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kazbates · 06-30-2009, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Sparrow

Yes, you're right! I'm a terrible old cynic, but I must admit he did a good job, and deserves a lot of credit - and given pleasure to a lot of people. So hats off to him

.

Yeah, I wouldn't go quite that far.

I wondered if someone would comment about that!

I meant romantic in an idealistic kind of way, not in a Love/Sexual way.

What can I say, I'm a hopeless optimist!!

GraceKrispy · 06-30-2009, 05:46 PM

It made me a little weepy eyed! I'm with kaz, I think it is a good example of how there is a common tie that binds us, just like here at MR. Sparrow, several of the "dancers" were just jumping up and down. Can you do that?

(I was distracted though by how his right arm seemed a little different than his left. As I was staring at his identical dance the entire time, that disturbed me. I wanted symmetry. And why did he stop dancing briefly somewhere overseas?)

RickyMaveety · 06-30-2009, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by kazbates

That was amazing! I loved the fact that he danced the same dance

in all the same places. With one very simple little jig, he showed how alike we all really are, regardless of all the differences. That's similar to how I feel about the posters here on MobileRead!

Well, it's the only dance he knows how to do. He (much like me) is completely inept at dancing. He notes in his blog about how everyone made fun of that stupid dance, but it's the only way he can dance .... so, when he wants to dance, that's how it comes out.

I also have (more or less) one dance in me, and I do it when I feel like dancing. I got kicked out of classical ballet school when I was six, and ditched cotillion when I was a teenager, and no one ever asked me to dance at any of the dances anyway .... so why the hell would it matter?

But, I love that video because, I love seeing the locals getting involved. It's just so much fun to watch them getting into the act, and having a good time (especially those lovely Indian temple dancers).

I think (what it says to me anyway is) that, no matter what country you're are from, there are people who can put differences aside and just cut loose and DANCE!

(If you do read his blog, he was actually arrested for trying to dance at the Parthenon ... silly, I know, but there you have it. He could dance at the Korean Demilitarized Zone, but not at the Parthenon.)

kazbates · 06-30-2009, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by GraceKrispy

It made me a little weepy eyed! I'm with kaz, I think it is a good example of how there is a common tie that binds us, just like here at MR. Sparrow, several of the "dancers" were just jumping up and down. Can you do that?

(I was distracted though by how his right arm seemed a little different than his left. As I was staring at his identical dance the entire time, that disturbed me. I wanted symmetry. And why did he stop dancing briefly somewhere overseas?)

Grace, darling, you're guidance counselor slip is showing!

You're worried the poor boy might have a handicap of some sort. You're also over thinking it, just enjoy!

I actually liked his goofy dance. It showed that he had a great deal of self-confidence. How many of us could/would put ourselves out there like that and subject ourselves to public ridicule in multiple countries no less. I know I wouldn't.

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Originally Posted by RickyMaveety

Well, it's the only dance he knows how to do. He (much like me) is completely inept at dancing. He notes in his blog about how everyone made fun of that stupid dance, but it's the only way he can dance .... so, when he wants to dance, that's how it comes out.

I also have (more or less) one dance in me, and I do it when I feel like dancing. I got kicked out of classical ballet school when I was six, and ditched cotillion when I was a teenager, and no one ever asked me to dance at any of the dances anyway .... so why the hell would it matter?

But, I love that video because, I love seeing the locals getting involved. It's just so much fun to watch them getting into the act, and having a good time (especially those lovely Indian temple dancers).

I think (what it says to me anyway is) that, no matter what country you're are from, there are people who can put differences aside and just cut loose and DANCE!

(If you do read his blog, he was actually arrested for trying to dance at the Parthenon ... silly, I know, but there you have it. He could dance at the Korean Demilitarized Zone, but not at the Parthenon.)

I agree completely! Thanks so much for sharing it!

Verencat · 07-02-2009, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by GraceKrispy

It made me a little weepy eyed!

for saying it, I am too!
I usually hate that kind of things, but this made me...:sigh:
It's simply lovely. Oh and I'd do this at his place anytime - imagine that, travelling the world to dance with strangers and make people happy! Dream life!
Did anyone read the comments under the video? One lady got me from moved to crying...

