Performance Art: Not something that we always get (or want to)

[justiceischeap]

The Butter Dance

[gratuitous]

1. She looks so surprised every time she goes down

What did you think was going to happen, sweet-ums?

[justiceischeap]

2. It's kinda like a Jack in the Box

you know the damn thing is gonna pop up, you just don't know when.

[siligut]

3. I don't think I could control my face either

Even if you expect it, like shooting a gun, people will close their eyes and grimace when it goes off.

[bluesbassman]

4. Needs more waffle.

Or popcorn.

[Poll_Blind]

5. She's not falling. That's the ghost of John Candy pushing her down. nt

PB

[trof]

6. I can just hear the phone conversation between the drummer and his agent.

Hey Ray, it's Arnie. I think I got you a gig.
Damn. It's about time, man.
Yeah, yeah, I know. Sorry, man. I been tryin'.
So what's the gig?
It's a performance art thing.
What's that?
Well, it's kinda weird, but at least you'll get scale.
OK, just HOW weird? Is this another porno flick sound track thing? That shit creeps me out.
Naw, nothin' like that. This broad is gonna do a dance in a black dress and high heels on a bunch of butter.
Arnie. Are you on the pipe again?
RAY! NO! I promise, man. I been clean for over six months. This is a righteous deal.
Hunh. Dancing on butter. That's nuts, Arnie.
Hey, man. Ours not to reason why. A gig is a gig. Just be at the Metro Studio at seven tomorrow night. All you need is that big conga drum.
Look, Arnie? Is this broad some famous person? Any chance of a limo so I don't have to schlep the drum on the subway?
Sorry, bud. Never heard of her. You'll have to schlep.
OK. Thanks for thinking of me. I'll get paid that night?
Absolutely.
OK. See ya'.
See ya'.

[trof]

9. C'mon. This is a DUZY!

[charlie and algernon]

7. what the fuck did I just watch?

Please tell me that the falling down was all part of her act. Please? Anyone? Bueller? If not, did she honestly believe that dancing around on a bunch of butter in high heels would be a smart idea?

[justiceischeap]

8. It's supposed to be performance art

falling was all part of the "art"

[MiddleFingerMom]

10. One of my favorite Robin Williams' lines is, "Avant garde is French for "bullshit."