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Getting Creative on the Dance Floor

Do any of you remember the sprinkler dance? The one that is generally considered to be a goof-off type thing? Or as my friend once described it, the one "that only [her] super embarrassing brother would ever do in a club?"

I think I may have found something that tops that, in sheer brilliance and hilarity. Well, more like my sister found it, but same difference. She was talking to one of her fiancé's coworkers, and he was telling her that he likes to dance. Even better, he was telling her about how he dances, and he had to give a verbal description of what he does.

So, I present to you "the light bulb:"

  • "First, you pretend like you're unscrewing a light bulb."
    You want to pretend like the light bulb is off to your side, rather than in front of you. That gives the full visual effect of unscrewing the light bulb. Also, just use one hand rather than both. It's not as if you really need both hands, anyway. You can put a slight bend in your waist if you want to add in a little flair.
  • "Next, pretend the light bulb fell and broke on the ground"
    This is the best part. You have to act surprised, because light bulbs smashing on the ground aren't exactly a common or favorable occurrence. The way my sister demonstrated it, her hands were also out to the side in one of those "what do I do now?" type poses. You can really make or break this move with this pose. It's a momentary thing, but if done properly, this is the part that's going to make you laugh (in a good way).
  • "Lastly, stomp on the light bulb, to ... well, just stomp on it"
    I have no idea why you would ever choose to do this, but apparently this is the last step. Again, a little creativity helps here, but if you just use one foot to stomp, it can look more rhythmic than if you just jump up and down.
And there it is, the "Light Bulb."

I've never met the guy, but he's apparently an awesome guy, and just really likes to be himself. There's no shame in that, and he has fun while he's doing it, so what's the harm? Also, for anyone who feels like making fun of him, most accounts say that girls are so amused by this dance, that they will often come up to him and start talking to him as a result. How you like dem apples?

Given all of that, I would really, really like to see this done in person.
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