Would you like this or find it unbearably cringe?

[TheEnterainer]

We have a friend with a birthday in a few weeks.

The number one song when he was born was ‘Cinderella Rockafella.’

As you’ve possibly guessed - if this was his birthday number one - he’s still a young lad and might be a bit shy and self conscious when it comes ti things like showy displays ! 🙌

His birthday’s at the beginning of March.

What my partner and I would love to do is an impromptu dance to this song when we all visit the local social club in a few weeks to celebrate his birthday.

I’m busy learning the exact lyrics for this song already!

i personally LOVE this song although some people apparently find it a bit twee

SO -

YANBU - it’s a lovely, gesture and great to take initiative at a time when most people are busy scrolling their phones and CBA to make an effort for anyone or anything!

YABU - ‘Cinderella Rockafella’ is a novelty record sung by seasoned performers and the ‘Average Joes’ of this world can’t carry off such a performance without it looking extremely naff!

It sounds like the birthday boy would hate it, but you’d love it. So go ahead, if you want to make his birthday all about you.

Just checked out the song and it sounds like two ghosts wailing

Oh no no no - and again NO.

When my mother was a young child ( she's now 85) her family was quite large. They used to have frequent get-togethers on a Sunday at different family homes. My mother's mother used to get a bit drunk on sherry, go upstairs and dress up in my grandads suit and then come down and sing and dance the classics of the music hall. She was still doing it when my brothers and I were born. It was unbelievably awful. My mother absolutely hated it but, even if she'd liked it and laughed, my brothers and I would have crawled under the table and prayed that it would end. It's exhibitionist and vile....and you probably have as much talent as my grandmother ( who I adored when she wasn't doing this).

Brilliant idea. Let us know how it goes.

Omg no, I would be running a mile and never go back

My cringes are cringing.

I still remember, in total horror, a former professional dancer friend doing a solo grief dance at the wake of a colleague of mine -- it was absolutely heartfelt and well-meant, but it was also absolutely awful. We were all crammed into a small living room with the coffin, and then M started writhing and making anguished 'claw hands reaching for the ceiling' shapes while people tried to step back out of her way. And this was someone who had danced at soloist level with professional dance companies.

For the love of God, don't do a routine to 'Cinderella Rockefella' if your intention is to make someone feel loved and celebrated on his birthday.

If you want his main memory of turning 57 to be of being publicly mortified, then go for it.

Which club and when? MN will support you!!

So were you genuinely seeking responses or just looking to be affirmed? Most of us have answered in good faith that we would find this cringey at best and likely to appear as though you were stealing the limelight at worst.

Unless your friend has stated they he’d love to be flash-mobbed or serenaded, then I would seriously caution you against intruding on his birthday celebration in this way. There are loads of discrete and thoughtful ways to mark his day and this one has the potential to miss the mark.

Waterloo was no.1 when I was born ( cool, I know).

If your free and can make it up to Scotland in May I'll shout you a round if you'll perform and dress up for me

I have second hand embarrassment for just thinking this would be a good idea.

Sounds like Madam Edith from 'Allo 'Allo 😂

Yes 57 this year but young at heart ❤️

Well if you must sing, that might be a better option!

What makes you think it’s a good idea? It’s definitely a no from me.

God, that sounds a tad creepy doesn't it 😳

Does he even know the song? I couldn't tell you what was number 1 when I was born. If my friends suddenly started singing and dancing in front of everyone I would think they were drunk and die on the inside.

God, you've just given me a flashback to an elderly relative to used to get drunk at family parties, pull up her skirt to mid-thigh and sing 'I'm just a girl who can't say no', complete with suggestive actions and in a fake US accent.

as most have said - this isnt a good idea! I dont really know why you'd want to do this, on someone elses birthday? If it was you or your partners birthday or a celebration of yours with friends invited, then ok. But to do such a display for someone who may not like it, It feels like you're making the occasion about you and your talent & what you have done that others dont.

For what it's worth I ber someone will film this shite if it actually happens, maybe OP wants it to go viral.

It is probably the worst birthday idea I’ve heard. It’s excruciatingly embarrassing it’s an absolutely awful song and someone else’s birthday party is not all about you and your dancing skills.

Does this type of person exist? 🤯

Someone else may have said this already (I haven't RTFT) but the reason people don't serenade others with their birthday number one on their birthday (complete with a dance routine) isn't because they "can't be bothered", it's because it's a terrible, terrible idea that is likely to make the birthday boy/girl deeply uncomfortable and the "performers" look like self obsessed twats. Hope that helps OP!

This would be hell on actual earth and I would go home.

I want to die from embarrassment just having read your post. Please don’t.