Comments on: The Stanky Leg To The 10th Power http://blogxilla.com/blog3/2009/03/25/the-stanky-leg-to-the-10th-power/ The Premiere Urban Relationship Blog Online Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:32:13 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.1 hourly 1 By: HeadMistress http://blogxilla.com/blog3/2009/03/25/the-stanky-leg-to-the-10th-power/comment-page-1/#comment-8624 HeadMistress Thu, 02 Apr 2009 04:39:58 +0000 http://blogxilla.com/blog3/2009/03/25/the-stanky-leg-to-the-10th-power/#comment-8624 Well it either takes you a really long time to read or you discovered what you should have seen the first time around - in no way did I suggest that this dance originated in Africa.<br><br>On to the next...<br><br>There is NO line between simulating sex and dancing if the PURPOSE of the dance is to simulate sex. <br><br>Dancing is whatever the DANCER wants it to be. <br><br>Ever seen West Side Story? There is a dance simulating a fight scene. <br><br>Ever been to the ballet or a musical? What do you think they are doing? They are telling a story through a variety of "simulated acts" using DANCE.<br><br>We may not like the dance that is being done but that doesn't make it "not a dance" <br><br>@ "I cannot ever recall seeing an African get down on the floor like the chick in the white leggings, from any tribe or country on that continent." Neither can I.<br><br>I have no issue with progress, I just don't believe it has to come at the expense of anyone's culture simply because it's misunderstood or unappreciated and it has nothing to do with these silly girls and their lewd dance in front of the world, this was simply the catalyst for the discussion Well it either takes you a really long time to read or you discovered what you should have seen the first time around – in no way did I suggest that this dance originated in Africa.

On to the next…

There is NO line between simulating sex and dancing if the PURPOSE of the dance is to simulate sex.

Dancing is whatever the DANCER wants it to be.

Ever seen West Side Story? There is a dance simulating a fight scene.

Ever been to the ballet or a musical? What do you think they are doing? They are telling a story through a variety of “simulated acts” using DANCE.

We may not like the dance that is being done but that doesn't make it “not a dance”

@ “I cannot ever recall seeing an African get down on the floor like the chick in the white leggings, from any tribe or country on that continent.” Neither can I.

I have no issue with progress, I just don't believe it has to come at the expense of anyone's culture simply because it's misunderstood or unappreciated and it has nothing to do with these silly girls and their lewd dance in front of the world, this was simply the catalyst for the discussion

]]> By: HeadMistress http://blogxilla.com/blog3/2009/03/25/the-stanky-leg-to-the-10th-power/comment-page-1/#comment-8623 HeadMistress Thu, 02 Apr 2009 03:31:16 +0000 http://blogxilla.com/blog3/2009/03/25/the-stanky-leg-to-the-10th-power/#comment-8623 Where in any of my statement did I say that this dance had origins in Africa? <br><br>I didn't, read carefully before you respond Where in any of my statement did I say that this dance had origins in Africa?

I didn't, read carefully before you respond

]]> By: Seattle Slim http://blogxilla.com/blog3/2009/03/25/the-stanky-leg-to-the-10th-power/comment-page-1/#comment-8622 Seattle Slim Thu, 02 Apr 2009 03:25:28 +0000 http://blogxilla.com/blog3/2009/03/25/the-stanky-leg-to-the-10th-power/#comment-8622 If it has origins in Africa prove it. What you're doing is viewing this through the traditional, Westernized Eurocentric view that has long since sexualized black men and women, particularly women. There is a line between simulating sex (which these broads are doing) and dancing. I cannot ever recall seeing an African get down on the floor like the chick in the white leggings, from any tribe or country on that continent.<br><br>You are using apologism to justify prurience. If it has origins in Africa prove it. What you're doing is viewing this through the traditional, Westernized Eurocentric view that has long since sexualized black men and women, particularly women. There is a line between simulating sex (which these broads are doing) and dancing. I cannot ever recall seeing an African get down on the floor like the chick in the white leggings, from any tribe or country on that continent.

You are using apologism to justify prurience.

