Kabuki dance
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In common English usage, a Kabuki dance is an activity or drama carried in real life out in a predictable or stylized fashion, reminiscent of the Kabuki style of Japanese stage play.[1][2] For example, Tom Brokaw used the term to describe U.S. Democratic party and U.S. Republican party political conventions[1] which purport to nominate their respective U.S. Presidential candidates when who the nominee will be is actually known well beforehand.
[edit] References
- ^ a b Webber, Elizabeth; Mike Feinsilber (1999). Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Allusions. Merriam-Webster, 300. ISBN 0877796289.
- ^ Mundy, Alicia (2006-06-13). Budget's released: Everybody dance!. Seattle Times.
