Moonwalk for DUMMIES

Oct 29, 2015 12:59 PM

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Priorities...lol

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Actually that's called the backslide.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I thought I couldn't do this because I'm white. Turns out im just retarded.

11 years ago | Likes 21 Dislikes 2

#1 is hilarious. they're just walking backwards slowly

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Thank you. I will favorite it out of the false hope I will learn this later

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Ah, just beat it.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

This was a thriller from start to finish.

11 years ago | Likes 22 Dislikes 1

Must say the explanation and instructions helped a bit !!

11 years ago | Likes 152 Dislikes 1

I KNOW, RIGHT!? Its cool someone took the time to enlighten us mortals. He does it quite well.

11 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

I agree, that's a good series of gifs.

11 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 0

I need more practice

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Instructions not clear, now i have a dead baby nailed to the ceiling....

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I like how he demonstrates it, and then demonstrates it with a shirt on, for the peasants who haven't mastered he shirtless

11 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

But what shoes work best? I just cannot see sneakers working as they tend to have more traction.

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

I did it, I did it !

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I think "literally" the opposite of the Moonwalk is just walking...

11 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 2

I made the same comment, read your comment, promptly deleted my comment, +1 your comment, threw my computer in the trash.

11 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

With our powers combined we are one funny comment!

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

That or "earth sitting"

11 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Earth shitting is what most people do when they browse this site

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Sun running?

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

why do you still have your camera phone in detention?

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

but can you reverse moon walk tho.... http://imgur.com/l1omYaS

11 years ago | Likes 96 Dislikes 0

That actually looks alot cooler.

11 years ago | Likes 17 Dislikes 4

he looks like gumby

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Needs to be looped one backwards, one forwards

11 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

Thats pretty cool. I wonder if its possible irl.

11 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 0

I've never seen anyone do the top thing and say it was a moonwalk.

11 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 2

I've never seen anyone doing the actual moonwalk when claiming they were doing the moonwalk. It's always the first one.

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

I'm guessing you've never been to a wedding with an open bar.

11 years ago | Likes 15 Dislikes 1

and I've never seen Big Foot. Doesn't mean he doesn't exist.

11 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 1

Er, what?

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I love how you compared the Moonwalk to Big Foot. That's like comparing Big Foot to the Moonwalk

11 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

A=B is commutative to B=A?

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

levi OH sa, not lev oh SA!

11 years ago | Likes 27 Dislikes 1

You do if you're so clever.

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Nobody does the first one

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I have the strange desire to try this at work ....

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

i got one question though.... why's it called the moon walk.

11 years ago | Likes 24 Dislikes 6

Cause that is what we called it when M tv still showed videos, that's why! Now get off my lawn!!!

11 years ago | Likes 47 Dislikes 0

was originally called the backslide in the 70s as a bboy move, MJ named it moonwalk, the move is far older, jazz dancers did it in the 30s

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

u got bleach ur skin and go to heaven and ask MJ youself

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 8

it was Bill Bailey who first pulled this motherfucker out. they called it something different though. Mike ripped it off like a kids pants

11 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 2

haha it's funny cuz he was pedo.....wait nvm no it isn't

11 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 1

him and jared from subway are gonna be best buds soon.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

Bill Bailey? (Sarcasm...I know you mean the tap dancer from the 30s and 40s)

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

you sure they aren't the same guy? i've never seen them in the same place at the same time....

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

That's a very good point...and Angelina Jolie there, that pic I linked, does have some pretty sweet dance moves...(hope you get reference)

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

because it gives a feeling of the person being weightless simply sliding backwards as if floating.

11 years ago | Likes 18 Dislikes 0

i'm not buying that bullshit you're sellin'

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 22

I found this to be humorous and not worthy of downvotes.

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

I also found this to be the case.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

i'm not convinced you are not a doubting asshole asking a question and then loudmouthing the person that at least tried to answer.

11 years ago | Likes 13 Dislikes 3

you're answer was legit. the original name "backslide" just makes more sense.

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 4

after reading it my answer sounds far too harsh. note to self: think first, then type. i am sorry for that.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

thanks OP

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I think the literal opposite would involve going forwards.

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Can someone reverse this pls?

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

http://imgur.com/l1omYaS

11 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

underrated

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

THAT IS ONE CLEAN FLOOR!

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Is it necessary to be shirtless until we master this technique or is that optional? I just want to do it right.

11 years ago | Likes 4046 Dislikes 7

one of my favorite comments ive ever seen on here

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

upvoting comment for hilarity. Downvoting post because of what you pointed out

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 2

Well, I'm sure Michael would've wanted us all to be topless.

11 years ago | Likes 70 Dislikes 1

Except if you're over 12

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 2

Especially those under 15.

11 years ago | Likes 16 Dislikes 3

Ouch

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

It minimize the wind resistance, and keeps you cool because you are ON FIIIIRRREEEEE!

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Is there any other way to montage?

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Yes. It helps reduce weight, making it easier.

11 years ago | Likes 17 Dislikes 1

*drag

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

OF COURSE YOU HAVE TO BE SHIRTLESS WHEN MASTERING ANY TECHNIQUE. THIS METHOD HAS BEEN PASSED DOWN THE ARMSTRONG LINE FOR GENERATIONS

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

probably best to take everything off and do it in public

11 years ago | Likes 525 Dislikes 0

This is how I learned to play guitar, sing opera and pass the bar exam, it's a classic and effective method.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

You can probably post the pictures here. I'm sure the results will be the same.

