apropos of nothing whatsoever...

[boogieshoes]

so... the 'chicken dance' is a traditional dance** of my ethnicity/upbringing***.  we're talking real cultural(iv) stuff here, folks.  and no one can make this look good.  not Shakira, not Seal, not Micheal Flatly - *no one*.  this is possibly because the music for the dance is a German polka, and whoever invented this mode of musical expression should be shot, revived, and shot again, just for true justice to prevail(e).

and in a moment of complete randomness, my brain presented me with a picture of two immortals looking at Methos, and betting on whether or not they could connive him into doing the chicken dance.  someone, please, write this crack!fic.  i will pay you a million internet dollars if you do! :-)

-bs

**there are regional variations, of course.  i was taught a version where the third clap happens under a raised knee.
*** if by 'ethnicity', you mean 'white American mongrel', 'military', 'Midwest American', or some combination of all three.
(iv) i found a youtube video of a version of the 'chicken dance' on lawrence welk, which is undoubtedly why this is such a big thing.  and also why it's only danced at weddings.
(e) and also, because accordians are more fun to shoot than bagpipes.  trufax! (6)
(6) Footnote 1 is left as an excercise for the reader.

Comments

[wyrdling.livejournal.com]

(iv) not at MY wedding!!! ;)

[boogieshoes.livejournal.com]

*grins* i totally don't blame you. it's got to be the most embarrassing 'traditional' dance out there.

but it was danced at both of sis's weddings, my brother's weddings, and in various... venues in the area for various events. heaven only knows why!

-bs