There's a big difference between attitude and look. Your topic title "Too dorky to swing?" would make the reader automatically assume that you are simply referring to the people's looks and not their attitude toward others. Your initial post made it sound as tho it was simply their appearance and their sexuality towards each other that made them a "turn-off".
No, their attitude of thinking that anyone they talk to for a short time should be ready to go and play isn't cool and shouldn't be accepted. Obviously they remember a day when they were young and attractive and probably had no problem finding folks to go to the back room with them. And now they find themselves trying to still swing with the people in their 30's and 40's who aren't quite so turned on by a couple who reminds them of their parents or grandparents. This is similar to other age discussions we have had on this site before regarding younger couples.
Regarding looks, dress, appearance. I've seen people of all ages and sizes at swing clubs wearing things that they probably shouldn't be. But my response is more power to them. Ok so grandpa is stuck in the 70's. Hell, my husband is stuck in the 80's and I doubt I'll ever get him into the 90's before we hit the next decade but big deal. People wear what they feel comfortable in and they should be able to do so even more in a swing environment.
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