It's not insulting. Why does it matter to you so much that we all declare New Orleans "the winner!"?

If it's really the next big scene, people will go there because of the music, the venues and the people in the community; not because they read about it on Yehoodi.

Did I miss where U.S. News is coming out this year's "Top Ten Lindy Scene" rankings? Is there a government grant going to the scene that is number 1?

Oh right, because it makes you feel superior to live in the number one scene. Now I remember.

I think that the main issue being taken with this thread is that New York, San Fran, Chicago, Los Angeles, Seattle, DC and other cities that have been the " 1" cities for Lindy Hop, never felt the need to tell everyone that they were " 1" or argue/defend/reason why they were bigger/better/whatever than other scenes. They just were.

Even with no official announcement, that "X" city was the new "best", somehow everyone figured it out.

It may be that New Orleans is headed towards, or at, the top, and that's great. I'm sure that tons of people will come dance there and have and amazing time doing it, as many have done already, and you have every right to be happy and excited about that...

..but there's something to the idea of "If you have to tell someone you are, then you aren't."

Just let it happen. Have some dignity about it. Be 1 without having to say "We're 1, in your face!".

Quoted from "Ogden"
Just let it happen. Have some dignity about it. Be 1 without having to say "We're 1, in your face!".

So, does that mean that AlainW does not have dignity for mentioning Montreal? Goofball for Austin? Mitchel for Denver?

I think there are ways of discussing reasons as to what makes an outstanding scene (which has already been proven) without being obnoxious. I think my enthusiasm comes off obnoxious, which I apologize for, but it's hard not to be excited when so many people share the same excitement and passion.

I think I posted this on here numerous times, but to reiterate again, I've really enjoyed reading other legit reasons and opinions as to which city will gain the momentum and success that other cities have received in the past.

Quoted from "Swifty"
Man, just let it go already.

Swifty, not again. We've had this discussion. If you don't care, don't post on this forum.

Quoted from "Swifty"
We did have this discussion, and like I said then, you may not be intending to do so but you're coming off as an approval-seeking braggart.

If I also remember correctly, you apologized for coming off as a jerk toward me on this thread. I don't want to have this same conversation with you in person at the next dance event. Either join in the conversation objectively, or don't. Name calling is not why I post on yehoodi (unless it's from Beckto, but usually there some sexual innuendo involved).

Btw, I believe you were hired by us to DJ our exchange last month. Instead of blasting me on this thread, why don't you contribute to the conversation and post your experience here, and why or why you don't think New Orleans is the next scene. And if not, which scene you deem as a potential future success seeing that you travel frequently through DJing gigs. I value your professional dance and DJing opinion more than your unofficial psychologist's opinion.

Quoted from "Chivalrous"
Hey, I don't care either! Oh... right... quietly slinks back out of thread :disguise:

Chiv, we've already had this conversation. If you don't care about what I do to you, then keep your hands tied and mouth quiet. Oh wait, that was about something else...

Congratulations!!!!!

Shana wins Yehoodi today. And that's really saying something.

I just effing CACKLED out loud.

This thread makes my dik hard.

Quoted from "jlindyhopr"

Quoted from "Beckto"
I just effing CACKLED out loud. This thread makes my dik hard.

Mission accomplished!

The banner made me piss myself. If I could mold an award out of my day-old poop for you, jayna, and your 1 Rated Swing Scene, I would.

Why does there have to be a next scene? Why can't we make our own scene better? If you have a place to dance three or more nights a week, a regular crowd of people to attend and you are happy, that is your scene. Make your own scene a better scene, for crying out loud. Go to an exchange for some variety.

I don't take requests: Poop-Trophies are something that come from deep within me.

:o :roll:

Well this thread took an interesting direction.