Thank you so much Ricky!

GraceKrispy · 07-03-2009, 03:26 AM

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Originally Posted by kazbates

Grace, darling, you're guidance counselor slip is showing!

You're worried the poor boy might have a handicap of some sort. You're also over thinking it, just enjoy!

whoops! that must be it! Ok, I'm over it. Dance away, dancey boy!

Nate the great · 08-20-2010, 10:02 PM

I found one of his outtake videos on Youtube:

Ea · 10-04-2010, 08:56 AM

*bumb*

... because the weather has been so grey here the last couple of days

Sweetpea · 10-04-2010, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Ea

*bumb*

... because the weather has been so grey here the last couple of days

Move down about 300km and you'd have had a beautiful weekend! It was around 25 degrees yesterday. And they've been promising more nice weather this week.

Edit; naturally, I've no idea where exactly you live or how far north it exactly is, but who cares!

Edit 2: to Arhus, it's about 380km...

Ea · 10-04-2010, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Sweetpea

Move down about 300km and you'd have had a beautiful weekend! It was around 25 degrees yesterday. And they've been promising more nice weather this week.

Sounds nice. Though as long the sun shines, I'm usually happy, even if it's cold

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Originally Posted by Sweetpea

Edit; naturally, I've no idea where exactly you live or how far north it exactly is, but who cares!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sweetpea

Edit 2: to Arhus, it's about 380km...

Not a bad guess

GeoffC · 10-04-2010, 10:02 AM

And Arhus is south of me, we've got 14C today ! - but at least the sun is shining.

Rain forecast for tonight.

John K · 10-05-2010, 10:50 AM

I see a naive young man who goes out into the cold, cruel world and becomes a catalyst for joy. It's very touching.

vivaldirules · 10-05-2010, 01:42 PM

I've been watching it almost daily. Love it. And thanks for bumping it, Ea.

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06-30-2009, 05:46 PM	#47
GraceKrispy It's Dr. Penguin now! Posts: 3,909 Karma: 4705733 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: (USA) Device: iPad mini, Samsung Note 3, Sony PRS-650 (rarely used now)	It made me a little weepy eyed! I'm with kaz, I think it is a good example of how there is a common tie that binds us, just like here at MR. Sparrow, several of the "dancers" were just jumping up and down. Can you do that? (I was distracted though by how his right arm seemed a little different than his left. As I was staring at his identical dance the entire time, that disturbed me. I wanted symmetry. And why did he stop dancing briefly somewhere overseas?)

08-20-2010, 10:02 PM	#52
Nate the great Sir Penguin of Edinburgh Posts: 12,375 Karma: 23555235 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: DC Metro area Device: Shake a stick plus 1	I found one of his outtake videos on Youtube:

10-04-2010, 08:56 AM	#53
Ea Wizard Posts: 3,490 Karma: 5239563 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Denmark Device: Kindle 3\|iPad air\|iPhone 4S	bumb ... because the weather has been so grey here the last couple of days

10-04-2010, 10:02 AM	#56
GeoffC Chocolate Grasshopper ... Posts: 27,600 Karma: 20821184 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Scotland Device: Muse HD , Cybook Gen3 , Pocketbook 302 (Black) , Nexus 10: wife has PW	And Arhus is south of me, we've got 14C today ! - but at least the sun is shining. Rain forecast for tonight.

10-05-2010, 10:50 AM	#57
John K Reader Posts: 266 Karma: 13465550 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: USA Device: Kindle DXG, Kobo Forma	I see a naive young man who goes out into the cold, cruel world and becomes a catalyst for joy. It's very touching.

10-05-2010, 01:42 PM	#58
vivaldirules When's Doughnut Day? Posts: 10,059 Karma: 13675475 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Houston, TX, US Device: Sony PRS-505, iPad	I've been watching it almost daily. Love it. And thanks for bumping it, Ea.

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