11 years ago | Likes 67 Dislikes 0

Or better

11 years ago | Likes 25 Dislikes 0

Or better. Whoa. Did you see that? *wiggles fingers in face* echo

11 years ago | Likes 16 Dislikes 0

That would turn the Moonwalk into a mooning walk.

11 years ago | Likes 16 Dislikes 0

Lol thank you

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Why did you make me scrape my bear feet on the concrete?

11 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

You have bear feet?

11 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Was expecting that comment.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Less wind resistance .. Everyone knows this ..

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

That moment when you are the 1000 upvote and you get to see 999 turn into 1k

11 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Laughed my ass off at this.

11 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 0

Necessary

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

This is cute.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Wait! Don't start without me. I have many buttons on this shirt!

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Hell, if I didn't have to go out in public I'd always be shirtless & pantsless. I had to make up a song to remind me to put on pants.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Would...would you mind sharing the words with us?

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Mostly "put some pants on" repeated . I nearly walked out of my apartment with just rubber gloves & boxers on. Nothing kinky, I was cleaning

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Everything is more intense without shirt

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I just ripped my shirt off. I'm ready .

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Made my fucking day. Good night.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

You know how some things just make you lol super hard, and other people just don't understand? Well this was one of those moments. I lol'd.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Your dedication is admirable.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Never wear a shirt. All experiences are better shirtless

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Gooooooulettttttt!

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Heyyyy I remember this comment. Nicely done!!...

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Yes.

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

amateurs

11 years ago | Likes 664 Dislikes 3

You... I like you!

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

You had all I ever wanted out of this comment section

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

aeiou

11 years ago | Likes 25 Dislikes 1

ebrbrbrbrbrbrbrbrbrbrbrbrbrbrbrbrbrbr

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

and sometimes y

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

and sometimes y

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

I knew I'd find you here

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

After spending 5 sec looking at their feet I finally got it

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Neil before them, the moonwalking masters

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

My god, it looks like a Nazi salute at the end.

11 years ago | Likes 16 Dislikes 4

.......it was........................................... MOON NASIZ

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

It really looks like a US military salute, just saying.

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

Sieg Neil!

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

reminds me of that Wolfenstein trailer

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

He was raising his arm

11 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 0

Next level...

11 years ago | Likes 1515 Dislikes 2

Reverse it

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Shirtlessness rule followed I see.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

HOW

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

You gotta mooncrawl, before you can moonrun

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Being shirtless seems to be a prerequisite for this.

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

I want to nominate this under the category "Best Gif In Comments 2015".

11 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

At the Immys.

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I've been looking for this gif for so long.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

idk why but that exceedingly tickles my fancy

11 years ago | Likes 159 Dislikes 0

Was disappointed. The little one does not have a watermark. But still +1

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

God I love the super moonwalk

11 years ago | Likes 103 Dislikes 1

*moon run

11 years ago | Likes 35 Dislikes 0

Levels 2-3: http://imgur.c">/2OmMsCP">http://imgur.com/2OmMsCP /IMSYvNp

11 years ago | Likes 50 Dislikes 1

Oh the stuff you see in Walmart

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

Hes honestly not all that this is Santa monica.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Some say he's still sliding....

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Well his shirt is off so I would say he is doing it right.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

that is oddly frightening.

11 years ago | Likes 13 Dislikes 0

Moon run

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Final level.

11 years ago | Likes 42 Dislikes 1

Me when I remember I've got some babybels in the fridge

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Me when I remember I've got some babybels in the fridge

11 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Somebody should reverse all these.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Symphony of the Night speedrun

11 years ago | Likes 21 Dislikes 0

I understood that reference!

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

You just made my day

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

moonrun

11 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

Moon Run

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I guess it is necessary to be shirtless.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Santa Monica? Dude had a group gathering for half an hour collecting money hyping himself up, then finally did that for only about 5 steps.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

He just might be the savior we've been waiting for

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

MOONRUN FORREST!! MOONRUN!

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGXZOrEV7_c Better with sound IMO

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

*squelch**squelch**squelch**squelch**squelch**squelch**squelch**squelch*

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Holy shit i met that guy!

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

How.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Everytime I see this gif i think to myself How is this even possible!?

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

So is this just reversed, or what?

11 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 3

Nope, here's the Video of it:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGXZOrEV7_c And another one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHzVHhtJEM0

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I was hoping he was just wearing Heelys or something similar.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Doesn't look like it, because everyone else is walking forward.

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I don't think it is, at the end there are people walking forwards. (Guy in the white hoodie, and his group)

11 years ago | Likes 17 Dislikes 0

Unless when the filmed it they got everyone to cooperate and walk backwards

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 2

I thought this was a reversed video right up until I saw the other people.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I feel like this is the gif that shoulda called everybody out saying amateurs.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I love doing that

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I've never learned the context of this story and still don't know which direction is correct

11 years ago | Likes 60 Dislikes 0

It's legit, it's called the moonrun

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Pretty sure you see some people walking forward normally on the left near the end, so, look legit.

11 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

The guy lives in southern california I met him there before. Really nice guy

11 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 2