Nicole ‘Snooki’ Polizzi Rehearses Her New Year’s Eve Ball Drop

As the final hours of 2010 slowly slip away there is one thing that we can be sure of … Nicole Snooki Polizzi is ready for her midnight ball drop tonight. Snooki rehearsed the big event in Seaside Heights, NJ last night so that every detail could be worked out before she does the real ball drop tonight. And you thought hamsters had all the fun.

With her chubby cheeks and penchant for leopard print there is something rather animal-like about Snooki. So how fitting that the Jersey Shore star chose to welcome in 2011 ‘like a fricken’ hamster’ inside a giant ball. The pint-sized reality star clutched one of her favourite beers as she was lowered into a crowd in New Jersey. Despite her furry coat Snooki – real name Nicole Polizzi – looked to be shivering, perhaps feeling the effects of the snow still heaped on the ground. The 23-year-old was originally due to perform her stunt as part of the official New Years Eve celebrations in Times Square. But a delay in applying, along with some objections, meant the permit was rejected … Luckily Seaside Heights stepped in to host the celebration. Snooki tweeted to her fans: ‘Don’t worry, I’m still gonna be your fricken’ NYE hamster in a ball.’

Now THIS is a classy way to welcome the new year, don’t you think? Despite the obvs cheesiness, I do admit that this Snooki Ball Drop looks kinda fun. I’m glad the event was moved from NYC to NJ because, in all honesty, no other place on Earth is better suited for a spectacle like this. Nothing says Happy New Year like Snooki in a big plastic ball! Bring on 2011, already! Happy New Year!!

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