Update -- Status of "The Roper"

This month I had the good fortune to see Mickey Rourke in "The Wrestler", which is an outstanding film. Not only was Rourke a standout, the film has an unexpected and totally awesome byproduct: it has brought back "The Roper". As you may recall, The Roper is a dance often favored by White Men, in which one hand is circled above the head as though the dancer were roping a calf. Awkward, minimal foot movements and some head bobbing accompany.

In a bar scene with his fetching co star, Rourke performs The Roper to the tune of an 80s hair metal band. The sight of the chiseled and world weary Rourke performing the dance has saved The Roper for white guys everywhere. Repeat... it is safe to perform The Roper.