Peyton Manning's awkward dancing wins the Internet via Vine, GIF, memes

Think Peyton Manning's dancing to "Rocky Top" during a recent Broncos practice this week was the uncoolest thing ever? Well, the Internet disagrees with you -- sort of. His busted moves have now been featured in a variety of forms: a GIF and a Vine video (with "Rocky Top" replaced...

By Michael Roberts

July 31, 2014

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Think Peyton Manning's dancing to "Rocky Top" during a recent Broncos practice this week was the uncoolest thing ever? Well, the Internet disagrees with you -- sort of. His busted moves have now been featured in a variety of forms: a GIF and a Vine video (with "Rocky Top" replaced by Ginuwine's "Pony"), plus memes and a dance-remix video conjured up by ESPN Denver. Enjoy them all below.

GIF by RigidGrizzledAyeaye:

Vine by James Dator:

Peyton getting his groove on again. #PeytonDance #Broncos pic.twitter.com/0SIGILrdwi
— ESPN Denver (@ESPN_Denver) July 29, 2014

He dances in all weather! #PeytonDance #Broncos pic.twitter.com/uSW6s095Ke
— ESPN Denver (@ESPN_Denver) July 29, 2014

Continue for more Peyton Manning dance memes and a dance remix video.

He likes to cut loose #PeytonDance #Broncos pic.twitter.com/S5FnRSFEUb
— ESPN Denver (@ESPN_Denver) July 29, 2014

Replacement Refs... a memory many won't forget! #PeytonDance pic.twitter.com/PuRZzpCDGe
— ESPN Denver (@ESPN_Denver) July 29, 2014

So that's what @50cent was throwing at! #PeytonDance pic.twitter.com/V4aqZehOF5
— ESPN Denver (@ESPN_Denver) July 29, 2014

Peyton Thriller #PeytonDance #Broncos pic.twitter.com/5lxKAKuSL0
— ESPN Denver (@ESPN_Denver) July 29, 2014

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword's news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor's degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master's degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

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