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Here Are the Craziest Things Lil Mama Has Said on America's Best Dance Crew

Eric Jackman · 06/05/11 06:33PM

America's Best Dance Crew judge Lil Mama, of VMA stage crashing fame, has become known for delivering heartfelt critiques to the contestants. At times, they're a source of inspiration. Other times—or really, most of the time—she butchers the English language, leaving one dumfounded at the degree to which words can be mispronounced and expressions can be misspoken on television. Here's a "Best of the Worst" compilation of Lil Mama's six seasons on the show.

ABDC: Hail the Conquering B-Boys

Daniel Barnum-Swett · 04/09/10 01:51PM

ABDC crowned its champion last night, but not before dragging out the inevitable announcement for as long as possible with finale filler performances, pyrotechnics, and the requisite lengthy anticipatory silences.

America's Best Dance Crew's Disco Renaissance

Daniel Barnum-Swett · 03/12/10 05:45PM

Disco suffers an undeservedly bad rap considering it's one of the most honestly blissful genres of music. Last night, ABDC's best crews burned up the floor with their own disco infernos, transforming kitschy 70s fare into hip hop.

America's Best Dance Crew Is Probably Canadian

Daniel Barnum-Swett · 03/05/10 04:45PM

ABDC's stage was full of haphazard hair bows and fashion failures for the Lady Gaga challenge. Canada's Blueprint Cru had the best costumes and moves, triumphing as the judges' favorite; the only group to approximate the icon's style and choreography.

Students Become the Masters on ABDC

Daniel Barnum-Swett · 02/26/10 04:49PM

Montreal's Blueprint Cru proved imitation is indeed the sincerest form of flattery, by dancing in near-perfect sync to judge Omarion's "I Get It In". The Québécois' routine garnered praise and smiles; Omarion thrilled at members' haircuts in his honor.

ABDC's Best Crews Defy Gimmicks

Daniel Barnum-Swett · 02/19/10 04:05PM

Now that ABDC's real competition is underway, two of the best groups are ones readily accused of cheesy gimmicks. The husky Heavy Impact boys and jump ropers Saltare performed so well that they transcended their quirks. At least this week....