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Mamapors
Member
07-29-2004
| Wednesday, November 15, 2006 - 9:44 pm
Sherbabe, why do you say that?? She is not going on the tour, so maybe!!!! Is she married?
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Buggles
Member
09-07-2002
| Wednesday, November 15, 2006 - 9:48 pm
Mario may be a bit better in the most obvious technical sense, but Emmitt is electric.. It's not JUST his personality and smile. Its in the way he carries himself and the way he moves - the way he shimmies and the way he frames Cheryl. It is less tangible but the overall effect can be more stunning and that is what Emmitt fans are legitimately responding to imho.
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Brenda1966
Member
07-03-2002
| Wednesday, November 15, 2006 - 9:51 pm
Gosh, I can't believe how many people are thinking that Emmett didn't deserve a win. He can dance. He's also very entertaining. I'm sorry, but if you could win this show based only on charm then Jerry Springer would have been in the finals. Cheryl is growing her own fan base and that certainly helped as well. I'm quite pleased that they won.
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Colordeagua
Member
10-25-2003
| Wednesday, November 15, 2006 - 9:51 pm
I watched and enjoyed it tonight. Happy and Emmit and CHERYL won. I watched the first two seasons and probably will next, but not this. I AM NOT WATCHING JERRY SPRINGER DO ANYTHING.
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Sherbabe
Member
07-28-2002
| Wednesday, November 15, 2006 - 9:51 pm
did you see her tonight, Mama? don't know her marital status. but, she looked a little different to me.
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Jezzedout
Member
09-07-2006
| Wednesday, November 15, 2006 - 10:23 pm
Given all the comments from the east coast posters about Karina's "tude" when Emmitt and Cheryl won, I ran the VCR when the show aired here in the west. Just got done watching the slowmo replay. While Karina didn't actually roll her eyes, it clearly took her a lot of effort not to do so. The expression on her face said it all... she was pissed off!! Then to follow that up with her comments about how Mario was the true champion... puh-leese. Talk about a poor loser. Karina showed no class. Just my opinion of course 
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Seabreeze
Member
09-05-2004
| Wednesday, November 15, 2006 - 10:35 pm
I had heard some rumors that they were a couple so Karina probably took it as an offense.
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Symphonyus
Member
07-09-2005
| Wednesday, November 15, 2006 - 10:47 pm
Well, I'm shocked. I didn't think there was any contest; Mario is by far the better dancer. I guess football does rule in this country. Emmett seems like a nice guy and was good but no where near as good as Mario.
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Jezzedout
Member
09-07-2006
| Wednesday, November 15, 2006 - 10:54 pm
Symphonyus... I'm not a football fan, and had never heard of Emmitt Smith before DWTS. I've heard from friends that he was a big deal with the Dallas Cowboys and quite the NFL star, but I don't personally know or care anything about that. In my opinion, he was a different kind of dancer than Mario, much to do with his larger build, but no less talented, and he brought an entertainment value to the program that Mario didn't possess. You're welcome to feel Mario was the better dancer, but please don't think Emmitt winning was all about football, because if you read the other comments, you'll see that wasn't the case.
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Symphonyus
Member
07-09-2005
| Wednesday, November 15, 2006 - 11:08 pm
Jezzed, either had I. But I have friends who are football fans and he could have danced like Masterp last year and they would have voted for him. I like Emmett, for a big man he has a lot of grace. But imo Mario has natural talent and there was just no comparison. And no, I didn't watch saved By The Bell unless my daughter forced me to ~ lol! I didn't recognize him either. I post on a message board where there are a lot of people from the mid west and south who live and breathe football. That's cool. But that's why they wanted Emmett to win. It's two different mediums. It's no big deal to me. I just think Mario got robbed because it was really a popularity contest. Which one of them do you think would be offered a Broadway role dancing?
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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Wednesday, November 15, 2006 - 11:21 pm
I could definitely see Mario on Broadway but not Emmitt by a long shot. They are not the same calibur of dancer. It is and always has been a popularity contest.
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Alliet
Member
07-11-2005
| Wednesday, November 15, 2006 - 11:30 pm
The expressions on both men's faces, before the results were announced, said it all. Emmitt was calm and dignified. Mario had a smirk on his face like he'd been sucking on lemons - almost like he knew Emmitt's tributes meant he was the winner. That just said it all. Then, of course, Emmitt had that classy speech. Perfect end to the series (though I would have preferred it to have been Emmitt and Joey in the F2 spots).
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Colordeagua
Member
10-25-2003
| Wednesday, November 15, 2006 - 11:35 pm
Dumb question -- maybe it's obvious.... The show is fluff, but does being on it and then even winning do something for the professional dancers' careers? I'm happy for Cheryl. Two years in a row. Attaway, girl!!! And Emmit!!!
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C1mag
Member
07-12-2005
| Thursday, November 16, 2006 - 12:24 am
Ok now I have to beat you all up!! LMAO!! KIDDING!! ... here's why: We finally got to see the results show here on the westcoast and I waited and waited and waited for the eye roll from Karina. Even told my wife to look for it and... NOTHING! Did they edit it out? Cause I didn't even see any tude. I actually thought her and Mario were really gracious in their loss and everyone left pretty happy with the results. Hopefully they didn't take it that serious that it would bother them. I thought I noticed a little hint of a tear out of Emmits right eye. I guess he really wanted it bad. I still say the bald dude should have won. Now he should have been the one to roll his eyes LOL Kidding again! I'm ready for another group of has beens to do this. It's a fun show.
