2026 Olys Mens FS PBP - Habemus Pop-am

[Matryeshka]

I know the Olympics are in Italy, but I'm not sure that an Italian operatic-style cover of an Ed Sheeran song was necessarily the way to go

I feel like skaters using opera just because it's Italy is like skating to only Tchaikovsky in Russia or folk/Appalachia in the US. Yes, it's traditional, but the kiddies want something with a beat and incomprehensible lyrics, regardless of nationality or ethnicity.

While Kao and his buddy Lukas are no longer in first, their rise continues. Clearly, they kept some of that voodoo doll. I like these breaks--the bad thing about being able to see ALL the skating I see NOTHING of the other disciplines, cause I have :all the emojis and none of the energy left: to watch. And I love snowboarding. Snowboarding is not a sport, it is an excuse to vibe and smoke and rave and make up multiples of 180 and I am here for it.

I don't even know if there are any weird/new sports at these Olys. Any Winter equivalent of break dancing or indoor rock climbing? I've only seen a little bit of speed skating and now snowboarding. No idea how anyone's doing at anything.

 

[MsZem]

It's a duet and Sheeran does sing in Italian.

But why??

 

[Former Lurve Goddess]

Jesus, don't we all know Andrea Bocelli when we hear him by now?

I do (my late mother loved him) but Carol Lane, not so much.

 

[HaNguyen]

Is it mathematically possible (based on their BV planned elements) for anyone to break into the top 3 or is the podium a lock even if the top 3 have bad (for them) skates?

Is it mathematically possible (based on their BV planned elements) for anyone to break into the top 3 or is the podium a lock even if the top 3 have bad (for them) skates?

If the lower level men land all their planned quads well and the one or two of the top 3 mess up one or two quads, there is the possibility of movement. For instance, Grassl plans 4 quads while Yuma has, I think, 3.

 

[Hedwig]

So many hopes and dreams for the next group. Well, except Petr. Nothing against him personally, I just don't want him near the podium. Preferably below Kyrylo.

I would wish that too. BUt it is pretty unrealistic. At least he skated an absolute blinder in the SP!

 

[peibeck]

Someone take the espresso away from this lady Italian arena host!!!

 

[marbri]

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[Kateri]

I feel like skaters using opera just because it's Italy is like skating to only Tchaikovsky in Russia or folk/Appalachia in the US. Yes, it's traditional, but the kiddies want something with a beat and incomprehensible lyrics, regardless of nationality or ethnicity.

Where's Matteo's Maneskin programme when you need it?

 

[Karen-W]

Is it mathematically possible (based on their BV planned elements) for anyone to break into the top 3 or is the podium a lock even if the top 3 have bad (for them) skates?

Yuma & Adam only have about a 9-10 point lead on Grassl in 4th down to Aymoz in 7th, so it wouldn't even take a really bad skate for them to be beaten by any of the 4 guys behind them. Now, I don't think that's all that likely but they're all capable.

 

[Former Lurve Goddess]

But why??

Ours is not to reason why, ours is to KissNCry.

 

[tangerine dream]

If the lower level men land all their planned quads well and the one or two of the top 3 mess up one or two quads, there is the possibility of movement. For instance, Grassl plans 4 quads while Yuma has, I think, 3.

Yuma also has a 10+ point PCS advantage over Grassl (at least he should).

 

[Matryeshka]

Ours is not to reason why, ours is to KissNCry.

Two years from now, I'm gonna pull this out and pretend that I'm that creative and thought of it myself.

 

[reckless]

Is Ilia wearing a shirt that says "Quad God" in sequins?

 

[Kaz7714]

Where's Matteo's Maneskin programme when you need it?

Now that was the perfect combo of Italian, Skating and Eurovision. Iconic.

 

[MacMadame]

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The expression of some of the background people matches my WTF was that? thoughts exactly.

 

[Former Lurve Goddess]

My nephew (who was born on the day Lipinski won the OGM) looks a lot like Ed Sheeran and that frequently weirds me out.

 

[Karen-W]

Is Ilia wearing a shirt that says "Quad God" in sequins?

Probably. He's got his own, personalized workout gear.

 

[SlavicaK]

Is it mathematically possible (based on their BV planned elements) for anyone to break into the top 3 or is the podium a lock even if the top 3 have bad (for them) skates?

I was very confused, thinking for a moment you meant Nika, Kao and Lukas.

 

[peibeck]

I hope someone chants and burns sage while they resurface the ice, it's cursed

It should be included in the €900 ticket price

 

[rfisher]

Malinin really hit the figure skating genetics jackpot. He's small and can get those tight rotations in his jumps and he's fearless. He's never really had to struggle with growing pains like the taller skaters and having to readjust his center of gravity. There's a reason nobody else can do what he does. And, he's been taught good technique from the time he first put on a pair of skates. Just thoughts from watching him backstage.

 

[MacMadame]

I was very confused, thinking for a moment you meant Nika, Kao and Lukas.

You may say that I'm a dreamer...

I was actually thinking of Kevin and Sato.

ETA I think one (or more) of the top 3 would have to seriously implode and I don't want that. Or expect it to happen for that matter.

 

[Baby Yoda On Skates]

I still have Shun Sato penciled in for a medal.

Hope dies last and all.

 

[just tuned in]

Malinin really hit the figure skating genetics jackpot. He's small and can get those tight rotations in his jumps and he's fearless. He's never really had to struggle with growing pains like the taller skaters and having to readjust his center of gravity. There's a reason nobody else can do what he does. Just thoughts from watching him backstage.

And he is pretty good with the basketball.

 

[Private Citizen]

Other guys doing waltz jump; Gummenik gorgeous 4S then equally gorgeous 4Lo. And now 4F clean but with a bit of a mule kick. Quads look as easy as Malinin’s.

 

[ilovesalchows]

Is Ilia wearing a shirt that says "Quad God" in sequins?

I'm a little "Quad God"-ed out at this point. I am rooting for Ilia, but I am hoping to see a little more humility in the coverage of him. I blame NBC for a lot of it, but it comes across in many of the interviews too.

 

[terisa]

I feel like skaters using opera just because it's Italy is like skating to only Tchaikovsky in Russia or folk/Appalachia in the US. Yes, it's traditional, but the kiddies want something with a beat and incomprehensible lyrics, regardless of nationality or ethnicity.

Oh, thank you SO MUCH for reminding me of Slutskaya's Cotton Eye Joe program

 

[Matryeshka]

Is Ilia wearing a shirt that says "Quad God" in sequins?

If he is, I will start middle age fangirling him RIGHT NOW.

btw, in case any skate gods are listening, I hope Cha falls on every jump and gets a PCS score of 2. I hope Yuma falls on every jump and two spins and gets a PCS score of -87. Not saying anything about Ilia, because they're not messing with a fellow g0d and the ice will fly where it may for him.

 

[terisa]

I'm a little "Quad God"-ed out at this point. I am rooting for Ilia, but I am hoping to see a little more humility in the coverage of him. I blame NBC for a lot of it, but it comes across in many of the interviews too.

Dare I say it may be going to his head a little bit. Careful, Ilia, a swelled head might throw off your center of gravity...

 

[VALuvsMKwan]

Tara's Botox commercial - it's a wonder Johnny's not joining for a session.

 

[Sally1214]

I'm a little "Quad God"-ed out at this point. I am rooting for Ilia, but I am hoping to see a little more humility in the coverage of him. I blame NBC for a lot of it, but it comes across in many of the interviews too.

This.