7/9/11

Robyn's "Call Your Girlfriend"

How else to explain this week's post other than the fact that I couldn't get this music video out of my head? I kept watching it over and over again until eventually I found myself emailing my friends sentences like: "I want to bon appetempt this video." And I guess when you say this kind of thing to people who happen to be talented and hilarious go-getters that will also allow you to take over a room of their house for the afternoon, borrow their clothes, and helpfully shout directions at you while you dance, the below happens—the below being Bon Appetempt's first music video.

Robyn's version:


my version:

Many many thanks to Heather, Jeana, and Brad for what was easily one of the most fun afternoons I've had in a long time. Let's do it again sometime?

104 comments:

  1. MattJuly 9, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    Hilariously awesome! Hats off to You, Heather, Jeana and Brad! Also, way to nail the nose wipe at the end! xoxox

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  2. SarahJuly 9, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    This is great! Moar music videos.

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  3. jeana sohnJuly 9, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    i'm ready for the second one!!! you are so awesome, amelia! LOVE YOU!

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  4. penguin bradJuly 9, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    yay!!! your performance is so great! i'll keep the smoke machine warmed up for the sequel :)

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  5. Mary AnneJuly 9, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    HAHAHAHA, this is sooooo awesome!!! You really nailed those killer moves! Wish I could have been around for the practice sessions. Major props to your cinematographer, lighting/set designer, and costume designer! Love it all!

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  6. amy t.July 9, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    oh yeah, what a great video! seriously makes me want to go clear out the furniture in the living room :)

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  7. KatieJuly 9, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    I have ALSO been obsessed with this song and video -- I love, love, love your interpretation...

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  8. KimberleyJuly 9, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    Oh my God this is so epic. This is what happens at dinner parties at my house once dinner's over, except that there's usually a lot more falling down.

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  9. AlexJuly 9, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    Agree with Matt. The nose wipe seals the deal. Much better than the original. I can't believe it's not Robin!

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  10. UnknownJuly 9, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    OMFG you're awesome :D :D :D

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  11. Heather TaylorJuly 9, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    best day of my life!

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  12. Megan TaylorJuly 9, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    It makes me smile so I've watched it multiple times. Thrilled that this happened. Want to be at the next one. NOSE WIPE!!! xo

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  13. WJuly 9, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    Just: Yes.

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  14. Clare VivierJuly 9, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    Wardrobe - A +
    Choreography - A ++
    Nose wipe - B for Beyond

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  15. AnonymousJuly 9, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    Your version is better than the original one!!! Ha ha...It is true.

    Sandy

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  16. AnonymousJuly 9, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    SO CUTE!

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  17. AshleyJuly 9, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    Out of control amazing.

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  18. AnonymousJuly 9, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    i'm speechless.

    you rule.

    xo

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  19. saraJuly 9, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    okay...so many things to say about this.
    1. the first time i saw this video i actually thought her dancing at one stage (the floor hump, clearly) reminded me of you. WEIRD?
    2. i need more of this kind of thing in my life.
    3. you are my hero.

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  20. UnknownJuly 9, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    I think I love you Ms Amelia.
    Awesome AWESOME bon appétempt!
    Ground humping and nose wiping deserve an award... not sure what kind but you deserve it regardless! Do it again...

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  21. FaveJuly 9, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    Wow Amerz, this is AMAZING!!!! AH-MAZING!!

    Stephanie

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  22. JanetJuly 9, 2011 at 9:40 PM

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  23. JanetJuly 9, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    umm, I think this could seriously be the next aerobics trend. awesome!

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  24. JessicaJuly 9, 2011 at 10:15 PM

    LOVE. I agree, I NEED more of this in my life!

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  25. Amelia MorrisJuly 9, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    Thanks, everyone! This was so much fun! Super glad the ground hump and nose wipe are being well received -- really didn't want to botch those!

    p.s. Robyn is @ the Hollywood Bowl this October. Who's with me!?

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  26. skJuly 10, 2011 at 5:17 AM

    AWESOME!!!! Totally wonderful. You rock!!!!

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  27. AnonymousJuly 10, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    Amazing. I haven't been able to get this out of my head ALL WEEKEND! Thank you.

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  28. Mark and MarshaJuly 10, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    Incredible. Strong finish. More videos please.

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  29. saraJuly 10, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    i finally got them synced up so i could watch both at once. hilarious!

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  30. JennyJuly 10, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    BWAAAAAAAAAAHHH HA HA HA HA!!

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  31. PaolaJuly 10, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    Amazing. This is the best thing I have ever seen!! I love it! You are awesome!

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  32. RachelJuly 10, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    Two things come to mind: First, how fast can this go viral? Second, perhaps here's your excuse to invest in platform sneakers? Really, there are not enough people sporting that fashion.

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  33. TiffanyJuly 11, 2011 at 7:33 AM

    tiny disco ball really made it for me. i'm totally inspired!!!

