Welcome to another installment of photos that seemed perfectly normal at the time…and now? Now they just baffle the mind. Now what could be going on here?
I was about 11 years old and I was in a dance group that performed at such glorious events as conventions and if we were desperate lucky even a local Elks Lodge. And sometimes we shared the evening entertainment with celebrities. And by celebrities I mean such great names as Chuck E. Cheese and Purple Monster. I am wearing a costume from a very glamorous form of dance called….wait for it…..CLOGGING. Actually I loved clogging…and performing at Knott’s Berry Farm was the highlight of this year. So it was the end of the night and we were asked to come back out on stage for a photo. With the illustrious Chuck E. Nevermind that we saw him back stage smoking and asking the cocktail waitress for beers. He may or may not have even grabbed Angie’s butt too. We were never sure.
I can name everyone of these girls. Not so much because I was BFFs…but because they were such a big part of my life. Dancing consumed me all the way till college. Where, after several musical theater performances it became clear the career choice for a dancer was slim. It was either teach it or pole dance. So I traded that dream for another. To become a writer. And who would have guessed a photo this BAD would be what I would write about 20 years later. There’s comedy in that.
*Part of We are THAT family linky….so worth the click trip over there. Plenty people willing to embarrass themselves like me.
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Clogging and Chuckie Cheese. You have LIVED the LIFE. So jealous.
As soon as I got to your site, I thought “Wow she was a Chuck E. Cheese dancer!” Not that I know what a Chuck E Cheese dancer is, but I was instantly impressed none the less.
Hilarious! Gotta love those pictures that make you scratch your head in total amusement!
Who knew Chuck E. Cheese could clog. I am almost certain you are wearing the “look how cool I am” smile there too. Awesome.
Marcy, as your slightly younger cousin, I used to go to some of your recitals. I want you to know that I thought you and your dancing were totally GLAMOROUS! Although I never saw the Chuck E Cheese stuff, that might have brought you down a notch.
Clogging? Super glamorous…LOL!
I so wish I could clog! But not for Chuck E Cheese :)
Wonderful! You post the best ‘Fro pics (I mean that as a compliment). I am still smiling… and wishing for some riverdance and pizza. ;)
Yep, Chuck E. is a real celebrity!! Ask any 4 year old :-) The picture is adorable, but I really like the print on the curtain behind all of you :-)
When I was a kid, Chuck E. Cheese was the bomb. I would’ve thought you were really cool, too. :) Love those shiny nylons.
OMG, that chick with the super sun tan hose and the white jellies, she takes the cake. So funny–a great share!
The fact that you are on a first name basis with Mr. Cheese?
Priceless.
Thanks for the laugh.
Oh that’s funny. And at that age Chuck would have been a celebrity to me too. I was always jealous of the girls who clogged, too :)
Well, you were having fun, exercising and not getting into trouble. Sounds great to me. I loved dancing back in the day too. I am hoping Baby Sister wants to take dance lessons – I fear she will follow in her brothers foot steps and play hockey (that is okay with me too – I just want a dancer). :)
How cute are you?
You have reminded me of a Chuck E. Cheese story. I think everyone must have one, somewhere?
And you look appropriate for an 11-year-old. That’s the Prude Mom in me talking. ;)
The good ol’ days! Love the dance costume and the shiny stockings! Chuck E. was always awesome!
Clogging would be fun, even if done in the presence of a large mouse. You look cute in the photo.
That photo is TOOO much! I love the whole hanging with Chuck E. thing. What a stud he was! And the purple what? You look all giddy sitting there. That’s what being 11 was all about. I only hope my girls at 11 can get excited about clogging and Chuck – I don’t want them growing up too fast! :-)
Angie was lucky. Chuck E. is hawt!