The Players of Paradise

About a week ago, my parents discovered that I didn't know how o take notes on someone talking. After they decided it couldn't be taught, only practiced, I was assigned the task of taking notes on a NOVA episode on the birds of paradise. I greatly enjoyed the show and succeeded in pleasing my parents. The birds were the ultimate players of the forest. They are the top of the heap when it comes to "strutting your stuff". The parotia, magnificent, superb, and blue birds of paradise all have incredible dances that i've included in the link. Tonight i was sitting on my couch, tolerating the Superbowl, when a player on the Packers started celebrating. All of a sudden it hit me. When watching sports like football and soccer, we have grown accustomed to seeing the players throw back their heads and shake them, while hopping about with their hands splayed behind their rears. These athletes are reverting to something that zoologists will happily call a bird's mating dance. When I realized this ... concept, I couldn't help but laugh. the most "manly" sport you could think of can easily be compared to some of natures most elegant creatures. Who would have thought? i have added both dances for you to enjoy and compare, happy watching!