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!

If the birthday boy was into performing arts then I’d say go for it, but by the sounds of it he’s not, so I think it would be really inappropriate and take the shine off his party.

I think you need to set yourself up a TikTok account to fulfil this partner dance fantasy. Or, do it at your own bday party.

This would be the best party I had ever been to if I witnessed it. Not for the reasons the OP is hoping, but I love a good cringe fest.

Do it in your birthday.

Why on earth would you want to plan something for someone that they'd hate? It isn't about you. It isn't your birthday or your event.

I'm shy and hate things like this. I'd be fucking livid.

I'd find it unbearably cringe.

You hit the nail on the head with self absorbed. Talk about lead character syndrome.

I used to go to a nightclub called Cinderella Rocherfella’s!

did anyone get Wimoweh ? early 1960’s that would be rousing in the Church Hall,
while dressed up, prancing, as the Cowardly Lion ?
I’m off to look up mine

I think nearly every American would 😂

If it's a friend's birthday why are you dancing? Shouldn't it be him dancing?

Seems to be all about you and your partner? Not your friend?

Strange! People often buy unwanted gifts, and they're unwanted because the person buying buys something they actually want, not what the person receiving wants.

This has just the same energy. You're gifting something you think is cool and fun - but not what your friend might think.

I'd definitely do some research and probing before embarking on such a plan. You sounds a bit carried away!

Very much look at me !!

Just reading your post is making me cringe.

Why would you even consider this? It would be mortifying.

Having read this whole thread, I think you should do it.

You say it’s something people aren’t normally bothered to do, I hope it’s Cossack dancing. That’s really hard, especially in your late fifties.

Do report back with what this young lad of 57 thought of it. In fact, I’d love to know what the others thought of it too.

It's a love song. Don't sing it to somebody single / someone else's partner. That's patronising and unnecessary.

The fact that it would take effort doesn't mean he would enjoy it.

Anyway - if in doubt and you care about his feelings, why not ask him if he'd like a comedy musical interlude or if you should save it for another occasion.

Oh god you've triggered a terrible , bum clenching memory. First Sunday evening at my teacher training college in 1984 we went to the beautiful Chapel for a service of welcome. A dance group of second years did a contemporary dance of welcome....hands raised to Jesus, lots of emoting. I was in the front row. I was so desperate for it not to be happening I think I actually had an out-of-body experience.

OK, well since you 'hearted' my comment, I'm assuming that is the case.

In which case, you do you... 🤷🏻‍♀️

Even the way you've written this is attention seeking.

Sweet Jesus - No
Just make him a cake

I’m old enough to remember when it was a hit. Don’t do it.

You’re going to do it aren’t you OP?

You so are going to do it…..

Not gonna lie, I would make an excuse to go to the loo the second you started these shenanigans and I would actually leave the venue, leave you to it.

You really aren’t young at heart if this is your chosen song. I’m a couple of years older, I am trying to imagine having a party and some friends signing Dusty Springfield You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me at it. It’s quite ridiculous.

These songs remind me of my mum, who would have enjoyed them when I was a baby. Surely your friend would appreciate some 80s music IN THE BACKGROUND over your little “turn”.

Please don't do this.

How awful for him.

No this gives very much "I'm the main character"vibes.
I think it's a dire idea.... embarrassing and unnecessary!

Just out of curiosity I googled the no.1 record on my birth day in 1958, and it was “Great Balls of Fire” by everyone’s favourite wild man of rock and roll/bigamist/paedophile/toxic mess of a human being, Jerry Lee Lewis.

On the whole, I think I’d prefer “Cinderella Rockefella”, but I still wouldn’t want anyone dancing to it on my birthday.

No just to clarify - I don’t think it’s the case - I just hearted it because I appreciate everyone’s genuine opinions