If there was a word that superseded “iconic,” I’d use it to describe it. It’s BEYOND iconic. Fergie sings live while doing multiple cartwheels:
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Honestly, though, the breath control/stamina to do this!!! WOW.
Every time the performance is posted or mentioned, it goes viral (as it should). It’s been memorialized on Twitter:
I swear that video of Fergie simultaneously doing front cartwheels and sing grunting was shot in a different realm. My mind can’t comprehend the fact that she actually did that
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And even by gays like me, who decided to be Cartwheel Fergie for Halloween:
All this to say, Fergie has never really acknowledged this Pop Culture History 101 moment. Until now.
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Earlier this week, people began sharing their Spotify Wrapped, which is basically a ranking of your top played songs, albums, artists, etc. It eventually became a meme, with fans making edits like these, which referenced Fergie’s performance:
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Meme account Diet Prada reposted the edit, and THE Fergie herself saw it and commented:
“My signature dance move.” YES, Fergie. It is your signature move that will forever stand the test of time. It will never be duplicated.
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Thank you for that performance, legend. May it live on forever.