You ever see people when they dance at a concert or live music show? Eyes closed, so engulfed in this somatic experience that the music takes them to far away places. They’ve already stopped paying attention to the musicians and what they’re doing, and suddenly it becomes more about how they’re dancing, how good they look, or how good of a dancer they are. All I have to say is if you don’t dance like that by yourself when no one is watching, you’re doing it for show and the attention. I came to watch these musicians, not watch you dance in circles, making yourself feel good, basically watching you get yourself off from your hard day at work so you can let loose. You know you like the attention. What is this, dancing with the stars? Alright, once I became drunk enough, it became entertaining. Is that what it takes? You’re on something to let yourself go like that? It’s still not about you. But I guess you need the attention at all times stealing some spotlight. Don’t get me wrong, I’m sure the musicians appreciated the dancing. And don’t get me wrong. I’m kind of all for it too. The more people dance and feel good, the better the vibe. Just some people, it’s all about them. Look at me. Look at me. It’s that I can’t stand. I guess it’s impossible to have any pleasant experience at any show or concert anymore without someone doing something annoying.

9 replies on “Dancing for Yourself”

  1. You know that thing where you think you have a real beef to beef about, and you start beefing, and then it sounds sorta asshole-ish, so you hedge and qualify a bit, even contradict yourself, but keep going, because once you’ve started you gotta go ’til your load is blown? Yeah, this is one of those things.

  2. I/anonie, last week there was a rant about a man running for mayor in Portland. He loved to dance in his church. Is this another rant about hating dancers? No, I think this rant is good.
    Just joking.

  3. I have to agree with CC. You can trust a dancer.
    Also, IA, this rant sounds familiar. You kind of sound like that really boring person/Superfan! at a concert that has a friend that is taping. Chill. Expand. Some day they will break up. I’m sorry about that.

  4. do you miss liking your own comments yet? or your best buddies comments?
    how many of you are dying to press the dislike button with such dignity?
    how we gonna tell who has the greatest comment?
    now you’re all just staying stuff that you can never tell who never cared about them anyway?

  5. TTB, I think you have something to say but you don’t know how to say it yet. Just remember, stereotypes=funny, bigotry=not funny. Carry on.

  6. IA, it sounds like those antidepressants really aren’t doing the trick. I mean seriously you’re complaining about people dancing at a concert? Your entire experience is ruined because you think somebody thinks its all about them? Why don’t you try minding your own damn business and just enjoying the show?

    And yes, I anonymous and every other blog on the mobile Mercury site sucks donkey balls without likes and dislikes. Also you have to sign in every time you comment and you cannot edit your comment once you posted it. Get it together Humps!

  7. I mean. I hate people like any normal hipster and all… but dayum. You sound hella jaded. Like wicked messed up man. Have you ever been to a bar or concert after 10pm before? Did you not know this was a normal thing? Seriously, this is not a thing to complain about until your covered in beer and they’re all ‘no big deal man’ and not offering to buy you a new one.

  8. Dancing?! At…a show? With MUSIC?! My stars and garters kids these days. Seriously though anon, chill the fuck out and try and have a good time. Everyone else is.

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