Pervs in Boogie Wonderland

My, oh my! I can't imagine I used to party & drink that much while in Uni that when I did a repeat of that some nights ago, I woke up the next day with a massive hang-over (OK, I slept only 3 hours because I had to wake up to get some work done & attend a meeting..how I survived, I don't know).

I must say that there really is a lot of fun in that, although I admit that I *might* be a little matured (AHEM!) for that. Oh, but not the hang-over bit though. I went out drinking & clubbing in my most unglam outfit because it was totally unplanned since I only planned to go shopping. That's besides the point but in that one night, within those few hours, I (1) re-lived fun, crazy dancing (2) recalled & put to use survival skills.

(1) Fun crazy dancing
Cheesy music & more cheesy music! It's really fun to sing & dance to cheesy music. Most of the time, the usual cheesy music gets its tempo up so that makes it - sing & dance. They didn't play Tiffany's I Think We're Alone Now at Mambo, which was a shame because that used to be SOOO popular back in Uni that everyone would just sing to it (yes, embarrassing, I know). Instead, they were playing Love In The First Degree by Bananarama, classic ones like YMCA & wey-hey, watching & trying to move like the people on the platform do synchronised dancing is so much fun. Aahhhh..and I impressed & drove my friends nuts by 'action-ing' to Bizarre Love Triangle & Don't Blame It On The Boogie. ("She's crrraaaaazzzzyyyy!!!!!", "You're crrrraaaazzzyyyy!!!") Call me a nutter or whatever but that gave me more energy to get on with the 'action-ing'.

That aside, I really am so glad that I re-lived that.

(2) Survival skills
Survival skills at clubs are SOOO important. It's not so much about avoiding being treaded on while dancing or whatever but it's more like surviving the rest of the other people there who are equally or more crazy & the perverts!

(i) Crazy other people
They are fine. They are just there to have fun & dance also. The most important thing when a treading incident takes place, show some grace & let it go. Unless there is SOOO much space (enough to conduct yoga lessons for 10) & the bugger insists on treading, then perhaps, be assertive. Sometimes people are just too drunk & oblivious to their surroundings, you know?

(ii) Perverts!
My pet peeve! These pervs stop at nothing. I had the strangest pick-up line ever. These 2 pervs were standing behind me at the bar counter & when I was about to go off with the 2 jugs, they went "Oh wow! Are you sure you can finish all that?" What was I suppose to say? "Oh no, I'm waiting for someone like you to share this with me?" (giggle giggle)

Nonetheless, I've noticed a few types of pervs that lurk around in clubs. The ones I mentioned above are one kind. Let's take a look at them..

Octopus-sy These are the types that have more than a pair of arms & hands. Suddenly, they get their hands everywhere.

Solution
1. This is where the elbow comes in. Since dancing involves movement of arms, that's where elbow power takes over & give the perv a jab with the elbow. It won't seem deliberate because you are supposed to be dancing. Remember, elbow power!

2. Ahhh...I advocate heels. Yes, they might be a bit of a pain & discomfort, especially when it takes skill to dance & balance in them. Heels are a powerful weapon against pervs. No one dances without moving the feet so take the opportunity & step on the bugger's foot!

Handy Mobile Cellular These are the types that go around asking for names & contact numbers. For what, I don't know. I'm here to enjoy myself, not become a walking/dancing name card.

Solution It is one's right to politely refuse to give the name & contact where it's not on the agenda to be so 'generous' with such information. Otherwise, the tried & tested way is to cook up some name & a fake number. Be careful with the fake number thing because these pervs will call to check the number if it's real. Just pretend that the phone is in the cloak room/locker or whatever.

Eye power These are fairly harmless but their eyes can make one feel uncomfortable.

Solution Simple. I-G-N-O-R-E.

I don't think I have that kind of time & energy to go boogie so much anymore. However, the fact remains that pervs are still going to be around anytime anywhere. Bottomline is this - always stay prepared to face one. Staying fit by going for Body Combat is a good way of doing so..tee hee!

Boogie Wonderland!