Comments on: “Daggering” in Jamaica: A Dance Craze Gone Too Far?

By: Jess

Jess — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 20:50:29 +0000

As for the comments about injuries, I think that could be alleviated by beefing up club security and a couple of PSA’s about daggering as a sport ‘not for beginners.’

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By: Jess

Jess — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 20:48:49 +0000

So of all the problems the Jamaican government has, they decided to focus on…dancing?!? Really?

The older generation has always thought that ‘young folks’ dance inappropriately. Waltzing was considered improper when it first came out, because the participants were *gasp* actually touching.

While daggering does appear to be simulated sex, I don’t really see the problem with that. Dancing has always been sensual and erotic; it’s a natural part of human courtship. Go to any club on Saturday night and see what I mean.

For all the uptight parents worried about ‘the children,’ if you really want to keep them from viewing or participating in what you think is obscene, pay attention to them. Good parenting will keep kids out of any kind of trouble. I’ve been offered drugs many times; I’ve never taken them. I have been encouraged to shoplift; I’ve never done it. I didn’t have sex until I was almost seventeen, and when I did, it was within the context of a monogamous relationship. I have never been arrested. Why? Not because my media access was limited; I have always read, watched, and listened to anything I pleased. I was a well-behaved child because my mother and I have a good relationship, with plenty of trust and communication.

Don’t blame your kid’s problems on the TV or the computer; look in the mirror for the source.

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By: Natasha

Natasha — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 03:38:13 +0000

I agree we dance like this in America… also if people if the radio plays nasty music do not let your children listen!

However I would like to point out something do you notice the shapes of those women? They look like people, like you me, everyone. Sorry but that’s kind of amazing… have you seen the video girls every where else?

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By: Rachel

Rachel — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 10:29:30 +0000

I have to say Tamara, that video is DISTURBING, and quite frankly, they are having one big crazy orgy.–Ray

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By: Kali

Kali — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 23:23:44 +0000

From what I’ve seen, most people responding here seem to be American, so possibly you guys don’t quite get the severity of this issue. The examples on here are just mild versions of dancing, and you’re right..nothing’s wrong with most of them. But if you really get down in this and understand what goes on in clubs and dancehalls in the name of “dancing”, you might get a feel for why this is so serious. When you see girls thrown from 8ft walls and wind up in comas, when you see women break their necks…literally, in the name of dutty wine, when you see young women being passed from man to man like rag dolls and being humped and grinded to the point of bruising, or a 90 lb lil girl pinned to floor by 4 guys, hurt to the point she can’t even get up and the dudes just walk away like whatever, you understand that it’s not just fun anymore. This is a very serious issue and it is getting completely out of hand.

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By: Kyle Smith

Kyle Smith — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 21:42:00 +0000

Well now that they’ve banned sexual songs, I’m sure Jamaican teens will finally stop having sex. Yep, that’s the only likely scenario here.

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By: Miketea99

Miketea99 — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 17:33:50 +0000

…One thing I do know about young people of all creeds, colors, and cultures is this… When someone, usually persons of the previous generations go on a ‘witch hunt’ based on moral values, they usually just rebel stronger and come up with something even more outlandish! Nothing ever stays the same. The times are always changing. Just look at history (I am a History Major). I recall reading articles and arguments about things such as ‘women wearing pants as opposed to skirts and dresses’! One mustn’t forget that, they were once young too! If young people always followed the exact same creeds as their parents, we still would be riding horses everywhere and using candles instead of electricity. Life is evolution; stagnation is death.

Peace

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By: William Wallace

William Wallace — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 18:10:23 +0000

Those Jamaican girls sure know how to move there bodies, I guess thats why ever since I got my first taste of Jamacian many years ago, I have been hooked. It beats me as to why they would want to go and ban a fun to watch dance like that!

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By: James

James — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 02:34:37 +0000

Everybody is missing the best daggering video EVER.
Major Lazer – Pon De Floor

http://vimeo.com/5936810

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By: Jhen

Jhen — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 22:39:48 +0000

Good grief. That first video is just nauseating to watch -and- to listen to. *hurk*

I did not bother to watch the rest of them. One is truly enough. Kudos to Jamaica for trying to help, in whatever way they can. Yes, I suppose teenagers from every country do have the right to look, act and be thought of as whores and useless thugs, but hopefully taking away the temptation to do so can help.

Not a popular opinion, but I don’t aim to please. All over the world, hard-working folks are supporting the bastards that come from such activity, not to mention supporting their parents.

Being and acting sexy is one thing, but there’s a huge difference between sexy and vulgar, at any age – definitely not just teens.

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