Older men dancing - tragic delusion or epic hawtness?

Tom Dunne

Continuing our exploration of the mind of the modern man, and given the impending festivities this evening, we turn our attention to the subject of social etiquette. Specifically how a Brother should carry himself in the face of copious amounts of beer, hot wimmin and urban beats.

In other words, should a Brother dance?

Is it a case of tragic delusion where a Brother thinks he is "it" but in reality resembles some type of alien octopus undergoing a mild epileptic fit?

Or is it a case of an extra button or two undone on the shirt, hips moving to the rhythm of the night while surrounded by a gaggle of hot, adoring wimmins?

justsomebloke

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sorry given the day that it is in it I don't think this topic should be up for debate......cause why debate when tonight we can carry out experiments to test the theory instead?

Tom Dunne

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jsb wrote: »

sorry given the day that it is in it I don't think this topic should be up for debate......cause why debate when tonight we can carry out experiments to test the theory instead?

I will be presenting the results of my research tonight through the medium of dance.

\o/

justsomebloke

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and as per usual I will probably be one of the case studies this evening

Nevyn

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The older the fiddle the sweeter the tune.

I would say it depends on the ammount of effort the borther is making really.
Something subtle, riské with a lot of stops is what should be done.

Nothing like a man who knows Tango, esp Argentine Tango.

Styles of Argentine tango

Salon Tango

Salon Tango was the most popular style of tango danced up through the Golden Era of the dance (1950's) when milongas (tango parties) were held in large dance venues and full tango orchestras performed. Later, when the Argentine youth started dancing rock & roll and tango's popularity declined, the milongas moved to the smaller confiterias in the center of the city, resulting in the birth of the "milonguero/apilado/Petitero/caquero" style.

Salon Tango is characterized by slow, measured, and smoothly executed moves. It includes all of the basic tango steps and figures plus sacadas, barridas, and voleos. The emphasis is on precision, smoothness, and musicality. The couple embraces closely but the embrace is flexible, opening slightly to make room for various figures and closing again for support and poise. The walk is the most important element, and dancers usually walk 60%-70% of the time during a tango song.

star-pants

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Thaedydal wrote: »

Nothing like a man who knows Tango, esp Argentine Tango.

Trout may be your man so

I agree- the brothers should dance - it's teh hawtness :cool:

(btw Tom I nearly inhaled my tea when I read 'epileptic octopus')

Will

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dancing and lots of it!

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I'll be dancing.

Then again, I'm not exactly an "older man".

Shake Shake Shake, Shake Shake Shake, Shake yore boooo---taaay, Shake yore booty.

star-pants

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Upon second thoughts - I recall I have danced with a few of the brothers and I would say \o/ to their dancing

Cathmandooo

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Hurrrrrrrrrrrah to the brothers dancing \o/ I think they KNOW I love it

Will

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il just mimic what you did cathooo when i met you walking to work a few days ago

Tom Dunne

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I'm just hoping Irishbird doesn't see this thread and give her unique perspective on my smooth moves.

Cathmandooo

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Wilburt wrote: »

il just mimic what you did cathooo when i met you walking to work a few days ago

That would be so hawt :cool:

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Tom Dunne wrote: »

I'm just hoping Irishbird doesn't see this thread and give her unique perspective on my smooth moves.

I've just sent her the link

Dragan

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It all depends on skill level. I mean, John Travolta is pretty old but can still move. Jean Claude Van Damme was always famous for his techo dancing.....and i imagine Techno Viking will still be marching down the streets well into his 60's!

Will

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Techno viking moves to his own beat!!

star-pants

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pfft Tom don't worry - I love your dancing

John Mason

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Tom Dunne wrote: »

I'm just hoping Irishbird doesn't see this thread and give her unique perspective on my smooth moves.

i think you look sooooooooooooooo hot when you dance

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irishbird wrote: »

i think you look sooooooooooooooo hot when you dance

:mad:

DJ_Spider

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It's just a jump to the left! That is all I'll say :eek: BTW I'm 42, have no sense of rhythem, and 2 left feet! But I don't get the chance to dance, (well some call it that) being a DJ, so when I do it usually clears the room!

You would think that after watching people dance while working I would be the world's greatest dancer, sadly this is not true.

Will

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haha pwnd

star-pants

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DesF wrote: »

:mad:

awh - you're hawt when you dance too mister!

Cathmandooo

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star-pants wrote: »

awh - you're hawt when you dance too mister!

