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Flashback: Gene Kelly Tapping Into His Roller Skillz

GiggleSugar — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 01:00:00 -0800

In this day and age of special effects and stunt doubles, we'd be remiss not to stop and appreciate the masters of old. Take Gene Kelly here - singing, tapping, skating, acting, and charming the ~~pants~~ skirts off of all them swooning ladies. Gene was a bona fide quintuple threat. We don't see that kind of talent these days, so sit back and let Mr. Kelly show you how he rolled. . .

Your Tappin' Tuesday Musical Interlude!

GiggleSugar — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 03:00:00 -0700

Wanna make it big? Watch this kid and take notes. Take a bow before showing off your talent. Dangly forearm tinsel is hot. Air piano is the new air guitar. And finally, never crack a smile, ever. Even if you're missing half a head of hair.

Thanks, Butternut Jelly!

Better Than Chippendale's

GiggleSugar — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 12:00:00 -0700

Sweaty men dressed as construction workers struttin' and dancin' to hot beats? Yeah, baby! Seriously, though, these guys are fun. They're doing percussive dancing in a show that originated in Newcastle, New South Wales called "Tap Dogs." It's like that scene in Big when Tom Hanks dances on the keyboard at Toys R Us, only more sophisticated.

Obama Deserves Bush's Silence, but Canada Doesn't

CitizenSugar — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 10:30:23 -0700

President Bush got back in the speech saddle this week, telling an invitation-only crowd in Canada that he doesn't plan on attacking his successor because Obama deserves his silence.

Apparently content with letting Cheney do the criticizing, Bush said:

There's plenty of critics in the arena, I think it's time for the ex-president to tap dance off the stage and let the current president have a go at solving the world's problems. If he wants my help and I agree with him, I'll give it.

Bush said that Obama can "pick up the phone and call" if he wants Bush's advice. Though I doubt Bush is waiting by his phone. Instead, he will be writing a book about the 12 toughest decisions he made as president.

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Indian Kids Are Pitted Against Each Other on Reality Shows

CitizenSugar — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:00:23 -0700

A show with a name like Boogie Woogie sounds like it should be nothing but harmless fun right? For the tidal wave of kids clamoring to get onto the Indian reality TV show, perhaps not. After one young girl collapsed on the dance contest show after she lost, the pressure is starting to get noticed. Her parents blame the Simon Cowell-esque reprimanding after her performance for her collapse, while the show's producers say the parents should know the limits of their children.

Regardless of the cause its anything but a deterrent for hopeful contestants for any of India's five music and dance contest shows. Thousands of kids are signing up, and the long days, grueling criticism, and even the parents themselves are becoming a problem. One Boogie Woogie producer says, "Some parents are so ambitious that they need to be counselled. We have to tell them to let the children be. Sometimes parents push the children to wear certain clothes, practice some gyrating adult moves. At such times we ask them to change their dance."

Why are kids being pushed onto TV shows? To find out, read more.

The same reason so many things happen: money honey. One media researcher says, "The audience segment of four to 14 years is becoming important. Children are a major influence on consumer behaviour. Segments like sports, music, and pure children's channels have a viewership base which manufacturers of consumer durables, auto industries, food industry would like to tap."

Four-year-olds are the next coveted demographic?! Wow. While the dubious trend is taking off, experts counsel moderation. "As long as parents and children know that these competitions are just a part of life and not life itself, children will be able to handle the pressures."

Should kids be able to compete on reality shows, or in the words of Simon, is that "just awful?"

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Product of the Day: Sh*tBegone Toilet Paper

GiggleSugar — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 04:00:00 -0700

I like a product that doesn't tap dance around its purpose. I'm not sure I could handle this manufacturer's name for its tampons or hemorrhoid suppositories, but I can get behind a name like ShitBegone. (If you know what I mean - and I think you do). Thanks Mcbabyblue for sending this in from Marfa, TX!

Flashback: Technotronic's Pump Up the Jam

GiggleSugar — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 01:00:00 -0700

If they're bringing back fug '80s fashions, why can't they bring back the good stuff, like the dance music? As cheese-tastic as this following song and video are, I dare you not to tap your toes or at least want to "pump up the jam" yourself. Happy Monday!

Mascot Shows Off His Moves

GiggleSugar — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 11:30:00 -0800

You see these mascots tip-tapping around on the side of the road all the time, but this dawg has more than a few moves to unleash. Watch him shame some random dude on the side of the road during an impromptu dance-off. This gets me to wondering why dudes won't dance when we ladies do the asking, but they'll willingly get down with Sideshow Dog in broad daylight during rush-hour traffic. What am I missing?

Link Time

LibertySugar — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 14:00:21 -0800

A silly President Bush tap dances while he waits for McCain - The Trail

It's 3 a.m. and Hillary's dreaming - The Huffington Post

Scroll through good, bad, serious, humorous, or really angry visions for the George W. Bush Library - The Chronicle Review

The Iran and Israel of South America - newsblog

President Bush indicted by two Vermont towns - Michelle Malkin

Tom Brokaw said a*s, should be fired - Wonkette

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GiggleSugar Best of the Week

GiggleSugar — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 03:59:00 -0800

Celine Dion is no longer just amazing. Celine Dion is better than you.
An itty-bitty baby beagle learns the call of the wild.
Gene Kelly tap dancing on roller skates? Gimme, gimme more! Gimme more! Gimme, gimme more!
Science fairs create lively forums for the public display of ~~knowledge~~ awkwardness.
Fabulous rule of thumb: when all else fails, insult their willies.
Get your sex ed crash course here.
Which has more appeal? Fuzzy, wuzzy penguins or waddling, naked humans? It's a toss-up.
Fly the unfriendly skies: angry airline passenger gripes about his sh*tty seat assignment.