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  34. GINNYJuly 11, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    This made my morning!

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  35. EmilyJuly 11, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    I love this SO MUCH.

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  36. LeahJuly 11, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    SECRET BEST FRIEND! I DO THIS DANCE EVERY WEEKEND!

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  37. AnonymousJuly 11, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    is it weird if i want to watch this all the time?!?!

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  38. Johanna VSJuly 11, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    OMG; this is hilarious! I love Robyn and her "call your girlfriend" video is amazing.. I was at a concert w her the other day and she's soo cool!

    Good job ;)

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  39. AnonymousJuly 11, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    thank u sososososso much for this! it really put a smile on my face! is it true? you will be doing a new one?

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  40. VirveJuly 11, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    awesome video!

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  41. UnknownJuly 11, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    OH MY GOD, you are fucking awesome. I love this so so so much.

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  42. Heather TaylorJuly 11, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    hiiiiii! loving this all day! my soundtrack!

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  43. JennyTJuly 11, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    Major kudos for this. I was pretty much waiting to see if you would do the little back flip thing. Flawless!

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  44. Megan TaylorJuly 11, 2011 at 5:44 PM

    Can't STOP!!!

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  45. koriJuly 11, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    Watched this on Friday and it made my whole weekend better! Now I can't get that song out of my head or the thought of how much fun that must have been to do! Looking forward to the next one. :)

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  46. JenniferJuly 11, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    This is AMAZING.

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  47. KimberlyJuly 11, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    I have had a crappy day from Craptown, and this video made me smile anyway. It was awesome and you did a phenomenal job. THANK YOU :)

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  48. commoncentsJuly 11, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    CONGRATS on being chosen a Blog of Note!!!

    Steve
    Common Cents
    http://www.commoncts.blogspot.com

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  49. DannyJuly 11, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    hahah great stuff, more videos like this, pleasse

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  50. MattJuly 11, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    Rent a tour bus and do Hang With Me? Just a thought.

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  51. AnonymousJuly 11, 2011 at 10:57 PM

    Haha, the tiny discoball in the corner adds a nice touch!

    http://underwearandtexaspride.blogspot.com/

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  52. Savory TvJuly 11, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    I have no idea who you are, but I like your version more! Because...you rock it with sauce in a 200 sq ft NYC apt, and you shoot in better light :) Cheers!

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  53. Julia, the Thanksgiving GirlJuly 12, 2011 at 12:01 AM

    Haha, I bet you had a fantastic time!! :)

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  54. SimoneJuly 12, 2011 at 12:22 AM

    MY HERO. Seriously made my week. Beyond.
    xxS

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  55. AnonymousJuly 12, 2011 at 5:09 AM

    This is one video that should definitely go Viral!

    And BTW:
    Congratulations on your "Blog of Note" award.

    from Games Classified

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  56. CanadianbloggergirlJuly 12, 2011 at 5:51 AM

    Congrats on receiving Blog of Note yesterday, hence the reason I came across your blog. I love the recreation of the music video. You truly have some talent there.

    CBG
    canadianbloggergirl.blogspot.com

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  57. vananhshop.comJuly 12, 2011 at 7:18 AM

    This is great! Moar music videos www.vananhshop.com

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  58. CINCHED AT THE WAISTJuly 12, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    amazeballs- i'm referring to your dance moves and of course those leggings of note. rock them florals.

    stunning job,
    Annina
    www.cinchedatthewaist.com

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  59. RachelJuly 12, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    HAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHA. HAMAZING.

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  60. AlexJuly 12, 2011 at 2:13 PM

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  61. AlexJuly 12, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    Had to Tweet this immediately! Next time I run to this song, I'll be all smiles and laughs thinking of your hilarity :D
    (Also, I'm totally going to attempt this attempt next time I'm home alone with a tiny disco ball.)

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  62. Amit KumarJuly 12, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    good
    i like it



    http://cloudico.in/

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  63. lisa fikaJuly 12, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    yeay amelia and co.! this put a giant smile on my face!!! xo.

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  64. Kate Lynn LindseyJuly 12, 2011 at 11:00 PM

    that was AWESOME!

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  65. Nata-tat-tatJuly 13, 2011 at 12:14 AM

    i was practically smiling the whole time and envied at how much fun you were having while I am trying to finish my homework.

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  66. LuisaJuly 13, 2011 at 12:33 AM

    So, I hope this isn't awkward or anything, but AMELIA OMG I LOVE YOU. This is so beyond awesome. The dry ice! The bubbles! Freaking hilarious. Thank you for making my day. xo

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  67. berctonJuly 13, 2011 at 4:09 AM

    Beautiful voice! Nice Video!

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  68. AnonymousJuly 13, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    OMG! Congrats you were awesome!!

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  69. seesaw designsJuly 13, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    you are incredible! awesome.

