Right, let me start by saying I am not talking about dental floss – though as a retired dentist, I’m sure my Pops would be so proud if I was extolling the virtues of regular flossing and inter-dental brushing for the health of your teeth!
I’m talking about that new dance craze that the kids are all going mental over.
That move that seems a bit of an impossibility…
Yup, that one!
Katy Perry’s Swish Swish song has got the Floss kid going strong!
Now, I count myself as a pretty good dancer… I can try my feet at pretty much any move (not saying I can do them all!) and I’m pretty good at hip swivelling too.
But this one got me foxed…
Lil Princess has been ‘flossing’ (sorry again Pops, not the dental type again!) for a while now, and she makes it look so easy!
The other day fellow blogger and teacher, and all-round good sport, Fatty McCupcakes posted on her Facebook Bad Teachers Group about her class all being obsessed with this move, and how she basically did her back in trying to learn how to floss!
Well, last night we had our school disco – well, two discos – one for the younger lot and one for the older ones.
The first one was great, dancing to the Macarena and jumping around with 4-7-year-olds is just my thing!
The second one was cool too – I got to be there, embarrassing my daughter!
But the crowds of 7-11-year-olds flossing was getting me down! (Again – Pops, don’t get excited, there weren’t groups of children conscientiously clearing the gaps in their teeth collectively!) And one of the younger members of staff (she’s like 21, or something, a mere babe, and not much older than the kids!) was able to floss, so she showed me, as only a teacher can do… and I got it!
I was so excited! I flossed with the best of them! I couldn’t go at the speed of some of the kids, but hey, I got the move, got the idea, and was so pleased with myself!
Lil Princess was well impressed, rather than embarrassed, that her friends were coming up to her and saying “Your mum can FLOSS!!!”
She even challenged me to a Floss-Off when we got back home!
And you say you want proof? Here!
See! Told you I can do it!!
But I have to say, my back doesn’t half ache now!!!!!!!!
Still, it felt like a great workout, and I shall try and keep my flossing, both dental and dancing, up regularly!!!!
Have a fantastic flossing Friday Peeps!
But I Smile Anyway... 
Mar 26, 2019 @ 21:50:35
Should I try this? flossing in the ~late 50s, may add this to my daily workout routine. This requires thinking…. where do I find me a floss teacher?
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 26, 2019 @ 21:52:39
Well, I’ve seen older people try it, why not!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 26, 2019 @ 22:09:55
I actually heard about this when the execs at the place that pays me to sit around dreaming, did this for a year end video, last Christmas.I went and looked it up then. I see you’ve already mastered it! Good for you!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 27, 2019 @ 06:53:54
Being a teacher, you get exposed to these fads because the children as constantly doing them!
If you can’t beat em, join em!
LikeLike
Apr 03, 2018 @ 06:30:58
This is the first time I heard of flossing thanks to you. Great going with the move by the way 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Apr 03, 2018 @ 07:21:51
Lol thanks Geeta! It definitely works the hips and shoulders out… I ached for ages after!!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Apr 03, 2018 @ 10:52:05
I guess the youngsters don’t feel the ache. Blessed generation 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Apr 03, 2018 @ 11:12:56
They really don’t Lol!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 25, 2018 @ 07:38:18
where have I been? I never heard of this phenominum! lol…go you for learning though! xoxo
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 25, 2018 @ 09:20:26
Will you have a go???
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 25, 2018 @ 09:26:38
Just a bit think I might hello 😍
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 25, 2018 @ 09:28:43
Lol!!! Hey! 😍
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 25, 2018 @ 09:32:06
I’ll let you know how I get on whether I can do it or not probably won’t be able to though 😝💙
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 25, 2018 @ 09:34:50
Lol!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 24, 2018 @ 23:04:55
Ok you just educated me😋 now I have the right verb to use when I see my students acting strangely!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 24, 2018 @ 23:13:28
Lol!!!!!!!! Now you gotta learn it too!
LikeLike
Mar 26, 2018 @ 12:59:45
Since reading this, I was walked into my a teenager actually doing it on the way our of a restaurant!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 26, 2018 @ 16:34:32
Lol!!!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 24, 2018 @ 22:19:00
Such fun. (Except I know my back got very nervous as I was watching).
