Happy Dance Like a Chicken Day!
Yep, today, 14 May, actually is Dance Like a Chicken Day!
And the Chicken Dance originally roosted right here in Switzerland!
I know, right?
Chick out these Fun Fowl Factoids:
🐔In the 1950's a young Swiss named Werner Thomas penned the melody for what would become the Chicken Dance.
🐔The original name was 'Der Ententanz' which translates to 'The Duck Dance'.
🐔In the 1970's the song (and its signature dance moves) came to the United States where September Music Corporation acquired the rights and Stanley Mills added lyrics in English.
🐔It wasn't until the 1980's that the Chicken Dance got the world wide love and admiration it deserves!
On the National Today website, where I found all these egg-citing factoids, the number one suggestion on how to celebrate National Dance Like a Chicken Day is:
- Dance like a chicken
Wiggle butt! Ha ha ha ha. I used to call my dog, Wiggle butt. I'm so glad Smidgey's feeling better. I had no idea that today is National Dance like a Chicken Day---or that the Swiss had ANYthing to do with that. I'll bet our Ckik-fil-A stores will do something fun. Throw a few wing flaps into your dance from me to Smidgey!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Linda! Smidgey is happy to flap-dance as long as chicken is on the menu. She sends her woof thanks! :)
DeleteOh Bridget, I felt like I could sing your poem to the tune of the chicken dance. It is so catchy to read. Such a funny post! Who knew there was such a thing as Dance Like a Chicken Day? I loved watching your doggy dance too.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Denise! I stumbled upon this fun fact and when I saw the Swiss connection, I couldn't resist. :)
DeleteChick it out! :) We kept chickens for several years... they are interesting animals, and I enjoyed leaning each one's individual personality. xo
ReplyDeleteYes, we hatched three eggs and raised the subsequent chickens for a short time between dog #1 and Smidgey. Luckily the farmer we got the eggs from was happy to take back the chicks to keep them out of danger. In the short time we had them, I was surprised and delighted by their chicky personalities. :)
DeleteI had no idea that originated here - but now that you say it, and I hear it again, of course it did :-D.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad Smidgey is feeling well enough again to be your dancing partner (even if she has to be bribed!)
Thanks, Elisabeth. That Swiss oompah is catchy despite ourselves. And yes, we are relieved that Smidgey can get her 4 paws off the floor again (with proper motivation ;).
DeleteYou've made my day more energetic than I thought it would be, Bridget. I had no idea that the dance originally is from the Swiss! Everyone joins in the fun at your home, I see! Keep on dancing!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Linda! Yes, like it or not, my family (dog included) is swept up in my kookiness. :)
DeleteBrava! More please!! What a fun post. Thanks for the dance, the cool info bits and the wiggle butt poem. Only you, Bridget! :D Good to see Smidgey in action too.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jama! Smidgey and I try to embrace our wiggle butt ways. Smidgey is happy to be back in action. Woof-thanks! :)
DeleteOh, wow! Dance Like a Chicken Day! Yay! You will have to read "And the Winner Is..." on Madness Poetry! I wrote about two roosters. They were not dancing though! Lol!
ReplyDeleteLove your Wiggle Butt poem! So lively and fun!
Thanks, Donna! I read and voted for your "And the Winner Is..." poem - I can not resist chicken. (in poems, on my plate, and in a dance)
DeleteThanks for reminding us that hennything is possible! (If the doggy eats a chicken treat and you are what you eat, then does that give new meaning to doggy chicken dance?)
ReplyDeleteI think you might be on to something there, Tabatha...I'll have to ponder this logic while dancing like a chicken with my dog. ;)
DeleteNext up, dancing like a dog with your chicken?!?
ReplyDeleteThanks for a fun post that made me giggle!
Yes! All I need now is a chicken...and Smidgey's solemn woof that she won't eat it! :)
DeleteYou really know how to have a good time, Bridget! I never knew the Chicken Dance has such a distinguished history. Love the video.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Janice! I do like a good time...and unsuspecting blog readers reap the benefits(?) of my quirk. ;)
DeleteHa!!! Just ha! This dose of silliness came at the right moment!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad, Heidi! I'm all about the silliness. :)
DeleteWhat a fun post! Your poem read like a song, and I loved the video!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Linda! As you can see, I have little shame to put a video like that on the internet. ;)
DeleteWhat fun, Bridget! How did I miss Chicken Dance Day?? (Last week was a little crazy.) I'll make up for it by dancing with my Border Collie/Blue Heeler, though when she dances with me I have to be careful that she doesn't knock me over as she's quite an enthusiastic dance partner. :)
ReplyDeleteThe nice thing is you can dance like a chicken with or without your dog ANY day, Karen. Smidgey sends her woofy-hello to your poochy partner. :)
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