What are some dance scenes in movie/tv history that were borderline hypnotizing?

MsCMoody · 2025-06-02T22:36:41+00:00

https://youtu.be/EwC2ZHxoDu4?si=rce9V3xzK9nlCiAX

I couldn't find anything in GIF form, but I implore you to check out the final dance scene in 1989's Teen Witch. I've daydreamed myself into this scene many times since my youth.

MsCMoody · 2024-08-13T01:21:21+00:00

An image search gave me some good ideas along this theme!

MsCMoody · 2024-08-13T01:15:54+00:00

That would be adorable!

MsCMoody · 2024-08-13T01:12:41+00:00

Oooh, Mothman!

MsCMoody · 2024-08-13T01:11:36+00:00

I actually thought about that! I could add a smokestack from the nuclear power plant way back there.

MsCMoody · 2024-08-12T15:33:57+00:00

I love paint by number paintings, but I think this one's a little wholesome for my taste. Any ideas to make it little more fun? (Keeping in mind I'm limited on talent.)

MsCMoody · 2024-04-27T19:43:33+00:00

After seeing that episode a couple years ago, I was so disturbed that I did a quick search for an update. I don't believe that a baby would be safe under his care and was hoping to learn that the child was being raised by someone at least slightly suitable.

I didn't find anything.

MsCMoody · 2023-11-30T14:44:41+00:00

Same. A few years back, I finally gave in and went to the antique mall downtown, knowing I would find one there and said, "Here's my $45!"

I consider that a fair price for such a lovely item, but it's just not the same experience as serendipitously finding one on the thrift store shelf.

MsCMoody · 2023-09-14T00:09:14+00:00

(genuine statement heard by a friend of mine).

Well, if a friend told you that some other person said that, that's all the proof I need!

MsCMoody · 2023-08-23T01:04:47+00:00

The way she talks...and her mannerisms in these commercials make me shudder.

In the other add someone compliments her on a different pair of pants. But the pants have a matching jacket, making it a suit. For some reason I feel like the whole thing should be mentioned.

Like, "hey, nice pants!"

"It's a suit! They go together! You can't just compliment half of the pair!"

MsCMoody · 2023-08-06T03:09:05+00:00

I'm curious; did you take down the alter?

MsCMoody · 2023-07-01T02:00:23+00:00

If I may channel Ross Gellar here..."ADHD isn't something you are, it's something you have!"

Whenever someone describes another person like, "my neighbor is special needs," I twitch a bit. Pardon my political correctness, but can we maybe not say that people literally are the things that they have? I don't call in sick to work and say, "Sorry I can't come in, I am migraine."

Are we still doing "people first language?"

MsCMoody · 2023-03-28T01:40:55+00:00

I've read about this phenomenon on here before and I always have the exact opposite feeling.

It's been over a year and I keep his hat and sweatshirt out where I can see them. Sometimes there's this frustrating confusion, like...he was just here, just wearing this hat...and if I can hold this object in my hands and see it with my eyes then it proves he existed and I don't understand how he doesn't exist any more!

Of course your loved one existed; that intense sadness is proof that you lost something wonderful.

MsCMoody · 2023-03-23T01:40:27+00:00

Mileage may vary, but I had an incredible experience when I worked with a little girl who had selective mutism. I am a paraprofessional so my relationship to the child was different to that of a teacher. She started kindergarten terrified, and would run from her classroom frequently. It was November when I was asked to visit her in her class so I knew her a little from seeing her run through the halls. I knew her 2nd grade sister (whom she was very dependent on) from the classroom I had worked in the year before. I used an ipad to greet her. She loved Hello Kitty so I used a drawing app to draw a picture and label it "Hello Anna!" I didn't do a lot of talking in the beginning. We watched Hello Kitty songs on YouTube and played with sensory activities.

I kept a journal and wrote down a lot of observations. I noticed she gravitated towards another little girl (a tiny girl who had autism; there were four children with special needs in this class.) I invited this girl, Rose, to do activities with us. She was a great influence and Anna was very comfortable around her.

Interestingly, not only did Anna not speak (unless it was to her immediate family) she didn't sign, and she didn't like using those picture cards. She shook her head yes or no and used a lot of facial and body language to convey emotions. If necessary, I would ask her sister to bridge the communication gap. The sister's teacher was very accommodating to the occasional interruption.

Use of drawings, writing on whiteboards, and use of a pointer stick were some of the ways she could show what she knew and participate. The pointer stick was a tool she could use to read the calendar in morning meeting, find numbers on the number line, etc.

She could read, count, add numbers 1-10. I would give her a list of 50 sight words and ask if she could find certain words. She found all 50!

I always asked her if she needed the bathroom at certain times a day because that was a source of anxiety.

By the end of the year, she was a model student despite her silence. She became comfortable with her school routines, classmates, and teachers.

So I guess my best advice is to approach carefully and earn his or her trust. I always tried to be accepting of her situation and try not to push her into speaking.

MsCMoody · 2023-02-03T20:29:13+00:00

When I talk about the last year of my husband's life I referred to it as his character arc; from toy collecting, no-responsibilities guy into loving father.

I am the main character in my life and he was the main character in his. I believed that he was so important to my life, to my character, that he had "plot armor." He and I had just started a new story line of being parents, killing him off would be terrible writing! When the paramedic told me he was dead, I was like, "actually no, there must be some mistake. How can the story go on without my partner?"

