The dance uses moves from Michael Jackson's hit music video 'Thriller' and has been confirmed by Mod Jon H on the RuneScape official Forums that it was "inspired" by the late Michael Jackson.
Even more, as it is inspired by Michael Jackson, the zombie in the icon for the emote also seems to have his hand on his crotch area and his hand behind him, a similar pose Michael would do, when performing, at the beginning of his hit song, Billie Jean.
Zombie Dance emote icon compared to Michael Jackson.
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