Many of the most widely circulated clips of old Finnish television entertainment feature dancing. For example, this performance of “I Want to Love You Tender“ by Armi & Danny, a successful 1970s duo, was popular on the Internet even before YouTube took off. What is it about dancing that makes it so recyclable as comedy? Television comedy that relies on dialogue doesn’t always work very well decades later; if the viewers don’t understand the references to contemporary events the comedy falls flat. With dance performances, however, the viewers’ inability to quite understand the frame of reference of the performance can make it even funnier. For the Internet user, it is often unclear whether a performance was originally meant as serious or as a joke. For example, Gregorius’ Finnish language version of “YMCA” perplexed viewers when it briefly became the most watched clip on Youtube this autumn. Dressed in sports gear, Gregorious and a group of male backing dancers perform a curious choreography. Was this really considered cool in the 1970s Finland? No it wasn’t – the performance was originally meant as a joke. Uncertainty about the intentions of the performers often adds to the fascination of old dance performances. Performances like “I Want to Love You Tender“ also appeal to popular Finnish understandings about 1970s Finland. Finnish popular culture was for a long time criticised at home for being old fashioned and out of touch with international trends. The Finnish language version of “I Want to Love You Tender“ was a huge hit in Finland and is well known even today as an example of kitsch 1970s schlager. The existence of an English language version seems to indicate that Armi and Danny harboured some dreams of international success. Their performance seems like a pathetic, failed attempt to copy international fashions. For the contemporary viewer it provides a comforting view of 1970s Finland, seemingly more naïve than the self-reflexive present.