Worlds Exhibition, live on Peacock today at 2pm est

[Desperado]

Maybe I’m dumb but I don’t get this

Don’t worry, I don’t either.

Oh! Strip poker?

 

[kemc]

Boxers, cod piece & fake boobs oh my!

 

[Karen-W]

Thank God for the Hungarians and Georgians here today - giving us tacky Russian taste at its very... Best, worst? Who knows?!

 

[tony]

No idea what I just saw. I figured since they were invited they must have some spectacular exhibition.

Also, with the prize money they won this year, I think he can get the tooth situation fixed.

 

[Frau Muller]

Georgian pair fantastic here with funny number. Hey. A WALTZ!

 

[just tuned in]

Clowns of Georgia? Taking me back about about, um, 30 years.

 

[Dave of the North]

I really can't believe that they left the La/La's out of this gala but have 4 retired Canadian men skating? I get it Canada your proud of your men's history but do we need to see another Elvis program? I can see why they would get Patrick and perhaps one more Canadian great but a gala is supposed to be about the skaters who made these Worlds memorable and 4 retired men's skaters is way too much.

It is possible that La/La are still being careful with Marjorie's concussion recovery and don't want to aggravate any lingering effects.

 

[Steph]

It is possible that La/La are still being careful with Marjorie's concussion recovery and don't want to aggravate any lingering effects.

Yeah. I wonder if skating under spotlights could be an issue for her.

 

[Finnice]

In which century do Metelkina and Berulava live?

 

[just tuned in]

Balde -- gave him a standing O in my living room.

 

[Sylvia]

Oh no, Ilia’s 2022-23 FS music!

ETA my October 2023 post for context :

This Succession OST orchestral music is kind of boring to me but at least there’s no “Hey Lord, You know I'm tired” over & over again this year.

 

[Karen-W]

So, uhm... Where are the folks who were b*tching last night (and at other points in the season) about Lukas Britschgi's African program? Does Elladj have any more of a personal connection to Africa than Lukas? If so, is that just because of he's black? Generationally, how far back are the African ancestors for him? Lovely program but I'm gonna guess that no one here will question whether or not it's cultural appropriation the way they did Lukas last night...

 

[canbelto]

I wonder if synchro skating will be an Oly sport eventually?

 

[dupa]

Thank God for the Hungarians and Georgians here today - giving us tacky Russian taste at its very... Best, worst? Who knows?!

I've heard of side boob but side ass???

 

[tony]

So, uhm... Where are the folks who were b*tching last night (and at other points in the season) about Lukas Britschgi's African program? Does Elladj have any more of a personal connection to Africa than Lukas? If so, is that just because of he's black? Generationally, how far back are the African ancestors for him? Lovely program but I'm gonna guess that no one here will question whether or not it's cultural appropriation the way they did Lukas last night...

His dad is from Guinea, so yeah. This post is just really weird.

 

[Wyliefan]

Boxers, cod piece & fake boobs oh my!

To think I skipped this to work on my taxes. What on earth am I missing??

 

[Lanie]

I wonder if synchro skating will be an Oly sport eventually?

I think it should tbh

 

[quartz]

So, uhm... Where are the folks who were b*tching last night (and at other points in the season) about Lukas Britschgi's African program? Does Elladj have any more of a personal connection to Africa than Lukas? If so, is that just because of he's black? Generationally, how far back are the African ancestors for him? Lovely program but I'm gonna guess that no one here will question whether or not it's cultural appropriation the way they did Lukas last night...

his father is from west Africa I believe

 

[Colonel Green]

How complicating for their travel accommodations, etc. is it to have exactly 1 guy on the team?

 

[BlueRidge]

I always enjoy seeing the Synchro!

 

[Colonel Green]

I wonder if synchro skating will be an Oly sport eventually?

I think it’s unlikely because of the sheer number of athletes it would add, unless the IOC just gives up on restricting the growth of the Games.

 

[Sally1214]

Why are Riku and Ryuichi not performing in the gala? Is he still not feeling well?

 

[kemc]

Balde -- gave him a standing O in my living room.

That was sublime. Crowd really into it!

 

[just tuned in]

How complicating for their travel accommodations, etc. is it to have exactly 1 guy on the team?

It's not like he needs his own plane...

 

[BlueRidge]

So, uhm... Where are the folks who were b*tching last night (and at other points in the season) about Lukas Britschgi's African program?

I liked Lukas Britschgi's Africa program!

 

[Karen-W]

His dad is from Guinea, so yeah. This post is just really weird.

Fair enough. I didn't know that. And, no, the post isn't weird. There were people questioning the appropriateness of Lukas' program despite the background Lukas himself provided about the program concept and it was perfectly valid and respectful.

I don't know anything about Elladj apart from him being a big social media influencer/star. I can appreciate his program as a lovely, heartfelt tribute to his culture. I just find most of the posts questioning any skater/team's music choices on the grounds of cultural appropriation to be political correctness gone off the deep end.

 

[kemc]

Was that Les Supremes’ competitive program? The content was jam packed and really showcased synchro skating.

 

[I Luv Bulldogs]

I really can't believe that they left the La/La's out of this gala but have 4 retired Canadian men skating? I get it Canada your proud of your men's history but do we need to see another Elvis program? I can see why they would get Patrick and perhaps one more Canadian great but a gala is supposed to be about the skaters who made these Worlds memorable and 4 retired men's skaters is way too much.

I'm only sad about LaLa as they performed well. The others ehh.

 

[tony]

Fair enough. I didn't know that. And, no, the post isn't weird. There were people questioning the appropriateness of Lukas' program despite the background Lukas himself provided about the program concept and it was perfectly valid and respectful.

I don't know anything about Elladj apart from him being a big social media influencer/star. I can appreciate his program as a lovely, heartfelt tribute to his culture. I just find most of the posts questioning any skater/team's music choices on the grounds of cultural appropriation to be political correctness gone off the deep end.

It's weird because you could've just looked it up rather than question if people were going to just look the other way because he's Black and include the , but that's just my opinion.

Anyways, this is a happy and fun exhibition

 

[BlueRidge]

Fair enough. I didn't know that. And, no, the post isn't weird. There were people questioning the appropriateness of Lukas' program despite the background Lukas himself provided about the program concept and it was perfectly valid and respectful.

I don't know anything about Elladj apart from him being a big social media influencer/star. I can appreciate his program as a lovely, heartfelt tribute to his culture. I just find most of the posts questioning any skater/team's music choices on the grounds of cultural appropriation to be political correctness gone off the deep end.

Like you said Lukas was respectful and he brought something that otherwise wouldn't have been there.

I think the OTT claims of cultural appropriation are starting to die away.