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 24, 2018 @ 22:32:27
With good reason Janet. Definitely need to warm up before trying!!!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 24, 2018 @ 19:38:25
Okay, so I saw this for the first time on Katie’s post, and now I’m seeing it here. You both have me intrigued. I’m going to challenge my kids and husband to a floss-off this evening. I’ll try to remember to report back. Oh, and BTW – nice flossing, Ritu!!! ❤
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 24, 2018 @ 19:53:46
Lol!! Thanks Erin! I look forward to hearing back!!!! My hubby refuses to try!!!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 24, 2018 @ 16:48:30
I can’t believe that this child has been riding his fifteen minutes of fame for so long! It’s a been at least a year of him being everywhere! So the lesson is to create something that only you can do well and fame will follow! And you did a great job learning that dance!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 24, 2018 @ 18:54:31
Lol! I know Trudy! Backpack Kid totally got his 15 minutes and more!!!
I still can’t believe I managed to get so coordinated!
LikeLike
Mar 24, 2018 @ 16:09:13
Ahhh… that close dance is so cool… that mid is even cooler… what? I see me trying this in from off the mirror… off to watch some more
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 24, 2018 @ 18:52:27
Go for it!!!!
LikeLike
Mar 24, 2018 @ 14:36:55
Flossing will help you unwind! saw your video on IG…you’re pretty good! I never knew you are a dentist! 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 24, 2018 @ 18:49:01
Must be in the genes… My dad was a dentist before retiring and becoming a yoga instructor! 😉
LikeLike
Mar 25, 2018 @ 17:37:06
Ah! Great. Are you still practicing dentistry, Ritu?
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 25, 2018 @ 17:47:00
No… I never went into dentistry… that was left to my Dad!
LikeLike
Mar 26, 2018 @ 00:53:52
Ok
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 24, 2018 @ 14:01:42
You did it! Oh my God! You flossed! I didn’t even know it had a name. My son does it and he is an expert at it. It gets on my nerves b/c we will be having a normal conversation and in mid-sentence he just breaks out into this dance. WTF? I am so proud of you. I don’t think I’m coordinated enough.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 24, 2018 @ 18:47:02
Why thank You! It takes a little time and practice but you could do it!!!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 25, 2018 @ 20:09:48
I just informed my son it’s called flossing. I then told him about you and your video. He didn’t even know it was called flossing!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 25, 2018 @ 20:16:45
But can he do it???? 😉
LikeLike
Mar 26, 2018 @ 15:26:06
He sure can!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 26, 2018 @ 16:36:47
Lol! Yay!!!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 24, 2018 @ 13:18:48
I don’t have a daughter so I have never heard of flossing before, Ritu, but I did do my shoulder in bowling to my eager beavers.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 24, 2018 @ 18:42:42
I’m surprised… its a boy and girl thing!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 25, 2018 @ 13:13:46
Maybe it hasn’t hit SA yet, Ritu. We are a bit of a backwater on the globe [smile]
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 24, 2018 @ 18:42:59
Hooe yoyr shoulder is okay soon though!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 24, 2018 @ 13:05:42
This was an education for me as I had not heard of Flossing. I think you look great and have it under control.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 24, 2018 @ 18:37:50
Lol Thanks ! It’s fun to do actually!!
LikeLike
Mar 24, 2018 @ 13:02:33
I have a third grader, but I have never heard of FLOSSING! I love it and now want to do it all the time. Good for you for making a go of it. As soon as my back heals up a bit, I will be embarrassing my child on as many occasions as possible by dancing the floss. All the place…kitchen, living room, grocery store…the possibilities are endless!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 24, 2018 @ 18:37:18
You really can floss anywhere!!! As long as you have arm swinging space though lol!!!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 24, 2018 @ 12:55:32
Well this is a new one to me..and one this poor old 40 something won’t be trying!! It does take me back to primary school discos and embarrassing my kids – Reach for the Stars was always a huge favourite, plus various Glee routines!! Now my lot are into indie and folk, so not much disco dancing going on here ha, ha, ha!! Do some flossing for me too, Ritu!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 24, 2018 @ 18:36:19
As soon as my back lets up… I Will!!! The young uns are also into street dance and dance battles too!!!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 24, 2018 @ 18:43:26
I was always called in to be the first aider – the night we had a roller disco I was terrified of how many broken bones we might have!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 24, 2018 @ 18:56:19
I had to deal with a groin injury this time too… over zealous splits!!!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 24, 2018 @ 11:29:46
Living mostly on a boat for the last seven years I’m often behind in learning the popular crazes. But wow girl you’re doing it!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 24, 2018 @ 11:36:15
I had my not with it moments… but now my kids are 10 and 12 I get to hear all about them… and working in school obviously gives an advantage… but maybe u should admit age related defeat sometines…. oh my back 😣
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 24, 2018 @ 11:08:33
You are not at a loss when you do the floss, Ritu!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 24, 2018 @ 11:34:16
Not at a loss no … but my joints have lost their gloss!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 24, 2018 @ 10:44:12
I used to love dancing – before my accident, that’s something I haven’t quite managed to regain – yet!