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Allietex
Member
08-16-2002
| Thursday, November 16, 2006 - 12:25 am
Symphonyus, about the football thing. Yes, Emmitt was a great football player. Could that bring him a few votes? Sure, but... it cuts two ways. Emmitt was a great COWBOY player. If you are not into football, you might not be aware that many football fans HATE the Dallas Cowboys. It is possible that many of them would vote against him just for that reason. And look at the demographics of the thing. Many football fans are by nature not inclined to watch a dancing show, no matter who is on it, much less inclined to vote for someone. They think it is a joke. And remember that a great football player came in second last year. Also a guy with a great personility. Did not get him the win. And it is possible that Mario had just as many or more fans than Emmitt going into the show. After all, he is a current celebrity, on the air now, where Emmitt has been out of the spotlight for a few years. As for him laying on the charm, he did not have to. That is just Emmitt. He has always been that way. He has always been humble, giving his teammates the credit for his success. I saw no difference in his demeanor from the first episode until tonight.
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C1mag
Member
07-12-2005
| Thursday, November 16, 2006 - 12:27 am
Before I go here I wanted to echo Colordeaguas question... Do the pros get a hefty paycheck for winning or something? Surely they have to get something out of a win as well. I'll check back tomorrow and see if anyone has the answer.
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Thursday, November 16, 2006 - 2:56 am
I missed the finale... but delighted that Emmett won! And I have no problem imagining him on Broadway. He held his own til the end. I think he'd be super in a show. Mario is more of a gymnast cuz of his build. I thought for sure he'd take the prize cuz he was more at home on the stage. But glad that the other team won. Emmetts partner was classy while Mario's partner was brassy.
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Chalupa
Member
09-21-2005
| Thursday, November 16, 2006 - 5:44 am
Been reading at some other boards that Mario is NOT pleased...He was on a local station in Philly I guess saying he thought this was a dance contest but he guesses its not now...and I think on people.com saying something like "I thought world class dancing would win this thing, but I guess not". He then goes on to basically diss Emmitt and all the female pros except Karina. First of all, if you had done world class dancing perhaps I would have voted for you Mario. Actually, I probably still wouldn't. Second of all, back off of Cheryl and the other female pros. Seriously. This just makes me more thrilled that Emmitt won. I completely understand Mario being upset about this but he's been in the public eye long enough to know what to say to a camera and what to say in private.
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Vacanick
Member
07-12-2004
| Thursday, November 16, 2006 - 5:53 am
I am so happy for Emmitt .. he was my pick all along! But I just as happy for Cheryl! Did I hear she's only 22?? Wow, I think she has handled herself wonderfully!! I loved when Emmitt was sitting next to Cheryl and telling her how much he appreciated her, she teared up. It was lovely to see!
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Llkoolaid
Member
08-01-2001
| Thursday, November 16, 2006 - 5:58 am
Emmitts kids and the great Daddy thing got him a lot of votes. I am a sucker for a Daddy and his little girl. Emmitt was good, I just thought Monique and Mario would have been a better finale if we were voting on dancing.
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Buggles
Member
09-07-2002
| Thursday, November 16, 2006 - 6:13 am
Wow, how rude of Mario. Sheesh. It's gotta be a blow to his ego regardless to think he lost a 'popularity contest.'
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Alliet
Member
07-11-2005
| Thursday, November 16, 2006 - 6:56 am
Mario's ego is bigger than any contest he could ever participate in. What a sore loser. Now I know why I never liked him. Once a cheater, always a cheater. I guess we can add - once a sore loser, always a sore loser to that now.
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Maris
Member
03-28-2002
| Thursday, November 16, 2006 - 7:27 am
I think technically Mario was a better dancer but in terms of overall performance I am glad Emmitt won. I think the combination of Mario and Karina was contrived. They tried to intimate all the way through that they were a couple. Karina was abrasive and did not seem sincere about her praise. Emmitt and Cheryl seemed to have a real respect for each other and were eager for not only themselves but for their partner. I never lost the feeling that karina was dancing for Karina and Mario was dancing for Mario. As far as Karina's attitude, I think it may have been a little anger but more than anything I think it was just extreme disappointment that they didnt win. I think both of them thought going in that they had a lock on the competition and would win it. Emmitt was a gracious winner but I think that comes from years of experience competing and winning/losing (something Karina should have been better prepared for as a competitor herself). I also think that Emmitt didnt have anything at stake in winning/losing as opposed to Mario and karina. Emmitt has accomplished all he needs at this point in his life and Mario is still very young and ambitious. This was Karina's first year with Dancing with the Stars and she wanted to come out the winner. I do think that Karina with her experience competing she could have hid her disappointment a little better. All in all I am happy Emmitt won.
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Mamapors
Member
07-29-2004
| Thursday, November 16, 2006 - 7:46 am
They are both on Good Morning America this morning. Anybody catch it yet???
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C1mag
Member
07-12-2005
| Thursday, November 16, 2006 - 7:53 am
WOW I came here this morning to see if my question was answered about the pros. If they get anything if they win? Instead I am reading Mario had a hissy fit LMAO. I guess he took this way to serious. Someone just needs to tell him to relax if he is all that bent out of shape. They could bust his ego by telling him the best dancer did win and her name is Cheryl I still don't see where you guys saw some tude from Karina after the announcement of the winners. I saw no eye rolling and I didn't think her praise of Mario was a bad thing. Of course she would feel that way he was her partner. They all seemed smiley and happy to me. I guess this was an act. Now after reading Chalupas comments I guess Mario wasn't so cool with it. See at least that bald dude has some class. He should have been in the finals.
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