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Beware the Groove...

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One of my favorite animated movies is called "The Emperor's New Groove". Its humor is very dry and witty, and while I don't care for David Spade's voice acting, he can't possibly spoil the movie for me. It's a classic. The movie follows Emperor Kuzco, an arrogant ruler who cares about nothing but himself. He quickly established his self-preoccupation in the opening scene , dancing in the limelight and basking in all praise people give him. In the middle of his dance routine, he accidentally moon walks into an old man, and has him tossed out the window for "throwing off his groove." He is self-absorbed, and is willing to dispose of anyone who gets in his way. (Don't worry, the old man ends up being fine...except for a little psychosis...)   I have to admit, there's a groove I try to get into. The one where your heads in the game, and you know how to win. You are aware of what you need to do, and you know exactly how to get i