Wednesday, 31 March 2010

Health & Fitness

Hi everyone,
This week's post is related to what we've been covering in class throughout Unit 6A.

Below is a hilarious Youtube video clip about Dance Aerobics, from the 1987 Dance Championships. What I like about it most is that the three guys seem to be very passionate about their routine even though it looks quite absurd (in my opinion of course!). It's unmistakably from the '80s, and I can't imagine seeing anything quite like it today. No rap music or hip hop either, which is what I expect to be blaring out of the loud speakers at every gymnasium in Buenos Aires. Check out the dodgy, skin-tight costumes, the outrageous high- kicks and a very naughty moustache.

It'd be great if you had a little look for an amusing or informative video clip on Youtube about health and posted the link here. Please include a short description like the paragraph above.

Thanks to Tom for finding this gem. And who knows, maybe it'd be a good idea to start each class with a routine like this one - so that we'd be fully prepared for the 90 minutes of an English class afterwards...

Look forward to seeing your posts.
Enjoy the rest of Easter Week.
Steve


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  1. Anonymous31 March 2010 at 10:37

    "Describe our act in one word.......HOT" Genius!!! I can't believe that this piece of comedy gold was buried in the archives for 23 years before resurfacing. I'd love to know what happened to them after the championships. Death or Glory?

    Ok, this little gem came to my attention courtesy of the DOS Lisa. I'll be employing this teaching technique in all my Tuesday/Thursday classes in April.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZ1hah7QvIw&feature=related

    Enjoy

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  2. max31 March 2010 at 13:31

    "Ok, this little gem came to my attention courtesy of the DOS Lisa. I'll be employing this teaching technique in all my Tuesday/Thursday classes in April."

    Dont count with me Tom, i'll miss all the classes

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  3. Unknown31 March 2010 at 14:30

    Don't be so cruel. I think we all are a little prejudice, do'nt we? The first idea that comes to my mind is that things appear a bit ridiculous by the time goes by and how trends have changed over the last 23 years.....

    Happy Easter and enjoy the long weekend

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  4. Unknown1 April 2010 at 12:43

    So funny and disturbing at the same time! For a moment, I thought they were going to kiss each others asses.
    As regards the second video, were they being robbed? Do they assume they'll rob you in USA? Either ways, if we used that technique, I don't think I'd actually understand what the heck we're learning (you'd need captions :P).
    Great stuff, Tom!

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  5. lean6 April 2010 at 13:49

    I really can't believe that people actually got excited about these guys.
    But definitely the other video is outstandingly bizarre.
    First the Chinese girls sing -"take anything you want”- and then day end saying-"I was rob by two men"- HAHAHAHA it's insanely good.
    On the other hand, I want to introduce a new kind of hockey that I'm sure it's going to turn into a huge success. Enjoy the newest "unicycle hockey"


    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QI2IpuJOcFQ

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  6. Anonymous6 April 2010 at 21:06

    Hahahaha that's awesome Lean atte I love the chaos and pandemonium with people falling off their unicycles and sticks being waved about, all set to the increasingly frantic commentary of the young commentator.

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  7. Unknown7 April 2010 at 09:37

    Wow, although it's a very dangerous sport (Unicycle Hockey), I would like to play it one day. It looks challenging and like a mini circus in the street!

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  8. Pau Vallmitjana7 April 2010 at 21:05

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  10. Pau Vallmitjana7 April 2010 at 21:09

    wow!!!all these videos are the coolest things I've ever seing jejej the chinese girls and the comments above are very very funny in a strange way. going with the flow these is my contribution...a new way to exercise with our bests friends

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdX_OBUeHb4

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  11. elholm7 April 2010 at 22:35

    hahaha that video was hilarious. I think it could be the most ridiculous, but I think I have a funnier one...

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUGjUCHSKLM

    Have a look!

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  12. Pau Vallmitjana8 April 2010 at 10:25

    jejejej I'm quite shure I can't do that. very funny

    these is episode II of Tom's chinese girls video.those ladies inspired the world jeje

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZjP2NTxOyY&feature=related

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  13. Unknown8 April 2010 at 12:00

    i loved the learning english videos, they're SO hilarious!
    But i find the poodle excersice one a little scaring, don't you?? And why does the woman has those muscles?! its creepy!

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  14. Unknown8 April 2010 at 12:05

    Does anyone knows Devo??
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xbt30UnzRWw

    It's a must!

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  15. Anonymous10 April 2010 at 09:31

    That's a great tune. Yeah Constanza, I agree the poodle one is really creepy. Why has anyone taken the time to film that? It's funny what people do with their free time.

    I found this Argentine music video on a friend's facebook page. Were they famous? It's Amazing in every way. I'm trying to grow my hair so I can start a Comanche tribute band.

    http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DwIwyuzx2LXU&h=7195929fe876eacb39ec15f11ac28247

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  16. Jacqueline10 April 2010 at 16:35

    this video was amazing!! I've never seen this type of videos and less with men dancing so well! i missed my blog, but i'm here back again!!!!

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  17. Unknown12 April 2010 at 13:06

    this video was great!! I've never seen men dancing so well! It also makes it kind of bizarre.
    I leave another great video with extreme sports.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6_zD5eo34k&feature=related

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  19. A student13 April 2010 at 07:15

    The guy´s performance is hilarious and energetic. Despite bieng old-fashioned video, they must have trained very hard!.

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  20. Anonymous13 April 2010 at 13:27

    One more sporting clip to add to the numerous hilarious clips you have all found.

    A referee that puts drama where there is none, it's worthy of an oscar. I think he's refing all the Argentina matches in the world cup!

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEEK1hwBCY4&feature=PlayList&p=5CDEE24165EBFD08&playnext_from=PL&playnext=2&index=35

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  21. Unknown13 April 2010 at 20:51

    hahah while I was reading all the comments I was thinking to put the link of Tom's video. It's priceless!
    I hope he refs Argentina matches in the world cup! As maradona's team is the most boring of the last decades, I'm sure this referee will add entertainment to the matches

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  22. Supemeup15 April 2012 at 22:27

    I’ve learned a lot from your blog here, Keep on going, my friend, I will keep an eye on it.

    Four Hour Body Diet

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