This trend has taken hold here in the US, as well, including the wigs, and the fluorescent dresses that look as if someone had eaten the Book of Kells and vomited it up all over them. I find it deplorable.

But then, I'm not all that fond of Irish dancing anyway. I just love the dance music, but I don't enjoy playing for dancers.

Q: What's the difference between a dancer's mother and a pit bull?

A: Lipstick.