MyDD :: because

because

by kevin22262, Wed Jul 09, 2008 at 12:01:49 AM EST

because we all need a break.

because we all need to have fun.

because we all need to smile.

because we all need to laugh.

because we all need to cry.

because the world is big.

because the world is small.

because sometimes we just need to just say fuck it, and dance.

dancing 2008

where the hell is matt?

Tags: dance, have fun, enjoy life, because (all tags)

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Re: because (2.00 / 5)

Dance like no one is watching, and it's the last song that will ever be played.

My mom believed in Jesus, the Pope and FDR..... Just not necessarily in that order.

by WashStateBlue on Wed Jul 09, 2008 at 12:03:15 AM EST

Sometimes (2.00 / 4)

we all need to do this.

Washington Woman

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by kevin22262 on Wed Jul 09, 2008 at 01:13:12 AM EST
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I saw this last week. It is awesome. Can we dance? :-)

He was warmly received by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who called him "a leader that God has blessed us with at this time."

by roxfoxy on Wed Jul 09, 2008 at 12:03:44 AM EST

I am (2.00 / 2)

so jealous and happy for Matt.

Washington Woman

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by kevin22262 on Wed Jul 09, 2008 at 12:10:03 AM EST
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because (2.00 / 3)

i needed a break.

because I am so jealous of this guy! Damn!

I smiled and had a slight tear in my eye the entire time watching and listening to this video.

What a lucky guy he is.

Washington Woman

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by kevin22262 on Wed Jul 09, 2008 at 12:04:21 AM EST

I found out about this (2.00 / 3)

from the NY Times just minutes ago.
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/08/arts/t elevision/08dancer.html

Washington Woman

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by kevin22262 on Wed Jul 09, 2008 at 12:08:37 AM EST
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"jealous" (2.00 / 1)

I was just thinking the exact same thing. To have thought of it, to have done it.... what a great thing to carry with you.

Pretty good editing too, to my amateur's eye.

And the shot at the DMZ.... effin' hilarious.

by BlueinColorado on Wed Jul 09, 2008 at 01:53:59 AM EST
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Re: because (2.00 / 2)

I could use a drink if anyone has something handy.

by rfahey22 on Wed Jul 09, 2008 at 12:06:34 AM EST

Re: because (2.00 / 1)

I love it and the one of Vancouver is in front of where I use to live.(Beach Towers) Amazing Fun

by Politicalslave on Wed Jul 09, 2008 at 01:03:50 AM EST

The Seattle one (none / 0)

is at Gas Works Park.

Washington Woman

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by kevin22262 on Wed Jul 09, 2008 at 01:13:57 AM EST
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Beautiful (2.00 / 3)

Wow thank you.

by catfish2 on Wed Jul 09, 2008 at 01:04:01 AM EST

you are (2.00 / 2)

welcome

Washington Woman

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by kevin22262 on Wed Jul 09, 2008 at 01:14:13 AM EST
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my nice (2.00 / 2)

little diary, that takes a break from the crap in the world... briefly hit the rec list! :)

Washington Woman

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by kevin22262 on Wed Jul 09, 2008 at 01:12:05 AM EST

awesome diary. (2.00 / 1)

video and idea.

ive also been to some of the places matt's been and it just brought back some great memories. thanks!

"Democracy! Bah! When I hear that I reach for my feather Boa!" Allen Ginsberg

by canadian gal on Wed Jul 09, 2008 at 02:14:32 AM EST

Re: because (2.00 / 1)

Thanks for the smile.

The Moose is on the loose. "And I scream at the top of my lungs, what's going on?"

by Hollede on Wed Jul 09, 2008 at 02:14:39 AM EST

While I am 100% in favor of just (2.00 / 1)

saying fuck it and dancing - and the video of all the dancing is wonderful - why the sad song?

This video calls out for an incredibly upbeat and empowering song like C'mon! C'mon! by Bronski Beat.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9eO8CxZOl Oc&feature=related

by Montague on Wed Jul 09, 2008 at 03:12:57 AM EST

Re: While I am 100% in favor of just (2.00 / 1)

Not nearly as sad as the song that graced Matt's 2006 video. They were taken from a lullaby about an orphaned child singing to his little brother about their parents. I found this new song much more uplifting.

