Jan252008_975_lgEW Annie Barrett wins! Annie Barrett beat Mandi Bierly 5 to 2.

Sequins contribute more to an awesome costume than fringe on "Dancing With the Stars."

Jan252008_975_lgEW.com Editor
Record: 1 - 1 - 1
Winner! 5
VS
Oct82004_787_lgEW.com Editor
Record: 0 - 1 - 0
Loser 2
Annie Barrett said

They sparkle and therefore light up your life.

Mandi Bierly said

Sparkle is important if you're in the last row of a Neil Diamond show. Fringe shows movement better.

Annie Barrett said

Fringe shows the *illusion* of movement better. Marie Osmond used to twist her butt a quarter of an inch -- and if fringe had been carefully arranged on that butt, this non-effort could be considered a "nice move." No. Total cop-out.

Mandi Bierly said

You are seriously underestimating viewers??? and the definition on their televisions. We can tell the difference between a Marie twist and an Edyta twist. If the person is moving slowly (hello, Marie, I can't believe you're getting a talk show in fall 2009?!), the fringe actually calls attention to it MORE. There's nothing sadder than a floppy fringe, Annie.

Annie Barrett said

Thank you for mentioning my favorite pro Edyta. Bottom line is that you're more badass if you go with sequins because they can't hide as much. I will say that my absolute favorite DWTS costuming atrocities are those not-at-all-rare instances of SEQUINED FRINGE, which are fun for the whole family and especially grandpa. But for the sake of throwing it down, I stand by sequins. Shine on you crazy disco ball.

Mandi Bierly said

Thank you for mentioning SEQUINED FRINGE, because THAT is why Julianne and Helio won. Their quick step would have just been average had it not been for her festive butt fringe.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=I3yN8056Cfc
I rest my case.

Mar312006_870_lgEW

Me like shiny things.

Oct82004_787_lgEW

"Festive butt fringe" is my new favorite phrase, Mandi. Awesome.

Jun132003_714_lg

Quick step - one word or two? I smell another throwdown. Can you throwdown the dictionary?

Jan252008_975_lgEW

Ask the saurus!

Jan252008_975_lgEW

God that was lame... can we delete comments?

Mar102006_867_lgEW

You guys have just set the Throwdown bar veddy high.

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