Eating Crow
I admit it -- I was surprised that Emmitt Smith pulled off the upset and won Dancing With the Stars. I'm happy for him, because he didn't have the same raw talent as the other finalist, Mario Lopez, but I also feel a bit sorry for Mario because, frankly, he's a more accomplished dancer. Emmitt had the popular vote, though (those teenaged girls didn't come through for Lopez after all!).
He's a classy guy and still an able athlete, but his real edge was his partner, Cheryl Burke, who has now won the last two DWTS competitions. She was much more personable than Mario's professional partner, Karina Smirnoff. At some point, DWTS becomes a popularity contest, and personalities make a big difference.
So, hats off to Emmitt. I apologize for not being able to prognosticate any better than I can dance...but I can get better at the latter. I think I'll give up on the former.
What? No comments about Emmitt's green vest and green shoes? I thought this was a content-free blog?
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I haven't been watching this season, but I'm glad that Mario didn't win since he's had formal dance lessons before - it's nice to see someone who more accurately fills what I perceive as the spirit of the show (i.e. learning to dance from, basically, scratch) win. Yay Emmit!
Posted by: beth at November 16, 2006 06:42 AM