The History of the Atlanta Falcons Iconic Dirty Bird Touchdown Dance

It’s easy to pull off and the next time you score a touchdown, hit a chip or score a goal in any sport – you could celebrate in style with a blast from the past. The ‘Dirty Bird’ was coined by the late 1990’s Atlanta Falcons and is now a legendary piece of NFL folklore. Read ahead for a look at how it’s done and where it came from.

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What is the Atlanta Falcons Dirty Bird dance?

Where did it come from?

Under new head coach Dan Reeves, the 1998 Atlanta Falcons put together their best season to date with a 14-2 record. Running back Jamal Anderson made a name for himself in the room creating the team’s iconic ‘Dirty Bird’ touchdown dance.

How to do the Dirty Bird

Step One

Take your right hand, make a fist and an L-shape with your right arm. Now keep that L-shape and punch up. Fold your right arm in and punch your elbow out to the side. Keep your L-shaped wing in-tact.

Step Two

Take your left hand, make a fist and an L-shape with your left arm. Now keep that L-shape and punch up. Fold your left arm in and punch your elbow out to the side. Keep your L-shaped wing in-tact.

Step Three

While sliding side-to-side flap your L-shaped wings and shake what yo momma gave ya!

Congratulations, you now know the Dirty Bird.

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