]]> By: HeadMistress http://blogxilla.com/blog3/2009/03/25/the-stanky-leg-to-the-10th-power/comment-page-1/#comment-8621 HeadMistress Thu, 02 Apr 2009 02:37:01 +0000 http://blogxilla.com/blog3/2009/03/25/the-stanky-leg-to-the-10th-power/#comment-8621 OMG – relax! While Who Dat’s statements regarding African dance are wildly general, misguided and exaggerated try to look past that and see the context of what’s being said – the fact is that society sees a lot of what we do as inappropriate and/or even savage – TRUE African culture including dance and art is becoming more and more accepted as time goes on but there was a time where anything “African” was looked upon no differently than this stanky leg video, almost everything in our culture (however far removed Afr-Am’s may be from it) was seen as third-worldly. So whether it’s something made up in the mind of a teenager who’s never been out of the US let alone directly exposed to African culture or something that is “truly” based on African culture, we are always expected to conform and act appropriately according to some standard set by society. <br><br>While I am pretty sure there are no “stanky leg” rites of passage and rituals going on in Africa, the fact is that our style of dance *not the dances themselves* but the way we move and express ourselves is absolutely derived from our culture. We are strong, outspoken, and expressive in everything we do and it’s never been looked upon kindly. To be “civilized” according to society means repressing instead of expressing oneself and many of us have fallen into the trap of repressing and even being embarrassed by those not afraid to express themselves. <br><br>Again there are aspects of appropriateness to consider, age, venue, audience, etc but dance in whatever form it takes is an art, yes even the stanky leg. Dance is expression and it ranges from mildly provocative to wildly provocative, not everyone is going to appreciate every form of dance, most won’t appreciate the stanky leg just like they won’t appreciate a bunch of white boys jumping around and slamming into each other in a mosh pit but it is still their form of expression.<br><br>If you believe freedom of expression through dance, whatever form it takes, is savage, beastly and disrespectful to oneself then the problem is with you and not Who Dats misguided statements or the Twerk Team….<br><br>Now speaking of savage and beastly....“Go kill yourself” ??? Really?? That’s savage and beastly - something that should never be said; even in jest....follow your own advice and get YOUR life together. OMG – relax! While Who Dat’s statements regarding African dance are wildly general, misguided and exaggerated try to look past that and see the context of what’s being said – the fact is that society sees a lot of what we do as inappropriate and/or even savage – TRUE African culture including dance and art is becoming more and more accepted as time goes on but there was a time where anything “African” was looked upon no differently than this stanky leg video, almost everything in our culture (however far removed Afr-Am’s may be from it) was seen as third-worldly. So whether it’s something made up in the mind of a teenager who’s never been out of the US let alone directly exposed to African culture or something that is “truly” based on African culture, we are always expected to conform and act appropriately according to some standard set by society.

While I am pretty sure there are no “stanky leg” rites of passage and rituals going on in Africa, the fact is that our style of dance *not the dances themselves* but the way we move and express ourselves is absolutely derived from our culture. We are strong, outspoken, and expressive in everything we do and it’s never been looked upon kindly. To be “civilized” according to society means repressing instead of expressing oneself and many of us have fallen into the trap of repressing and even being embarrassed by those not afraid to express themselves.

Again there are aspects of appropriateness to consider, age, venue, audience, etc but dance in whatever form it takes is an art, yes even the stanky leg. Dance is expression and it ranges from mildly provocative to wildly provocative, not everyone is going to appreciate every form of dance, most won’t appreciate the stanky leg just like they won’t appreciate a bunch of white boys jumping around and slamming into each other in a mosh pit but it is still their form of expression.

If you believe freedom of expression through dance, whatever form it takes, is savage, beastly and disrespectful to oneself then the problem is with you and not Who Dats misguided statements or the Twerk Team….

Now speaking of savage and beastly….“Go kill yourself” ??? Really?? That’s savage and beastly – something that should never be said; even in jest….follow your own advice and get YOUR life together.

]]> By: Me http://blogxilla.com/blog3/2009/03/25/the-stanky-leg-to-the-10th-power/comment-page-1/#comment-8620 Me Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:54:43 +0000 http://blogxilla.com/blog3/2009/03/25/the-stanky-leg-to-the-10th-power/#comment-8620 Well said, that just goes to show the ignorance of some people, especially those that think they know it all when infact they know nothing at all, empty vessels make the most noise. As an African actually living in Africa I can confirm that Who Dat is indeed an idiot! Well said, that just goes to show the ignorance of some people, especially those that think they know it all when infact they know nothing at all, empty vessels make the most noise. As an African actually living in Africa I can confirm that Who Dat is indeed an idiot!

