New Zealand All Blacks haka

[xiphias]

So, before battles, Maori warriors would do a chant and ritual dance to pump themselves up and intimidate their opponents. This is called a "haka".

The New Zealand national rugby team thought this was a good idea.

But, see, other nations ALSO have war dances. Tongan warriors have their own, the sipi tau. And, of course, the way that you counter a war dance is to do your own:

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[micheinnz.livejournal.com]

BTW, the opposing side in green, in the first video? Those are the Springboks, South Africa's national rugby team. They tend to be big buggers (I swear some of them are nine feet tall) and hard to intimidate. They're looking worried, there, though.

[bercilakslady.livejournal.com]

Just have to say, your icon is sick. In a very funny way.