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Men who look good on the dance floor make the fittest mates, claim scientists

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Men who dance well are more likely to attract women, a study shows.

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{"commentId":8150114,"authorDomain":"wordsperswade"}

These scientists have not seen my husband dance.

Don't tell him I said that!

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Reply#1 - Fri Jul 10, 2009 9:26 PM EDT
{"commentId":8152488,"authorDomain":"alysmum"}

LOL @ Words. They haven't seen mine either.

Does make sense, though. Basic biology. Dancing well requires a certain baseline physical ability, suggesting good health. And healthy males are perceived as more likely to produce healthier offspring. And be better able to defend the cave and the grubby little cave babies from the sabertooth and those pesky Neanderthals down the canyon. :-0

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    Reply#2 - Sat Jul 11, 2009 12:51 AM EDT
    {"commentId":8164054,"authorDomain":"wordsperswade"}

    I see grubby cave men dancing around a flickering fire and grubby cave women with grubby cave babies on their hips.

    Dang... that's my mom and dad!

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    #2.1 - Sat Jul 11, 2009 9:24 PM EDT
    {"commentId":8172832,"authorDomain":"alysmum"}

    LOL @ Words. Too funny!

    I see grubby cave men...

    And the cave women scratching their heads as they try to figure out where and how to hang the curtains.

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      #2.2 - Sun Jul 12, 2009 3:34 PM EDT
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      {"commentId":8158265,"authorDomain":"theloosucks"}

      haha, as if this has to be studied.. obviously they attract more women. it's like saying women who work out attract more men.

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        Reply#3 - Sat Jul 11, 2009 2:26 PM EDT
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