Trying something new
Carmen Electra’s striptease
instead of yoga
Seductive moves and
bedroom eyes to tone my arse
I felt like a tool
It is now clear that
stripping is not my calling
I am no Carmen
Yesterday I decided that instead of spending the children’s nap time on the computer, I would work out. Flipping through the exercise video choices on On Demand, I stumbled across Carmen Electra’s “Fit to Strip” workout. To be honest, I had actually seen it before, and wanted to try it out, but felt too silly. Since no one would be watching I decided to coax out my inner stripper.
It didn’t go so well.
First of all, I didn’t have the proper attire, perky boobs, or pigtails.
Even though no one could see me, I felt like a complete jackass doing these moves. I embarrassed myself.
“Now it’s time for body rolls!” Carmen exclaimed. Yeah, that’s what I need. MORE body rolls! Whee!
“Let’s sex it up!” she encouraged. Let’s not. HOW EMBARRASSING.
Also. Beans for lunch before a “strenuous” workout. Bad idea. And NOT sexy.
(I’m totally kidding about the last part. That NEVER happened. *ahem*)
Note to self: Workouts would be more efficient if the majority of the time wasn’t spent pausing the TV, taking pictures and giggling at my own jokes.
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the planet of janet
Twitter: Janet Daw
May 23, 2008 at 1:55 pm
you do know that my mother (who is 78) takes pole dancing, dont you?
there’s just something very very wrong with all of this.
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Jennifer
Twitter: playgroupie
May 23, 2008 at 1:57 pm
I want to meet your mother.
I also would LOVE to take a pole-dancing class if everyone else in the class promised not to watch me.
justmylife
May 23, 2008 at 2:46 pm
Just think of the calories you burned laughing at yourself. HA!
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flickrlovr
May 23, 2008 at 3:52 pm
Tried Haiku Friday for the first time! Thanks for the idea.
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Laura
May 23, 2008 at 5:30 pm
That is hysterical!
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Trishy
May 23, 2008 at 6:36 pm
You are too damn funny! I love that you tried it! If you asked for friends to join in, I would have TOTALLY jumped in with you – provided no one was taking picturs of us in action
Agreed. Your commentary is HILARIOUS. Also, have you heard about those pole dancing home parties? Check this out. http://www.nytimes.com/2007/02/24/nyregion/24pole.html
Teri
May 23, 2008 at 8:38 pm
Too freakin hilarious! I did a belly-dancing workout a couple times after the first kid – couldn’t stop laughing at myself. It’s down in the basement somewhere now collecting dust….
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Sandy (Momisodes)
May 23, 2008 at 9:18 pm
ROFL!!! I would have totally embarrassed myself too…and made sure every. single. window. in the house was covered with drapes!
Now I’m tempted to go find this On Demand just to see the clip
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andi
May 24, 2008 at 9:47 pm
Ya, I never really got the appeal of this strippercize thing. I would have been laughing my ass off at myself like you were. Wait a minute! That’s it! Screw real exercise, maybe we can literally laugh our asses off.
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cake
May 27, 2008 at 9:09 pm
i have not laughed that hard in a long time. thank you for that.
it was the “beans before workout” remark that got me, if that tells you anything about my sense of humor…
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Lauren Horsley
May 28, 2008 at 6:51 pm
What’s the message she’s trying to send with this video? If doing this workout will give me an uncontrollable urge to wear knee socks circa 1980 then I’ll take my fat butt anyday! At least I keep my dignity!
jenica
May 29, 2008 at 2:30 am
you KILL me. hahahaha.
oops, i farted again!
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Jess
May 31, 2008 at 10:17 pm
Oh my gosh I laugh outloud too much when I read this blog! Love love it. Seriously.
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