Best Birthday Gift Ever…I assume.
I’m not sure I’ve ever seen my husband looking utterly dazed and overwhelmed. Until Sunday night. When I told him what I wanted for my 40th birthday.
Possibly I overstepped. This gift is a whopper. It’s not expensive in a monetary sense, but it’s definitely pricey in far as time spent in the planning and execution.
It requires the perfect song, some simple choreography that makes a big impact, and the participation and cooperation of quite a number of people. And if he could get a fountain, that’d be awesome.
I want a musical number.
Recently inspired by this one,
I’m even willing to take a simplified version, like this one
I figure this is my best shot. If anyone can give me this, it’s my husband. He has approximately a year and half to strategize. If you have any tips, I’m sure he’d appreciate them. Because he’s totally taking me seriously. At least right now.
04/20/2010 at 5:16 pm
You must promise to post the video.
04/20/2010 at 5:34 pm
I can't wait to see this…and I love that you think the Hitch scene is less complicated
04/20/2010 at 7:06 pm
Oh, goodness. What is he requesting for his 40th?
04/20/2010 at 9:16 pm
No tips (sorry) but I am volunteering to be one of the dancers!
Please??
I love those dance routines!
04/20/2010 at 11:59 pm
That is the best birthday present and even best birthday present idea ever…good luck finding a cartoon bird.
04/21/2010 at 12:48 am
Yeah, I'm with Travis, we must see this video.
04/21/2010 at 3:40 am
Naturallly I will post pictures–how could I not??
Elizabeth, I thought it would be less complicated because there's no big dance number to choreograph–it's just one big free-for-all!
Stacy, I'm not at liberty to discuss that.
Beth, I'll put you on the list. 😉
Sarakastic, I gotta admit, I can do without the cartoon bird.
04/21/2010 at 12:37 pm
Sounds fun!!
04/21/2010 at 3:16 pm
If he manages to get everyone to dress up like Star Wars stormtroopers, then millions of nerds like me will be able to die happily secure in the knowledge that nothing will ever be quite as awesome.
04/21/2010 at 7:42 pm
I adore it. That would be the best birthday gift ever. EVER. The first video made me think of the Barney Stinson one about why he loves to wear suits.
A high school pom & dance team might be an invaluable resource for your husband.
04/21/2010 at 9:43 pm
Good suggestion, Green Girl. Thanks!
Stormtroopers would be awesome, kyknoord, but their movement might be somewhat limited.
04/22/2010 at 7:26 pm
hahhaa LOVE this! you are hilarious. can't wait to see how he carries it out!
04/22/2010 at 10:10 pm
I'm totally with you ! I often fantasise about everyone just suddenly kicking off a dance routine in the street. We are toying with the idea of doing a routine for my friend's up and coming wedding, my 14 year old niece has offered to do the moves so I'm tempted…
04/24/2010 at 5:28 pm
Wow! I hope you get what you want, and that you post a video.
My favorite recent dance scene was in "Enchanted," all through Central Park. Did you see that? Adorable!
04/29/2010 at 4:34 pm
My husband would never go for this. He would offer a party so I would forget about my request. Good luck.
05/08/2010 at 2:24 am
I would say that this is a fabulous idea, but I fear I'd get dragged in too deep for my comfort…
;-D