Go you and your moves though!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 24, 2018 @ 10:45:09
If you can nod your head to the music you’re still dancing!!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 24, 2018 @ 11:00:56
Yeah, I know, but I used to be an Irish dancer – long time ago, so not at the level you see nowadays. But there were a couple of dances I kept up in memory of my Grandmother. It’s a goal to be able to dance them again some day
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 24, 2018 @ 11:03:59
I hope you get there hun! 💜
LikeLike
Mar 24, 2018 @ 10:14:06
I LOVE this, look at you getting your floss on!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 24, 2018 @ 10:31:30
I think I am so young… then I do that and my body tells me… no!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 24, 2018 @ 10:34:59
I know that feeling. I have been noticing this old lady in the mirror…turns out it’s me!! How is that possible???
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 24, 2018 @ 10:39:26
The mirrors lie….!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 24, 2018 @ 10:11:48
Too funny! Kudos to you for your video!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 24, 2018 @ 10:30:58
It just had to be done!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 24, 2018 @ 10:08:16
Flossing queen!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 24, 2018 @ 10:30:50
Lol! Thanks Kelsey!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 24, 2018 @ 10:34:57
😀
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 24, 2018 @ 10:03:16
Ha ha …..never heard of this weird dance moves…..but from your lovely post it seems this dance is the in thing now, looks very intoxicating too…..:):)
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 24, 2018 @ 10:30:26
It is totally the in thing with the kids at the moment, and check me out, down with the kids now!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 24, 2018 @ 10:35:00
:):)….sure…
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 24, 2018 @ 09:58:16
Haha love this! You have got some mad flossing skills 😂 glad you impressed rather than embarrassed your daughter.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 24, 2018 @ 10:29:33
IT was a change from me being embarrassing mum to be honest lol!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 24, 2018 @ 09:53:12
Floss it baby! seriously does look like a good workout! I’m off to try flossing in my fifties!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 24, 2018 @ 10:28:47
Go for it Fiona.. but warm up first lol!!
LikeLike
Mar 24, 2018 @ 09:42:26
WTF…flossing?? Say again…dancing..really…your dear pops must be smiling wisely outside and despairing internally. I fear I’d need a chiropractor after attempting this particular craze…just hand me the floss and I’ll sit quietly cleaning tooth gaps 😳
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 24, 2018 @ 10:28:26
I really do think I need a chiropractor, Gary!!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 24, 2018 @ 10:43:31
And therapy! Flossing at our age indeed lol
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 24, 2018 @ 10:44:07
I know!!!! 😂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 24, 2018 @ 09:39:43
This is so cute! I’m glad that your daughter was impressed with your flossing 🙂
Jas xx
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 24, 2018 @ 10:27:53
I am now a Cool mum! for now anyway lol!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 24, 2018 @ 02:37:36
More power to you, Ritu. I was tired just watching 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 24, 2018 @ 06:50:39
Lol!!! Need this weekend to recover!!!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 24, 2018 @ 00:58:06
You go, girl! I wanna Floss. The Wedding Dancer can do this. 😀 You made the Little Princess proud, Ritu. That’s the best part.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 24, 2018 @ 06:49:55
Now she’s wanting us to Floss together at every opportunity… my back can’t take it! But at least I’m cool! 😎
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 24, 2018 @ 12:30:57
Hahaha!! 😅
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 24, 2018 @ 18:35:11
😣🤣😍
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 23, 2018 @ 20:33:30
Lol Sis you are one !!💜💜
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 23, 2018 @ 20:33:47
I do Try! 🤣
LikeLike
Mar 23, 2018 @ 20:20:51
This looks like a really funny kind of dance!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 23, 2018 @ 20:33:11
It is funny sis… and tiring!!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 24, 2018 @ 12:19:19
LOL! I can imagine😊
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 24, 2018 @ 18:34:39
🤣
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 23, 2018 @ 19:52:32
I had not heard of flossing as a dance move. Looks interesting but I’m pretty sure I don’t have the coordination to handle it.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 23, 2018 @ 20:36:36
It took me a while to get it… Now I don’t want to stop Lol!!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 23, 2018 @ 18:16:37
LOL! I love the last bit. Flossing for cardio and strong dental hygiene!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 23, 2018 @ 18:19:29
Both important bits of healthcare Joey!!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 23, 2018 @ 14:01:20
This is HILARIOUS!! I’m majorly impressed with your moves!!! Holy heck!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 23, 2018 @ 16:30:12
I’m sooooo aching now though Lol!!!! You inspired me!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 24, 2018 @ 17:34:52
LOL!! You’re in FAR better shape than me, so hopefully you’ll be right as rain soon!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 24, 2018 @ 19:00:26
I hope so lol… an achy Ritu is a grouchy Ritu… ask my Hubby Dearest and Kids!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 24, 2018 @ 19:21:26
😜❤️
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 23, 2018 @ 12:22:47
woo hoo! shake what your Momma gave ya! 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 23, 2018 @ 12:23:44
I shook it!!!!
