The Apache Dance (aka Crazy Dance Fight)

No no no. This has nothing to do with the Native American tribe that lived in the American Southwest. The Apache that this dance refers to are the early 20th century street thugs in Paris that gained a fearsome reputation similar to the Native American warriors. One of the parts of this French underground subculture includes the aptly named Apache Dance, which at times is less of a dance and more like pro wrestling.

For something closer to the original meaning of the dance, (”Where’s my money?!) look here.

And this was in the 1930s. That’s hardcore.