Self-proclaimed “funky white sister” Mary Halsey went on “Ellen” Thursday to perform her rendition of “Work It,” which went viral this summer after Missy Elliot tweeted the performance.

 

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Halsey told Ellen DeGeneres she’s been singing “Work It” for 15 years, and explained that she came up with her now-famous nickname as a way to fill the space between when the song’s music starts and when Missy Elliott starts singing. “Instead of it just being an empty time, I decided to fill it in. And of course, I am her funky white… Missy’s funky white sister… IN THE HOUSE!!!!!”

 

This woman is absolutely incredible and we’re all in love with her.

 

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