Good idea though, we should get a number of good dancing songs in the comments, upbeat or not.

by matchles on Wed Jul 09, 2008 at 05:08:43 AM EST
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Re: While I am 100% in favor of just (2.00 / 2)

Lovely video and music! I love that style of music. Los Lobos have a couple of CDs of fabulous nortenos music. And, dork that I am, I love actual, real and well-played mariachi music.

When I'm down, C'mon! C'mon! is my never-fail song to put me in a good mood. We all have our faves for this.

Matt's video is great even with the slightly melancholy song, because it shows the delight of how just dancing itself can bring all sorts of people together. I wish we could send dance troops overseas instead of military troops.

by Montague on Wed Jul 09, 2008 at 07:36:52 PM EST
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Re: While I am 100% in favor of just (2.00 / 2)

I should have mentioned that this Elephant Gun song reminds me muchly of nortenos and mariachi style.

by Montague on Wed Jul 09, 2008 at 07:38:46 PM EST
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Re: because (2.00 / 1)

Ahh, leave it to Matt to show me I haven't seen near enough of the world yet.

Can't wait till I'm done with school again, I miss traveling.

Bravo on the diary.

by matchles on Wed Jul 09, 2008 at 04:56:18 AM EST

Re: because (2.00 / 1)

thanks!

Sexism is real.

by grassrootsorganizer on Wed Jul 09, 2008 at 07:16:55 AM EST

Re: because (2.00 / 1)

So great. "Found" Matt a while ago, and fell in love with the videos. This one beats all.

Go to the Web site and read about how he got into doing this. It's very funny.

You can't help but smile watching this.

by Juno on Wed Jul 09, 2008 at 07:18:43 AM EST

About Matt (none / 0)

His website has been slow... i guess a lot of people feel the same as the rest of us. :)
http://wherethehellismatt.com/about.shtm l

Washington Woman

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by kevin22262 on Wed Jul 09, 2008 at 11:03:12 AM EST
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Re: because (2.00 / 1)

Really enjoyed that, Kevin, thanks!
Let's DANCE!!!

"Who are you for? That is the wrong question. It should be who is for you?" HRC

by skohayes on Wed Jul 09, 2008 at 07:19:16 AM EST

thanks! (none / 0)

It does make you smile and want to be a little silly.

Washington Woman

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by kevin22262 on Wed Jul 09, 2008 at 11:04:07 AM EST
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Re: because (2.00 / 1)

If I could afford to travel all over the world just to do a little jig for youtube, I'd shuffle off to Buffalo or wherever too.

by soyousay on Wed Jul 09, 2008 at 07:28:34 AM EST

go to his website (none / 0)

walk away, because it loads slow, then check out his "about" page.

Washington Woman

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by kevin22262 on Wed Jul 09, 2008 at 11:05:28 AM EST
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Re: because (2.00 / 1)

Totally awesome. I think everyone should take their hair down and be willing to look silly in the name of fun and celebrate everything that is awesome about life.

accepting McLettuce is like being 9 years old and forced to eat your own cooking

by Sychotic1 on Wed Jul 09, 2008 at 11:39:54 AM EST

Re: because (2.00 / 1)

thanks for this kevin. Wonderful. I must say I smiled through the tears. I am in the process of getting a full-time live-in caregiver for my Mom--not ez or light. And my heart has been so heavy. This lifted it up for awhile.

by linfar on Wed Jul 09, 2008 at 11:47:22 AM EST

I know what you are going through. (none / 0)

It is tough.

I am glad my silly little diary and Matt's great adventure and dance can help lift your spirits!

This is one of the reasons why I posted this.

because.

Washington Woman

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by kevin22262 on Wed Jul 09, 2008 at 12:36:19 PM EST
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Re: because (2.00 / 1)

Gave me a full belly chuckle and ancillary smiling. Recced!

by Terminus on Wed Jul 09, 2008 at 12:20:34 PM EST

Very cool. I used to be a dancing machine (2.00 / 1)

when I was younger. Now, not so much. However, my partner and I were in Ogunquit, Maine for the 4th of July weekend. At the local dance club we went out on the dance floor and kicked it for a few. Oh yea! Brought back a million memories. Thanks for the wonderful video...

Obama supporter working to defeat McCain.

by Rumarhazzit on Wed Jul 09, 2008 at 12:32:30 PM EST

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