2026 US Nationals Men's Free Skate "It's Raining Menning"

[once_upon]

I hate the way Martynov's outer tunic flaps around like a potato sack.

You mean it's not one? Or the CC costume from Ghosts basement people

 

[flyingsit]

I remember Krasnozhon's babushka blouses and I think Martynov does too

I miss Kras. His skating was everything I usually hate but his passion was endearing.

 

[Theatregirl1122]

I'm deeply hoping that Ilia isn't injured in a way that will impact him at the Olympics.

 

[peibeck]

Dad telling him to either WD or water down his content, I'm guessing, lol. That's not in Ilia's character though.

That's not the impression I got.

 

[Theatregirl1122]

Martynov looking good, but not good enough.

LOL I was just thinking he looked a mess

 

[skatfan]

Was that lady Jacob's mom?

Yes, she’s lovely

 

[Theatregirl1122]

That's not the impression I got.

What was your impression.

 

[ilovesalchows]

I feel like I've seen so many Tara mattress ads that it's become a fever dream.

I’m not taking her advice. I make a much bigger dent in a mattress than she does.

 

[slicekw]

I could see Jacob wanting Jr Worlds since he hasn't medaled there (4th last year) and doing so would guarantee him a GP, but 4CC would also be a great opportunity to establish himself at a Sr Championship.

I was looking at the $$ and he might be better trying for a 4CC medal. Any envelope experts want to weigh in?

 

[Karen-W]

That's not the impression I got.

I'll be curious to hear your thoughts later on after the competition is finished.

 

[Capt. DeSoto]

4CC and Junior Worlds are well over a month apart, so it's possible for someone to get both. I think my feelings on giving Jacob the shot at both vs. spreading it out may depend on how others skate.

This isn't meant as any type of shade towards Jacob, but I think he should do 4CC (only 10 days from now) then focus all of his energy on adding quads between 4CC and the 2026-27 season. Junior Worlds in mid-March would distract from that work and delay his clean quads in my opinion.

 

[Sally1214]

His top looks like my dishcloth after I wipe the inside of the oven.

You wipe the inside of your oven??

 

[Theatregirl1122]

It's a new costume for Ilia, right?

 

[overedge]

I doubt that Johnny would go anywhere near those puppies, in case he got drool or hair on his designer outfit

 

[Karen-W]

It's a new costume for Ilia, right?

No, same as the GPF.

 

[Theatregirl1122]

This isn't meant as any type of shade towards Jacob, but I think he should do 4CC then focus all of his energy on adding quads between 4CC and 2026-27 season. Junior Worlds in mid-March would distract from that work and delay his clean quads in my opinion.

USFSA are going to be a lot more worried about JGP spots. If they think they need him for those, they'll send him.

 

[MacMadame]

WAIT. I didn’t get to hear that! I was too busy watching the drug ad being……so……weird.

I'm still traumatized by the singing belly button.

You wipe the inside of your oven??

I had the same thought.

 

[personwhoishere]

Whether he goes or not, Torgashev's program feels very Olympic. Lots of gravitas

 

[tangerine dream]

I was looking at the $$ and he might be better trying for a 4CC medal. Any envelope experts want to weigh in?

It's hard to see him winning a medal without a quad against Miura, Tomono, Yamamoto, Shaidorov and Cha. Maybe some will withdraw but at the moment it's hard to imagine a medal for any US man.

 

[Matryeshka]

What will the judges do if Torgy and Tomoki go clean?

If Naumov skates lights out, I think he's in. They'll do it for the plot and sick Andrea Joyce on him, poor kid.

 

[Theatregirl1122]

I love how Tara and Johnny are always here to tell us that you need to land jumps

 

[Theatregirl1122]

Is that...

CLEAN TORGY?????

 

[slicekw]

Jason who?
Torgy skating like a top woman!

 

[MacMadame]

I love how Tara and Johnny are always here to tell us that you need to land jumps

And that 4 minutes is a long time.

 

[Lanie]

Wowwwww

 

[canbelto]

Awesome skate by Torgy!!!

 

[personwhoishere]

Is that...

CLEAN TORGY?????

SURE WAS

 

[Baby Yoda On Skates]

Well, well, well.

Torgy must have put down his phone and put in some work.

 

[my little pony]

I dont know, Torg's program has nothing in it until the jumps end and by that time I was already not interested

 

[ChillSkate]

Where did this come from?? Andrew was perfect!