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One never knows what our culture will latch onto and make something a phenomenal success. For instance, in the early 1960’s there was a dance called the Twist. Chubby Checker had the number one hit with that song although it was actually written by Hank Ballard in 1958.

            The Twist was the first dance that really caught my fancy. I learned it by taking a towel and grabbing the towel by both ends, putting it behind my back and pretending to dry my back. I would be singing, “Come on baby, let’s do the twist.” If I must say so myself, I was pretty good at the Twist.

            Another dance, decades later, became a phenomenon. The song Boot Scootin’ Boogie was written by Ronnie Dunn, who along with his singing partner, Kix Brooks, recorded the Number One hit in 1992. The song was credited with reviving the country dance craze known as “line dancing.” It’s still popular and, in every honky-tonk in Texas or any other state, the night is not complete without Boot Scootin’ Boogie.

I remember when square dancing clubs and groups were very popular. Square dancing gave many people the opportunity to put on colorful clothes and “let loose!” Although I don’t dance very much, I recognize the medicinal aspects of enjoying life while dancing.

            There is a dance phenomenon that is sweeping the nation and might be the most surprising one of all. It’s the Trump Dance. Future President Donald Trump, in my opinion, is not one who might be invited to join Dancing with the Stars. He’s good at holding rallies and running for President, but dancing? No.

            Yet, after he has spoken for two hours and fired up the crowd, his exit song is, surprisingly, Y.M.C.A., a song made popular by a group known as the Village People. I have no idea how the song was chosen for Trump’s exit song, but it’s upbeat and lots of fun. It’s easy to dance to, although, I would find it hard with my two left feet!

            The Trump Dance has the future President awkwardly jerking his arms. His feet don’t move but his hips sway back and forth. Wonder what his teenage son, Barron, thinks?

            Donna Sue, who has been dancing all her life, both popular and ballet, says, “Lord, help that man.” I surprised her the other day when I said, “I know I don’t dance well, but you do. Learn the Trump Dance and teach it to me.” She laughed.

            Lo and behold, the Trump Dance has taken the nation by storm. In the National Football League, the dance is the most popular end zone dance. Even Brock Bowers, the UGA All-American tight end, who was uncomfortable speaking to reporters, confidently did the Trump Dance Sunday after he scored a touchdown.

            In Madison Square Garden, the Trump entourage went to an Ultimate Fighting Championship bout Saturday night. The winner in the Heavyweight division was Jon Jones. After his victory, as he received the accolades of the sold-out crowd, what did he do? The Trump Dance!

            Young people, old people, everyone, except Democrats of course, are spontaneously “busting a move” and the favorite? You got it. The Trump Dance.

            I don’t know what that says about our nation, except that it seems to be a fun thing to do. How long has it been since this nation let off some steam and started dancing? I don’t look at it as a political thing. It’s a goofy dance, but it won’t be the first time a goofy dance has given a nation a chance to “Be Young, Be Foolish, but Be Happy.” As the skin bracer commercial said, “Thanks, we needed that!”