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I thought it was great, but did anyone find it a wee bit uncomfortable? I hope Oti choose the tribal theme (I think Vicky Giggles said that she had a bit input into the costume, so she probably did). otherwise the producers saying to a woman of colour, OK we'd like you to dress up in native looking costume, with 'Lion King' motifs in the background, is a wee bit racist.
Maybe I'm being to sensitive, but it made me a bit uncomfortable as I said. No need to feel uncomfortable Forgot to add, it's been my FAVE dance so far this year, possibly my fave EVER. |
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I thought it was great, but did anyone find it a wee bit uncomfortable? I hope Oti choose the tribal theme (I think Vicky Giggles said that she had a bit input into the costume, so she probably did). otherwise the producers saying to a woman of colour, OK we'd like you to dress up in native looking costume, with 'Lion King' motifs in the background, is a wee bit racist.
Maybe I'm being to sensitive, but it made me a bit uncomfortable as I said. I loved the fusion of styles in tha Samba, it was one of the best dances we have seen on the show. |
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I thought it was great, but did anyone find it a wee bit uncomfortable? I hope Oti choose the tribal theme (I think Vicky Giggles said that she had a bit input into the costume, so she probably did). otherwise the producers saying to a woman of colour, OK we'd like you to dress up in native looking costume, with 'Lion King' motifs in the background, is a wee bit racist.
Maybe I'm being to sensitive, but it made me a bit uncomfortable as I said. |
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could you imagine Anton doing it
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I thought it was great, but did anyone find it a wee bit uncomfortable? I hope Oti choose the tribal theme (I think Vicky Giggles said that she had a bit input into the costume, so she probably did). otherwise the producers saying to a woman of colour, OK we'd like you to dress up in native looking costume, with 'Lion King' motifs in the background, is a wee bit racist.
Maybe I'm being to sensitive, but it made me a bit uncomfortable as I said. Oti is always gorgeous, but she never looked better than on her Samba night! |
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Let's not get upset on somebody else's behalf. Next somebody will tell she's forced to dance because she's black.
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It was dance of the series for me for sure. I thought it was fantastic.
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Nothing wrong with a tribal theme (despite the misgivings aired by some before the dance). I don't know anything about Oti, but it seemed like the idea for the theme came from her, which is fare enough. I would only feel uncomfortable if as you say it was something forced on her by producers, or if Vicky was sticking her in leopard print for every dance.
I loved the fusion of styles in tha Samba, it was one of the best dances we have seen on the show. BTW - I loved the fusion too. |
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Thanks to everyone who replied to my comment about this. It's good to know that it's an interpretation that Oti has used before, and doesn't seem to have been forced on her by the producers. Given that she seems to be quite assertive, it was unlikely.
BTW - I loved the fusion too. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Ca2uVZuiY0 |
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WOW...WOW...WOW....brilliant!! Best Samba ever! Loved it!
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I think Oti said herself she wanted the samba to be different. Tribal and ethnic were the words she used.
I don't understand dancing but by jove, it was enjoyable. Glad they got a 40. Well deserved. I especially loved the manic / crazy dancing after the first stalking the prey bit. |
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Funny thing is I read on YouTube that when he was at ArtsEd, his dancing wasn't the best and he only scraped through the course. Acting was his forte!
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Unappreciating that I think Danny can't win whatever he does! If he'd been crap with an arts education background, he'd still have haters saying that he should be better due to said background, as it is the haters hate because they think he's too good due to his background! I love watching him and Oti dance purely because I just enjoy their dancing most! Would love him to win, but won't be up in arms if he doesn't, they've all worked hard and are fantastic and have different strengths in different dances!
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Unappreciating that I think Danny can't win whatever he does! If he'd been crap with an arts education background, he'd still have haters saying that he should be better due to said background, as it is the haters hate because they think he's too good due to his background! I love watching him and Oti dance purely because I just enjoy their dancing most! Would love him to win, but won't be up in arms if he doesn't, they've all worked hard and are fantastic and have different strengths in different dances!
And he's a boring, boring ringy ringer who looks like a thunderbird and performs like a second rate pro show backing dancer. ![]()
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Where tf did that come from? I don't know you and vice versa, but why such spiteful comments?
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Amazeballs!
