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Ellen DeGeneres has shared an online video showing the performance of the Canadian dance duo Funkanometry which is new and very much to the point as their dancing also communicates through American Sign Language. The star said quite a few words in her post but one of them was the creators and the rest of the people who soon followed her audience responding with zeal.
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The comedian and former talk show host captioned the video, “I love these two,” while reposting the content from Funkanometry’s account. The video features the two dancers grooving to the music of “Have You Ever Seen the Rain” by Creedence Clearwater Revival with the smooth addition of ASL throughout the routine. This fresh and unique approach caught the attention of many viewers who then recognized the power of art in its different forms.
User was the first one who discovered the place and the talent of the artists by commenting, “They are from Nanaimo, B.C. and incorporate ASL into their dances. Super creative.” Moreover, one more person remarked that he/she had come to the comments section specifically to see whether others had noticed the sign language feature or not. This created a mini educational moment when someone inquired, “What is ASL?” and was given the answer, “Sign language!”
The music selection for the performance became a hot topic among DeGeneres’s followers. The music selection for the performance became a hot topic among DeGeneres’s followers. Most of the commentators were so happy with the song choice, one wrote, “I loved that they picked CCR,” and another, “I l❤ve that they’re dancing to CCR!!” The groovy rock song set up a nostalgic feeling which drew in more of the audience, one of them said, “oh TY one of my favorite songs, needed that, they are awesome!!!”
The Canadian pride was also mirrored in the comments of the viewers. One user stated, “These are our boys from Canada! We are so proud of them and their success. They are amazing!” thus showing the pride of the whole country which was even felt by the dancers of Vancouver Island. Another person mentioned their past performances with the words, “Aww they have grown up! I remember them on World of Dance!”
The impact of the performance was the main topic of discussion among the audience in the comments’ section. “Definitely put a smile on my face,” said one viewer, another wrote, “So cute!!! Puts you in a good mood.” Likewise, the positive reaction was justified by the comments like “Thank you for THIS! Brought a smile to my face today!” and “I love to watch these guys, they are never boring.”
Beside all the wonderful things about the performers, one of the very common themes in the comments was technical ability. “Cool 😎- creative choreography and how they shared that alignment- very impressed,” you could read in one comment that basically concludes the overall acceptance of their accuracy or even artistry. This was confirmed by another who simply proclaimed, “They are so Awesome!!! Loved this video!!! Highly Skilled young men!!!”
Some of the comments were directed to DeGeneres in a more personal way. “I love these guys and every time I watch a video of theirs I think for sure you would’ve had them on your show! I miss you and I hope you and Portia are doing fine,” one supporter wrote in connection to DeGeneres’s former daytime show. Another post humorously mentioned, “❤️❤️❤️ I love ‘almost’ every single thing you love Ellen 😂.”
The usage of ASL in dancing was a very delicate point for some viewers who identified with it. One user tagged the friend, saying, “take a look at how awesome this is!! They are using ASL in the dance! It reminds me of YOU and I was thinking you would totally appreciate the beauty in this!” The comment had sign language and dance emojis added to highlight the relationship.
Although DeGeneres has remained less visible to the public eye since the end of her long-running talk show, she still finds a way to deliver content that her audience is fond of. Her sharing of Funkanometry’s work indicates that she is still seeking out creative talent and that she has the power to spotlight those performers who are able to bring unique elements to their art. The mere repost has accumulated an extremely positive response which is indicative of the fact that her audience still values her curatorial skills and enjoys the content she decides to showcase.
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This video serves as a testament to DeGeneres’s past in o fèning up new talents and also to her inclination for performances that combine technical skill with imaginative innovation. In this small but powerful post, she gave the mic to the dancers who are breaking artistic boundaries while still being able to please the audience with their approachable and merry performances. Ellen recently made headlines for her civic advocacy. In other news, she shared an adorable animal moment that delighted her followers. The talk show host once humorously stated she wants to reincarnate as Melissa McCarthy’s child in a future life. In a particularly unique gift exchange, Ellen received a hairless rat from Terri and Bindi Irwin.