Heeeeeey, Team USA! Olympians make 'Gangnam Style' entrance at opening ceremony
Team USA made sure to participate in a proper South Korean custom when making their entrance at Friday's Olympic opening ceremony in Pyeongchang.
They danced to "Gangnam Style."
Because OF COURSE #USA had to enter to #GangnamStyle. 😂 #Olympics#PyeongChang2018pic.twitter.com/7s0XwlduJJ
— Nora ☕️ (@alohonora) February 9, 2018
The inescapable 2012 hit by South Korean star Psy began playing over the loudspeakers as the U.S. Olympic team walked out during the parade of nations.
It couldn't help but lead to spontaneous celebration among the 244 American athletes who make up the largest delegation from one country in Winter Olympics history.
#TeamUSA is in the 🏠 at #OpeningCeremonypic.twitter.com/mrul5BfldZ
— Team USA (@TeamUSA) February 9, 2018
Now that six years have passed since "Gangnam Style" could be found playing everywhere on earth in every waking moment, Olympic fans seem ready to embrace it again.
Team USA just walked in to Gangnam Style at the #OpeningCeremony. These Olympics are officially 🔥🔥🔥
— Bette Marston Canter (@bettemarston) February 9, 2018
wait, are they seriously playing #gangnamstyle at the #winterolympics? forget the medals, THIS IS GOLD. 😂
— Em (@dresdendoll) February 9, 2018
The athletes themselves also made sure to remember the moment.
Team USA entering the Olympic Stadium via Shaun White. pic.twitter.com/AkMckVuNUF
— Nick Zaccardi (@nzaccardi) February 9, 2018
Lemme take an #Olympic selfie pic.twitter.com/lWXIHdJhxz
— Hilary Knight (@HilaryKnight) February 9, 2018
After sitting out the previous three, finally got to walk in Opening Ceremonies! Psyched to share the moment with @leifcnordgren@sp_doherty! @USBiathlon@biathlonworld#PyeongChang2018pic.twitter.com/JEsaRZaqwv
— Lowellcbailey (@Lowellcbailey) February 9, 2018
Feelings and emotions I can’t begin to explain. So much pride. So much honor. Let the games begin. #TeamUSA#Pyeongchang2018#OpeningCeremonypic.twitter.com/QR0kBCkxL9
— Meghan Duggan (@mduggan10) February 9, 2018
They were part of an opening ceremony that included an appearance by Vice President Mike Pence, the return of the shirtless Tongan flag-bearer, and the Bermuda contingent wearing shorts in the frigid temperatures.
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