I entered a speech contest yesterday, with the local Toastmasters clubs downtown. They had a contest on impromptu speaking ("table topics" in their vernacular). We started out with nineteen contestants, and voted our way down. When there were only thee of us left, they decided to ask us all the same question. "You just scored the winning touchdown. What is your touchdown dance? Please demonstrate." I told that that I'd do the Safety Dance, which I did for a bit up on stage, and I ended up being the grand winner. Who knew Men Without Hats still would have such an impact? And I didn't even have a small jester dancing around with me... -- Dave Mattingly BlackWyrm
Sweet!!!!! On 9/30/09 9:16 AM, "Dave Mattingly" <dave@blackwyrm.com> wrote: I entered a speech contest yesterday, with the local Toastmasters clubs downtown. They had a contest on impromptu speaking ("table topics" in their vernacular). We started out with nineteen contestants, and voted our way down. When there were only thee of us left, they decided to ask us all the same question. "You just scored the winning touchdown. What is your touchdown dance? Please demonstrate." I told that that I'd do the Safety Dance, which I did for a bit up on stage, and I ended up being the grand winner. Who knew Men Without Hats still would have such an impact? And I didn't even have a small jester dancing around with me... -- Dave Mattingly BlackWyrm _______________________________________________ Men-Without-Hats mailing list Men-Without-Hats@mailman.xmission.com http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/men-without-hats Report list abuse to list-abuse at studio-nibble.com ________________________________ THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS EMAIL MESSAGE AND IN ANY ACCOMPANYING ATTACHMENT IS A CONFIDENTIAL AND PRIVILEGED COMMUNICATION. IT IS INTENDED ONLY FOR THE USE OF THE INTENDED RECIPIENT OR RECIPIENTS. IF YOU ARE NOT THE INTENDED RECIPIENT OR THE EMPLOYEE OR AGENT RESPONSIBLE TO DELIVER THIS EMAIL TO THE INTENDED RECIPIENT(S), YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT ANY DISCLOSURE, COPYING OR DISTRIBUTION OF THE CONTENTS OF THIS TRANSMISSION IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED THIS EMAIL IN ERROR, PLEASE NOTIFY US IMMEDIATELY BY PHONE.
That put a huge smile on my face! -p On Wed, Sep 30, 2009 at 9:16 AM, Dave Mattingly <dave@blackwyrm.com> wrote:
I entered a speech contest yesterday, with the local Toastmasters clubs downtown. They had a contest on impromptu speaking ("table topics" in their vernacular). We started out with nineteen contestants, and voted our way down.
When there were only thee of us left, they decided to ask us all the same question. "You just scored the winning touchdown. What is your touchdown dance? Please demonstrate."
I told that that I'd do the Safety Dance, which I did for a bit up on stage, and I ended up being the grand winner. Who knew Men Without Hats still would have such an impact? And I didn't even have a small jester dancing around with me...
-- Dave Mattingly BlackWyrm
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LOL! Congrats, Dave! I don't suppose anyone was taping it? I'd LOVE to see that on YouTube! Master Ian Barrow CBX (cute baby excellent) ATX (adorable toddler excellent) PPX (precious preschooler excellent), PKX (precocious kindergartner excellent) (human), BFX-1 (brilliant first-grader excellent) SHR Plus R Stroke of Luck JH CGC "Buddy" (Lab) Plus R Chocolate Alarm Clock CGC "Buzz" (Lab) S'more DSPP (Norwegian Forest Cat) Waiting at the bridge Cocoa 1993ish - June 17, 2006 - Thanks for the great run, big guy Mustard 1992ish - June 7, 2007 Doc 1997ish - August 18, 2008 Scarlet March 2006 (age ~15), Toby December 2003 (age ~14) Snickers 1997ish-1/05, Butterscotch 12/1989 - 3/2004, YumYum 1991-2002, Inky 5/9/1979 - 2/18/1997 --- On Wed, 9/30/09, Dave Mattingly <dave@blackwyrm.com> wrote:
From: Dave Mattingly <dave@blackwyrm.com> Subject: [Men Without Hats] Safety Dance To: men-without-hats@mailman.xmission.com Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2009, 10:16 AM I entered a speech contest yesterday, with the local Toastmasters clubs downtown. They had a contest on impromptu speaking ("table topics" in their vernacular). We started out with nineteen contestants, and voted our way down.
When there were only thee of us left, they decided to ask us all the same question. "You just scored the winning touchdown. What is your touchdown dance? Please demonstrate."
