It achieved mainstream popularity during the 1950s. The limbo dates back to the mid to late 1800s in Trinidad. Ĭonsistent with certain African beliefs, the game reflects the whole cycle of life.The players move under a pole that is gradually lowered from chest level and they emerge on the other side as their heads clear the pole as in the triumph of life over death. This game is also used as a funeral game and may be related to the African legba or legua game. Merriam–Webster lists the etymology as "English of Trinidad & Barbados akin to Jamaican English limba to bend, from English limber". It is conjectured that limbo is a West Indian English derivative of 'limber'. The word 'limbo' dates back to the 1950s. The contest ends when only one person can pass under the bar. After everyone has passed under the bar in this manner, the bar is lowered slightly and the contest continues. Whoever knocks the bar off or falls is eliminated. They must not turn their head or neck to the side. No part of their body is allowed to touch the bar, and no part other than their feet may touch the ground. When passing under the bar, players must bend backwards. All contestants must attempt to go under the bar with their backs facing toward the floor. It was popularized in the 1950s by dance pioneer Julia Edwards (known as the First Lady of Limbo) and her company which appeared in several films, in particular Fire Down Below (1957), and toured widely in the Caribbean, Europe, North America, South America, Asia, and Africa in the 1960s and later.Ī horizontal bar, known as the limbo bar, is supported by two vertical bars. The dance originated as an event that took place at wakes in Trinidad. The aim is to pass forwards under a low bar without falling or dislodging the bar. He said, "Guys talk about it, but let's be real - guys are talking more about winning than getting celebrations going.Limbo is a popular game, based on traditions that originated on the island of Trinidad. McCoy admitted that the defense might have something planned too, should they score another touchdown this year, but it's not a top priority. Brate has been getting double-teamed a lot in the end zone and Mike Evans, who also has four touchdowns, was suspended last week. They're averaging about 18 points a game, scoring two touchdowns in the past three games. The 3-6 Bucs haven't had many chances to celebrate lately. But that's kind of like saying, 'Hey, you've got a skit to do this week and it's due on this date.' So we'll try to figure something out and have some fun with it." "The O-linemen who don't normally score can get in there and get some TV time, so it's cool to see them celebrate and have fun," Humphries said. Humphries was completely on board with it because he liked the idea of having the whole team involved, just like the Minnesota Vikings with their duck, duck goose and leapfrog celebrations. I guess they raised the bar a little bit, so we're going to have to meet that I guess." We had been talking about that for a while. "We weren't happy about that," said tight end Cameron Brate, who's tied for the team lead with four touchdowns. They were just waiting for the right opportunity. Slot receiver Adam Humphries was going to be the limbo bar. "Who sits in a locker room and says, 'Yeah, I'll be the guy who's lifted up?' "Īs a matter of fact, McCoy's teammates on offense had been secretly planning a limbo end zone celebration. very, very creative," said defensive tackle Gerald McCoy, laughing. That's sort of what happened to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who had planned to take advantage of the NFL's loosened end zone celebration rules by doing the limbo.Įxcept the CFL Ottawa Redblacks did it Sunday in the Grey Cup conference semifinals.Ī+ touchdown celebration from the CFL. Imagine getting dressed for your high school prom before discovering your cousin already bought the same dress.
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