Jazz Hands!

1. ted
   May 18th, 2009 at 6:55 am

   That's really dumb.
   Why are they called jazz hands? Actually, I don't care...

2. Lemon
   May 18th, 2009 at 7:40 am

   Heh nice sign, there is probably a theatre or something similar nearby

   @1 Do you read your own comments before posting?

3. ted
   May 18th, 2009 at 9:53 am

   Hi, Lemon!

   Lemon, is there a reason why you didn't think I read my own post before posting?

   I generally use the stream-of-consciousness method of commenting, where I say what comes to mind. Thus, some of my comments tend to be visceral. And like smiles producing smiles, they can evoke visceral reactions in others.

   I visited the link, Lemon, and I saw a bunch of pictures with "jazz hands", and I thought, "That's dumb."

   Then I thought, "Why are they called jazz hands, anyway? Is that some artsy reference to jazz music or some lame theatrical Jazz show?"

   And then I thought, "Do I really care? Not really."

   Then I posted my comment.

   Then I read your comment, and then I posted this in-depth analysis of my comment-posting procedure, using my first comment here as an example.

4. Lemon
   May 18th, 2009 at 10:59 am

   Oh hi ted and thanks for a peek into your comment posting behaviour

   The reason I asked is because you wrote "Actually I don't care", and I wondered why you would go through the hassle of commenting if you didn't care.

   Anyway your reply put a smile on my face so thanks and have a nice day

5. Christophe
   May 18th, 2009 at 2:23 pm

   ted is visceral : we can hear all the grumbling for his belly

   Besides the US, I wonder if there is another country using this cultural reference. Not in France.

6. ted
   May 18th, 2009 at 8:39 pm

   No probs, Lemon. Any excuse to blather on about myself is always welcome.

7. Gauldar
   May 19th, 2009 at 11:16 am

   @ted

   http://inquisitr.com/extra/wp-content/2009/03/cat5.jpg

8. slowburn
   May 20th, 2009 at 5:11 am

   for those of us interested:

   When you heard the phrase 'jazz hands', most likely the speaker's reference is about jazz dance. It describes a hand position utilized in the earliest days of swing and big band music. Later, as jazz moved into bebop, the move became more muted and symbolically expressive. The famous choreographer Bob Fosse popularized the current form of jazz hands, so much so that his nickname was, in fact, "Jazz Hands." Today, jazz hands are almost clichè, but can still convey the overall theme and tone of jazz music and dance.

   How To Make Jazz Hands

   Form any pose that actively involves your arms and hands. Spread all of your fingers as far apart as you can. Tense your hands as much as possible. Move your arms (and body, if desired) in sudden, short, aesthetic bursts. Repeat until flamboyance is achieved.

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