The most interesting thing about Krumping is not that the origins of this new dance trace back to a former South Central L.A. cocaine dealer turned clown — although that’s pretty interesting. The most interesting thing is that Krumping appears to be what emerges when you mix evangelical Christianity, urban decay, and the war on drugs. (And David LaChapelle.)

If the publicity surrounding the film can be believed, krumping will soon “explode” from the confines of South Central and spread like a kinetic virus across the country, or at least to the local cineplex. Considering the origins of break dancing and hip-hop, all incubated in landscapes no less benighted than those of South Central L.A., only a fool would take odds against the hype.

Confidential to Fankick!: You are not alone. Here is a tale of a man, Tommy the Clown, whose act was also ripped off — and improved upon.