/Dance Suggestions for Goblin and Worgen
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pixiestixy on Wednesday, September 9, 2009 - 45 Comments Tags: /dance, beyoncem single ladies, caramelldansen, cataclysm, female, flashdance, gee, girls generation, goblin, male, michael jackson, she wolf, snoopy, soulja boy, speculation, superman, thriller, worgen, wow: cataclysm
pixiestixy on Wednesday, September 9, 2009 - 45 Comments Tags: /dance, beyoncem single ladies, caramelldansen, cataclysm, female, flashdance, gee, girls generation, goblin, male, michael jackson, she wolf, snoopy, soulja boy, speculation, superman, thriller, worgen, wow: cataclysm
All right, it's time to get down to business. We've seen a little gameplay footage of the Goblin and Worgen. We've read first-hand accounts on how each new race plays. We know that Goblins like to blow stuff up and Worgens are still shrouded in mystery. But what real crux of the conversation are we all missing? It must be that we don't know what either new Cataclysm race will do for their /dance. After all, I think we learn a little bit more about what makes each race burn with passion inside by the way they shake it. Plus, with us recently learning that The Old Republic MMO also will have a /dance, Blizz has to step up to the plate again to proclaim its /dance supremacy.
On the new Cataclysm forums, there have been a few threads speculating on what dance possibilities lie ahead for WoW. We've also had a few of dance suggestions here on our own forums and on previous Project Lore blog posts. I've taken some of the best suggestions I've seen, added a few of my own wild ideas, and put it all together for us to laugh, and perhaps, cry over. Let the show begin.
Worgen male
I had to start here, because I've seen so, so many people begging for the Worgen male to dance to Michael Jackson's "Thriller." Now no matter what you think of the man, I think its undeniable that MJ was a dancing genius. But some may question whether "Thriller" is right for the Worgen. After all, the dancers in the videos are more like zombies, and the only wolf-like creature from the video doesn't actually do the dance. Plus, Blizzard could not secure the rights to Micael Jackson's "Billie Jean" for the BlizzCon dance contest, so I wonder if that might inhibit them from any sort of rights required to borrow another of his dances. Regardless, "Thriller" has been performed by inmates and movie stars alike. Perhaps male Worgen are destined to be next up.
Another idea from the forums that I had to include, although I'm not so sure it would work. Perhaps for those of us who like to think of the Worgen as no more than cute puppy dogs. Here's the Snoopy dance:
Worgen female
Next up, the female Worgen, with another obvious but perhaps fitting suggestion. We still only have a loose guess of what the female version of the Worgen will even look like. But many forum posters are betting that she'd look good performing a dance inspired by Shakira's "She Wolf."
While I like this option, I think it'd be fun to incorporate a lesser-known option (at least for those of us not from Asia). In the past, Blizzard has borrowed dances from French artist Alizee and Bhangra singer Daler Mehndi - so why not some Korean pop influence next? Here's the super-cute Girls' Generation performing "Gee."
Goblin female
I haven't seen too many suggestions yet for either male or female Goblin, so these are mostly my own ideas. Knowing the Goblins' stereotypical love of commerce and exchange, why not have the females dance to a song demanding a diamond ring? It's a great dance song with some neat moves, plus it's already been the inspiration for a WoW spoof song. Know what I'm suggesting yet? Beyonce's "Single Ladies (Put A Ring on It)." Here's a version that includes a preview of what could be the next BlizzCon dance contest.
Beyonce not your cup of tea? Here's something a bit more classic. A scene from the movie "Flashdance."
Goblin male
Do Goblins already have a dance? Well that depends on whether you think this is enough for a full on /dance:
If that's not satisfactory enough, I'll suggest an alternative: Soulja Boy's "Superman" dance. The little green Goblins would look fantastic pulling this one off.
One final suggestion that I've seen thrown around a ton on the forums should not be taken lightly. This goofy, crazy, seizure-inducing meme could be inspiration for the Goblin male, or really, any of the new characters. Here's some Caramelldansen:
Well, there's your list folks. What are your fave options? Did I leave something out that you think would work better? Let me know. This post will serve as a good running list of possibilities - so we can see if any of us predicted correctly once Cataclysm is released!
On the new Cataclysm forums, there have been a few threads speculating on what dance possibilities lie ahead for WoW. We've also had a few of dance suggestions here on our own forums and on previous Project Lore blog posts. I've taken some of the best suggestions I've seen, added a few of my own wild ideas, and put it all together for us to laugh, and perhaps, cry over. Let the show begin.
Worgen male
I had to start here, because I've seen so, so many people begging for the Worgen male to dance to Michael Jackson's "Thriller." Now no matter what you think of the man, I think its undeniable that MJ was a dancing genius. But some may question whether "Thriller" is right for the Worgen. After all, the dancers in the videos are more like zombies, and the only wolf-like creature from the video doesn't actually do the dance. Plus, Blizzard could not secure the rights to Micael Jackson's "Billie Jean" for the BlizzCon dance contest, so I wonder if that might inhibit them from any sort of rights required to borrow another of his dances. Regardless, "Thriller" has been performed by inmates and movie stars alike. Perhaps male Worgen are destined to be next up.
Another idea from the forums that I had to include, although I'm not so sure it would work. Perhaps for those of us who like to think of the Worgen as no more than cute puppy dogs. Here's the Snoopy dance:
Worgen female
Next up, the female Worgen, with another obvious but perhaps fitting suggestion. We still only have a loose guess of what the female version of the Worgen will even look like. But many forum posters are betting that she'd look good performing a dance inspired by Shakira's "She Wolf."
