Bama February 23, 2018 Share February 23, 2018 I'm pulling for the Japanese ladies. Alina's tutu is ridic. 5 Link to comment
twoods February 23, 2018 Share February 23, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, Thumper said: Was Mirai really worse than Bradie??? She pulled out of two triples which is why she was so low. It was expected. Maybe they should move team event to the end of the Olympics. Edited February 23, 2018 by twoods 6 Link to comment
Moxie Cat February 23, 2018 Share February 23, 2018 Yep, I'm on the Osmond train now too. If the U.S. ladies can't get it done, why not root for the other North American. 8 Link to comment
Dots And Stripes February 23, 2018 Share February 23, 2018 Just now, PoshSprinkles said: This is part of the problem. The US gymnasts would never laugh after a bad routine. Their expectations are to win and falls are never acceptable. I wouldn't use US gymnastics as a model for anything. The need to win there has led to a deeply unhealthy culture. And I mean, they do fall but they usually have enough start value and depth to make up for it. 23 Link to comment
Jeddah February 23, 2018 Share February 23, 2018 (edited) Her dad’s reaction is exactly how I reacted. Edited February 23, 2018 by Jeddah 3 Link to comment
greendog78 February 23, 2018 Share February 23, 2018 Looks like the Japanese ladies have to get it done. Come on Tiny Queen! 2 Link to comment
legaleagle53 February 23, 2018 Share February 23, 2018 Just now, Moxie Cat said: Yep, I'm on the Osmond train now too. If the U.S. ladies can't get it done, why not root for the other North American. Or Carolina. 1 Link to comment
MostlyC February 23, 2018 Share February 23, 2018 I would have placed Mirai over Tennell. 7 Link to comment
blackwing February 23, 2018 Share February 23, 2018 Bummed for Mirai. But honestly, all three US women sucked the big wazoo in both of their programs. I bet Ashley Wagner is cackling. I wonder if Bradie is on the couch reading websites like this one talking about how bad she was? 5 Link to comment
anniebird February 23, 2018 Share February 23, 2018 3 minutes ago, Bama said: I'm pulling for the Japanese ladies. Alina's tutu is ridic. It's very Bolshoi Ballet-ish 5 Link to comment
Thumper February 23, 2018 Share February 23, 2018 2 minutes ago, twoods said: She pulled out of two triples which is why she was so low. It was expected. Oh, okay -- thanks for the explanation to this casual viewer! 1 Link to comment
kittykat February 23, 2018 Share February 23, 2018 Realistically I'm expecting Med or Zag on the top but I would love it if Not Russia remained with a goose egg in the Gold column. 3 Link to comment
GeminiDancer February 23, 2018 Share February 23, 2018 2 minutes ago, Dots And Stripes said: I wouldn't use US gymnastics as a model for anything. The need to win there has led to a deeply unhealthy culture. And I mean, they do fall but they usually have enough start value and depth to make up for it. I always think of Rebecca Bross. Everytime I saw her, she looked like she was on the verge of tears. They broke her. 2 minutes ago, blackwing said: Bummed for Mirai. But honestly, all three US women sucked the big wazoo in both of their programs. I bet Ashley Wagner is cackling. I wonder if Bradie is on the couch reading websites like this one talking about how bad she was? If she is, then homegirl needs to stop with the juvenile music. 3 Link to comment
MaKaM February 23, 2018 Share February 23, 2018 Med's costume would be prettier without the collarbone appliqués. 1 Link to comment
twoods February 23, 2018 Share February 23, 2018 Alina’s jumps look effortess while she’s practicing. None of the Americans can compete with that. 3 Link to comment
specialj67 February 23, 2018 Share February 23, 2018 It does seem like both Bradie and Mirai peaked at the team event. Honestly, I’m fine with seeing Mirai’s show smile instead of tears. She has been through so much in her career. I hope she can get it together and make a good showing at Worlds; it could be a good opportunity for her, depending on which Olympic medalists decide not to compete. 13 Link to comment
Bama February 23, 2018 Share February 23, 2018 And Bradie is Snapchatting in the leader's lounge. Link to comment
stealinghome February 23, 2018 Share February 23, 2018 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Chaser said: I feel like once Mirai hit that long program in the Team Event she just kind of took the rest of the competition easy. If anything, I actually thought the problem was missing the triple axel in the short. In the post-short interview she seemed like she had already given up on medaling. She just seemed already defeated. Edited February 23, 2018 by stealinghome 1 Link to comment
