GeminiDancer February 16, 2018 Share February 16, 2018 Just now, twoods said: Too bad about the guy from Israel. Minus the fall he was pretty amazing. Werd. I do wonder if he injured himself on that fall since he was grimacing afterwards. 1 Link to comment
twoods February 16, 2018 Share February 16, 2018 WHAT? 8th place landing two quads? Yes he fell on the triple but come on. Link to comment
GeminiDancer February 16, 2018 Share February 16, 2018 Just now, twoods said: WHAT? 8th place landing two quads? Yes he fell on the triple but come on. The axel was downgraded to a double in addition to the fall. That alone killed his score. His PCS score was right because he was doing more face pulling than anything. 3 Link to comment
displayname February 16, 2018 Share February 16, 2018 1 minute ago, PoshSprinkles said: Is that OAR athlete wearing a bellhop uniform? That's a choice, I guess... Knight. Masquerade Waltz. 1 Link to comment
Souris February 16, 2018 Share February 16, 2018 "Wonderwall" is still trending Top 10 U.S. on Twitter after that. And I'm still flummoxed. 3 Link to comment
gatopretoNYC February 16, 2018 Share February 16, 2018 14 minutes ago, Paws said: Fentz armpit sweat happened in the team competition and happened again tonight. He needs to wear a dark shirt! Anyhow I’m still shocked at the awful outfits and poor music choice of the Russian pair last night. It’s taking some time to recover lol. i agree about Rippon—he was being so annoying in that interview with “Andy” Joyce. Yeah, he'd better kick ass, as he did in the team comp. He was quite full of himself before nationals, and didn't back up his talk there. As long as he brings it, I can let the interview stuff go. Link to comment
SeanC February 16, 2018 Share February 16, 2018 1 hour ago, Dots And Stripes said: Does anyone know why Messing switched countries? Smaller pond. 4 Link to comment
SimoneS February 16, 2018 Share February 16, 2018 I hate this song that Rippon is skating to. 5 Link to comment
superdeluxe February 16, 2018 Share February 16, 2018 Just now, SimoneS said: I hate this song that Rippon is skating to. What song is this? Just sounds like a bunch of noise to me. 3 Link to comment
leopardprint February 16, 2018 Share February 16, 2018 (edited) 1 minute ago, SimoneS said: I hate this song that Rippon is skating to. Is it worse than Candyman though? ? Edited February 16, 2018 by leopardprint 3 Link to comment
SophiaD February 16, 2018 Share February 16, 2018 WHOOOOO-HOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ADAM SLAYS IT!!!!!!!!!! Great job! 13 Link to comment
BitterApple February 16, 2018 Share February 16, 2018 The music was driving me crazy, but tons of props to Adam. He was awesome. 4 Link to comment
SimoneS February 16, 2018 Share February 16, 2018 (edited) 1 minute ago, leopardprint said: Is it worse than Candyman though? They tie for the most horrendous music to ever skate to EVAH! Edited February 16, 2018 by SimoneS 3 Link to comment
Zanzibar February 16, 2018 Share February 16, 2018 Just now, superdeluxe said: What song is this? Just sounds like a bunch of noise to me. "Let Me Think About It" by Ida Corr and Fedde Le Grande, per the graphics before his skate. Link to comment
Paws February 16, 2018 Share February 16, 2018 Welp, he’s a joy to watch on the ice! Go Adam! 3 Link to comment
MaKaM February 16, 2018 Share February 16, 2018 (edited) Not even a Rippon Lutz. And the singing did not add anything to the skate. I'd eliminate it myself. Beat was good and his spins were fast enough to keep up. Edited February 16, 2018 by MaKaM Link to comment
mtlchick February 16, 2018 Share February 16, 2018 Well RuPaul Drag Race is probably going to add a skating element for their next season which will be inspired by Adam. Did he actually wag a finger to the fingers as part of the routine? I...see. 3 Link to comment
SophiaD February 16, 2018 Share February 16, 2018 I like Adam's music. It's refreshing and suits him. But I also love house and trance music. 11 Link to comment
Enero February 16, 2018 Share February 16, 2018 Rippon has beautiful eyes. Good skate. I can appreciate his talent and skill, but he does nothing for me. 2 Link to comment
Dots And Stripes February 16, 2018 Share February 16, 2018 Adam wasn't like anything else we've seen, and after hours of skating I am grateful. 15 Link to comment
Crs97 February 16, 2018 Share February 16, 2018 Why did Adam have a red square? God forbid Tara or Johnny explain it. 4 Link to comment
BitterApple February 16, 2018 Share February 16, 2018 I think the Not-Russian got lost on the way to his day job as a bellhop at the Ritz. 4 Link to comment
healthnut February 16, 2018 Share February 16, 2018 Would like to know what happened with the triple axel. Did Terry, Johnny, and Tara not notice the big red box? 3 Link to comment
Dots And Stripes February 16, 2018 Share February 16, 2018 Just now, Crs97 said: Why did Adam have a red square? God forbid Tara or Johnny explain it. Pretty sure that was the axel. 2 Link to comment
Growsonwalls February 16, 2018 Share February 16, 2018 Adam Rippon is clearly his own biggest fan ... 6 Link to comment
