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Why the internet loves the dance from Hotline Bling

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    19 November 2015
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When Canadian rapper Drake released the video for his single Hotline Bling, external, it sent the internet into a creative frenzy.

Hundreds of parodies and homages appeared, including Drake playing tennis and dancing to the theme tune from the sitcom Frasier. Celebrities and politicians - including Donald Trump - re-enacted Drake's moves.

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