While I like this option, I think it'd be fun to incorporate a lesser-known option (at least for those of us not from Asia). In the past, Blizzard has borrowed dances from French artist Alizee and Bhangra singer Daler Mehndi - so why not some Korean pop influence next? Here's the super-cute Girls' Generation performing "Gee."
Goblin female
I haven't seen too many suggestions yet for either male or female Goblin, so these are mostly my own ideas. Knowing the Goblins' stereotypical love of commerce and exchange, why not have the females dance to a song demanding a diamond ring? It's a great dance song with some neat moves, plus it's already been the inspiration for a WoW spoof song. Know what I'm suggesting yet? Beyonce's "Single Ladies (Put A Ring on It)." Here's a version that includes a preview of what could be the next BlizzCon dance contest.
Beyonce not your cup of tea? Here's something a bit more classic. A scene from the movie "Flashdance."
Goblin male
Do Goblins already have a dance? Well that depends on whether you think this is enough for a full on /dance:
If that's not satisfactory enough, I'll suggest an alternative: Soulja Boy's "Superman" dance. The little green Goblins would look fantastic pulling this one off.
One final suggestion that I've seen thrown around a ton on the forums should not be taken lightly. This goofy, crazy, seizure-inducing meme could be inspiration for the Goblin male, or really, any of the new characters. Here's some Caramelldansen:
Well, there's your list folks. What are your fave options? Did I leave something out that you think would work better? Let me know. This post will serve as a good running list of possibilities - so we can see if any of us predicted correctly once Cataclysm is released!
Reader Comments (45)
1st :). . . .
I would love to see a Goblin do the Soulja Boy :P
Haha, the worgen male should totally do "Thriller"!! Let's face it, the werewolf howl in the video just begs to be replicated as the worgen busts a move.
If the Golbin get soulja boy dance i will definatly roll a goblin . If not i will guit wow. I don't see the point of conitnuing without soulja boy dance:P
What they should do is that in honor of Michael's death they should change everyone's dance to Thriller and make it as best as they can (face included) and every day around midnight whoever does it from midnight to 1 am will have the Thriller song on it!
Then back to normal. But goblins and Soulja Boy=win.
They "Gee dance" looks WAYYY too complicated to program into WoW.
I second the Soulja Boy dance for the Goblins. Also, that Beyonce dance for the female Goblins:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mVEGfH4s5g
hmmm soulja boy ftw for gobbies but blizz will get lazy like they did with the armor design in woltk. i really think it would be great and honorable of them if they gave the worgen thriller in honor of the king of pop
Worgen female-Gee
Worgen Male-Thriller
Goblin female-single lady
goblin male-soulja boy
Thats my opinion anyway..
:)
soulja boy tellem
Seriously???? Thriller???
Thriller should have been used for the undead
This:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-YdLaLbU9c
should be used for the worgen. Its the only logical choice.
I can't stand Soulja Boy. If that becomes the dance, ill be glad I'm on an Alliance heavy server. I know people love it, and it's popularity make me hate it even more.
Shakira definitely has some interesting moves for a /dance.
To me, Thriller just seems like it wouldn't look right with a worgens proportions, though still a viable choice. Kinda seems unfair to have two Michael Jackson dances.
Given the accuracy this sites been having, I won't be surprised if these make it in, especially thriller.
Hare Hare Yukai, from the anime version of Suzumia Haruhi no Yuutsu that dance along with Caramelldansen are both made of pure win!
As I recall, Blizzard did some talking about how the question wasn't so much *where* the worgen came from, as *when*. That implies some time shenanigans, and when connected to dancing, that leaves only one possible conclusion.
It's just a jump to the left
and then a step to the riiiiiight
Put your hands on your hips
and bring your knees real tight
But it's the pelvic thrust
that really drives you insaaaane
Let's do the time warp again!
Let's do the time warp again!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDCYFshhSkQ
^ Staffan is a genius.
Your suggestions of SouljaBoy's Superman for the male Goblins dance and Beyonce's Put a Ring on it for the Goblin Females dance are Brilliant !!!!!
Snoopy has done better dances than the one suggested for the Worgen male.
I really like Grimmie's or Staffan's suggestions for the Worgen male.
The Gee dance for the Worgen female is really cute, but I would LOVE to see them do Caramelldansen! I think that would be so FOW!!!
As a swedish person i am obligated to say that Caramelldansen was the best suggestion, seeing as it's a swedish song :P
Though all in all, great suggestions, and its gonna be a blast finding out what dances they do get :)
No one's said it yet? i'm going to have to be the one to say it?
Worgen NEED to do the moonwalk. Both genders. If that means doing the thriller, too, so be it, but you can't have a wolf-man that doesn't moon-walk.
/applaud staffan, but only if the worgen switches clothes into a teddy, stockings and high heals
The last suggestions song is in swedish:D
I can already imagine Soulja Boy for male Goblins. As for male Worgen Thriller would be the logical choice, while if Blizz wanted to go for adding a more silly tone to them Snoopy would be good. Or the alternative...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zxk_P3PNuZU
OMG! Caramelldansen FTW!
Best choice since im Swedish myself^^
Somewhere on the way they ought to put in some Technoviking dance, if they didn't do that already with some vry'kul...
May I submit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQAKRw6mToA&feature=related for consideration for the Worgen. One minute in the video the dance starts to get going. I originally saw this suggested from someone in MMO Champion and I had to relay it over here for this discussion.
The song is Moskow from some awesome foreign disco band. I can't be bothered with the details, all I know is its awesome.
I think they should takes as many moves from this video and incorperate it into the Male Goblin dance.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3cVG9gsozBE
Three cheers for Slyfanitor!
Hare Hare Yukai would be great in game!