I'll dance at your quinceanera, wedding. . . divorce party.

April 13, 2019 6:40 PM

Fictional Houston personality Tio Choko creates delightful and thoroughly silly dance videos largely filmed in privately-owned public spaces and the street. He also occasionally dabbles in celebrity impressions, live events, holiday greetings and public transit advertisements.
posted by eotvos (10 comments total)

This guy is incredibly Houston.
posted by uberfunk at 9:06 PM on April 13, 2019

I think I'm in love.
Absolutely Wonderful Fun!

/and I love his duster (coat).
posted by james33 at 7:01 AM on April 14, 2019 [1 favorite]

Ok this is outstanding. Thank you for introducing me to him!
posted by LobsterMitten at 9:47 AM on April 14, 2019

Some days, I miss Houston.
posted by Seeba at 9:52 AM on April 14, 2019

What talent and what a lighthearted approach! Thank you for opening a door I didn't know existed...
posted by speug at 10:36 AM on April 14, 2019

This is super fun, he is an excellent dancer! Thanks for posting!!

One of my good friends is pressuring me to have a trip/party when my divorce is finalized. Houston is now on the shortlist. I'd dance with Tio Choko all night.
posted by Fig at 10:46 AM on April 14, 2019 [3 favorites]

Ok, I spent way too much time watching these videos and don’t really get it (what is the fictional backstory?). But I truly loved this one, where he goes to Zumba class. Dude can dance!

Thanks for sharing!
posted by Maarika at 6:22 PM on April 14, 2019 [3 favorites]

I want more public transit promotional ads!
posted by spamandkimchi at 11:11 AM on April 15, 2019 [1 favorite]

If there is a fictional backstory, beyond "this guy has a hat and a big keyboard," I don't know it. I used the word, "fictional," because he uses it. And, I suppose, because I'm suspicious that his mustache might not be real and his buddies might not actually be trademarked superheros. But, it's also true 50% of his videos are sketch comedy that I've not really paid much attention to, so there could be a backstory there that I don't know.

I learned about this guy through a high-school facebook friend with whom I share absolutely no other interests. I think this means I can never leave facebook. I'm also a bit sad that my wedding happened before Tio Choko existed. I'm not sure it's worth getting a divorce over. But, perhaps we could do a same-day twofer with another wedding.
posted by eotvos at 12:05 PM on April 15, 2019 [1 favorite]

Metro does not need any more riders during Rodeo, Tío Choko! It's plenty busy when I'm just trying to commute. Other than that, I am delighted to admit that I've probably walked right past this guy filming one of his videos and never noticed. Gotta love Houston.
posted by librarylis at 7:42 PM on April 15, 2019 [1 favorite]