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  70. David RussoJuly 13, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    Nice video. Good coordinated moves.

    http://www.comicdaverusso.blogspot.com

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  71. Brian BedellJuly 13, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    Good job on getting blog of note. Keep up the Great Work!

    Brian

    Panna Days, Guinness Nights
    An Alternate Truth
    The Every Day Guide To Herb Gardening

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  72. SGJuly 13, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    This is incredible. You and your friends are seriously incredible. I love it.

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  73. sgJuly 13, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    I am addicted! I just watched it again!

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  74. azerty76600July 14, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    nice video .

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  75. GraceJuly 14, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    watching this was the best part of my day...possibly my week...you are hilarious!!

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  76. UnknownJuly 14, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    Enhorabuena . Eres un blog notable. El mio fue nombrado así en el año 2007, aun sigo escribiendo ilusionado.

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  77. AmyJJuly 15, 2011 at 1:24 AM

    Oh my god..this is brilliant!!! hahah...ur awesome!

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  78. AnonymousJuly 15, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    Your version was so funny! But why have I not heard this song before? Either the song is very old or I am very out of touch....

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  79. Mike WoodsJuly 15, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    You just gave me an idea for how I'm going to spend next sat

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  80. KerryJuly 15, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    How fantastic. Just found your blog and this is the first one I read. I might be hooked already. How fun!

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  81. JanaeJuly 15, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    Beyond amazing.

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  82. you-wee becauseJuly 18, 2011 at 4:29 AM

    Nice yellow curtains.

    They make the different.

    Definitely.

    Hälsningar / regards / Gruesse

    Uwe.

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  83. MarisaJuly 18, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    This was great! Much better that the original! How many times did you start laughing in the middle of it?

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  84. SamJuly 18, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    Like all of your blogging, this would be way better if you were a gay guy. (I originally thought you were, when I first read a couple of posts, maybe because I was linked from Lottie & Doof.) Robyn's not really for straight people...

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  85. racingyogagirlJuly 21, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    You have caused a serious obsession at our house with your fabulous video! It involves turning on your video & family members imitating YOU! We think you are better than Robyn! Can't wait to see what Greg James at BBC Radio does with his version on Friday!

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  86. Amelia MorrisJuly 21, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    @racingyogagirl awwww, that is so fun/hilarious to hear!! And thanks for pointing me to the fact that Greg James is doing a version. I will certainly check that out come Friday!

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  87. HannahJuly 21, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    This was amazing! I definitely subscribing! x

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  88. Chilly BeansJuly 22, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    I just found your blog through "Blog of Note" and I'm an instant fan. You're awesome. That video was pretty cool, and your interpretation? Pure genius. You totally nailed it. Thanks for making me smile, laugh, and want to dance! Keep rocking it out.

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  89. Jimmy MartiniJuly 22, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    hahaha,
    yours was waaayy better than the original!
    ;)

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  90. AngieeJuly 23, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    This was absolutely amazing! My friend and I have been dyingg to learn this dance (she was in a cast)

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  91. Mrs.AnonymousJuly 24, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    Hahaha awesome video! You did a great job! I enjoyed it! :)

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  92. FionaJuly 28, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    Genuinely one of the best things I've seen online. Ever. I now have plans to clear a room in my house and do just this!! xx

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  93. JennieAugust 3, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    OMG I love this. Amelia! Teach that dance to me!!!

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  94. Susan Hazel.August 4, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    I'm a little late on this, but I think you're my new favorite person.

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  95. Susan Hazel.August 4, 2011 at 7:26 AM

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  96. AnonymousOctober 27, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    Have you seen this? Not nearly as fun as yours, but lovely voices!

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNE9bUa2D0c

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  97. Amelia MorrisOctober 27, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    @anonymous -- that's so rad! thanks for sharing.

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  98. Mary AnneNovember 15, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    This is to just to give you...your 100th comment!! Does it count???

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  99. AnonymousNovember 26, 2011 at 11:55 PM

    I seriously love this, makes me happy just watching!!! YAY

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  100. RosieDecember 7, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    This is the best thing I have ever seen.

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  101. KaraMay 30, 2012 at 10:53 AM

    Might just watch old BA videos for the rest of the day...

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  102. LydiaNovember 1, 2012 at 12:43 PM

    Oh my gosh. I just came to your space via The Wednesday Chef and have taken the grand tour this afternoon. Pretty terrible 'cause I need to be clocking hours. I have danced in the privacy my own home to this music video on countless occasions. It just makes me happy to know you're out there.

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  103. shop thời trang nữMay 6, 2013 at 11:28 PM

    Great!!!! Totally wonderful. You rock!!!!

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  104. AnonymousApril 10, 2014 at 7:58 PM

    The sweater is pretty special. I was looking for one online and happened upon this video, which I think you inspired!!
    http://jezebel.com/5942367/snls-taran-killam-on-his-call-your-girlfriend-video-im-a-robyn-lover

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