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Jinn · 10-04-2006, 08:30 AM

I second Toaster - if I'm dancing, I better not have car keys. I've had at least 10 drinks.

I patently refuse to dance unless my girlfriend (or someone who knows me very well) guilts me into it long enough.

Reasons:

I suck. I'm SIX FEET SIX INCHES. I HAVE SIZE TEN SHOES. Neither contribute to fantastic balance or coordination.

I think it's a stupid activity, and I don't enjoy it. I get no enjoyment out of walking or singing either. Why should I enjoy throwing my body around to music? It's like asking why more people don't go horseback riding. Some people simply don't enjoy it. It doesn't float their proverbial boat. And I really hate being made to feel guilty for not enjoying it.

Most of the people I see doing it also look absolutely ridiculous. I realize that thats "the point" to some people, but I again -- don't enjoy looking absolutely ridiculous.

My body is built for utility. Lifting, walking, running, pushing, pulling. It's not some rag doll to throw around needlessly.

(Modern) Dancing is fucking ridiculous. I could almost see more traditional styles of dancing, but just barely. And I wouldn't want to take the time to learn them.

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10-04-2006, 08:30 AM	#12 (permalink)
Jinn Lover - Protector - Teacher Location: Seattle, WA	I second Toaster - if I'm dancing, I better not have car keys. I've had at least 10 drinks. I patently refuse to dance unless my girlfriend (or someone who knows me very well) guilts me into it long enough. Reasons: I suck. I'm SIX FEET SIX INCHES. I HAVE SIZE TEN SHOES. Neither contribute to fantastic balance or coordination. I think it's a stupid activity, and I don't enjoy it. I get no enjoyment out of walking or singing either. Why should I enjoy throwing my body around to music? It's like asking why more people don't go horseback riding. Some people simply don't enjoy it. It doesn't float their proverbial boat. And I really hate being made to feel guilty for not enjoying it. Most of the people I see doing it also look absolutely ridiculous. I realize that thats "the point" to some people, but I again -- don't enjoy looking absolutely ridiculous. My body is built for utility. Lifting, walking, running, pushing, pulling. It's not some rag doll to throw around needlessly. (Modern) Dancing is fucking ridiculous. I could almost see more traditional styles of dancing, but just barely. And I wouldn't want to take the time to learn them. < ANGRY FACE > __________________ "I'm typing on a computer of science, which is being sent by science wires to a little science server where you can access it. I'm not typing on a computer of philosophy or religion or whatever other thing you think can be used to understand the universe because they're a poor substitute in the role of understanding the universe which exists independent from ourselves." - Willravel Last edited by Jinn; 10-04-2006 at 08:33 AM..