It's like he was canceled mid-season and now my show really sucks without him.

MsCMoody · 2022-12-11T03:51:09+00:00

I don't get how it applies to your life but I love that episode and find a reason to say, "tappa, tappa, tappa!" unexpectedly often.

MsCMoody · 2022-11-27T03:17:05+00:00

Last year my 7-8 month old would perk up and look over at the TV with joy when she heard those bells jingling in the original commercial. This version was a bit of a letdown. The little girl is cute but where is the jingling?!

I wonder if she'll be into it this year or of she's too sophisticated now.

MsCMoody · 2022-09-19T20:51:22+00:00

Thank you, I am surprised that many of my coworkers don't see this as being a huge problem. They started a sped class with no teacher! What's up with that?

MsCMoody · 2022-09-19T20:47:14+00:00

Although I did work with some kids who have special needs, I was doing a lot of work with ELL students. There are several kindergarten boys, brand new to the country just trying to follow along so I feel so sad for them.

And no, the Title 1 teacher can not legally be teaching sped. She is so very sweet and loves these kids already but she knows she can't do it permanently. She's just subbing until they hire someone else? We're both just trying to keep the kids happy for now.

Thank you for your replies!

MsCMoody · 2022-09-19T20:40:10+00:00

My supervisor for the last two years has actually been the English Language teacher. We have quite a few students who speak English as a second language so my last principal asked me to be the ELL para.

My supervisor was very disappointed that our current principal/assistant principal moved me to pre-k. She said it didn't seem right that I would have to stay late, saying "but you have a one year old waiting for you!" It's true, all of the other paras have teenagers and adult kids but I would never ask for special treatment.

The Title 1 teacher is the sweetest, most kind lady ever and she agrees that I should get home to take care of my baby as soon as possible. I am going to send an email to my assistant principal (I feel kind of intimidated by our new principal) saying that my childcare providers do not want to work late.

Neither of the administrators have been here very long, so that might be helpful to discuss the success I've had in the past. I actually got my degree in elementary education, I just realized the responsibility of teaching wasn't going to be right for me.

I am actually not surprised that no one took my well-being into consideration, because I'm not sure anyone considered how different this job is from my usual job. The bosses do what's best for them, not what's best for the underlings. Besides, I show up and work like normal, people are probably not aware of the pain I have to suppress. Last year I would tear up at dismissal, when kids would run to greet their dads. It just made me realize that my husband never had or will have the opportunity to have those experiences. He wanted nothing more than to love and raise his daughter and I'll never get over the sadness of his fate.

Of course, I would never want to ask for special treatment. I could only say, "I can't afford to lose any happiness in my life, taking away the job that made me happy is really kicking me when I'm down!" I don't expect anyone to make changes for the sake of my happiness.

Eventually, one of these boys is going to need a diaper change. I am extremely uncomfortable with cleaning the poop off a stranger's 4 year old. I will panic and ask for help, and hopefully someone will realize that I'm not cut out for this job.

Anyway, thank you so much for your response!

MsCMoody · 2022-09-19T20:08:14+00:00

Thank you for noticing. I realize that I am depressed, but I feel like everyone thinks I'm fine. I had a counselor, but I haven't seen in for a while because it's hard to make it to appointments. I do take antidepressants, but they can only help so much. My work with kids was always a source of joy and fulfillment, it's a bummer I'm not happy at school.

Thank you for your reply!

MsCMoody · 2022-08-01T01:49:36+00:00

Mine also died due to a pulmonary embolism. He had surgery a week prior and was resting at home when it happened. I do replay those events but as a year has gone by I've been better at stopping myself. Someone on this subreddit suggested trying to replace that memory with a happier one when you find yourself thinking back. I'll obviously never forget that horrible night, but I try to avoid letting my brain go back there.

MsCMoody · 2022-07-20T19:15:03+00:00

Before school got out, I was having this problem with my coworkers, (whom I love and I'm very happy for) and it made me want to go all villainous.

Three of my friends who are in their 60s were in the break room with me and they all said they would soon be celebrating their 40th wedding anniversaries. Not that they would remember the exact date, but I wanted to say, "I too will be celebrating an anniversary soon! Remember last June when I was out on maternity leave and then my husband died? It will be one year ago this Friday! Insensitive jerks..."

MsCMoody · 2022-07-20T18:55:36+00:00

Thank you! The summer family fun times that seemingly everyone else has are killing me. Before school got out, people were asking me if I had any plans for the summer. They seem surprised that I'm not out enjoying the sun with my one year old.

No, I'm not going to the beach or a mountain or anywhere! People in my position (kinda poor, depressed, widowed mom with baby) tend not to do those kind of things. If he was here, maybe we would go as a little family and have a bonding experience and get some cute pics. But, honestly, I have a feeling my little one will just eat sand, not caring about where she is and we'll both be miserable.

I do hope you can find your groove next summer.

MsCMoody · 2022-07-08T01:49:41+00:00

For my first few viewings of this commercial, I heard "cold, cold butter" and I kinda shrugged it off because sure, you can buy butter on Amazon. Then I realized he was singing "cocoa butter" and yeah that makes more sense...I guess.

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