2021 US Nationals Pairs SP: Lady McBeath Hears the Cheers of Human Cardboard

[Brooke]

I wonder what Rusty is doing this year?

 

[rfisher]

The Russians, who've had much more competitions than any other skaters this season, have said the crowds really make the difference in being able to get into your program.

 

[Bosha]

I'd take both of them over Buble



Oh great, now you know he will.

I just wish that they'd skate to the Joe Cocker version of Cry Me a River from Mad Dogs and Englishmen. Showing my age, I know.

 

[Sylvia]

That will be the case if they are behind Misha and Audrey after tonight.

Lu/Mitrofanov have the technical skills to score over 65.81 here IF they go clean, IMO.

I wonder what Rusty is doing this year?

He and Boitano are virtual hosts, doing interviews, etc.: https://usfigureskatingfanzone.com/watch/?Archive=2271&type=Live

 

[Lacey]

So on NBCSN, long interview with Knierim/Frazier and Andrea, Alexa called Chris right before going on the ice and he told her to skate like she does at home and Brandon said he trusts Alexa

 

[VGThuy]

Trusts her? Why what was she going to do?

 

[Braulio]

thanks @Braulio for the video, hope you can post more

I'll try to share whatever I can. Already created a thread for the videos

 

[Lacey]

Trusts her? Why what was she going to do?

In the best way possible, I think he meant he has confidence in her.

Really it was a nice thing for him to say about a new partnership.

 

[Wyliefan]

I hope Laiken is still giving Keenan pep talks. It was so freaking cute the last time she did that.

 

[once_upon]

I wonder what Rusty is doing this year?

Collecting unemployment?

 

[Aceon6]

Anyone know if Mervin’s back is still wonky?

 

[Amy L]

L/P's costumes are a lot

 

[Lil Sarah]

Silly commercial/sponsor question: Is noom REALLY that good? Or is my free food and exercise tracker (Lose It!) just as good? 🍽 ‍♀

I think it's goal is more psychological-wise. I'd say if you are good and not struggling with your current tracker, keep at it!

 

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[alchemy void]

who knew 3 sets of black costumes could be so interesting?

 

[Braulio]

Johnny calling Terry 'Terrance'

 

[alchemy void]

manifesting a Lu/Mitrofanov Backstreet Boys SP next season. that bit of choreo they did into the twist matched the music perfectly

 

[Sylvia]

Anyone know if Mervin’s back is still wonky?

I saw him land a 3F in practice and do all the lifts with Olivia so hopefully he's fine. They landed sbs 3T in the warmup earlier today.

 

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[skipaway]

Everyone wearing black because of how bad 2020 was.

 

[maureenfarone]

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[flyingsit]

Audrey Lu looks a LOT taller

 

[Rukia]

manifesting a Lu/Mitrofanov Backstreet Boys SP next season. that bit of choreo they did into the twist matched the music perfectly

I need this

 

[annie720]

Go Mervin!!!

 

[VGThuy]

Mervin Tran - World medalist. Seems like a lifetime ago.

 

[Rukia]

Those sbs jumps were 10 miles apart, but they landed them so yay

 

[VGThuy]

He’s such a great male pairs skater, I wish he could find a partner on his level.

 

[Sylvia]

Olivia isn't a "natural" pair skater but she's worked really hard to learn/improve - kudos to Mervin for being such a reliable partner!

 

[LeafOnTheWind]

manifesting a Lu/Mitrofanov Backstreet Boys SP next season. that bit of choreo they did into the twist matched the music perfectly

I know they are concentrating on warming up elements for their program but I wonder how much of this is subconscious. They had to have heard these songs playing in the rink and the more musically inclined might tend to match up with the music.