As any student of Brummell would know, Dandyism is not about flamboyance or acting in an undignified fashion. And it is decidely not about ‘tap dancing’ (?) or doing the ’splits’ (??) or performing other circus activities. The man himself was quite understated. But maybe I am preaching to the (all male) choir here.

I honestly do not believe I am saying anything controversial. My point being, I think a post paying tribute to vaudeville performers and dancers is out of place on a website ostensibly dedicated to Dandyism.

I wonder how she would feel is this faggot’s seconds knocked on her door and asked her to walk?

As I said, this must be a joke.

Crikey, I think you chaps are a bit light in the loafers, as they say. (Living as I do in Laguna Beach, I recognise the type). Anyway, you fellows are free of course to enjoy the “zoot suits” and “tap dancing,” but please don’t confuse it with dandyism.

Sounds like a wrong answer on the analogy portion of a standardized exam.

Great piece, by the way. I saw the pair tap a little bit when I was very young, along with a number of the legends and a then up and coming Savian Glover. It was a great show and I’ve always had an appreciation for tap, though I never tried to learn. I’ll leave that to the truly talented.