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Mark Ballas and his spouse BC are having a great time around the grill while they are cooking sausages in a new paid post. The pro dancer who has today turned foodie video showcases his grilled technique in perfect sync with the tunes, bringing out Zatarain’s smoked sausage as the best snack for game day. The fun video is a good example of Mark’s unique liveliness and his interaction with the audience.
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Mark Ballas not only demonstrates that he is an outdoor guy but also has the skills to change his habitat like a bird. The former professional of ‘Dancing with the Stars’ was making his signature moves during a backyard grilling and cooking which was also the setting of the new sponsored video which was half a cook-off and half a dance battle. He slowly but surely progressed through the entertainment world but still nevertheless he showcased his grilling talent while raising the fire and making the smoke of Zatarain’s sausage, all the while doing twerking and dancing.
‘You know I can’t possibly grill if it’s not a little groovy,’ Ballas wrote in the caption and put a smiling emoji at the end thus indicating that the content was playful. His wife BC appeared in the video but Ballas was still the center of attention in the cooking-and-dance routine. In the video, they tell the audience the couple is making what Ballas calls ‘game day perfection’ while a voice-over mentions they are ‘throwing some Zatarain’s sausages on the grill to enhance our game day.’
Ballas’s entertaining outdoor cooking was a banger among the audience and he received a lot of positive comments about it where people combined the aspects of cooking and dancing into one performance and thus perceived it as a great thing. One user perfectly expressed the overall feeling saying, ”this is the energy everyone needs to have at the grill”, thus pointing out that the time has come when Ballas is regarded as the new godfather of the unbeatable grill entertainment. The comment became even more standout especially by the fact that it came from the Zatarain’s account which is by all means an official one thus the brand’s indication of support towards Ballas’s quirky way of promoting their product.
A couple of viewers expressed that they found the couple’s romantic side more appealing, and one of them was like, ‘What a fun, sexy, cool couple. Super catchy song.’ This shows that the couple is building their public persona via their playful relationship and they are the kind of people who enjoy the small things in life together. Another comment was a bit more impressive, the user saying, ‘Such a gorgeous couple. I have watched Mark for years and today your lovely wife has made it even better. Love videos like this.’
Despite the dancer’s laughter, it remained visible. One viewer said, ‘The voice over at the end got me!’ as if marking the moment when Ballas in a hurry says, ‘Alright come on, we’re gonna miss the game. Let’s go.’ This quick switch from the dancing cooking to watching football added more humor to the already hilarious video.
There were still some people who were not entirely convinced about the whole cooking demonstration. One super picky person said, ‘You lost me at ketchup but everything else looks good,’ which proves that even the most entertaining cooking videos might not be able to please every viewer when it comes to sauce choice. This particular comment also prompted a small debate on what the right toppings for sausages are, thereby showing how Ballas’s video had tapped into the larger food discourse.
The video was not only a source of entertainment but also a source of temptation for a few viewers who openly confessed that they had cravings all of a sudden. ‘today I want hot dogs,’ one of the commenters wrote, and Ballas himself replied, ’bout to make more,’ thus demonstrating his stock in community engagement. Another viewer took action and exclaimed, ‘I watched this and ran to the store! It banger the spot!’ indicating how successful Ballas’s product placement has been.
The comments regarding dancing took up a portion of the comments section, with one user asserting, ‘If you’re not twerking while cooking then what are you even doing right!?’ and this feeling was prevalent as many others shared their praises for Ballas’s legendary dance style even in the kitchen. The official Zatarain’s account also took part in this particular dialogue saying, ‘you have to twerk,’ thereby revealing the brand’s willingness to humor the campaign from the fun side.
The video made a significant impact as it caused some viewers to rethink their own arrangements at home. ‘I’m sending this to my husband,’ one commenter wrote. ‘I want the same level of performance on grill nights!’ Others said they wanted to be right next to the action, and there were comments like ‘I wanna be your neighbor!’ and ‘Can I be invited to the cookout?’ showing that not only did Ballas create content that is aspirational but also accessible.
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Mark Ballas is still capable of reinventing himself after ‘Dancing with the Stars’ and this grilling is the proof of his ability to combine professional dancing with new opportunities. The feedback was overwhelmingly positive and it reflected the opinion that people appreciate his real passion and the fact that he is ready to make the boring chore of cooking fun. Be it floor or grill, Ballas is the one who enriches every experience with track and movement. His recent impromptu Hamilton performance shows his continued versatility, while his Harry Potter-themed post demonstrates his playful side. Additionally, Alexander Jean continues to create track that resonates with their audience.
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