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The Twist (Dance)

The scenes are iconic: Mia and Vincent, so serious about it in "Pulp Fiction"; Peggy in "Mad Men," trying to seduce Pete; Ferris Bueller atop a parade float with thousands cheering him on. The dance called "the Twist" has left an indelible impression on multiple generations since it hit the airwaves in 1960… but why?

It's about as simple as a dance can get, and it's pretty low-energy as far as these things go. It's sexy, but not lewd; Twist partners don't even touch. The dramatic impact of the Twist on the youth of '60s (and beyond) had perhaps more to do with its social implications than it did the easy, anyone-can-do-it hip rocking that flooded dance floors and living rooms around the world -- although the hip thing definitely didn't hurt.

How to Do the Twist
The Twist dance was easy to do, which helped fuel the craze. It was usually done with a partner, although no touching was involved.

Basically, it's a simple twisting of the hips. The movements are similar to those you would do if you were stamping out a fallen cigarette or drying your back with a towel.

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turn-on
Word forms: plural turn-ons
COUNTABLE NOUN [usually singular]
Something or someone that is a turn-on is sexually exciting.
[informal]

turn-off:
Word forms: plural turn-offs
1. COUNTABLE NOUN
A turn-off is a road leading away from a major road or a motorway.
2. COUNTABLE NOUN [usually singular]
Something that is a turn-off causes you to lose interest or sexual excitement.
[informal]

twist, urban dictionary:
the process of rolling up weed; often the blunt is reffered to as a twist
You tryna blow the twist?

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