New Dance

How odd! I was searching for ways to jazz up chicken noodle soup, seeing as I have two packets of the Lipton stuff kicking around my cupboards, and I inadvertently came across one of the latest crazes sweeping across the youth of America. One of the problems with getting older is getting used to the fact that knowledge of these trends no longer enter your mind through cultural osmosis. Instead, you uncover them by searching for recipes on the Internet. You know how I first realized that I am, in fact, getting older? When I stopped getting spam e-mails for porn and started getting spam e-mails for Viagra and the stock market.

So... the newest dance craze is in fact referred to as Chicken Noodle Soup. It's the latest in the line of club hits that make absolutely no sense, make people dance their asses off, and are a source of regret two months later. Why not head to the entry in the Urban Dictionary to find out more?

Chicken noodle soup!
Chicken noodle soup?
Chicken noodle soup!
With a soda on the side...?

Is it also time for Peanut Butter and Jelly? Nah, I think I'm going to stick with Da Dip. (French, preferably.) And while I slowly drink my Milkshake, I will ponder to myself, Who Let The Dogs Out? It Wasn't Me! And then I will realize, and Whoomp! There It Is!

If you'd like to see the music video and watch the signature dance in action, follow this to watch it on Youtube. And if you're so inclined, do a Youtubian search for "chicken noodle soup" and stare dumbfoundedly at the number of results. But don't forget one of the joys of viral media: If you have a video camera handy, you can participate! All y'all who do have your own camera better have your own Chicken Noodle Soup videos posted post-haste.

Y'know, screw jazzing up the packets of Lipton in my cupboard; I'll just eat it straight with a bottle of C-Plus. Pop culture has once again shown me the way.