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And they’re attempting to break a Guinness World Record. This Sunday the 21st of July, over 2000 will gather arm-in-arm in a bid to break the World Record for Longest Riverdance Line.
It got us thinking about our own histories with the demon dance – hours spent practising after school. What other nightmare scenarios were we forced into as kids? Let’s relive the horror together. Hold hands, it might get rough.
1. Irish dancing
Being roared at in the lessons was bad enough, but then there was the public humiliation of the competitions. The ringlets, the dresses, the socks, the shoes. This was one after-school activity that had a lot of accessories. Emotional baggage included.
The lesson itself wasn’t so bad. It was the endless PRACTICE that our parents forced us into that really took the biscuit. Not to mention being wheeled out at family parties to string together a few notes.
Monday 23 December, 2024
Monday 23 December, 2024
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5 things we didn't want to do after school
RIVERDANCE IS BACK.
And they’re attempting to break a Guinness World Record. This Sunday the 21st of July, over 2000 will gather arm-in-arm in a bid to break the World Record for Longest Riverdance Line.
It got us thinking about our own histories with the demon dance – hours spent practising after school. What other nightmare scenarios were we forced into as kids? Let’s relive the horror together. Hold hands, it might get rough.
1. Irish dancing
Being roared at in the lessons was bad enough, but then there was the public humiliation of the competitions. The ringlets, the dresses, the socks, the shoes. This was one after-school activity that had a lot of accessories. Emotional baggage included.
Image: Flickr/Seattle Municipal Archives
2. Piano
The lesson itself wasn’t so bad. It was the endless PRACTICE that our parents forced us into that really took the biscuit. Not to mention being wheeled out at family parties to string together a few notes.
Image: Flickr/Spigoo
3. Speech and drama
This one is contender for the worst. Not only did it combine public speaking but also LEARNING STUFF OFF. Save that stuff for school, guys.
4. Scouts/Girl Guides
Oh yeah. Organised fun. That’s exactly what kids love, right?
5. French
Again, save this stuff for school. First, homework comes in to wreck playtime, then more learning? No thanks.
Image: Imgur
What after school activities did you just DESPISE as a child? And do you still have your Irish dancing medals at home?
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