I told that that I'd do the Safety Dance, which I did for a bit up on stage, and I ended up being the grand winner. Who knew Men Without Hats still would have such an impact? And I didn't even have a small jester dancing around with me...
--Dave Mattingly BlackWyrm
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ewww, but the Burger King guy is CREEPY - like, Steven King clown creepy... I don't think I'll be looking for that vid any time soon! ;-) --- On Wed, 9/30/09, Dave Mattingly <dave@blackwyrm.com> wrote:
From: Dave Mattingly <dave@blackwyrm.com> Subject: Re: [Men Without Hats] Safety Dance To: men-without-hats@mailman.xmission.com Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2009, 2:09 PM
I don't suppose anyone was taping it?
No, nobody thought to tape it. And I sure didn't expect to be up there dancing like Ivan!
I'd LOVE to see that on YouTube!
There's a vid of Burger Kings dancing the Safety dance while making rude gestures...
--Dave Mattingly BlackWyrm
Congrats. Their song "Utter Space" once helped me to "pass the test" a long time ago in geometry. I had no idea what the answer was to a question so I put "Utter Space" in the blank since it was running in my head. The teacher crossed out "Utter" and put "Outer" and I got credit for the question. It made the difference between a "C" and an "F". Long live the Men Without Hats! --- On Wed, 9/30/09, Laura Kramer <cocoanlk@yahoo.com> wrote:
From: Laura Kramer <cocoanlk@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [Men Without Hats] Safety Dance To: " if you want to.You can dance" <men-without-hats@mailman.xmission.com> Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2009, 11:59 AM LOL! Congrats, Dave!
I don't suppose anyone was taping it? I'd LOVE to see that on YouTube!
Master Ian Barrow CBX (cute baby excellent) ATX (adorable toddler excellent) PPX (precious preschooler excellent), PKX (precocious kindergartner excellent) (human), BFX-1 (brilliant first-grader excellent)
SHR Plus R Stroke of Luck JH CGC "Buddy" (Lab) Plus R Chocolate Alarm Clock CGC "Buzz" (Lab) S'more DSPP (Norwegian Forest Cat)
Waiting at the bridge Cocoa 1993ish - June 17, 2006 - Thanks for the great run, big guy Mustard 1992ish - June 7, 2007 Doc 1997ish - August 18, 2008 Scarlet March 2006 (age ~15), Toby December 2003 (age ~14) Snickers 1997ish-1/05, Butterscotch 12/1989 - 3/2004, YumYum 1991-2002, Inky 5/9/1979 - 2/18/1997
--- On Wed, 9/30/09, Dave Mattingly <dave@blackwyrm.com> wrote:
From: Dave Mattingly <dave@blackwyrm.com> Subject: [Men Without Hats] Safety Dance To: men-without-hats@mailman.xmission.com Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2009, 10:16 AM I entered a speech contest yesterday, with the local Toastmasters clubs downtown. They had a contest on impromptu speaking ("table topics" in their vernacular). We started out with nineteen contestants, and voted our way down.
When there were only thee of us left, they decided to ask us all the same question. "You just scored the winning touchdown. What is your touchdown dance? Please demonstrate."
I told that that I'd do the Safety Dance, which I did for a bit up on stage, and I ended up being the grand winner. Who knew Men Without Hats still would have such an impact? And I didn't even have a small jester dancing around with me...
--Dave Mattingly BlackWyrm
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...and I changed the words to "Living in China" when I sing it to my kids: "Living in Time-Out". They ask for it by name! "All my little children will be living in Time Out!" Steve mailto:stevenljackson1@gmail.com On Wed, Sep 30, 2009 at 11:01 PM, Calico G. <atsf_rr@yahoo.com> wrote:
Congrats. Their song "Utter Space" once helped me to "pass the test" a long time ago in geometry. I had no idea what the answer was to a question so I put "Utter Space" in the blank since it was running in my head. The teacher crossed out "Utter" and put "Outer" and I got credit for the question. It made the difference between a "C" and an "F". Long live the Men Without Hats!
--- On Wed, 9/30/09, Laura Kramer <cocoanlk@yahoo.com> wrote:
From: Laura Kramer <cocoanlk@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [Men Without Hats] Safety Dance To: " if you want to.You can dance" < men-without-hats@mailman.xmission.com> Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2009, 11:59 AM LOL! Congrats, Dave!
I don't suppose anyone was taping it? I'd LOVE to see that on YouTube!
