Don't get me wrong---I think Mario is a wonderful dancer. I also thought Joey was a wonderful dancer. But, I was under the impression that the series was taking non-dancers and transforming them into dancers. In which case---I think Emmitt was very deserving of the top honor. I have been watching Mario and Joey dance for years. They may not be ballroom professionals, but they have been dancing. That is why I voted for Emmitt. I liked watching him improve. Mario started out perfect! He is very entertaining, and easy on the eyes, but I think Emmitt was the one that deserved the title because he is really a non-dancer. Thanks for allowing me my opinion.

I have been
>watching Mario and Joey dance
>for years. They may not
>be ballroom professionals, but they
>have been dancing. That is
>why I voted for Emmitt.

Ok, out of curiosity here, where exactly have you been watching joey and mario dance "for years". I mean is there an underground dancing ring i'm unaware of. Can i get exact programs or shows you've been watching "for years" seeing them dance. As far as Joey, he claimed to only know tap dancing from when he was really small. Is that considered professional trained? I'm pretty sure in his adult life he wasnt performing tap dancing routines on tv or on tour or something. But I digress, the judges have no purpose on this show, they only vote the way the producers want them to, so they'll get more van base. Mario was obviously the best dancer and unlike most I actually voted for the best dancer. Although again he never claimed to have been a dancer or know any of these dances. Never saw him dancing while he was hosting any of his shows. Well at least 1 person on here has again, been watching him do these mystery dances "for years" , maybe in her dreams? I dont know...

"UNDERGROUND DANCING RING" Bwwwwhhhaaaaaa!!!!! THAT is hilarious!!

I know there's better things to be conflicted about........but it was a tough one for me. I really do think Mario should have won......But Emmit did an awesome quick step in the Hammer number.

I found the added drama with the judges tieing a few times infantile and insulting. Like we really believe they thought they both deserved triple 10's (eyes roll)

I thought I might enjoy seeing Mario humbled a little. But he's a good guy and I really felt bad for him. You could see he was happy for Emmit and he was more than a gracious loser. Oh.....and NEXT year I'm not watching!!!!

yeah sure.

For K-Ann to say that Emmitt "put Hammer to shame" tells me that she has never seen MC Hammer dance. That looked NOTHING like MC Hammer. Emmitt moves his feet well, as he did on the football field, and he moves his shoulders, but he doesn't move any other part of his body. Hammer did those moves with his entire body. Say whatever want about Hammer's rapping, his fashion sense, and his spending habits, but he was one ELL of a dancer. Emmitt is no Hammer.

OMG to those denigrating Emmitt and Cheryl for winning last night. Please get over the fact that your favorite didn't win.

Thank you.

Okay. Done. Now what do you want us to do?

The hills are alive with the sigs of Tribe.

>Say whatever you want about Hammer's rapping

One word: amateurish

>his fashion sense

or lack thereof

>and his spending habits

Don't know anything about them. Did he go bankrupt?

>but he was one ELL of a dancer.

For once, we agree. Hammer wasn't really a rapper; he was a performer. Unfortunately for people's ears, he tried to be a rapper.

He and K-Fed have two things in common: can dance, can't rap.

>Emmitt is no Hammer.

We again agree. But Emmitt was popular, even if he danced like Clem Cadiddlehopper. Must be a lot more Cowboy fans out there than I knew about.

You are right...and you are wrong. Mario is almost pro level but that is only because he has had previous dance training. I think the whole idea of the show is to take people WITHOUT any prior training and teach them to dance. It gives each one equal opportunity and an equal amount of time to learn. And THAT is what made Emmit the winner.

Well, I understand that point of view. For me, the 3 most entertaining people to watch dance have been Stacy, Drew and Mario, so 3 people who had prior training. I wouldn't watch DWTS without people who really can dance being on it, but that is just my point of view.

i am also very upset about the results. please all mario fans sign my petition and pass on to your friends. this is going to abc.
http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/marioshouldvewon
^^

THANK YOU SO MUCH!

>i am also very upset about
>the results. please all mario
>fans sign my petition and
>pass on to your friends.
>this is going to abc.

Oh my God, how stupid is this? I'm sure ABC will call an emergency meeting right away, change the winner to Mario, and schedule a TV special for the celebration and announcement of the "real" winner. DUH!

HAHAHAHAHAHA....ROFL...OMG!!!

Every year it's the same thing -- so-called "petitions" for the runner-up who "should have won" and outrage and heated debates from both sides.

I couldn't even get through to vote & personally didn't care. I got the enjoyment of the "finally." Emmitt was highly entertaining & I prefer his "personality." Mario skills made me forget I was watching a "celebrity."

Who cares who won? It's not like they win a million dollars or the runner-up gets put to death for losing. They all got some more exposure, some got new relationships (however short-lived they may be), they all had a great time & entertained us all.

Personally, I was rather bored this season & even had a hard time paying attention. I enjoy SYTYCD so much more and can't wait until next summer when the serious dancers & talent compete!!!!

I expect to see you there, Sagebrush