Sempi Ternam and Matt Harding do the "Penguin Waddle"

...dedicated to Jackie Evancho... (more)

In 2008, Matt Harding made a video of himself "dancing badly" (as he says) with people all around the world. The video went viral and currently has over 38 million views on YouTube -- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlfKdbWwruY

Matt is shooting a new video for 2011. On Saturday 7/23/11, I learned that he would be in Fayetteville, North Carolina (about 3 hours from me), the following Wednesday evening. Having seen Jackie on ABC News 20/20 the night before, I thought it'd be fun to do Jackie's "penguin waddle" at Matt's video shoot.

A group of about 50 people turned out in Fayetteville. I showed them the "penguin waddle" and the whole group did it for one portion of the shoot! I don't know if the "penguin waddle" segment (or any of the Fayetteville shoot) will make Matt's final edit, but I hope it will.

After the shoot had ended, I gave Matt a "Dream With Me" CD, and we did a short video together.

I hope it brings you a smile!

If you'd like to see Jackie do the "penguin waddle", go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnGWmv1Kj0c&feature=youtu.be This is the ABC 20/20 story that aired the night before Matt's Fayetteville announcement.

Music from Ray Lynch "Deep Breakfast" (1986).

Photo credits:
The first photo, which is my most favorite, was taken by Jackie's mom, Lisa, in Orlando in May, and was enhanced by Greg Chance of Canada.
The following two, which are very special to me, were taken in Houston in February by my wonderful and dear friend Becky.
Also treasured are the final three, also from the reception that followed Jackie's Houston concert. The first of them was taken by Lee Ray Photography of Houston. The second and third were taken by Chris B Nelson, also of Houston. Thank you, Lee and Chris!

A very special thank you to my niece Susie for shooting the photo with Matt and the video of Matt and me doing the penguin waddle.

And of course, my thanks to Matt - a super nice guy!
And a big thank you to Jackie, for the inspiration!

I wish I could have taken some video of the whole group's performance, but I was busy "waddling" with them at the time... :)

Penguin waddling is fun!

Thanks for watching!
Sempi Ternam (Alex)

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[sempiternam4jackie]

@MrPeace2u Thank you, Ian. It was really a pleasure meeting you, and I hope to see you again at a future event.

[sempiternam4jackie]

Thanks, Steve and Jenny!

[sempiternam4jackie]

Thanks, Andre.

@2lostboy - Very true!

[gchance1]

Alex, the video was enjoyable and puts you in a happy frame of mind. I'm honoured that you used the enhanced pic at the beginning. Though Australia would have been nice, in fact, I'm from Canada. As mentioned, when I first saw the photo I knew it was priceless but also knew it could be enhanced. Thanks for the credit though. As always, cheers..

[sempiternam4jackie]

@gchance1 Sorry for my confusion, Greg. Thanks! I'm happy to know you're closer than Australia - maybe we'll be able to say hello at one of Jackie's future events!

[MrPeace2u]

Alex, just saw this for the first time. Delightful! You are a fine man, and it was a real delight meeting you in Pittsburgh. Thanks for being such a wonderful Jackie advocate! Ian

[josthebomb]

This definitely made me giggle! Thanks for posting this video!!

-Jenny W Chan

[AmberWaves444]

Great job Sempi! Loved your penguin waddle. Hello from Steve Forbes from facebook.

[DukeLaCrosse20]

Two of my favorite internet icons!

[2lostboy]

A tastefully signed Jackie shirt - now that's something you'll feel in your heart every time you see it in the closet.