Dirty Dancing

High school dances have evolved through the generations. What used to be called a “sock hop” or a “mixer” has maintained its social purpose, but because the attitudes of young people have changed drastically. Today’s popular culture is laden with sex. Sex is everywhere. It is on our house, on our back porch, and jumps out from behind trees when we least expect it. Most prevalently, it is in our music. With songs like “Wetter” by Lil’ Wayne on our ipods, it is encouraging sex among the youth of America. This change has also changed the way we dance. Dancing used to be considered an art, a form of expression through physical movement. Now our high school semi formal, homecoming dance, and prom has become what I like to call a “grindfest”. Grinding is a form of dancing similar to that seen in rap music videos. The man takes the woman by the hips and the woman glues her hind-quarters to the man’s crotchal region. The two move to the music with much friction between them. It is as awkward to see as it is to do. This manner of close quarters, hot, and sweaty dancing really baffles me. I don’t understand how rubbing your junk all up on a girl’s booty for 3 to 4 hours to some crappy song about big booty chicks is a fun time. Call me old fashion, but the days when you could win a woman’s heart with your impressive dance steps were the days when chivalry and class ruled. Those days are over now. They have been replaced with the romantic songs such as “Lollipop” and “The Thong Song”.