Shuckin & Jivin…come Play The Dozens…it`s A Cakewalk…stop Woffin And Don`t Be A Cooter….. Comments

Shuckin & Jivin is terminology that creates a bit of controversy which dates back and even that creates question whether it's the thirties or prior. Matters not however, it is an African American term which was used by slaves back in the day to create a scene that would diffuse conflict. Shuckin & Jivin, acting the fool, dancing for the man and so on. Also the creation of lies, wearing masks, all sorts of situations could bring on shuckin & jivin.

Due to that offensive implication such today still creates a bad taste for some Black people as they become quite irate when observing such actions by their brothers and sisters. We had a slightly heated conversation yesterday regarding this particular terminology and it was in reference to what my girlfriend, Marlene calls, "The Happy Dance", hmmm nice title for a poem.
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