I believe that Swing Dancing originated in the US during the 1920s and that Swing Dancing should not be attributed to any ancient tribe of "geeks" (not heard of them, but I don't know much about the tribes before the Dark Ages sadly).
Though I guess it is possible that the Swing Dancing that we seem to think originated from the US could have indeed been simply a revival of an ancient dance from the Geeks, I would assume it would be a worship dance to their god whom I assume is still Steve Jobs.
I like that quote "Can you define 'geek'?". I'm a geek, I loves my video games, card games, internet, history and cartoons, however, I have regularly made representative rugby league and union teams and fought in both kickboxing and full contact kyokushin tournaments. A healthy, fit, athletic, somewhat pugalistic...geek. Drop all the sports and I'd probably be a nerd.
The question makes me wonder, but then I suddenly realize: Hell no! This question is out of question! Swinging geek is not a geek anymore! Is a shaman dancing with spirits a geek? Is a lover singing for his love a geek? No, ther're just grabbing the life where they all feel there's life aplenty. Dont know if what I wrote makes sense. Anyway
this is Jan, coming back from downtown Poznań, Poland, slightly drunk freestyle dancer/lover/S.C.P./lifegrabbber. Good night.
YES!!! Devoted lindy hoppers are geeks. Geeks dressing up in 20-50ies clothes, go to all sorts of exchanges all over the world to meet other geeks and learn more lindy. Geeks, many of which when not dancing lindy hop, work as computer engineers, teachers, artists, PhDs, etc etc in order to finance their strange addiction. However we are now talking about cool geeks, knowing how to act on a dance floor, and who even in some cases get laid.
@lindybeige I was quite surprised at that myself. It could have been far worse... It takes very little alcohol to befuddle me completely, too little to render me as incompetent in actions as in paying attention. I feel a little better this morning.
@lindybeige Well, it depends on what light you paint geeks and hippies. Geeks, or nerds such as I, are very much a good thing. Hippies, also such as I, are generally regarded as bad, despite the fact that I've never had a more spiritual experience than a good high. To some, this is bad news. To you, I hope not.
As I would see it, geekishness (I love making up words) is a passion for a certain subject coupled with a frighteningly detailed knowledge of the same subject.
Oh god - I just realised you look a lot like Jimmy Wales. You know, Jimmy "a personal appeal" Wales. :)
BelgianGeneral 2 months ago
@BelgianGeneral I suppose I do, a bit. Still, at least you didn't say Hugh Laurie.
lindybeige 2 months ago
I believe that Swing Dancing originated in the US during the 1920s and that Swing Dancing should not be attributed to any ancient tribe of "geeks" (not heard of them, but I don't know much about the tribes before the Dark Ages sadly).
Though I guess it is possible that the Swing Dancing that we seem to think originated from the US could have indeed been simply a revival of an ancient dance from the Geeks, I would assume it would be a worship dance to their god whom I assume is still Steve Jobs.
KironVB 3 months ago
I like that quote "Can you define 'geek'?". I'm a geek, I loves my video games, card games, internet, history and cartoons, however, I have regularly made representative rugby league and union teams and fought in both kickboxing and full contact kyokushin tournaments. A healthy, fit, athletic, somewhat pugalistic...geek. Drop all the sports and I'd probably be a nerd.
psychedashell 5 months ago
Bloody Brilliant!
brooklynsweb 5 months ago
Another amazing video - thank you :)
claudio52 5 months ago
Looks like really sophisticated and cool fun time with interesting people... to bad I cannot dance... ^^
Lothenon 6 months ago
Wait... lindy hop. You like the colo(u)r beige. Lindybeige. I learned something today.
Xzazazazia 6 months ago 2
I first read "are Swiss Dancers Greeks?"
I must be really tired. Damn.
RasdenFasden 6 months ago
The answer is yes.
BillRoyMcBill 6 months ago
I suspect Nerdfighteria would love these series of videos. I might just post this on Your Pants.
Royalemperorblue 6 months ago
@Royalemperorblue Thanks, please do.
lindybeige 6 months ago
So they are SCPs? Can't say I know many SCP's, time to go hunting!
Another great video, good luck with more.
tomcat2222 6 months ago
Grrrr... Swing dancers.
ratmilkcheese 6 months ago
the guy with his partner with the glasses looks exactly like my father... bit younger but man.
Kooletz71 6 months ago
The question makes me wonder, but then I suddenly realize: Hell no! This question is out of question! Swinging geek is not a geek anymore! Is a shaman dancing with spirits a geek? Is a lover singing for his love a geek? No, ther're just grabbing the life where they all feel there's life aplenty. Dont know if what I wrote makes sense. Anyway
this is Jan, coming back from downtown Poznań, Poland, slightly drunk freestyle dancer/lover/S.C.P./lifegrabbber. Good night.
P.S. Nice couple they are.
JanB56 6 months ago
YES!!! Devoted lindy hoppers are geeks. Geeks dressing up in 20-50ies clothes, go to all sorts of exchanges all over the world to meet other geeks and learn more lindy. Geeks, many of which when not dancing lindy hop, work as computer engineers, teachers, artists, PhDs, etc etc in order to finance their strange addiction. However we are now talking about cool geeks, knowing how to act on a dance floor, and who even in some cases get laid.
permhaaland 6 months ago
Is the reason I don't understand this video at all that I'm completely drunk or because it is very strange?
ASaxonAtHeart 6 months ago
@ASaxonAtHeart I was going to answer the former, and yet you are sober enough to type.
lindybeige 6 months ago
@lindybeige I was quite surprised at that myself. It could have been far worse... It takes very little alcohol to befuddle me completely, too little to render me as incompetent in actions as in paying attention. I feel a little better this morning.
ASaxonAtHeart 6 months ago
they are... lovely... :D
FaakedLillebror 6 months ago
In that case, I'm a sophisticated cool person. :D
NathanielOfLight 6 months ago
I'm afraid I have some very bad news for you. As you may be aware, all of your subscribers are geeks or hippies.
Roflcopter4b 6 months ago
@Roflcopter4b How is this news bad?
lindybeige 6 months ago 8
@lindybeige Well, it depends on what light you paint geeks and hippies. Geeks, or nerds such as I, are very much a good thing. Hippies, also such as I, are generally regarded as bad, despite the fact that I've never had a more spiritual experience than a good high. To some, this is bad news. To you, I hope not.
Roflcopter4b 6 months ago
@Roflcopter4b Not me. I'm an erudite jock.
NoisemakerArrow 5 months ago
they're just hippies!
that got me
Treifla 6 months ago 12
What's the difference between passion and geekyness?
MagicAccent 6 months ago 4
@MagicAccent On average, I think about £12,000 a year.
lindybeige 6 months ago 27
@MagicAccent
As I would see it, geekishness (I love making up words) is a passion for a certain subject coupled with a frighteningly detailed knowledge of the same subject.
sirdidymus62 3 months ago