LikeLike
Mar 23, 2018 @ 11:22:36
Haha! Love your flossing Ritu! Well done. I would completely put my back out if I attempted it x
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 23, 2018 @ 11:59:01
Hayley… I’m suffering today Lol!!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 23, 2018 @ 12:05:41
Haha…. I mean- I’m sorry!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 23, 2018 @ 12:07:53
😝😝😝
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 23, 2018 @ 10:54:04
Get you, Sis! I will have to get my daughter to teach me, although, with my two left feet and clumsy nature, I hope I don’t end up in A & E! 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 23, 2018 @ 12:00:32
It’s backache and shoulder ache inducing sis!!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 23, 2018 @ 12:18:05
I can imagine, Sis, but you rocked it! 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 23, 2018 @ 12:23:32
Lol! Thank you xxx
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 23, 2018 @ 09:14:20
Ow! That dance is cool looking, and probably fun to do once you get the rhythm of it, but my back hurts looking at it!
I never got the hang of flossing. Some of my teeth were too close together and trapped the dang flossing string for that matter. Until I bought a water flosser and could use a pulsed water jet to take care of those little chunkettes trapped in my teeth, I never truly had teeth clean of debris.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 23, 2018 @ 12:01:55
I floss (dentally) more regularly now than as a youngster! As for the dance… my back is aching today lol!!!!
LikeLike
Mar 23, 2018 @ 22:12:40
I bet your back is reminding you to be good in future, for sure! It still looks like fun, though. Hmm! I always lied to my dentist about flossing because I always stopped doing it after I got it stuck in those problem close teeth. Of course, he knew. Dentists are like mothers: You can tell them anything you want, but they know the truth. And they know as soon as they start cleaning your teeth!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 23, 2018 @ 22:25:42
Don’t I know it with my father being a dentist!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 24, 2018 @ 07:42:51
LOL! You absolutely got away with nothing then, eh?! I grew up with one of my dentists, and that made lies about flossing impossible when I went to him. I changed dentists to save me embarrassment, though he knew immediately I lied about flossing, too. LOL!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 24, 2018 @ 07:45:53
They have an innate sense of what you are or aren’t doing!!!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 24, 2018 @ 07:47:03
You had the added disadvantage of having a parent involved in the process. Your Dad had a double advantage!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 24, 2018 @ 07:48:06
He totally did!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 23, 2018 @ 09:08:45
Reblogged this on Die Erste Eslarner Zeitung – Aus und über Eslarn, sowie die bayerisch-tschechische Region!.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 23, 2018 @ 06:55:57
Mahnifiscent! A youtube star! I tried this for a few minutes and decided 60 is pushing it … to floss you need either teeth or flexibility and I only have one of these. I feel a bloggers bash floss off coming on 📼🎧🎤🎼👀👍
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 23, 2018 @ 06:59:11
Oh my! A Bake Off first then a Floss Off to work off the calories!!! Ellen, my back is seriously aching today though! And it’s Sports Relief so I have to be extra active with the kids lol!!!!! OMG!
LikeLike
Mar 23, 2018 @ 07:02:46
Just stand on a platform and floss both ways! Fantastic you can do it. A school fund raiser that looses weight (not like you need to) raises money and buys you the coolest street cred E V E R…
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 23, 2018 @ 07:27:07
Ha ha! And believe me it’s hard to appear cool in front of my daughter at the moment so I did pretty well!!!
LikeLike
Mar 23, 2018 @ 07:30:43
You did!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 23, 2018 @ 07:35:05
😀
LikeLike
Mar 23, 2018 @ 06:17:14
Thats the way to floss!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 23, 2018 @ 06:46:56
Yay!!!!! 😀
LikeLike
Mar 23, 2018 @ 05:11:15
Flossing at 40, belly dancing at 45, way to go😊
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 23, 2018 @ 06:46:20
HA ha! I’ll try it again…once the back stops hurting lol!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 23, 2018 @ 18:54:29
After looking at your flossing moves, I am applying hot water bag to my lower back 😪
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 23, 2018 @ 19:06:21
I think I’ll need it again tonight!
LikeLike