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09 Jun 2006
UK surfers are gripped by Peter Crouch's robotic dance and David Beckham's ever-changing hair style.
According to search analysts Hitwise, UK web users are less interested in England's World Cup odds or even Wayne Rooney's metatarsal than they are in dancing and hair gel.
Searches for Crouch are dominated by his goal celebration on 30 May. 'Peter crouch dance' and 'crouch robot' are the striker's top search terms, while Beckham searches include 'beckham hairstyles' and 'beckham hair'.
But Brazilian superstar Ronaldinho is the most searched for player, followed by Steven Gerrard. Hitwise predicts that Crouch, at number three, will overtake Ronaldinho by the end of today.
However the World Cup itself proves less interesting to surfers than reality TV. 'Big brother' was the fourth most popular UK search term in the month ending 3 June, compared with 'world cup' at 182nd.
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Legend - and check out his fansite!!!
Crouch deserves his fame. He has proven in his performances that he is more than a 'bit part' player for England, and has established himself as a first choice striker in his own right. The Robot Dance is bringing the feel good factor of the World Cup home to all England fans. We all know we can't play football like any of the England squad, but 'doing the crouch' brings us closer together - anyone can do it!!!! Check out Petes moves at www.thecrouchdance.co.uk
Posted by: Danny 09 Jun 2006