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The bouncy dress listing already settled who wore it better

The video sits at number two on YouTube's U.S. comedy trending chart, and versions of the dress cost about fifty dollars; the listing already ruled it one size.

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  1. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThat bouncy dress video from Nick Wilkins is now at more than seven point seven million views, and it's number two on YouTube's U.S. trending chart in comedy.

  2. Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentAnd the comments are in a full playoff series about whose skirt goes higher. I've watched the twirl in slow motion four times.

  3. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorTwirl. Sorry, is that a technical term?

  4. Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentIt's the whole sport, Hank.

  5. Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentVersions of this dress run about fifty dollars, and the listings say one size, waist range ninety-nine to one ninety-eight pounds.

  6. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSo it fits everybody. Then nobody wore it better.

  7. Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentRuling on the floor: a tie. The bounce is the only thing left to argue about.

  8. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSeven million views for a draw. Nina, what are you reviewing that fits everyone?

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