Per Jones-Dancing Man Fell and dropped a little girl
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I'm seriously wondering if anyone has heard anything official about what, if anything has been said to him.
Not trying to start a argument just interested to know, what makes him an embarrassment to Ky?
The guy gives the fans something to look forward to. I'm guessing they tell him no more picking anyone up and he signs a waiver to not hold Rupp Arena liable for any injuries he sustaines.
Don't know much about him other than what I have read on here and has somewhat of a disability, but I would imagine Kentucky basketball is a major part of his life. I am not a dancer but just view him as a throwback to the old days when people just enjoyed the game and we all didn't have to be so politically correct.
You must not see what I think the rest of the country sees when they see him. I don't like way I see the him and I'm embrassed for our state
First, now that he has picked up a girl and fallen, if it happened again, any judge/jury in the world would absolutely hammer UK for allowing it to happen a second time. This is now a HIGH risk situation.
Second, that "waiver" isn't worth the paper it is written on. As an administrator, I do have people sign different waivers from time to time but everyone knows they are worthless.
Appreciate you responding but how does the rest of the country view him, and again not trying to be argumentative just can't see anything that looks terrible, matter of fact at every arena I visit they all have something they do different to me he is just part of Rupp Arena and UK basketball......not saying I am right and you are wrong, about the main thing opposing him I have seen is the insurance concern.
Fans watching the greatest program in history at Rupp Areana need something to look forward too??
I don't have a strong opinion either way on dancing man, but I don't give a flying **** what the rest of the country thinks about our state.
Think what you think he is not doing our state any good. And if you like seeing a man run his butt down the rail some folks will have to hold onto then enjoy.
Well its not like he is in the nude he has his pants on, I really don't think he is contaminating the rail, he is just enjoying himself... but I am going to let it go the powers to be will decide it.
Don't lose sleep but I do care somewhat. I grew a pair in the nam don't need your advice
news flash
He is a huge embarrassment to UK, and the state. If his antics don't sicken you, you have no pride in our great state. We have enough sterotypes to live down, we don't need anymore.
Also, I wouldn't touch that handrail on a bet.
He is a huge embarrassment to UK, and the state. If his antics don't sicken you, you have no pride in our great state. We have enough sterotypes to live down, we don't need anymore.
Also, I wouldn't touch that handrail on a bet.
When I attended UK and saw him I always assumed he was just drunk off his ass. Wasn't later till I realized the man has a real problem. No ill will towards him, just dance in your seat from now on.
Fans embarrassed by him are way too sensitive . It's insecurity thinking everyone is looking at him comparing him to Kentucky fans in general. His celebration is just an example and picture of how important Kentucky Basketball is to its fans.
The fans who are embarrassed by one crazy dancing fan, (in an arena that holds up to 24000 fans) I feel sorry for you. The guy said he was sorry and yeah I guess he realized his error in his actions. I'd hate to see some of you in real life or know what you do for a day job. Making fun of an old guy, yeah the dancing is too much but he didn't mean any harm and he realizes he was wrong.
I am embarrassed for UK, state of KY and the man himself. I mean it is not funny anymore. If you hear people speak than you would think the guy thinks people come to see him. He asks in lobby if you want picture with him. He does more harm to the mentally and physically challenged who happen to have a nice place to watch UK games, they are there to enjoy the game. They are not there to look crazed like some 17 year old kid at Minardi Hall.
He could have hurt himself badly, he could have injured seriously the little girl, he could have paralyzed or even killed her. He needs to sit and watch the game, other people with some problems aren't making this about them. They are there to watch and enjoy the game. This guy gives challenged a bad name.
He needs to be told that this was his last dance. He can go find a dance hall or somewhere he wants to be the show. This is more about him wanting the attention. I don't care what the PC crowd says, his ass needs to sit or not show up.
You may want to Google this guy and read his story that was written in the Herald Leader. Maybe those of you giving him hell would ease up. The guy's been through hell since he was young. Brain tumor, cancer, you name it he's had it. Also a lot of taunting and bullying to go with his physical challenges. He missed a game once while he was playing basketball for the Special Olympics. He's actually overcome hell times two and he's doing okay right now. The dancing 'thing' most likely needs to be addressed but for those of you whining about him (not everyone's doing it) I'd say you're the ones that are an embarrassment to the state of Kentucky. It might be good to know the facts before you make yourself look so pathetic. Geez, read the story and cut the guy some slack.
Get him out of there before he hurts somebody , next time he'll fumble over the rail and fall into an old woman . He doesn't know any better , so it's up to intelligent people to help him make sound choices . Cheering him on exhibits a simple way of thinking , maybe that's where the lines get drawn .
All the people encouraging him should pay the medical bills when he trips and hurts somebody , I guess we'll just have him cry again and trot him right back out there . Responsible people need to step in and stop the clown show , if it was someone not suffering from retardation then it's on them but he does it to get attention from irresponsible people around him . If they don't stop it and something happens again then UK will get reamed like no other .
All the people encouraging him should pay the medical bills when he trips and hurts somebody , I guess we'll just have him cry again and trot him right back out there . Responsible people need to step in and stop the clown show , if it was someone not suffering from retardation then it's on them but he does it to get attention from irresponsible people around him . If they don't stop it and something happens again then UK will get reamed like no other .
