That dance is from the episode "Lurch's Grand Romance" and they called the dance in that episode "The Drew". There's also a move that could be seen as homage to the same show from Gomez dancing, played by John Astin.
Wednesday's moves are a form of self-expression that proves she doesn't care what anyone thinks or that she's different from everyone else, so the moment is brilliantly in tune with her character.
Wednesday Addams is known for her spooky personality, gothic appearance and... her dancing. The latter might not be what you expect from such a macabre character, but the tradition dates back to 1994, when Lisa Loring's iteration of Wednesday taught Lurch how to dance in the original The Addams Family TV series.
Wednesday shows narcissistic personality traits when she feels that she is better than others and is the smartest person in any room. Contrary to this, she does not constantly crave attention, which makes the diagnosis unclear. A better explanation of her behaviors comes in the form of anti-social personality disorder.
The sequence is soundtracked by 'Goo Goo Muck' by The Cramps. The track, which featured on the band's second album 'Psychedelic Jungle', was originally performed by Ronnie Cook and the Gaylads. It also previously featured in the 1986 film Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2.
Jenna Ortega explained how she came up with her iconic 'Wednesday' dance, which has become a viral trend on TikTok and across social media.
And it turns out that Ortega made it all up! She didn't even use a choreographer, as she explained to Jimmy Fallon on "The Tonight Show" Friday. "I have no experience in that field (dancing)," she said, revealing that director Tim Burton was relying on her to come up with the moves on her own.
This representation (or lack thereof) parallels the disturbing lack of research on and acceptance of autistic people assigned female at birth in real life. While Wednesday is not explicitly autistic, she is certainly neurodivergent-coded and many autistics, including me, relate to her. She is sharp and talented.
While Wednesday knows Cyrus fabricated the DNA test results, she wonders how her test came out so that she isn't related to Gomez. He reveals his hair is a toupee, but that she is 100% his daughter. The family then goes on another vacation around the world.
Mental Health
For example, Morticia experiences anxiety and depression, which impacts her relationship with her daughter. Wednesday also struggles with anxiety and depression, which is evident in her behavior and mood throughout the show, especially when compared to her best friend Enid.
Wednesday decided that Tyler would be the perfect date to the Nevermore dance, even though she briefly talked about going to the dance with Xavier. Her kiss with Tyler is what brought their relationship to an end because it was at that moment that she caught a clear vision of him turning into Hyde.
In season 1, episode 7 of Wednesday, "If You Don't Woe Me By Now," fans learn that Tyler Galpin (Hunter Doohan), is the Hyde monster. While Wednesday is one of the best horror TV characters, Tyler is great too, as he takes an interest in her and seems to understand her in a way that no one else does.
In an interview with Netflix, Jenna revealed that she created the dance herself. “I choreographed that myself and I think it's very obvious that I'm not a dancer or a choreographer,” the actress shared, adding that she felt “insecure” about the steps.
Wednesday Addams, the eldest child of The Addams Family, is known for her deadpan, dreary, nature. But in addition to loving doom, she also loves... to dance.
Now, Netflix has officially renewed the show for a second season. "It's been incredible to create a show that has connected with people across the world," showrunners Alfred Gough and Miles Millar said in a statement. "Thrilled to continue Wednesday's tortuous journey into season two.
Wednesday Addams' unique and unconventional personality has resonated with many people who may feel like outsiders or misfits in society. Her gothic and morbid nature, as well as her wit and sarcasm, have made her a relatable and sympathetic figure for those who may feel like they don't fit in with mainstream culture.
Gomez is depicted in this episode as someone of Castilian extraction and Spanish ancestry. Though it is not mentioned again elsewhere, this little moment provides a basis for the Addams family being seen as Hispanic in the modern day.
The Addams family isn't regularly featured in the Netflix series, but Wednesday season 2 can fix this “mistake” to feature the family dynamics and reveal any possible hints at Pubert. Since Pubert Addams is not included in the original comic strip or TV series, Wednesday probably won't include the youngest Addams.
The other Addamses, including his children, have usually been portrayed as white. Despite the original television adaptation describing the family as having Castilian Spanish heritage, Wednesday sets itself apart by representing the Addams as a family of Mexican descent.
The Owl House could have taken the easy route and abandoned its neurodivergent coding as the fantasy world was introduced, transforming Luz from a character who clearly exhibits symptoms of ADHD and morphing her into an untouchable heroine.
Wednesday is the only daughter of Gomez and Morticia Addams and the sister of Pugsley Addams.
Thing nearly dying was reminiscent of Nero's death, which contributed to why Wednesday finally cried. The visual of Wednesday walking Nero parallels how she always walks by Thing, with both sharing similarly important roles in her life.
But it took Lady Gaga to take the “Wednesday” dance stratospheric. The version that's gone über-viral on TikTok is a “fancam” of sorts, or a mashup of clips, set fittingly to Gaga's “Bloody Mary,” a Biblical ode to dancing uninhibitedly.
After Wednesday befriends one of the local boys, Tyler, the two Wednesday characters attend a Nevermore school dance together, where Wednesday memorably dances to “Goo Goo Muck” by The Cramps.
In Episode 4, “Woe What a Night,” Wednesday puts on her little black dress and heads to Nevermore Academy's annual Rave'N dance, where her unpredictable dance moves take center stage. Jenna Ortega even choreographed it herself!