Thursday, April 23, 2009

The Harlem Globetrotters display the black aesthetic in their play in many ways. Their movements are fluid and coordinated; they appear effortless. The motions of their bodies are the essence of "cool", always in sync in the fluid basketball style that black players embody. Their frequent use of jump shots and dunks are another element; black players brought these techniques to the game, and they faced strong resistance against their implementation but now are central to the essence of the sport. They also signify with their bodies, in a couple of ways. Embody in the play itself is signification; they are just so good and coordinated as a team that they run circles around their opponents, and the fact that it appears so effortless mocks the other team and they try and keep up. They also signify more blatantly in their victory dances, etc. The Globetrotters also embody the black aesthetic in how they engage the audience in the game. They add art and entertainment to the sport, they play to the crowd, drawing them into the game with their tricks and dancing.

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