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Back Dorm Boys

Earlier this year, Urlesque unveiled the 100 Most Iconic Internet Videos -- the most popular and memorable viral videos in the history of the web. Since there's a lot to sift through, we'll occasionally feature an individual video from the countdown.

#28 - The Back Dormitory Boys

Wei Wei and Huang Yi Xin helped spawn the lipdub phenomenon when their renditions of Backstreet Boys songs performed in their college dorm room (while their roommate paid no attention in the background) hit the web in 2005. They received mainstream attention in the U.S. with an appearance on Ellen, and while they have dropped of the stateside radar, they are still riding their meme to stardom in China. Lipdubs have gotten more elaborate since early forays, with more synchronized movements and production.