But of course, I do have standards you know

I wish we'd had Len's Lens then and seen the Judges faces - priceless!

It disguises the scratch of their tweed knickers

I can see the flounce replacing the salsa in next year's show.

However, I can foresee outrage on DS when contestants are revealed to have flouncing experience previously and if this does happen then accusations of being a ringa will surely follow.

I worry about judges interpretation of what constitutes a proper flounce, as I can well imagine that Bruno's interpretation of a flounce will be massively different from Len's, or anyone else's for that matter!

Bruno will be prepared to accept a lot more body movement in a flounce, while traditionalist Len will want to see the top line held throughout the flounce and with minimal gapping and proper heel leads.

Craig is looking for fan - tas-tic flouncing, and will accept non traditional flouncing as long as he is entertained.

Darcie has probably more experience of flouncing through her dance career, but I can well imagine that she will accept any type of flouncing from a good looking well muscled male contestant, than she would from even the most proficient female flouncer.

The other issue is whether the judges will be prepared to accept gurning during a flounce - does it enhance or detract from the flounce - as most of us expect facial expression to feature heavily during a good flounce.

The other question is how the professionals will cope with the flounce. Will James Jordan be asked back, as is probably the most proficient flouncer out of all the professionals, although Aliona could well give him a run for his money. Sadly I think Brendan's best flouncing days are behind him now and I can't see Kevin's over enthusiastic choreography being suitable for the flounce ( do they know what a flounce is in Grimsby - they probably think it is a species of flat fish?)

Mind you, the thought of a group flounce is quite appealing.

We need more flouncing in SCD - bring it on!

Especially BIBs

This is why I am desperate for CJ from Eggheads to be a celeb. The flounce will go down in history. Sod ringers, I want more Jan Ravens types!

I like the idea of this, I've had three grade four flounces since the series started .... when Colin, Denise and Natalie didn't win but was flounce-less when Pixie was voted out, however, if Simon, Frankie or Jake leave the competition, there will be flouncing

I can't stop chuckling at the mental picture of a flounce with a fleckle Trouble is I would have to practise it (a lot) beforehand or I would fall flat on my face and ruin the whole effect!

God I miss the Jan Ravens types, that was a brilliant Strictly moment


If a certain cheesemeister somehow wins my flouching will out flounce my flounces of Austinwozrobbed, DiggerDeanwozrobbed* with a side dish of Zoewozrobbed (and if she wasn't Colin certainly was, apart from rubbish puppets).


*That's a Masterchef thing, for those who don't watch

I can now safely re-classify so many episodes in my life from under the heading "What was all that about?" to "As you were. Just a flounce."

Thanks all.

"Keep Calm and Just Flounce" I think there's a line of coffee mugs in there somewhere

Ah but thing with a flounce is that only the flouncee is really able to decide it is just a flounce,

Say that to someone mid flounce and you may lead to a full blown walk out situation with added door slam and bag package.

The person mid flounce is in a very volatile state and as likely to tip over to into , and you can sod right off, as they are to sneak back in and carry on as though nothing has happened.

It's a very delicate situation, the flouncee needs studying in depth before a decision can be made, very tricky, very tricky indeed.

I find that the flouncer sometimes comes home very late, well after the usual bedtime of the flounce-recipient, expecting a house a-slumber.....not so!!

This had me laughing !!

I'm the same. I've been practising all day ( even while I was out for lunch) which caused the waiter to flounce off, because I wasn't paying sufficient attention to my menu. How many rotations and hrrrumphs do we have to include for a 10 godet flounce do you think ?

Who the h**l introduced the hrrrumph in to the internationally recognised scale of indicators of disgust, incredulity and sheer stunned amazement?

Is this a recognised form of disgust etc.

I'm sorry the committee will have to adjudicate on this hrrrumph, I'm not sure three rs is acceptable in a unit of disgust incredulity etc?

I was so annoyed at the result of 2004 X factor that I haven't watched it since.

Is there an expiry date on flounces?

Thanks. Scary. Somehow I don't think in-depth study will help much. There's a best-selling book in that post.

Should I keep chocolate handy? wine? churros? diamonds?

See Henry this is may be where you are going wrong, in depth study trounces all of them , except the diamonds, and the chocolate, wine.....

No in depth study is the way to go , except for diamonds....

I think you graduated from flounce to sulk sometime around 2009.

Thinking of the same thing myself. Yes Plenty of Practice = Perfection...
Try a fallaway reverse, slip pivot into double reverse spin, throwaway oversway. Double flounce off if it doesn't go well with layers of net, mesh, georgette and crin.

Oh crumbs now it's getting very complicated - I'm more Judy than Pixie I would either have to do that in very slow motion or end up with my legs spiralled and my dignity destroyed! Have to keep ones dignity especially in a mega flounce.

Keep Practising

Maybe it was a flounce I was doing the other week when I fell over and fractured my elbow ...

Or maybe it was something else! Oh, I'm so confused.

In the interests of clarification so that I can judge in future, where does one draw the line between flounce and strop? Is it a true flounce if one comes back? Or does it require 'and another thing!' being entered into the equation?