U.S.Women [#9]: Now That's What I'm F*@&%!$ Talking About!

[Sylvia]

WIGS...

That's what Alysa said in her press conference ("probably wigs when I go outside"): https://www.youtube.com/shorts/jq1ke3DepW8

Christina's TikTok of her, Emilea and isabeau wearing Alysa wigs : https://www.tiktok.com/@christina.carreira/video/7609054649336876318

 

[Sylvia]

Moving this post about Alysa & father over here from the U.S. Men's news thread :

I suspect that some of it is Arthur. Doing the right thing, but having to flee. Wanting a big family, but doing it in a less conventional way. No matter the flubs he made in trying to insure his kid had the best chance of succeeding in 2022, she also grew up knowing that being brave is a family thing.

Which reminds me... @Anita18 posted this article in Alysa's fan thread last week:

USA Today interview with Alysa’s father Arthur, reflecting on his decisions that might have led Alysa to initially quit skating. He sounds a bit like my high-expectations Asian parents (who my sister and I considered pretty lenient among our peers) - high standards, wanted our time and efforts to be used wisely, always expected us to do our best. But ultimately ok with letting go of the exact results and trust that we’d figure it out. He’s reflective and supportive and that’s what counts at the end of the day.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/spor...ather-olympic-gold-medal-journey/88790157007/

 

[sk9tingfan]

Alysa will be on The Today Show on Monday morning (March 2nd). No segment time given yet!

 

[Sylvia]

Copying over the posts of @Tesla & @DreamSkates to this thread :

Alysa is a unicorn because she doesn't care about a medal. Gold or no gold, medal or no medal, she would be just as happy either way.

Yes she says that and a medal might not have been her first priority but she certainly knew how to compose programs that resulted in high scores that wouldn't be possible without not only quality but also the technical components that bring more points. She put more than artistry into all of her programs.

ETA (from her fan thread) this Los Angeles Times article (Feb. 26) about a large mural of Alysa in LA:

Alysa Liu inspires mural that's 'a little rough around the edges, but beautiful at the same time'

Artist Gustavo Zermeño Jr. created a mural in Gardena honoring U.S. figure skater Alysa Liu, inspired not only by her Olympic gold medals but her personal journey of self-discovery.

sports.yahoo.com

 

[AnnM]

I have the sense that "poor Alysa" will adapt just fine. I hope some FSUers in the Bay Area will be able to attend her celebration once the time/date/location is announced and report back to us!

Oakland is an hour direct flight for me and I used to make that trip often, so I'm considering a turnaround trip if the timing works out.

 

[skatfan]

I have the sense that "poor Alysa" will adapt just fine. I hope some FSUers in the Bay Area will be able to attend her celebration once the time/date/location is announced and report back to us!

I hope to go if I hear about it in time.

 

[zigzig]

Copying over the posts of @Tesla & @DreamSkates to this thread :


ETA (from her fan thread) this Los Angeles Times article (Feb. 26) about a large mural of Alysa in LA:

Alysa Liu inspires mural that's 'a little rough around the edges, but beautiful at the same time'

Artist Gustavo Zermeño Jr. created a mural in Gardena honoring U.S. figure skater Alysa Liu, inspired not only by her Olympic gold medals but her personal journey of self-discovery.

sports.yahoo.com

It's amazing how people from such far reaching backgrounds can connect to her story.

 

[Coco]

She's very cute but doesn't appear to care about fitting some prescribed mode of beauty. She doesn't seem to be driven by what people think about her looks. A rare bird in these times.

Her individuality draws those of us bored with cookie cutter conformity.

Her joy / zest for life appeals to people who want their athletes to be uncomplicated and stick to sports.

She's an incredibly rare mix of killer competitive instincts without any signs of being tortured by perfectionism or a need to win.

All this has created widespread mass appeal in a time of harsh division. Bless her heart!

 

[KCC]

I've been wrestling with the question of whether Alysa would ever be satisfied in doing artsy shows with minimal or no competitions. She says she's not in it for the medals & ranking, just to perform her art. But something tells me Alysa won't easily give up performing for & spreading joy to the audience at big competitions - she is a very driven young woman, though it is not just directed toward medals.

 

[Allskate]

She's very cute but doesn't appear to care about fitting some prescribed mode of beauty.

I don't think she does care. And that's part of her appeal for some people. Also, some people really like her looks. I had been showing my teen niece the pictures of her changing hair. My niece loved the hair. She generally has no interest in skating, but skating was the only sport she watched during the Olympics. She especially liked Alysa's exhibition because of the music and costume. And she cared enough to learn that Alysa had once skated to KPOP. (I had totally forgotten that Alysa put together that last minute exhibition in Beijing.)

I've been wrestling with the question of whether Alysa would ever be satisfied in doing artsy shows with minimal or no competitions. She says she's not in it for the medals & ranking, just to perform her art. But something tells me Alysa won't easily give up performing for & spreading joy to the audience at big competitions - she is a very driven young woman, though it is not just directed toward medals.

She has said that she loves performing in front of big crowds. She also has said that she loves challenging herself. That's part of the fun for her. She didn't just accidentally end up with a lutz/loop in the back half of the short program. She is willing to do strength training and cardio sessions on the bike if that is going to help her successfully complete her programs. But, it's for the challenge and to be able to entertain and share her art, not to get a medal.

 

[SkateSand]

I've been wrestling with the question of whether Alysa would ever be satisfied in doing artsy shows with minimal or no competitions. She says she's not in it for the medals & ranking, just to perform her art. But something tells me Alysa won't easily give up performing for & spreading joy to the audience at big competitions - she is a very driven young woman, though it is not just directed toward medals.

Based on what I've seen so far, I don't think she'd be satisfied with just shows. There is a real difference in intensity when she's competing and when she's just doing a show. I've seen her live under both scenarios and to me the difference is obvious. She's an adrenaline junkie and the shows just don't provide enough. But she's also clearly not affected by pressure, which is what makes it all so unusual. She's a unicorn.

 

[Wyliefan]

Alysa has truly broken containment now. A good friend of mine in Toronto just posted a clip of Alysa's free skate in her stories, saying she doesn't like skating but has to stop scrolling and watch that skate every time it appears.

 

[Calebpuppydad]

WIGS...

This will be the name of the new docu-comedy starring Alysa, coming in 2027.

 

[Coco]

Who choreographed Alyssa's free skate?

 

[Karen-W]

Who choreographed Alyssa's free skate?

Massimo Scali

 

[TanithandBenFan]

Alysa’s name was just mentioned in a skit on SNL

 

[AngieNikodinovLove (ANL)]

Alysa’s name was just mentioned in a skit on SNL

I can’t wait to watch it because the hottest TV star soon to be movie star of all time is hosting