Numa Numa Nachman!

Every so often I see something that just makes me stop and chuckle. Something that is so oddly beautiful that it forces me to take a break from life and just laugh. Well, a few days ago I came across a video on youtube that mixed two very different things. The words to describe it is a great, unique, combination.

Here is the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywlI5KfbFtA

So first of all, everyone remembers the Numa Numa song that stole America's heart a few years ago. I remember hearing that song countless times. You know, the one with a slightly obese kid (not to be mean) with the obnoxious tune that simple repeats over and over again. And somehow it is quite addictive.

Next, we have the sometimes nutty Nachman followers who use their belief in Rebbe Nachman (whether their belief he is Moshiach or just a wise leader) to live fulfilling lives. They are known for being seen waving flags, dancing, and singing to the teaching of Nachman. Their obsession has lead to one of Israels largest graffiti trend being "Na Nach Nachma Nachman Meuman" (which some believe if every Jew says that phrase at the same time Nachman will come back as the Messiah).

So now we have two very opposite things. Annoying song and crazed followers. The only thing they have in common is both seem to be popular and attract lots of "followers."

So, how do they come together. The Breslav Jews (nachman followers) have adopted this obnoxiously fantastic song to their song list, turning it into a Nachman chant. How beautiful is that? What will they come up with next?