Alysa Liu cheer/fan thread

[TanithandBenFan]

Alysa’s father spoke to NBC Bay Area’s Gia Vang yesterday at the Chinatown Oakland parade yesterday and Vang reported at the end that mayor Barbara Lee mentioned that March 14 (Saturday) has been set as the date for Alysa’s celebration in Oakland:

Gia Vang on Instagram: "“Oh my God, so many thanks to everyone in Oakland for supporting her, for loving her, and she grew up here she trains here and Oakland is home,” Arthur Liu, Olympian Alysa Liu’s dad said as he exited a float in the Oakland Chi

426 likes, 7 comments - giavang on March 1, 2026: "“Oh my God, so many thanks to everyone in Oakland for supporting her, for loving her, and she grew up here she trains here and Oakland is home,” Arthur Liu, Olympian Alysa Liu’s dad said as he exited a float in the Oakland Chinatown Lunar New...

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There were 2 separate Alysa references on SNL: https://www.fsuniverse.net/forum/threads/heated-rivalry.113622/page-3#post-6907304

ETA:

Alysa will be on the 9 o'clock hour of TODAY soon.

Is that Today 3rd Hour? I have to set a separate recording for that if so!

 

[TalentedButHumble]

Jamie Lee Curtis met Alysa at The Today Show.

Jamie Lee Curtis (@jamieleecurtis) on Threads

Came to @todayshow to talk about #scarpetta @primevideo nowscreamingpv and ended up being able to tell alysaxliu how much of an inspiration she is because of the freedom from the results and her ability to be in her golden moment so magnificently. The greatest role model for young people today...

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[Sylvia]

With Jamie Lee Curtis:

Jamie Lee Curtis on Instagram: "Came to @todayshow to talk about #scarpetta @primevideo @nowscreamingpv and ended up being able to tell @alysaxliu how much of an inspiration she is because of the freedom from the results and her ability to be in her

3,886 likes, 27 comments - jamieleecurtis on March 2, 2026: "Came to @todayshow to talk about #scarpetta @primevideo @nowscreamingpv and ended up being able to tell @alysaxliu how much of an inspiration she is because of the freedom from the results and her ability to be in her golden moment so...

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And Daniel Radcliffe:

TODAY on Instagram: ""oh my lord.""

12K likes, 44 comments - todayshow on March 2, 2026: ""oh my lord."".

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[Sylvia]

A short clip:

TODAY on Instagram: "Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu speaks on TODAY about her joy on the ice: "I guess I’m OK if I mess up and do a horrible program.""

217 likes, 2 comments - todayshow on March 2, 2026: "Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu speaks on TODAY about her joy on the ice: "I guess I’m OK if I mess up and do a horrible program."".

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Full appearance (5 mins.) that I missed seeing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WTJ1pXggVU
https://www.today.com/video/figure-...c-gold-medal-i-m-really-grateful-258531397885

ETA: Was she also on in the 7 o'clock hour (video above)? I only saw the 9 o'clock appearance with the Lucky Charms marshmallows at the end.

 

[TanithandBenFan]

A short clip:

TODAY on Instagram: "Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu speaks on TODAY about her joy on the ice: "I guess I’m OK if I mess up and do a horrible program.""

217 likes, 2 comments - todayshow on March 2, 2026: "Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu speaks on TODAY about her joy on the ice: "I guess I’m OK if I mess up and do a horrible program."".

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Full appearance (5 mins.) that I missed seeing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WTJ1pXggVU
https://www.today.com/video/figure-...c-gold-medal-i-m-really-grateful-258531397885

ETA: Was she also on in the 7 o'clock hour (video above)? I only saw the 9 o'clock appearance with the Lucky Charms marshmallows at the end.

No she got chacked because they had to cover the orange idiot in charge’s bad decisions.

 

[Sylvia]

Here’s the video from the 3rd Hour of TODAY:
https://www.today.com/video/alysa-l...ition-mistakes-are-beautiful-too-258538565916 & https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RnvbZNzFEiU

ETA:

Alysa & Daniel:

TODAY on Instagram: "“You being you was the most joyful thing I’ve watched.” Daniel Radcliffe and Alysa Liu meet and share a sweet moment backstage at TODAY."

5,878 likes, 39 comments - todayshow on March 2, 2026: "“You being you was the most joyful thing I’ve watched.” Daniel Radcliffe and Alysa Liu meet and share a sweet moment backstage at TODAY.".

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[Cachoo]

moved

 

[Sylvia]

I've re-posted @Cachoo's gifted column (thanks) in this PI thread for those who would like to discuss it: https://www.fsuniverse.net/forum/th...opolitical-issues.109538/page-25#post-6907557

 

[Cachoo]

I've re-posted @Cachoo's gifted column (thanks) in this PI thread for those who would like to discuss it: https://www.fsuniverse.net/forum/th...opolitical-issues.109538/page-25#post-6907557

Thanks I wasn't sure where it should be posted.

 

[ice coverage]

A short clip:

TODAY on Instagram: "Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu speaks on TODAY about her joy on the ice: "I guess I’m OK if I mess up and do a horrible program.""

