It has come to my attention there is serious question about the judging & validity of the contest. According to the winner, he was notified on Friday June 22 of finalist status. I wrote to all other contestants Monday the 26th & I have yet to be able to find one other single finalist notified on Friday, June 22. In addition, voting was still in progress on June 22nd, & the results of this vote was to determine 25% of the judging.
Questions: Why did Malibu Banana only notify one 'finalist'? Why did they notify ANYONE before the youtube voting was finished? Why does the winning video feature the same costume, shoes, glasses, & style of shooting as the Malibu Promo Vids, if 25% of the judging was to be determined on originality/creativity?
Why is Malibu the FIRST youtube contest to announce the finalists after they announce the winner? Entry into the Banana Malibu; How do YOU Banana Malibu (Rum)? Belly dancing, tribal props, & fun images. Read on for fun facts about the making of this vid - hope you enjoy!!!
Fun Facts about the making of the Banana Boat Song Tribal Dance: All props & costumes are vintage finds from thrift stores & yard sales...
There were originally six different costumes with bongos & maraccas, but it became impossible to edit so many different themes, so we went with the veil & one dress...
This was a project to put a deadline on learning a more professional ( & complicated!!!) editing system for my on-line comedy vids. And, I almost quit about fifty times.
Belly dancing moves are a throwback to my younger days dancing in a troupe in Western MA. The Sisters of Salome were together five years and we danced at festivals, parades, fairs, & parties throughout the summer season. It was a blast.
I am REALLY glad this video is FINALLY finished. Really, really, really, really, really glad. Whew!

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