Shaynaa February 23, 2018 Share February 23, 2018 Well, the NBColympics.com feed crapped out again. While Mirai was skating. Thanks NBC. So I switched to fubotv which streams NBC. Just in time to hear more comparisons to Tara vs MIchelle. Can I puke now? 3 Link to comment
Popular Post Jeddah February 23, 2018 Popular Post Share February 23, 2018 10 minutes ago, chitowngirl said: So how do you think Ashley is feeling right now? Probably not as bad as Mirai felt watching Ashley two foot her way through the Sochi Olympics. 29 Link to comment
voiceover February 23, 2018 Share February 23, 2018 This is just...depressing. I felt much more energized by the men's performances. Am I just burnt out? she asked the sofa. Wish NBC would've rerun the hockey final. A little US/women's/gold medal action in prime time. 8 Link to comment
Dots And Stripes February 23, 2018 Share February 23, 2018 1 minute ago, stealinghome said: If anything, I actually thought the problem was missing the triple axel in the short. In the post-short interview she seemed like she had already given up on medaling. She just seemed already defeated. I didn't get that at all. I thought she was just trying to put it in perspective. It was one lost element, on to the next thing. She didn't seem that upset to me, more like she was trying to stay even keeled and not let it throw her. 4 Link to comment
Moxie Cat February 23, 2018 Share February 23, 2018 7 minutes ago, legaleagle53 said: Or Carolina I was total team Kostner in 2014, when it was wonderful to me that a woman in her late 20's persevered for so long and finally medaled. But I'm over her this year - I'd rather a new person got to win the bronze. 5 Link to comment
SimoneS February 23, 2018 Share February 23, 2018 (edited) Miyahara was very good. I think she takes over the lead. Edited February 23, 2018 by SimoneS 7 Link to comment
CherryMalotte February 23, 2018 Share February 23, 2018 (edited) Quote I wish they had used plain kineseo tape; it's very distracting. Most def - it looks like she was branded by the USA Grade A Ranch. 12 minutes ago, Omeletsmom said: I love that they're skating to these 60's classics like Doctor Zhivago - we need more Umbrellas of Cherbourg Yessssss....Umbrellas! And once again, like Clair De Lune, the skate would require something understated yet beautiful, soft lines, and good footwork and spins. Poor Mirai, I do feel for her. I think she's a beautiful skater when it's all put together. I hope she goes to Worlds and does well. Quote And Bradie is Snapchatting in the leader's lounge. Ya know, I know it's a younger person thing, they live and breathe with their phones, but Jesus H and a bucket of chicken, do that at home or in your room at the Olympic Village or when you are out with your friends. Or do it where there aren't any cameras. And get off my lawn! Edited February 23, 2018 by CherryMalotte 3 Link to comment
MaKaM February 23, 2018 Share February 23, 2018 1 minute ago, Jeddah said: Probably not as bad as Mirai felt watching Ashley two foot her way through the Sochi Olympics. Daymn! Burn! If Bradie wants to skate to Cinderella, she should at least do Rogers and Hammerstein Cinderella. 8 Link to comment
mtlchick February 23, 2018 Share February 23, 2018 1 minute ago, voiceover said: Am I just burnt out? she asked the sofa. I get this burnt out at this stage of the Olympics, period. Whoever said the team event may be better placed at the end of the Games may be on to something. I'm sort of confused as to why the ladies had a day off between the SP and FP compared to the rest the contests. And it seems the extra "rest" time is creating even more mistakes. 9 Link to comment
stealinghome February 23, 2018 Share February 23, 2018 (edited) Miyahara was gorgeous. She had a calmness that was very compelling. Whoever said the team event may be better placed at the end of the Games may be on to something. I'm sort of confused as to why the ladies had a day off between the SP and FP compared to the rest the contests. And it seems the extra "rest" time is creating even more mistakes. I don’t know, I would advocate for keeping it first. I would think it’s good for skaters to get a “dress rehearsal,” as it were, and I bet we’d see a surprising number of subpar performances from either individual medalists (the high has worn off) or people who didn’t (heads not in the game). I think the ladies had yesterday off because the rink was used for speed skating, right? Edited February 23, 2018 by stealinghome 4 Link to comment