Master Ian Barrow CBX (cute baby excellent) ATX (adorable toddler excellent) PPX (precious preschooler excellent), PKX (precocious kindergartner excellent) (human), BFX-1 (brilliant first-grader excellent)
SHR Plus R Stroke of Luck JH CGC "Buddy" (Lab) Plus R Chocolate Alarm Clock CGC "Buzz" (Lab) S'more DSPP (Norwegian Forest Cat)
Waiting at the bridge Cocoa 1993ish - June 17, 2006 - Thanks for the great run, big guy Mustard 1992ish - June 7, 2007 Doc 1997ish - August 18, 2008 Scarlet March 2006 (age ~15), Toby December 2003 (age ~14) Snickers 1997ish-1/05, Butterscotch 12/1989 - 3/2004, YumYum 1991-2002, Inky 5/9/1979 - 2/18/1997
--- On Wed, 9/30/09, Dave Mattingly <dave@blackwyrm.com> wrote:
From: Dave Mattingly <dave@blackwyrm.com> Subject: [Men Without Hats] Safety Dance To: men-without-hats@mailman.xmission.com Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2009, 10:16 AM I entered a speech contest yesterday, with the local Toastmasters clubs downtown. They had a contest on impromptu speaking ("table topics" in their vernacular). We started out with nineteen contestants, and voted our way down.
When there were only thee of us left, they decided to ask us all the same question. "You just scored the winning touchdown. What is your touchdown dance? Please demonstrate."
I told that that I'd do the Safety Dance, which I did for a bit up on stage, and I ended up being the grand winner. Who knew Men Without Hats still would have such an impact? And I didn't even have a small jester dancing around with me...
--Dave Mattingly BlackWyrm
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ooo, that's good. I might have to steal that. Could work as well as Weird Al's "Eat It" during difficult dinners. -p On Thu, Oct 1, 2009 at 8:49 AM, Steve Jackson <stevenljackson@comcast.net>wrote:
...and I changed the words to "Living in China" when I sing it to my kids: "Living in Time-Out". They ask for it by name!
"All my little children will be living in Time Out!"
Steve mailto:stevenljackson1@gmail.com
On Wed, Sep 30, 2009 at 11:01 PM, Calico G. <atsf_rr@yahoo.com> wrote:
Congrats. Their song "Utter Space" once helped me to "pass the test" a long time ago in geometry. I had no idea what the answer was to a question so I put "Utter Space" in the blank since it was running in my head. The teacher crossed out "Utter" and put "Outer" and I got credit for the question. It made the difference between a "C" and an "F". Long live the Men Without Hats!
--- On Wed, 9/30/09, Laura Kramer <cocoanlk@yahoo.com> wrote:
From: Laura Kramer <cocoanlk@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [Men Without Hats] Safety Dance To: " if you want to.You can dance" < men-without-hats@mailman.xmission.com> Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2009, 11:59 AM LOL! Congrats, Dave!
I don't suppose anyone was taping it? I'd LOVE to see that on YouTube!
Master Ian Barrow CBX (cute baby excellent) ATX (adorable toddler excellent) PPX (precious preschooler excellent), PKX (precocious kindergartner excellent) (human), BFX-1 (brilliant first-grader excellent)
SHR Plus R Stroke of Luck JH CGC "Buddy" (Lab) Plus R Chocolate Alarm Clock CGC "Buzz" (Lab) S'more DSPP (Norwegian Forest Cat)
Waiting at the bridge Cocoa 1993ish - June 17, 2006 - Thanks for the great run, big guy Mustard 1992ish - June 7, 2007 Doc 1997ish - August 18, 2008 Scarlet March 2006 (age ~15), Toby December 2003 (age ~14) Snickers 1997ish-1/05, Butterscotch 12/1989 - 3/2004, YumYum 1991-2002, Inky 5/9/1979 - 2/18/1997
--- On Wed, 9/30/09, Dave Mattingly <dave@blackwyrm.com> wrote:
From: Dave Mattingly <dave@blackwyrm.com> Subject: [Men Without Hats] Safety Dance To: men-without-hats@mailman.xmission.com Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2009, 10:16 AM I entered a speech contest yesterday, with the local Toastmasters clubs downtown. They had a contest on impromptu speaking ("table topics" in their vernacular). We started out with nineteen contestants, and voted our way down.
When there were only thee of us left, they decided to ask us all the same question. "You just scored the winning touchdown. What is your touchdown dance? Please demonstrate."
I told that that I'd do the Safety Dance, which I did for a bit up on stage, and I ended up being the grand winner. Who knew Men Without Hats still would have such an impact? And I didn't even have a small jester dancing around with me...
--Dave Mattingly BlackWyrm
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