Synopsis
A man and woman take over a stark domestic space with a strange, intensely physical dance routine. Their awkward movements gradually become more exaggerated as rapid edits, saturated colors, flashing lights, and crude animation transform the scene into a surreal dance-floor spectacle. The video mixes deadpan comedy, erotic discomfort, and deliberately amateurish performance, creating a disorienting visual counterpart to Flying Lotus' warped instrumental groove. Its escalating oddness makes the clip feel less like a conventional performance video than a private ritual spiraling out of control.
Factoids & Trivia
- The video was released in 2008 as a companion to "Parisian Goldfish," a track from Flying Lotus' album *Los Angeles*, released by Warp Records.
- It was also circulated under the title "Dance Floor Dale," a name that became closely associated with the clip.
- The production combines live-action footage with bright, deliberately rough-looking animation. Devin Flynn handled the eye-catching graphics and animation, while Eric Fensler was involved with the editing.
- The video's explicit and sexually charged material caused problems on YouTube. It was removed from the platform, after which the complete film was hosted through dedicated websites rather than relying on a standard YouTube upload.
- The flashing lights were prominent enough that contemporary write-ups warned viewers about possible seizure risks.
- The video's performers were selected for their distinctive, unconventional dance styles rather than polished choreography. The result is intentionally awkward and highly individual instead of resembling a conventional music-video routine.
- The clip helped establish a connection between Flying Lotus' experimental beat music and the grotesque, absurdist comedy associated with the Adult Swim scene.
- The song later appeared in a different release context on *L.A. EP 3 X 3*, issued in 2009.