We now know that Polka music is one of the great cultural developments of history.  Here are six reasons why it is good:

1. Polka is good because the dance has an aerobic effect. When we dance every dance at a four hour Polka dance, we have run the equivalent of eight miles. Polka dancers and runners not only improve their health but also “get high” on endorphin.
2. Polka is good because spinning creates euphoria.  When we spin, the fluid of the inner ear massages the sensory hairs and produce sertonin.  This explains why 90% of the rides at a carnival spin.   And, why children love the merry-go-round at a park.
3. Polka is good because it creates excitement.  The beat from a variety of instruments pulses the ear drum and releases adrenaline.  This explains why kids like loud music and fireworks.  The pulses excite them.
4. Polka is good because it induces Happiness.  The songs tell us to "be happy-go-lucky", "have a barrel of fun".  The musicians call themselves, Happy Louie, Happy Richie, Jolly Joe, The Merry Makers.   These words, repeated over and over, induce a mental state that truly can be described as happy.
5. Polka is good because it follows the laws of music discovered by our ancestors over 2,000 years ago.   Briefly, these laws state that music must be logical, avoid incongruous sequence of notes, and appeal to an intuitive, natural sense of beauty.  This explains why Polka music appeals to people who keep their homes neat, despise litter bugs, discipline their children, give a days work for a days pay, are reliable, support law and order, and are good neighbors.  This explains why Polka festivals are always orderly and friendly.
6. Polka is good because it can inspire us to sacrifice everything for heroic values.   Polka music can arouse heroism because it is March music.
 

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