By Robert Chung, Waimea
Many of us have suffered from the fallout of so-called “liquid courage." Like gotten that questionable tattoo. But easily the most common misuse of liquid courage happens on the dance floor. Or whatever “10 x 10 dance floor” we can get in a small crowded club. Yes, for years we’ve all labored under the illusion that with three shots of tequila or four beers into the night, we’ve suddenly got rhythm like a Salsa dancer. Until my friends love to burst my bubble the next day. But then they were too drunk to appreciate my moves anyway, right?
Well, good news for the rhythmically challenged, and the rest of us just lacking the confidence to attempt the Salsa sober. A recent study has found that alcohol can actually improve your dance moves. So yeah, turns out there actually is some truth to those “Trust Me You Can Dance -Vodka” memes floating around the Internet. Of course there’s a catch, so don’t go buying a bottle of Champagne or cranking up your best wine bottle just yet. This dance-drink phenomenon only works in moderation. So say the science folks anyway.
And yes, it is amazing and kind of awesome that scientists are beyond looking for the real cause of the hangover. They are studying the chemical and neurological phenomena behind ill-advised impromptu dance groups. Liquid Courage isn’t a new phenomenon. We’ve known for some time that the first areas affected by small amounts of alcohol are those involved in inhibiting behaviors. Which is why, yes, some of us decide it’s time we set our bodies free after a fourth glass of rum & coke. But the confidence you are feeling isn’t fake. It’s actually a temporary confidence response to enhanced communication between those parts of the brain responsible for your ability to get moving to the music. Just take it easy and enjoy it.
Many of us have suffered from the fallout of so-called “liquid courage." Like gotten that questionable tattoo. But easily the most common misuse of liquid courage happens on the dance floor. Or whatever “10 x 10 dance floor” we can get in a small crowded club. Yes, for years we’ve all labored under the illusion that with three shots of tequila or four beers into the night, we’ve suddenly got rhythm like a Salsa dancer. Until my friends love to burst my bubble the next day. But then they were too drunk to appreciate my moves anyway, right?
"Social dancers think that thanks to dance, water is the most delicious thing out there."
Well, good news for the rhythmically challenged, and the rest of us just lacking the confidence to attempt the Salsa sober. A recent study has found that alcohol can actually improve your dance moves. So yeah, turns out there actually is some truth to those “Trust Me You Can Dance -Vodka” memes floating around the Internet. Of course there’s a catch, so don’t go buying a bottle of Champagne or cranking up your best wine bottle just yet. This dance-drink phenomenon only works in moderation. So say the science folks anyway.
"What A Wonderful World" by Bruddah Iz
And yes, it is amazing and kind of awesome that scientists are beyond looking for the real cause of the hangover. They are studying the chemical and neurological phenomena behind ill-advised impromptu dance groups. Liquid Courage isn’t a new phenomenon. We’ve known for some time that the first areas affected by small amounts of alcohol are those involved in inhibiting behaviors. Which is why, yes, some of us decide it’s time we set our bodies free after a fourth glass of rum & coke. But the confidence you are feeling isn’t fake. It’s actually a temporary confidence response to enhanced communication between those parts of the brain responsible for your ability to get moving to the music. Just take it easy and enjoy it.
Be strong, but not rude - be kind, but not weak - be bold, but not bully -
be humble, but not timid - be proud, but not arrogant.
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