]]> By: ballinonabudget http://blogxilla.com/blog3/2009/03/25/the-stanky-leg-to-the-10th-power/comment-page-1/#comment-8614 ballinonabudget Sat, 28 Mar 2009 21:57:32 +0000 http://blogxilla.com/blog3/2009/03/25/the-stanky-leg-to-the-10th-power/#comment-8614 are you serious right now? you are making a lot of valuable points...but on youtube..half naked? seriously? are you serious right now? you are making a lot of valuable points…but on youtube..half naked? seriously?

]]> By: WHO DAT is an IDIOT! http://blogxilla.com/blog3/2009/03/25/the-stanky-leg-to-the-10th-power/comment-page-1/#comment-8619 WHO DAT is an IDIOT! Sat, 28 Mar 2009 00:47:43 +0000 http://blogxilla.com/blog3/2009/03/25/the-stanky-leg-to-the-10th-power/#comment-8619 Really WHO Dat? <br><br>"These types of dances and movements are normal in African countries where the people are butt ass naked or damn near naked in tribes."<br><br>Shame on you for making such a comment. Culturally there is a different type of "dancing" that takes place amongst those in Africa. It does not involve gyrating on the damn floor and belly rolling. Get your life together. Obviously you believe that we are savages or beasts and the behavior of these girls is just a subconscious way of expressing that savagery. Respect for self transcends race, culture and ethnicity. Being the child of two African immigrants and making trips to Africa myself I can personally say you are dead wrong. Go kill yourself. Really WHO Dat?

“These types of dances and movements are normal in African countries where the people are butt ass naked or damn near naked in tribes.”

Shame on you for making such a comment. Culturally there is a different type of “dancing” that takes place amongst those in Africa. It does not involve gyrating on the damn floor and belly rolling. Get your life together. Obviously you believe that we are savages or beasts and the behavior of these girls is just a subconscious way of expressing that savagery. Respect for self transcends race, culture and ethnicity. Being the child of two African immigrants and making trips to Africa myself I can personally say you are dead wrong. Go kill yourself.

]]> By: Jaiart http://blogxilla.com/blog3/2009/03/25/the-stanky-leg-to-the-10th-power/comment-page-1/#comment-8618 Jaiart Fri, 27 Mar 2009 09:34:18 +0000 http://blogxilla.com/blog3/2009/03/25/the-stanky-leg-to-the-10th-power/#comment-8618 Reminds me of a movie, Bamboozled by Spike Lee, just the newest minstrel show. "Where be's good old Amos and Andy when we needs them?" Reminds me of a movie, Bamboozled by Spike Lee, just the newest minstrel show. “Where be's good old Amos and Andy when we needs them?”

]]> By: Jaiart http://blogxilla.com/blog3/2009/03/25/the-stanky-leg-to-the-10th-power/comment-page-1/#comment-8617 Jaiart Fri, 27 Mar 2009 09:26:47 +0000 http://blogxilla.com/blog3/2009/03/25/the-stanky-leg-to-the-10th-power/#comment-8617 At some point it becomes obscene and absurd. I do believe we passed that point a long way back. I would break my daughters legs if I caught her dancing like some worthless trash. She has more then a body and a lady doesn't need to show off like that to be seen. At some point it becomes obscene and absurd. I do believe we passed that point a long way back. I would break my daughters legs if I caught her dancing like some worthless trash. She has more then a body and a lady doesn't need to show off like that to be seen.

]]> By: maestrotweets http://blogxilla.com/blog3/2009/03/25/the-stanky-leg-to-the-10th-power/comment-page-1/#comment-8616 maestrotweets Fri, 27 Mar 2009 02:46:17 +0000 http://blogxilla.com/blog3/2009/03/25/the-stanky-leg-to-the-10th-power/#comment-8616 white pants is killin it...stanky. white pants is killin it…stanky.

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