Morty_Goldman t1_it55dso wrote on October 21, 2022 at 12:30 AM

Reply to comment by StupidizeMe in TIL Chubby Checker (born Ernest Evans), famous for the early 60's song and dance craze "The Twist", got his stage name from Dick Clark's wife as play on the name of another popular musician at the time Fats Domino. by big_macaroons

Holy fuck this comment is wholesome as fuck. Take my "Listen, get educated, and get involved" because I'm to drunk to find the wholesome award.

StupidizeMe t1_it5a9m1 wrote on October 21, 2022 at 1:06 AM

Thanks! It happened in about 1981, I was in to Oldies and Punk Rock, and me and my Mom were Twisting like mad all over the hardwood floor because it was the perfect slipperiness! :)