They're alllllllllllll hot

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star-pants wrote: »

awh - you're hawt when you dance too mister!

:cool:

Will

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ego++

John Mason

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star-pants wrote: »

awh - you're hawt when you dance too mister!

Not as hot as Tom though:cool:

Nevyn

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdu7xoHU9DA

Tom Dunne

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irishbird wrote: »

Not as hot as Tom though:cool:

Awwww, shucks.

Cathmandooo

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Ahhh the song I first danced to with the brothers, thanks Thaed!

star-pants

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Hmm Tom is quite the hawtness....

but don't forget Jsb is also a hawtness when dancing

Rob_l

Its tragic comedy!

Gyalist

Tragic delusion. The sight of 99% of Irish men (of any age) dancing is risible. Do any of them have the self-confidence to dance when they are completely sober?

John Mason

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Gyalist wrote: »

Tragic delusion. The sight of 99% of Irish men (of any age) dancing is risible. Do any of them have the self-confidence to dance when they are completely sober?

yeah, DesF :rolleyes:

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irishbird wrote: »

yeah, DesF :rolleyes:

:eek:

I dance in the CAR!!

justsomebloke

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DesF wrote: »

:eek:

I dance in the CAR!!

actually so do I

Will

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I dance in the shower, its funny. I like the gangsta lean when driving along in my monstrous toyota yaris, classical music blaring out from my speakers, arm out the window, rocking out. Totally badass!

Tom Dunne

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DesF wrote: »

:eek:

I dance in the CAR!!

I dance in the shower.

Especially after using menthol shampoo.

Then again, I am never sure if that is actual dancing or an allergic reaction.

Will

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Hmm we have more in common than we thought Tom :pac:

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Tom Dunne wrote: »

I dance in the shower.

I didn't actually need to know that.

Thanks for the mental image all the same.

The Hill Billy

Dancing is a no-no when a gentleman reaches a certain point in his life.
That point is usually when both of your knees are fcuked as a result of car/motorbike "accidents", your back is done in from too many knocks playing rugby/gaelic/soccer & lets face it you never had the slightest shred of rhythm in the first place anyway.

Unless, of course, you are black - in which case you can continue dancing to your heart's delight.

Cathmandooo

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*pictures Tom and Wilburt dancing in the shower together* :eek::eek::D

Tom Dunne

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Wilburt wrote: »

Hmm we have more in common than we thought Tom :pac:

Hmmm, scary that. Do you use menthol shampoo?

Actually, don't answer that.

DesF wrote: »

I didn't actually need to know that.

Thanks for the mental image all the same.

star-pants

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Shouldn't need alcohol to dance, I don't
But it's fun to drink anyway lol.

I tend to dance anywhere.

edit-- OH GAWD MY EYES CATH....MY EYES....

another edit -- Tom again I nearly choked myself at that picture!
snufflupagous... (spelling?)

Will

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Tom always drops the soap on purpose, I never fall for it though

Nah I have special shampoo, I've a stupidly sensitive scalp and anything menthol-ish will just burn and sting.

Cathmandooo

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star-pants wrote: »

edit-- OH GAWD MY EYES CATH....MY EYES....

Sorry

Wilburt wrote: »

Tom always drops the soap on purpose, I never fall for it though

Nice!

justsomebloke

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star-pants wrote: »

Shouldn't need alcohol to dance, I don't

I'm the same, I will happily dance like the Arengentian love god fool that I am when sober

Will

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Here! How the hoooch did we get to talking about communal showering?? This is old men dancing... which category I don't fall into. I'm still a youngin

Tom Dunne

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Wilburt wrote: »

Here! How the hoooch did we get to talking about communal showering??

Well said.

Wilburt wrote: »

This is old men dancing... which category I don't fall into. I'm still a youngin

You display a wisdom well beyond your years. Watch and learn, for someday you will be in our shoes.

Don't make the mistakes I am currently making.

star-pants

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Tom Dunne wrote: »

Don't make the mistakes I am currently making.

but I like you just as you are

Will

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Group hug tonight then huh?

Shiminay

I don't dance.

I will flail about in a mosh at the appropriate venue/gig and gods help anyone in my way.

However, there are occasions where the Groove Ghost inhabits my body and dances through me. There is absolutely nothing I can do about this. He even visited me last night when I was over in a friend's house. He just pops in, totally unannounced, and you have to dance.

It's not funny when you're at a funeral...