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SPLASHVILLE — Ah, summer. Where lounging by the pool for some is the best reprieve from terrible heat.
No matter how much you love the pool, it’s not always the best place to be when the mood to groove hits you. But nothing can stop the kid in this video from giving it his all when the version of “Cuban Pete” from the Jim Carrey movie “The Mask” starts playing.
His confidence is through the roof as he shimmies, shakes, kicks and congas his way through the song with no reservations, much to the delight of his audience. And it certainly doesn't hurt that he's got the skills to back it up.
I mean, I’m not even this confident when I’m home alone rocking out in front of the mirror.
Personally, I will attempt to take a lesson from this kid and let my freak flag fly a little more. Who knows, maybe it’s time to perfect my karaoke version of “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling.” (I’ll invite everyone to come see me if that happens. But please, for your own safety, don’t hold your breath.)