twoods February 23, 2018 Share February 23, 2018 Myahara was amazing! So happy for her. 6 Link to comment
Bama February 23, 2018 Share February 23, 2018 Way to throw it down for the final group!!! Beautiful color costume too. 6 Link to comment
dbell1 February 23, 2018 Share February 23, 2018 Myahara was sublime. Just fabulous. The costume, the choreography, that's how you spread out a program. 13 Link to comment
ChicksDigScars February 23, 2018 Share February 23, 2018 Is that a different dress for Medvedeva (said with Johnny Weir mush-mouth Russian pronunciation). And is it....brown? It's fug. 4 Link to comment
Shaynaa February 23, 2018 Share February 23, 2018 Wait. NBC is not showing Carolina. WTF???? 1 Link to comment
mtlchick February 23, 2018 Share February 23, 2018 Complete aside: I need that dolphin in my life. 3 Link to comment
SeanC February 23, 2018 Share February 23, 2018 Osmond needs a 143.52 to hold third place. Link to comment
QuinnInND February 23, 2018 Share February 23, 2018 1 minute ago, Shaynaa said: Wait. NBC is not showing Carolina. WTF???? They are. 1 Link to comment
mtlchick February 23, 2018 Share February 23, 2018 "Carolina was competing in her first worlds when some of her competitors were toddlers." That's a very sobering moment. 9 Link to comment
GeminiDancer February 23, 2018 Share February 23, 2018 I was kinda hoping for the tacky lime green catsuit... 9 Link to comment
CherryMalotte February 23, 2018 Share February 23, 2018 Just wondering out loud...maybe we can get a petition going to have Choi skate to Clair De Lune in that beautiful blue outfit. She's just the skater for that music. 5 Link to comment
vixenbynight February 23, 2018 Share February 23, 2018 (edited) Shut up Tara!!! She IS a jinks. Edited February 23, 2018 by vixenbynight 7 Link to comment
anniebird February 23, 2018 Share February 23, 2018 That costume isn't doing her any favors. 2 Link to comment
Chaser February 23, 2018 Share February 23, 2018 I've always thought Carolina looked awkward on the ice. I don't get the praise. 13 Link to comment
Shaynaa February 23, 2018 Share February 23, 2018 1 minute ago, QuinnInND said: They are. Yeah sorry, just not used to watching NBC with their constant commercials. 1 Link to comment
legaleagle53 February 23, 2018 Share February 23, 2018 4 minutes ago, mtlchick said: I get this burnt out at this stage of the Olympics, period. Whoever said the team event may be better placed at the end of the Games may be on to something. I'm sort of confused as to why the ladies had a day off between the SP and FP compared to the rest the contests. And it seems the extra "rest" time is creating even more mistakes. Short-track speed skating, that's why. It shares the same venue as figure skating. 2 Link to comment
Omeletsmom February 23, 2018 Share February 23, 2018 4 minutes ago, mtlchick said: I get this burnt out at this stage of the Olympics, period. Whoever said the team event may be better placed at the end of the Games may be on to something. I'm sort of confused as to why the ladies had a day off between the SP and FP compared to the rest the contests. And it seems the extra "rest" time is creating even more mistakes. I believe short track speedskating was in the same arena; it was a scheduling thing. 3 Link to comment
Eyes High February 23, 2018 Share February 23, 2018 (edited) Poor Gabby. At least she'll have the team event gold. Loving the Debussy. Gimme all the Debussy. Edited February 23, 2018 by Eyes High 7 Link to comment
MaKaM February 23, 2018 Share February 23, 2018 That waiting room with cameras is asinine. I would have a book or knitting. Or just say screw you, and head to the dressing or exercise room. 9 Link to comment
Omeletsmom February 23, 2018 Share February 23, 2018 Just now, anniebird said: That costume isn't doing her any favors. It's better than the Kermit jumpsuit she wore at Europeans; but no, it does not suit the music. 8 Link to comment
QuinnInND February 23, 2018 Share February 23, 2018 Just now, Shaynaa said: Yeah sorry, just not used to watching NBC with their constant commercials. No worries. Poor Carolina has made a couple mistakes. Tara is a huge jinx tonight! 1 Link to comment
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