Yay, Russell! He really can dance!

And a bit off-topic...

Am I the only one who loves this show? I guess not as 8 million people voted but I'm a little surprised that the Boston Globe hasn't even mentioned that Roxbury's own Russell Ferguson won the "So You Think You Can Dance" competition last night. Russell is a krumper. No, I had no idea what krumping was until getting hooked on this show, thanks to extended periods of time on Lake and Finn's couch (click and ye shall see).

Russell may be a krumper but he is also unbelievably talented, the kind of dancer who takes over the stage, regardless of how graceful his partner is. (He injured himself in the finale and had to limp out to hear that he'd won, meaning that we never got to see his last performance on the show.)

Honestly, I'm not hooked on any of the other dance shows or Idol or Loser or Survivor Season 983...none, but this show snatched me. I even voted for Russell, something I've never done before. Yes, he's a neighbor (of sorts, go, Boston) but mainly I voted because this is one major talent.

Last point: the show's host, Cat Deeley, is superb. She oughtta have a talk show. Her resume doesn't do her justice. She's funny, smart, and compassionate - never mind that she's stunningly beautiful (though, as a mom, I am tempted to send her a basketful of cookies - eat, honey!).

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From Richard on Facebook:

We are hooked as an entire family!

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Russell happens to be the nephew of a colleague from work. She is proud beyond description. And rightfully so.