As anyone who’s been to high school knows, when the principal talks, it’s best to do something else. The students at Whitmer High School in Toledo, Ohio were well aware of that feeling when their principal spoke to them ahead of the rematch. These young people were stunned when one of the teachers interrupted the principal in the middle of his speech and suggested that he sit down. Bruno Mars won big at the Grammys this year.
His song “Uptown Funk” could be heard everywhere and his iconic phrase “Don’t believe me, just look” became an internet meme. But for the teachers at Whitmer High, it was the cue to interrupt the speech with their flash mob. It all started with just a few teachers moving to the famous catchy pop song, while the students laughed and clapped at the surprise performance. But that was just the beginning of the surprise. As the song continued to play, other teachers joined the show.
Soon the welcoming yard, school resource officers, and even the two furry mascots joined in! Most kids these days are too young to remember “Soul Train”, memorable for many reasons, but mostly. all because of the dance from which the show takes its name. Sponsored LinkA teacher, dressed in a sports outfit and a backwards hat, surprised the students by doing “the worm”, a dance in which you cleverly jump to the music. When the song ended, the gymnasium floor was full of dancers.
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