Programs that jumped the shark?

[Icetalavista]

Totally agree about Jason and “Old Friends.” That was terrible. So many other good S/G songs Tracy could have chosen.

Although I wouldn’t classify it as my definition of jumping the shark (has to have a shocking/bizarre tone along with being a bad idea), this Jason program was a big head-scratcher. Brilliant skater with music from a brilliant musician, and chose obscure subdued music from said musician while skating a non-dynamic subdued program. Fail.

 

[Icetalavista]

Fixed it for you.

I'm not a fan. However, I don't think they are "jumping the shark" level - just not my cup of tea.

The only truly odd program they did was the weird free skate with the jarring style change mid program from last season. Their brand is Quirk, so makes jumping the shark tougher to achieve.

 

[nylynnr]

Those are fighting words

You don't want to fight with me. I'm a heavyweight.

 

[nylynnr]

I'm not a fan. However, I don't think they are "jumping the shark" level - just not my cup of tea.

Come now. You are a poster with brains and taste. The costumes, Gilles' facial expressions, the elaborate entrances and exits to the ice, the effusive acknowledgment of Canadian audiences' standing ovations -- their RD's sailed far over the shark years ago.

 

[AngieNikodinovLove (ANL)]

You don't want to fight with me. I'm a heavyweight.

But I’m in the gym 6–7 days a week

 

[purple skates]

Come now. You are a poster with brains and taste. The costumes, Gilles' facial expressions, the elaborate entrances and exits to the ice, the effusive acknowledgment of Canadian audiences' standing ovations -- their RD's sailed far over the shark years ago.

Well, when you put it that way....

 

[Vagabond]

did quadruple jumps over the many a time.

 

[Twilight1]

Bourne & Kraatz '00 FD to Harry Connick Jr.

And their OD costumes from '00 Skate Canada I think we titled her outfit Little Bo Peep Hooking Costume or maybe I did. Can't recall who owns that perfect description to her costume.

Also have to add Alegria for Lobacheva and Averbukh. Not sure what they were trying to attain there in 99-00 season.

 

[jägerbomb]

Viktor Petrenko had a pro program to Mambo No 5 paired with various blowup/sex dolls that he had literally for decades.

To me this was a key moment when the pro skating boom really jumped the shark.

For your viewing pleasure, here's a performance from 1999 with Lou Bega live vocals. You're welcome.

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[kwanfan1818]

I must be the only person alive who liked that program.

I loved that program.

 

[panda42]

Viktor Petrenko had a pro program to Mambo No 5 paired with various blowup/sex dolls that he had literally for decades.

To me this was a key moment when the pro skating boom really jumped the shark.

For your viewing pleasure, here's a performance from 1999 with Lou Bega live vocals. You're welcome.

- YouTube

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

youtu.be

I had forgotten about that dreadful and icky Petrenko program!