Dear Diary,
I was on the subway the other day and accompanying me in my car was an angry crazy man. Not an unusual sight but annoying none the less. This particular crazy was very angry and yelling at all the immigrants on the train, scorning them because they can’t have passports…
It wasn’t what this man was saying that upset me (a crazy’s opinion can never be taken seriously) but it was his tone. He was so angry that he was sending negative vibes all though the train. Then a solution hit me! Perhaps this man would not be so angry if there was a dance party on the train. Wouldn’t it be ideal if in every car all the time there was music playing and people dancing along. I am not suggesting that subway cars be turned into a club with disco balls and flashing lights, but a mellow dance party where people can shake their groove thang on their way to Union Square or Queens. It would play a wide variety of music and people could either bop along in their seats or shake it in the middle of the car. If MTA wants to increase ridership this is the way to do it.
As this idea began to form in my mind I shared it with many of my friends and almost none of them agreed with me. They decided this would not be possible because not everyone enjoys dancing and there would be too many disagreements over the music.
This started me thinking: the world would be much better if everyone loved dancing as much as I do. When I dance my problems melt away and all that matters is shaking my booty. Unfortunately we live in a world where much of the population (mostly white males) feel self-conscious while dancing and as a result shy away from it.
This might be because historically, back in the 17th century, “white” dancing was rigid, elaborate, and uniform. Make one false move and you would throw off the entire group, not fun for anyone. Instead, if everyone cut loose and danced how they felt like dancing the atmosphere would be much more relaxed with a lot less tension. If this was the case then a dance party would have the ability to solve any major world problem.
Example: The Cuban Missile Crisis. Instead of playing chicken with nuclear missiles the US and USSR should have danced it out to a little Motown. Everyone would have been in a more chipper mood and not in the mood to kills thousands of people. And let’s be honest, the Russians would benefit from a good dance party; it would warm them up!
Perhaps the next time I’m on the subway I’ll put my theory to work. When I see conflict occurring I’ll jump up and start to dance. Though… I’m not too sure if everyone else would join in considering I would be the only one who could hear my music from my ipod. Perhaps my dancing would end up making everyone around me uncomfortable, the opposite reaction I was going for.
Hugs and kisses till next time!
Dear Diary 