights.

4. "Indy Whip"

These steps are based on Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.

Like a member of the Hyphy Movement, Indiana Jones is good with his "whip." This dance will become popular in every hipster enclave in the country, because it's so Indy.

5. "Savage Sassy Monster"

This dance isn't so much based on Fred Savage's Little Monsters, as it is based on a rap used to promote a 1-900 number for Little Monsters.

Fred Savage cockily shoots his finger to the camera. This sort of sassy maneuver will definitely make you the flyest person in da club.

Just put a dumb look on your face, then point your fingers as you move backwards.

6. "Wyld Stallyn"

Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure launched the career of meme superstar Keanu Reeves. He was easily the most influential air guitarist of the late eighties.

Let's honor the man, and his band "Wyld Stallyns" as we fake-shred on a non-existent guitar.

Will these dances based on other movies made in 1989 truly catch on? Will I become the next Alvin Ailey or Merce Cunningham? Will I choreograph the next Lady Gaga music video?

I'm not entirely sure, but probably.

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