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After 7 seasons, American Ninja Warrior finally has an American winner to claim the million-dollar prize.

There's a full length version, if you need a hot new dance track to get through your day:

Thanks congress, I don't have to feel bad at all for ordering out tonight!

In these times of constitutional crisis, when a reality-TV gameshow host/president is slowly delegitimizing the rule of law, it can be hard to find hope. But the sun is shining, and we live to fight again. Leading the charge: This chicken playing "My Country 'Tis of Thee" on a keyboard. 

Refill the cup of patriotism and wave your miniture American flag with pride. Old glory, she's still got a few tricks up her sleeve.. 

via US National Archive

It's only fitting that we share this on America's Independence Day. Look at that eagle soaring! So majestic. So... patriotic.