Don’t Fight The Boogie

by Texy
2008 February 26 at 1:11 am

I hate to post two youtube videos in a row – especially because the one in this second post has absolutely nothing to do with the Red Sox. However, this video has to be shared- because I cannot deny the power of the boogie.

Orel Hershiser – you CANNOT DANCE. Stop it. You are giving a bad name to all other rhythm-less white guys out there in the world. Also, your gyrating hips are going to haunt my dreams. Well, that and those satin jackets you and your teammates are wearing.

I would pay good money to see someone try and convince a team of today’s ballplayers to do something like this. “No, Derek Lowe, singing into a hairbrush like it’s a microphone while wearing makeup and a satin jacket does not make you look like a tool. I swear!” Or- “I don’t know, Gary Sheffield, I think this pink satin jacket is more your style. The lavender satin doesn’t go well with your skin tone.” Or- “Hey, Greg Maddux, it’s almost time for your solo. Really go to town with those hip swivels!”

On the other hand, it is entirely possible Jonathan Papelbon would be game to do that. In fact, he may already have recorded a version of this video- it wouldn’t surprise me.

hat tip to piney61

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  1. 2008 February 26 at 10:03 am
    mhcranberry permalink

    You know, it takes A LOT to make me speechless. But I think… trying to think of clever commentary…

    Nope. Nothing.

  2. 2008 February 26 at 10:06 am
    Piney61 permalink

    Orel Hershiser may be the only person who dances worse than Jonathan Papelbon

  3. 2008 February 26 at 10:54 am
    jules permalink

    My ears!!!!!

    :: cues Led Zeppelin on iTunes to undo the damage ::

    There, that’s better. Nothing like some John Bonham on Kashmir to help.

    ;-)

  4. 2008 February 26 at 11:09 am
    mhcranberry permalink

    hey, now, Piney, Paps actually can pull out a pretty decent jig for a Mississippi redneck.

    I mean… pitchers tend to have a sense of rhythm.d

    That being said, I firmly believe it’s all about confidence, and, you know, not being dressed up in tight satin jackets and baseball pants. Or being from 1986.

    So how does this compare to the Superbowl Shuffle?

  5. 2008 February 26 at 4:43 pm
    Liza permalink

    Mike Scioscia? Hahahahahaha!

  6. 2008 February 26 at 10:47 pm
    christa permalink

    i feel dirty for watching this…

    it doesn’t compare! how can you compare orel with the punky QB or Sweetness?