Unpopular Opinions

[SmallFairy]

@AngieNikodinovLove Baiul did an exhibition in ‘94 OG to rock’n roll, with Petrenko. It was Jive Bunny and the Mastermixers So, Rock around the clock++ Don’t worry, you’re not completely out if it

 

[AngieNikodinovLove (ANL)]

@AngieNikodinovLove Baiul did an exhibition in ‘94 OG to rock’n roll, with Petrenko. It was Jive Bunny and the Mastermixers So, Rock around the clock++ Don’t worry, you’re not completely out if it

Seeeeeee!!!! Lol. Can you put all of the other posters in this thread on blast. I’m not losing my marbles

 

[screech]

Seeeeeee!!!! Lol. Can you put all of the other posters in this thread on blast. I’m not losing my marbles

Here's the video. I very clearly remembered it, and her outfit done to match his that he'd been using for a few years for his medley exhibitions.

 

[VGThuy]

Seeeeeee!!!! Lol. Can you put all of the other posters in this thread on blast. I’m not losing my marbles

Uh…you said she won gold with rock around the clock with that pink poodle dress…so if anyone is gonna be put on blast…

 

[Vagabond]

I’m not losing my marbles

I think they're already gone.

 

[canbelto]

Ok preparing to get killed but ... I didn't like Caro Kostner's Bolero FP.

 

[hoptoad]

And finally, I'm absolutely furious how Dalilah Sappenfield protected some of her skaters (especially John Coughlin) and allowed so many other skaters to be abused. I say this having had friends in pairs, where I heard for years about how she'd manipulate and switch partnerships around not just for medals but to support her favorites and her own personal desires regardless of who got hurt. I hope she gets nailed to the max in the legal system.

I don't have high hopes for justice from the legal system on this one, so I'll settle for a healthy dose of karma.

 

[AngieNikodinovLove (ANL)]

Uh…you said she won gold with rock around the clock with that pink poodle dress…so if anyone is gonna be put on blast…

Damn, you’re good

 

[Sasha'sSpins]

@Louis, if you can't say anything nice, then come and sit next to me!

How very Alice Roosevelt of you! Love that famous (or infamous?) quote!

 

[screech]

I HATE the whole pewter medal thing. Why not a add tin medal for 5th, then nickel for 6th, copper for 7th, zinc for 8th, aluminium for 9th... I think it's ridiculous - 4th place is not a podium finish, and not a medallist!

 

[Jot the Dot Dot]

I HATE the whole pewter medal thing. Why not a add tin medal for 5th, then nickel for 6th, copper for 7th, zinc for 8th, aluminium for 9th... I think it's ridiculous - 4th place is not a podium finish, and not a medallist!

Maybe they should introduce a 'Latinum' Medal, ahead of the Gold Medal.

Sincerely, Jerry Denton, certified Trekkie. Or, just 'Certified'.

 

[Lemonade20]

I agree, pewter medal is a bit strange, especially with a three-podium finish. It's like here you go, but we're not giving it to you in front of everyone. Good job!

 

[tony]

Pewter medal was always given in the US because of regionals and sectionals advancing the top 4 qualifiers. They just kept consistency for Nationals, but now that they've moved into the Championship Series format, they could probably do away with it.

 

[vu2019]

I agree, pewter medal is a bit strange, especially with a three-podium finish. It's like here you go, but we're not giving it to you in front of everyone. Good job!

The pewter medalists do stand on the podium during the ceremony (or just off it, if the podium has three places, but still participating in the ceremony). See this picture for example: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.S._...edia/File:Ladies_Podium_2008_US_Nationals.jpg

 

[RoseAugust]

The plainer the costume, the better.

 

[Lemonade20]

The plainer the costume, the better.

Are you thinking like Nancy Kerrigan's Vera Wang skating outfits?

 

[AngieNikodinovLove (ANL)]

I think what Jessica wears for practice outfits and for SP outfit are tacky

However I am a fan of their skating

 

[MsZem]

The plainer the costume, the better.

Nothing beats Peggy Fleming's chartreuse dress.

 

[flyingsit]

I loathe Clair de Lune.

 

[alchemy void]

I enjoy watching the Challengers and Senior Bs significantly more than the Grand Prix.

 

[Wyliefan]

I enjoy watching the Challengers and Senior Bs significantly more than the Grand Prix.

YES! I was just coming here to say this! Less intensity, less pressure, less stress.

 

[Vagabond]

YES! I was just coming here to say this! Less intensity, less pressure, less stress.

Less NBC too.

 

[screech]

She didn't ask my opinion, and she's at that age where you're supposed to do crazy things with your hair, but I don't love the red hair on Alexandra Trusova. Maybe if it was a more natural-looking shade? (though today it did seem to be toned down compared to how it was previously)

I hate when pairs/dance team outfits seem completely independent of each other. They don't need to be twins, but there should be at some relationship between the costumes. I also dislike when the girl is all done up to the 9s, and the guy is just wearing plain black pants and a t-shirt.

I love when someone aesthetically commits to the theme of their program. Like Paul Poirier's 70s pornstache for their disco dance, or Nikolaj Sorensen's earring for their George Michael dance. Or, I forget her name, but the girl who smeared her red lipstick across her face at the end of her (I believe?) vampire themed program

 

[Susan1]

I just got here on page 9. I was actually thinking about this watching the ladies short programs today. Has anyone mentioned getting rid of the Biellmann spin? It used to be special (20 years ago?). Now everybody ends with it. Go back to the classic layback spin with a lot of rotations and a perfectly turned free leg, no change of arms or position.

 

[Lemonade20]

The red is a bit too bright on Sasha, but then again she can rock anything!

 

[rfisher]

I love Trusova which seems to be incredibly unpopular. Actually, I like all the Tutberdize skaters and always have. I don't mind Glauz's choreography as it wins competitions which is the point.

 

[nuge]

I want more Toscas and Carmens

 

[briancoogaert]

I loathe Clair de Lune.

Even this one ???

 

[Vagabond]

Even this one ???

Thank you for posting that. Kostner had the Midas touch. Her Ave Maria is the only program to that piece that I have ever liked, and her Bolero was the first one I liked since Torvill & Dean's.

I would, however, caution anyone else against attempting to do this at home.

 

[flyingsit]

Even this one ???

I adore Kostner but still hate the music. Actually, I don’t hate it exactly but I find it forgettable and extremely bland rather than ethereal.