Aug

8

2008

Took long enough to get here but we’re down to the bottom three. This week had two challenges that revolved around the 80’s; not nearly as fun or exciting as last season’s hip hop history challenge. I thought this challenge was completely rigged for Fanny Pak but after seeing the episode I guess it’s no surprise. 

All three crews performed their first routine to the “groove step” challenge. Keep in mind they only had a week to prepare both routines.


Super Crew was first up and they used the humpty dance. Their physical feat was to perform the dance with only four feet on the floor. They defy gravity all the time so I don’t see it to be that hard. Well anyways, they performed and it wasn’t that great especially after last week’s performance. There were a few cool tricks here and there but other than that, I was praying their second routine wouldn’t be as dull. Judges loved it though.

Next up is So Real using the kid and play and they had to have a chain reaction. Again it was boring but something they did reminded me of Kaba Modern during the “hip hop history” episode – they lip singed. If you don’t remember, last season Kaba Modern imitated the pop boy group N’Sync and lip singed the “Bye Bye Bye” single during their performance. It was probably the highlight and the only memorable moment of the routine. They also looked like they were really into their routine. Judges saw that they had fun but expected more energy and just…more.

Last up is Fanny Pak. This is their area of expertise so I expected a lot from them. They did pick a good move, the Vanilla Ice but they had to perform it horizontally. I thought this should be interesting since they are one of the most creative crews. They did pull it off and routine was better than the other two crews. Glenda also managed to pull off some bboying which was kind of cool. They shout out to their moms at the end was really cheesy and completely threw me off. But again the hudges gave them their support. Go figure.

Finally the bottom two are announced and they are Super Crew and Fanny Pak. Congrats to So Real for never reaching the bottom. Let’s hope you don’t pull a New England Patriots and lose at the last round. For some reason though when they were announced the most voted crew, they looked so angry. Were they disappointed?

Side note, MTV Dance does a weekly best dancer based on videos submitted to the MTV website and this week went out to a Korean bboy crew called Expression Dance Crew. Dae Han Mi Gook!

Well now on to the second challenge, 80’s movie.

So Real was given the movie Breakin. They used two props: a big mirror and brooms to imitate the movie. While I love the use of props, their routine didn’t scream omfg awesome. It was better than their first routine but let’s hope it’s enough for next week. Judges loved their routine and said they proved that they deserved to be on the top.

Super Crew, third time in the bottom, was due up with the famous Footloose movie. Whoever puts them in bottom must have the utmost confidence in them because each time Super Crew has made it through. Again this routine was better and had some cool tricks but again I don’t hear an omfg awesome. Chris Styles from Jabbawockeez was there however supporting the crew.

Fanny Pak is the last to perform again and they were given Flashdance. While I did expect them to lose against Super Crew, they actually did really well and it had think they would make it to the finale. Like always, their routine was theatrical and creative. Also, it was funny as hell and I couldn’t get over the JC impersonation. Seriously who still wears bow ties?

Judges loved both crews and agreed they were both creative, athletic and had technique. JC went as far as saying So Real didn’t out dance either of these crews but Lil’ Mama had to put her two cents in and said she disagreed. I love So Real but I have to side with JC on this one. He also said that this was the most difficult judging they’ve had to do. Uh, do you not remember last season’s Jabbawockeez and Kaba Modern? Hands down that was the most difficult decision, especially since Status Quo did horrible. Well anyways, the crew to go home was Fanny Pak. As unfortunate as it is, I didn’t expect them to win anyways.

Next week will be a show down between the two crews; however, it won’t be the finale. The live finale will premiere on August 21 and it’s when they’ll crown America’s Best Dance Crew.

Super Crew: AVI | MP4

So Real: AVI | MP4

Fanny Pak: AVI | MP4

So Real 2nd Performance: AVI | MP4

Super Crew and Fanny Pak 2nd Performance AVI | MP4


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Comments merged with the forum topic: America’s Best Dance Crew Episode 8

I can’t wait. I want to see who’s in the bottom. All 3 teams did really well.


No I don’t think So Real was as good as FP and SC.


I think it’ll be between FP and SR.


I would be shocked if Super Crew was in the bottom AGAIN. It’ll be the third time in a row.


They better not be. I vote at as much as I could for a whole hour for them!


You voted for an entire hour?....


That’s a real fan there. haha


Their routine was definitely better than Fanny Paks.


Sorry about the forum chat tonight! See this thread for more info: http://ningin.com/forums/viewthread/1930/


Based on the how popular SoReal is, like they never finished bottom two, they should win over Super Crew.


yea but SoReal isn’t the best crew. i think people are just voting for the hot girls on that crew.


Not sure what to think. After watching all the vidz again, both Soreal and SC had some stronggggg performances a couple of times they had weak ones too.


Finally. I actually thought Fanny Pak might make it.


aww man. It’s too bad we didn’t do the chat this time. There was a lot of stuff to make fun of!


yangster - 08/08/08 12:54 pm

Finally. I actually thought Fanny Pak might make it.

I think Minty would’ve strangled someone if they did. Was close though…


We should still do a live chat!


la.la.la, - 08/08/08 2:57 pm

We should still do a live chat!

When were you thinking about this? During a rerun or something? Not the same if you know what happened already raspberry


yea but SoReal isn’t the best crew. i think people are just voting for the hot girls on that crew.

You logic is flawed. Because it is a voting system, anything can happen and will happen. If this show were truly to pick the best crew on the show, the judges would be picking the top and bottom throughout the whole season. Telling America to vote right is the most nonsense I’ve ever heard, being that people are voting for who THEY think are the best. Is it not normal to support a group you really like, even if they are bad? Ask yourself this.

Do people still support the weak sports teams in NHL/NFL/NBA, just because it’s their hometown?


“Voting right” has a relative meaning. Plus it’s not like MTV doesn’t have influence on who wins.


It’s always been a popularity contest. If you’re part of their facebook group they ask everyone to vote for them.


Expression from BOTY 03! woot lol


The voting is so skewed.

So Real is awesome but they’ve been slacking lately.


Is there really a wrong way to vote? haha


Is there really a wrong way to vote? haha
exactly.

That’s common though for them to ask people to vote for them.


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