In the summer of 1518, a woman emerged from her house in the French town of Strasbourg and started dancing. Within a week, hundreds had joined her. They danced day and night, seemingly oblivious to the fact they were dancing the skin off their feet. Many danced until they collapsed. Some even died.
by mrchicken345
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I mean, the rhythm’s gonna get ya
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dancing_plague_of_1518](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dancing_plague_of_1518)
Lasting until September. And it wasn’t the only time something like this had happened.
It’s possible the psychoactive properties of fungal ergot which grows in rye grains may have caused this (and the other reported incidents).
We can dance if we wannoo
They were probably listening to one of my playlists. 100% BANGERS
And then they made a movie picture called Foot Loose and was enjoyed by all.
First rave recorded in history
the first rave
Documentary on it in the 80s by some Men without Hats called [Safety Dance](https://youtu.be/nM4okRvCg2g?si=3enK5QScO7HYm7QN)
Although this event occurred centuries ago, it is still relevant to us today. It reminds us of the importance of mental health, the influence of social networks and the need for a deeper understanding of collective psychological phenomena
Damn Sanderson sisters!
Everyday am shufflin’ was really a documentary then…
Hey OP! Maybe try posting links like the kind users on this thread have done to the commenters who are too lazy to do a quick Google search of “mass dancing hysteria” to see that this is indeed, not fake.
[https://www.britannica.com/event/dancing-plague-of-1518](https://www.britannica.com/event/dancing-plague-of-1518)
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dancing_plague_of_1518](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dancing_plague_of_1518)
First Goa Party with shrooms ever
Me when ABBA plays:
Humans have always been great about joining in, whether it’s this dance party, speaking in tongues in church, or following cult leaders down dangerous paths.
these ecstatic dance parties are getting out of control.
I know the handiwork of Slaanesh when l see it.
It’s always ergot.
Maybe it was that demon from the musical episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
I’m assuming this hasn’t happened since the advent of photography or video or since the idea that news sources should be verified.
Reminds me of Windmill Village in Elden Ring
https://youtu.be/swa3XfmFV3I?si=1fwNVuhxmCgODlZq
Gas leak.
My father died dancing…. at the end of a rope
– Curly Howard
Edit: source… people probably would think I was serious
Poisoned flour in bread