gibberish? i think not.

In the spirit of the new school year, the smell of fresh white sneakers and aged library books, a fun post on a classic and thrilling playground pastime. Newly honored in the varsity sports world, double dutch has revived itself internationally. No doubt honed in Harlem making its appearance over a century ago, the 'egg-beater' style rope jumping has come to represent an urban dialog. Double dutch is thought to be rooted in ancient culture where rope-makers found a bit of time for leisure activities. The term itself, meaning 'gibberish', stems from English-Dutch relations boasting major language gaps and understanding. Making its way to the Hudson River trading town of New Amsterdam double dutch has saturated the urban landscape and established itself as a competitive sport. No more of the 'cinderella' dressed in yella'' of my elementary days but high-energy, rapid rhythm, a bit of funk and a lot of athleticism. Welcome back, kids.