20 Most Common “So You Think You Can Dance” Judge Phrases

With Season 10 ending next week, let’s take a look at some of the most commonly used phrases that the SYTYCD judges use, and what they really mean.

"That's bucc!"

"That's bucc!"

Meaning: A phrase used by judge/krump choreographer Lil C, used to describe something that was done well. Ex: "That contemporary routine was bucc!" or "This buffalo chicken salad is bucc!" etc.

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"I don't mean to be a creepy old man, but..."

"I don't mean to be a creepy old man, but..."

Meaning: Used by Judge Nigel Lythgoe, it means he is a creepy old man who wants to sleep with you.

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"That was... SO GOOD!"

"That was... SO GOOD!"

Meaning: Commonly used by Adam Shankman when overreacting to a dance that the audience at home is usually like, "Really?" about.

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"You're on the HOT TAMALE TRAIN!"

"You're on the HOT TAMALE TRAIN!"

Meaning: Mary Murphy's catchphrase. Like "That's bucc," it's used as an extreme compliment. Ex: "That samba puts you on the hot tamale train!" or "Paris at night is on the hot tamale train!" etc.

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