Saturday, October 8, 2011

Word of the Day: Twerk

Everyone likes big butts,* and now we may finally know why, thanks to the latest dance craze to hit America in which amply endowed women "twerk it" in what can best be described by a few core lyrics: 
I shake this ass side to side I shake it everywhere/
Make it vibrate got this ass going everywhere.
Clearly inspired by Sir Mix-A-Lot's bottom enthusiast anthem in the 90s, "Baby Got Back", this rump-shaking, booty-busting shimmy is an update on the theme, and is masterfully illustrated by recording artist Lady in this salacious video for her aptly titled single, "Twerk" (available on iTunes via link):


Another sampling of Lady's more florid lyrics:
And when I'm in a split I can make this ass jump/
I make this ass jump every time the beat bump/

Now for the grand finale I saved the best for last/
You know it's head down pussy popping hand stand
While I wish the gaga-free Lady nothing but success with her budding career, and thank her deeply for courageously sharing her God-given assets and the many talents they have fostered with the world, I'd like to leave you with some of the many memorable lyrics from "Baby Got Back."  Feel free to share your own in the comments section.
  •  She's sweat, wet, got it going like a turbo 'Vette
  •  My anaconda don't want none, unless you got buns, hon
  •  She gotta pack much back/shake that healthy butt
  •  Cosmo ain't got nothin' to do with my selection/
     36/24/36? Ha ha. Only if you's 5'3!
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* Based solely on anecdotal evidence provided mainly by rap artists and the women they date and/or those who star in their rap videos. More conclusive scientific studies proving the widespread popularity of big butts is hopefully forthcoming.

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