I agree that if I come across as being an ass than I am sorry. The guy needs to sit there and watch the damn game. That is enough, he does not have to get up and grind the hand rail or carry a little girl down the rail.
Go up and see the section of wheel chairs in Rupp Arena, they are not just physically handicapped but some are both mentally and physically impacted. They love the game, they like to be in the arena, committee of 101 treats them great. The guy gives them a terrible excuse. I mean if you want to be the show and slide up and down the steps than alright. No, it needs to stop. Tickets to the game are enough. He thinks he is the reason people show up.
Why do you think the dancing thing needs to be addressed if it isn't a problem?
We won't know that until the game probably. If he doesn't do it then he was told not too.
Your reply was respectful and fair. Thanks for the decency. I'm not going to dwell on this topic but I think most people upset with him would change their tune if they did a little research. There are different types of illness that present different reactions than others. I have thought for quite some time that he may need to ease up on the dancing but he doesn't try to be the show, steal the show, or present himself as an attention whore at all. He has legitimate handicaps that he deals with. He's unaware that he comes across in a bad way. The falling down incident the other night was bad and maybe a wake up call but criticizing this guy for what he does would be like criticizing a blind man because he can't see.
This needs to be my last comment on this because I really don't want to come across like a jerk. But to answer your question: I think the dancing thing needs to be addressed because the incident from the other night could have ended much worse. I understand that. But it's like taking the keys away from an elderly person that's reached the point of being dangerous because they've gotten to the point that they might hurt themselves or someone else. They're not bad or a disgrace to their state, they've just reached a point where they need to get out from behind the wheel. That's all I've got. Peace.
Pease to you Bubba I think the keys need to be taken away and no hard feelings for this guy
He may not know enough about the safety but his caregivers do. It is hard to say no but it is for his safety and all the people around him. This affects more people then just him.
If your dog was out playing in the road or your kid you would of course would get them out of the road because the inevitable will happen eventually. Just like the thread I bumped the other day that was 2 months old. I stated then it was a matter of time before their was an incident. I'm no prophet but I do have common sense something some posters here lack.
I don't care what he has been through it doesn't give him the right to gyrate and grind on the rail in front of everybody. If you guys see nothing wrong with him on a pole then load him up in ur car and take him to Manardi Hall so he can grind on their stripper pole.
If you allow him to go back to dancing he will hurt somebody else or himself. It's just a matter of time. If Rupp allows it I hope whoever he will injure hits the PC crowd making the decisions where it hurts them the most.
I just don't see how anybody can watch that and not feel embarrassed or shocked at some of the stuff he does. Ive seen cheerleaders do stuff that I was embarrassed seeing. Some stuff should be done out of the public eye and not done at all in a public setting.
I don't care what he has been through it doesn't give him the right to gyrate and grind on the rail in front of everybody. If you guys see nothing wrong with him on a pole then load him up in ur car and take him to Manardi Hall so he can grind on their stripper pole.
If you allow him to go back to dancing he will hurt somebody else or himself. It's just a matter of time. If Rupp allows it I hope whoever he will injure hits the PC crowd making the decisions where it hurts them the most.
I just don't see how anybody can watch that and not feel embarrassed or shocked at some of the stuff he does. Ive seen cheerleaders do stuff that I was embarrassed seeing. Some stuff should be done out of the public eye and not done at all in a public setting.
In an ironic twist, UofL has actually contacted Dancing Guy to help enliven the crowds at Yum! for the remainder of their season. Due to the self-imposed ban, fans are down in the dumps, but as a parting gesture Jurich signed Dancing Guy to help cheer them up.
The timing worked well due to Dancing Guy's incident last game, and the inevitable ban he's going to get at Rupp. Puts some money in his pocket, keeps the Bucketheads happy, the whole state wins.
The timing worked well due to Dancing Guy's incident last game, and the inevitable ban he's going to get at Rupp. Puts some money in his pocket, keeps the Bucketheads happy, the whole state wins.
I'm with the ones that say the rail act needs to stop. I'm a Kentuckian that lives in Florida now and when watching games with others, sure hate when I hear "KY's dancing man", because I am sure going to be embarrassed..... I have heard the rail grind described as perverted, weird, goofy, stupid and all kinds of other things.... even what kind of statement is UK trying to make, looks like a perv to me - and just morally wrong.
Now, I am not one that is necessarily opposed to doing things that are considered morally wrong, but I don't do them in public - and you sure wouldn't see my riding down a pole, public or not. I have to be careful getting in a car, so that I don't mash something..
I don't care what mentality he has, no more riding the rail. Maybe some of you that don't seem to care about what anyone else does, can explain to me why Kentucky, that had more natural resources that most any other state, is one of the poorest? hint
Now, I am not one that is necessarily opposed to doing things that are considered morally wrong, but I don't do them in public - and you sure wouldn't see my riding down a pole, public or not. I have to be careful getting in a car, so that I don't mash something..
I don't care what mentality he has, no more riding the rail. Maybe some of you that don't seem to care about what anyone else does, can explain to me why Kentucky, that had more natural resources that most any other state, is one of the poorest? hint
Being able to grab a female minor without consent and nearly causing a crippling or fatal injury while a horrified crowd sat inches away. How's that for starters?
A good waiver is worth it's weight in golf and is a valuable risk management tool.