GeminiDancer February 16, 2018 Share February 16, 2018 Even if you're not a fan of the music, you can't deny that the song fits him and his style as a performer. Big contrast when seeing the Russian pair. I also love the versatility that he can do something upbeat and fun and classical. 11 Link to comment
absnow54 February 16, 2018 Share February 16, 2018 I'm sure Ashley has interviews or something since she was mic'd, but I found it hilarious that she showed up to root for Adam in full hair and makeup. "I'm here for you! Really!" 12 Link to comment
Cherpumple February 16, 2018 Share February 16, 2018 I love Adam's music and seeing him in interviews. He's a breath of fresh air after the snoozefest that is a Nathan Chen interview. 5 Link to comment
GeminiDancer February 16, 2018 Share February 16, 2018 1 minute ago, Crs97 said: Why did Adam have a red square? God forbid Tara or Johnny explain it. It's a negative GOE because the form on the axel was way off, and the landing wasn't smooth. 2 Link to comment
BitterApple February 16, 2018 Share February 16, 2018 Just now, Growsonwalls said: Adam Rippon is clearly his own biggest fan ... Ain't that the truth. He gives Michael Phelps' mother a run for her money in the "mugging for the cameras" department. 3 Link to comment
Dots And Stripes February 16, 2018 Share February 16, 2018 Terry was a little overenthusiastic about Adam's first place considering there are 11 skaters to come after him. 3 Link to comment
Crs97 February 16, 2018 Share February 16, 2018 (edited) Why was Adam’s axel downgraded to red? I thought red meant the element didn’t count. Edited February 16, 2018 by Crs97 Link to comment
irisheyes February 16, 2018 Share February 16, 2018 Just now, gatopretoNYC said: It's the bellboy! I was thinking Napoleon wandered in. But, we can’t have a (not) Russian without some traditional classical music. ? 1 Link to comment
Dots And Stripes February 16, 2018 Share February 16, 2018 2 minutes ago, GeminiDancer said: Even if you're not a fan of the music, you can't deny that the song fits him and his style as a performer. Big contrast when seeing the Russian pair. I also love the versatility that he can do something upbeat and fun and classical. It all feels very Russian. I'm into it. 1 Link to comment
legaleagle53 February 16, 2018 Share February 16, 2018 1 minute ago, Dots And Stripes said: Terry was a little overenthusiastic about Adam's first place considering there are 11 skaters to come after him. And considering that he doesn't have a quad while everyone else does. Link to comment
Paws February 16, 2018 Share February 16, 2018 How is the order of the skaters decided? From placement at Worlds? Link to comment
twoods February 16, 2018 Share February 16, 2018 (edited) Wow this Russian kid is only 18? He’s got a bright future ahead of him. Edited February 16, 2018 by twoods 4 Link to comment
legaleagle53 February 16, 2018 Share February 16, 2018 1 minute ago, Crs97 said: Why was Adam’s axel downgraded to red? His technique was apparently way off, so it was downgraded. 1 Link to comment
superdeluxe February 16, 2018 Share February 16, 2018 4 minutes ago, Growsonwalls said: Adam Rippon is clearly his own biggest fan ... Clearly. 6 Link to comment
absnow54 February 16, 2018 Share February 16, 2018 1 minute ago, Crs97 said: Why was Adam’s axel downgraded to red? I thought red meant the element didn’t count. Not downgraded, only he got a negative GOE off the triple axel's base score. Link to comment
healthnut February 16, 2018 Share February 16, 2018 Where did this Russian guy come from? Wow. 9 Link to comment
SeanC February 16, 2018 Share February 16, 2018 1 minute ago, twoods said: Wow this Russian kid is only 18? He’s got a bright future ahead of him. Yeah, I'd call him a major threat for gold next time. 3 Link to comment
SimoneS February 16, 2018 Share February 16, 2018 Rippon does nothing for me. I find his performance are jerky and lack gracefulness or style which probably why he picked that music. Link to comment
AshleyN February 16, 2018 Share February 16, 2018 Feels like the Russians made a mistake not using that guy in the Team Event. 10 Link to comment
twoods February 16, 2018 Share February 16, 2018 Just now, SeanC said: Yeah, I'd call him a major threat for gold next time. Or maybe now? Holy crap with that score. 4 Link to comment
Silver Raven February 16, 2018 Share February 16, 2018 1 minute ago, legaleagle53 said: His technique was apparently way off, so it was downgraded. He dragged his foot on the landing, too. Damn, Aliev was good. 1 Link to comment
BitterApple February 16, 2018 Share February 16, 2018 2 minutes ago, legaleagle53 said: And considering that he doesn't have a quad while everyone else does. That's why I give a side-eye to Rippon's seemingly endless obsession with patting himself on the back. If the quad is the bare minimum of what's expected in Men's skating these days and he's incapable of doing it, then he's elite but not elite, if that makes any sense. I still give him credit for holding up under pressure and giving a great performance, but he needs to get over himself. 6 Link to comment
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