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That was definitely the story, and they both really went for it
What I really liked was the rawness of it, and although I never like to compare Danny to a pro, because it's obvious when he is out there that he isn't one, I can't imagine any of the male pros dancing that routine quite like that. ![]() Quote:
That was jaw-droppingly good.
This is a dance I'd put in my "Untouchable" Category along with Jay's Jive; Natalie's Viennese Waltz. Extra move from Danny somewhere in the middle but I like the way he placed his arm and hand above the chest when doing his batucadas. It's almost as if he's in a trance. I don't quite agree with Bruno about the pagan mating ritual comment -- more like sexual foreplay between a European immigrant/conquistador and an Amazon rain forest indian, for me. There's a point in the routine towards the end where they're doing the natural rolls and Danny looked up the ceiling: I say to myself 'dang, the man is so enjoying this!!!' I'd put Helen and Aljaz's VW (to At Last) in that category from recent years. I still replay that one a lot.Yes I thought Danny did an extra arm swing and you could see in Len's lens in the slow mo part. As you say he was really in to it, dang he's enjoying this describes it perfectly! Quote:
Unappreciating that I think Danny can't win whatever he does! If he'd been crap with an arts education background, he'd still have haters saying that he should be better due to said background, as it is the haters hate because they think he's too good due to his background! I love watching him and Oti dance purely because I just enjoy their dancing most! Would love him to win, but won't be up in arms if he doesn't, they've all worked hard and are fantastic and have different strengths in different dances!
I hope Danny and Oti win as they are the couple I enjoy the most...but that hasn't helped in the past! But whatever happens they are a magical combination and have brought something extra special to this years show. |
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It was PERFECTION, THE BEST SAMBA I HAVE EVER SEEN ON Strictly, Oti's Choreography was FAB-U-LOUS and Danny's dancing was INCREDIBLE, for me, it was the dance of the series so far.
![]() As for being the dance of the series - NO WAY!!! Doti's QS (my personal fave), Cha Cha, Jive & Charleston all hit this out of the ballpark! Quote:
it was a good dance performed well and deserved its marks, I do not personally like tribal themed sambas but that is just my preference
But when a samba is given good music (cannot remember any other sambas as good as they played tonight for a long while) how the dance is so much better to watch |
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I have been rooting for Team Doti since Day 1, though I adored the originality and performance of this dance, it just did not feel like a samba for me. Give my Georgia & Gio's or Jake and Janette's over this any day.
As for being the dance of the series - NO WAY!!! Doti's QS (my personal fave), Cha Cha, Jive & Charleston all hit this out of the ballpark! |
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I am now believing the claims that he is the best male celebrity ever on Strictly, I do think he is the best celebrity full stop. I'm still not sure I want him to win but I do want to see him do his thing in the final.
![]() ![]() If anyone comes close to Danny for me its Tom Chambers. I did not watch neither Kara's or Natalie's series so not sure about best celeb ever- but wouldn't be surprised if Danny was it. I cannot wait to see his and Oti's Showdance - its going to be all sorts of A-MA-ZING!!!!!
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He is definitely THE BEST MALE ever. If anyone comes close for me its Tom Chambers.
I did not watch neither Kara's or Natalie's series so not sure about best celeb ever- but wouldn't be surprised if Danny was the best ever. I cannot wait to see his and Oti's Showdance - its going to be all sorts of AMAZING!!!!! ![]() In terms of other great celebrities in general I loved Kara and while I appreciated Natalie was technically great, she wasn't very engaging for me. But think she may well still have a higher average score come end of the season than Danny, but we will see. |
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Yes, I was pretty convinced early on he could be the best male celeb, and would say he's definitely proved that. Can't think of any that run him close.
In terms of other great celebrities in general I loved Kara and while I appreciated Natalie was technically great, she wasn't very engaging for me. But think she may well still have a higher average score come end of the season than Danny, but we will see. Quote:
I also think Oti's routines are really interesting and original and underated. Love her and the way she has made Danny an even better dancer than before is amazing ![]() |
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This was definitely an original routine and very interesting, even though personally I don't like Danny.
But can someone explain why no one does the 'samba rolls' any more? I think that's what they're called - the bit where the man stands behind the woman and they kind of roll their hips round in sync like keeping up a hula hoop. Is it too hard or does it look too sexual? |
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They did do samba rolls at the beginning in the slow bit!
I don't know why you say you don't like Danny. He is quite harmless in my view. But is very talented! |
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I don't know why you say you don't like Danny.
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