2025 Skate America Womens Short - Splat-Spangled Blunders

[skatingguy]

Chaeyeon Kim
Coach: H. Choi, L. Barkell, N. Kim, J. Butle
Music: Qui a le droit by Santa

2A
3Lzq+3Tq
Flying Camel Spin 4
3F!
Step Sequence 3
Change Foot Combo Spin 4
Sit Spin 4

Another good technical skate, and Chaeyeon's performance level matched the music as the program, and the music built in intensity.

67.28 = 5th Place

 

[Theatregirl1122]

The lady calling is doing a good job, waaaay better than that lady who used to do the call all the american events in the USA and smashed any name and sound like she was drunk or something

I’m specifically asking because I had thought the emphasis on Anastasia in Russian was different.

 

[Citlali]

Did her federation got to Chaeyeon and force her to a "generic korean lady program" she can do much better than this

 

[Theatregirl1122]

Kim windmilling her way to podium position. Look at me, I have BIG ARMS to match my BIG SPARKLIES.

I think you overestimated her score.

 

[Sylvia]

Chaeyeon Kim: 3Lzq+3Tq & 3F ! edge warning & L3 steps. 67.28 5th.
ETA: These are not my calls - getting info from .


Starr will be in the final FS group!

 

[Matryeshka]

All right y'all, short break before men. Time to start drinkin' before the men start, and we will need to be drinking when the second group hits the ice

 

[Sally1214]

The women gave us a very well-skated event. And, close scores too. The FS should prove to be exciting.

 

[Theatregirl1122]

Trying to think of the funniest answer someone could give to “who are you most excited to see”

 

[Braulio]

Did her federation got to Chaeyeon and force her to a "generic korean lady program" she can do much better than this

I don't think any forcing is involved, they do that like in auto mode

 

[Matryeshka]

I think you overestimated her score.

Eh. It sounded better than windmilling her way to fifth place. We all know I'm only here for the snarks, glitter, and what everyone's eating and drinking.

 

[Aceon6]

Well, the women seem to have cleansed the ice.

I’m surprised that I don’t seem to tire of Promise. It’s so listenable, like breathing, and Alysa moves to it so well. And Lara continues to hold me with her ability to accent music that’s about as far from breathing as you can get. Bring on da Shark!

 

[Sylvia]

I’m surprised to see Alysa so emotional.

Alysa to Andrea Joyce afterwards on E!, paraphrasing: "In order to make people feel something I gotta feel too."

ETA that a video has since been linked below (post #258).

 

[Karen-W]

All right y'all, short break before men. Time to start drinkin' before the men start, and we will need to be drinking when the second group hits the ice

I was thinking I needed to get the wine out of the fridge before the men's FS starts...

 

[Carolla5501]

Oh my goodness Johnny just said the most honest thing he’s ever said. “It’s really hard to shut us up during a performance.” Really Johnny, no one in America knew that.

 

[once_upon]

DH asked me if Johnny has a wig on. The more I look at it, seems like it is
Thoughts

 

[Matryeshka]

DH asked me if Johnny has a wig on. The more I look at it, seems like it is
Thoughts

I think it's a hairpiece. They're really cheap on Amazon. Either that or a small furry animal has nested there and marked Johnny's head as its territory

 

[Sylvia]

SP presser: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3sX7XKlTTg

Alysa: "I think the Lutz-loop is more satisfying than a Lutz-toe."

 

[Braulio]

Alysa Interview with Andrea Joyce and some words from Johnny & Tara

- YouTube

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[skatingguy]

Short Program Protocols

 

[Theatregirl1122]

Wrong thread

 

[Theatregirl1122]

Wrong thread

 

[MacMadame]

All right y'all, short break before men. Time to start drinkin' before the men start, and we will need to be drinking when the second group hits the ice

I did drink but at a party so it's not going to help me when I eventually watch the men.

 

[SlavicaK]

I love Higuchi. I loathe this version of My Way.

I don't like the original song and definitely agree that hearing this version precludes any enjoyment of Wakaba's performance.

 

[SlavicaK]

I detest Roxanne, but that 3 axel was good enough for me to let it slide

I wish it were the case for me. Why is it a warhorse?!

 

[SlavicaK]

Why give Gubanova an Indian music program and, other than some broken-wrist motions, have her completely ignore the fact?
That was the worst catch-foot position that I’ve seen in ages, especially after Alysa’s.

Oh, I'll take this music over MR or My Way any day, whether she connects to it or not.

 

[SlavicaK]

Gubanova fitting every SE Asian cliche into one program is kind of an accomplishment. She clearly loves it. Do you think she and Britschgi have sekret conversations about what culture they're going to almost-appropriate next. I mean, I'm into it. This program is dreadful, and I'm here for it, especially the first part.

The bindi is a touch too far even for me.

 

[SkateFanBerlin]

She just needs a pairs boy who lets her shine.

How about Nikita Rakhmanin (ARM). Seemed much stronger than his current partner. Youthful looking would complement Starr. (Of course I`m being silly)

 

[Miezekatze]

From a technical perspective I can see Starr making a successful transition to pairs, but I’m stumped on coming up with a pairs boy who can compliment her vibe.

Yeah, I was really enjoying her SP and then immediately though who’s going to be a cool enough pairs partners to not become a mediocre pair performance/choreography wise. but from a jump content perspective of course it makes sense to switch to pairs.

 

[peibeck]

Just watched the women, and not a bad event.

Liu was really special, such emotion and good tech despite the loop being short.

Watanabe's 3A was great and love her fire. Want her to bring this consistency in the free.

Higuchi magical despite her injury. I'll miss her immensely after this season.


Gutmann very nice, I prefer this to her quirky FS. 3t/3t was excellent and steps complex but brought charm to them.

Kim had one of her strongest skates since her World medal a few seasons ago. Shame about the rotation issues.

Andrew's has always been a great performer, but she's become so much more polished in the last two seasons. That will serve her well in her transition to pairs. Most gorgeous dress of all the women here, just stunning.

 

[Allen]

Wrong thread