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SEARCHThe "Uptown Funk" lip sync challenge video that gained almost instant Internet fame was among the 10 finalists on the television special Lip Sync to the Rescue—which featured first responders singing and dancing to popular music—and ended up taking the top spot among voters.
The Norfolk (VA) Police Department's "Uptown Funk" lip sync video was voted best in the country during Monday's "Lip Sync to the Rescue" television special.
Photo: Norfolk (VA) Police Department
The "Uptown Funk" lip sync challenge video that gained almost instant Internet fame was among the 10 finalists on the television special Lip Sync to the Rescue—which featured first responders singing and dancing to popular music—and ended up taking the top spot among voters.
According to WDBJ-TV , for winning the top spot the Norfolk (VA) Police Department is being awarded $100,000.
The song's original performer—Bruno Mars—posted the video on social media and encouraged fans to vote for it during the show's final episode, which aired live on Monday night.
Related: Why the "Lip-Sync Challenge" Videos Have Value for Law Enforcement