217 likes, 2 comments - todayshow on March 2, 2026: "Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu speaks on TODAY about her joy on the ice: "I guess I’m OK if I mess up and do a horrible program."".

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Full appearance (5 mins.) that I missed seeing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WTJ1pXggVU
https://www.today.com/video/figure-...c-gold-medal-i-m-really-grateful-258531397885

ETA: Was she also on in the 7 o'clock hour (video above)? I only saw the 9 o'clock appearance with the Lucky Charms marshmallows at the end.

7 o'clock hour interview would have been televised in time zones where 7 o'clock hour (local time) of Today show was not pre-empted by NBC News special report.

 

[AngieNikodinovLove (ANL)]

Has Alysa’s mural already been shared?

If you ask me, I think it’s fantastic

Samantha on Instagram: "@gz.jr, you’re incredible! Thank you for sharing this masterpiece of @alysaxliu with the world 🤩"

69K likes, 292 comments - samantha__skates on February 28, 2026: "@gz.jr, you’re incredible! Thank you for sharing this masterpiece of @alysaxliu with the world 🤩".

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[Sylvia]

Has Alysa’s mural already been shared?

If you ask me, I think it’s fantastic

Yes - posts #272, 290 (includes a good LA Times article link) & 299. I much prefer it (by Gustavo Zermeño Jr.) to the Oakland one.

Alysa sat down for a NBC News interview today as well:

Basking in gold-medal glow, Alysa Liu is open to competing at 2030 Games

Liu spoke to NBC News on Monday about life after the Milan Cortina Games, where she became the first U.S. woman to win figure skating gold since 2002.

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And while some Olympians dread the public speculation on whether they plan to compete in the next Games, Liu doesn't mind being asked about the 2030 French Alps Olympics.
"I mean, I like France... yeah, I would like to," Liu said, smiling.
Before arriving in Italy, Liu had about 210,000 followers on Instagram, according to Yahoo! Sports. She had nearly 7 million by Monday morning.

People on TikTok have used "Promise" by Laufey, the song Liu used in her short program, to share themselves going back to something they once loved. Former figure skaters, swimmers, dancers, and more have shared videos of themselves, featuring the song and referencing Liu, since her Olympic win.
One skater shared that she was inspired to return to the ice for the first time in years, writing that "Alysa Liu is for all the girls who are finding their way back to a childhood passion they grew to resent and left behind."
"I'm glad people can, I guess, see themselves in me," Liu said. "That's why I do what I do, I guess, to share stories. It's storytelling and sharing emotions and if people resonate with that, that's what I want."

All three songs Liu used in her Olympic program have recently jumped in streaming numbers. Billboard reported last week that "Promise" had a 67% jump in streaming after Liu's gold medal win and "Stateside" by PinkPantheress ft. Zara Larsson, her gala skate program song, saw an 88% gain in streams.
But no song saw a more astronomical impact than Donna Summer's disco cover of "MacArthur Park," which Billboard said saw a 976% increase in streams and another 4,787% in sales.
The original songwriter, Jim Webb, posted a video thanking Liu for choosing his song, saying he probably enjoyed her performance more than anyone else.
"I felt her energy, her youth, her optimism, really breath a new life into 'MacArther Park.' ... I'm just glad I got to be a part of it," Webb said. "I guess I'll see you at the next Olympics."
When Liu spoke to NBC News, she didn't know yet about the increase in streams, or Webb's video, but she said, "art inspires art."

 

[Sylvia]

Zara Larsson Says Watching Alysa Liu's 'Beautiful' 2026 Olympics 'Stateside' Performance 'Brought Me to Tears' (March 2): https://people.com/zara-larsson-say...tateside-routine-brought-me-to-tears-11917186
From the end:

Larsson previously shared a TikTok video of herself reacting to Liu's performance, while PinkPantheress posted a clip of herself dancing to the song and wrote, "We love you Alysa Liu !!!"
The Midnight Sun Tour continues with its next stop in Oakland, Calif. on March 3.

(So Alysa will not be home tomorrow - more media obligations in NYC?)

 

[Sylvia]

More from Jamie Lee Curtis:

TODAY on Instagram: ""Go into the world, spread more joy. You're awesome." ❤️ Jamie Lee Curtis met Alysa Liu backstage at TODAY and shared a sweet story about watching Alysa's Olympic performances with her daughter. 🥹"

9,574 likes, 99 comments - todayshow on March 2, 2026: ""Go into the world, spread more joy. You're awesome." ❤️ Jamie Lee Curtis met Alysa Liu backstage at TODAY and shared a sweet story about watching Alysa's Olympic performances with her daughter. 🥹".

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What's in My Bag?

Shop TODAY on Instagram: "We can’t get over how many items Alysa Liu keeps from her fans. 🥹💓"

877 likes, 15 comments - shoptoday on March 2, 2026: "We can’t get over how many items Alysa Liu keeps from her fans. 🥹💓".

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Here's the "Lucky Charms gold medal" she got at the end of her second segment on TODAY:

TODAY on Instagram: "Alysa Liu (literally) eats gold medals for breakfast.🥇"

1,701 likes, 13 comments - todayshow on March 2, 2026: "Alysa Liu (literally) eats gold medals for breakfast.🥇".

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