Figure Skating

[herbz]

1 minute ago, Dots And Stripes said:

They are really close on that technical number with the bobbles and wardrobe problem.

Which is madness! They are technically not as good, argh. You will never ever convince me that their SD skated without a bobble is as good as what V/M just lay down. 

Edited February 19, 2018 by herbz

[displayname]

1 minute ago, PoshSprinkles said:

Ed Sheerhan

Himself disgraces music.

 

Only Josh Farris was able to salvage him.

[Irlandesa]

I will say that I really like how much they looked like they were dancing.

Why would they wear such flimsy costumes that could fall apart so easily?

[twoods]

Oh my goodness the back clipped off during the dance. How terrible for them. 

[Chaser]

Seriously how is that ahead of the Shibs?

[BitterApple]

Wow, no fucking way. They were so overscored it isn't even funny.

[mtlchick]

1.5 back?! Oh man. Tomorrow is going to be one for the ages.

[scarynikki12]

The NBC site lady says they got too close a few times so maybe that will be taken into account?

[displayname]

1 minute ago, herbz said:

P/C seem right.

On the score? Seemed sluggish and not on their game.

[Minneapple]

That score is total bullshit. No way should they have been scored that high. Fuck everything. The Shibsibs should sue.

[herbz]

Higher components than V/M. An absolute outrage. 

I told you they'd hand it to them if they went clean. They'll apparently hand it to them if they're not. This has been building for 18 months.

Edited February 19, 2018 by herbz

[kittykat]

At least they were 2nd and didn't score over V/M but oof. 

[Dots And Stripes]

For anyone who is wants the scores ASAP, www.olympic.org has been anywhere from a few seconds to a minute ahead of the NBC feed for most of the competitions.

[KenyaJ]

Madison's costume is really hideous.

[Minneapple]

Just now, kittykat said:

At least they were 2nd and didn't score over V/M but oof. 

Well, I think the key is that they're close enough that they'll have an amazing free dance and make a BIG RALLY to overcome Virtue/Moir. Can't wait, you guys.

[stealinghome]

Yeah, I definitely thought the ShibSibs were, if not better than, at least on par with the French team. You can smell the home cooking from North America.

[ChicksDigScars]

Between the costume and the shitty Twizzles, Papadakis and Cizeron should be below the Shibs. Are you fucking kidding me., 

[healthnut]

Madison Hubbell does nothing for me. 

[herbz]

1 minute ago, Minneapple said:

Well, I think the key is that they're close enough that they'll have an amazing free dance and make a BIG RALLY to overcome Virtue/Moir. Can't wait, you guys.

I literally wrote a 1000 word essay earlier to show how the judges' strategy for years has been to keep P/C's SD score in touch enough to send them ahead in the FD. That was textbook. I'm not even sure that should've beaten the Shibs.

[displayname]

What were P/C's levels? Two were under review.

[scarynikki12]

Hubbell and Donohue had an entertaining coach who basically did the routine from the sidelines but, overall, I was a bit bored.  I'd place them below Chock and Bates.

[kittykat]

4 minutes ago, Dots And Stripes said:

For anyone who is wants the scores ASAP, www.olympic.org has been anywhere from a few seconds to a minute ahead of the NBC feed for most of the competitions.

That's what I've been following.  It's pretty neat to see the scores right away.

[Dots And Stripes]

H/D beat the Shibs! ETA: Only .02 points difference!

Edited February 19, 2018 by Dots And Stripes

[anniebird]

In the US Olympic Village if you yell "Madison!" I wonder how many girls answer?

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[Growsonwalls]

Gabby was sort of channeling Scary Babs with that death glare in the K&C. But then again if this were the Olympics and my partner caused a nip-slip I'd be pissed too.

[displayname]

TheShibs have lost it.

[leopardprint]

.02 ?

[healthnut]

Just now, Dots And Stripes said:

H/D beat the Shibs!

Not happy. 

[scarynikki12]

Me either but at least they're ahead by 0.02. 

Time for Skating While Russian.

[galaxygirl76]

I'm calling bs on that.

[kittykat]

That's some BS.  Are the Shibs gonna have to Nathan Chen it in the free to get a medal?

[displayname]

CAN can use the 30 minutes allotted by the IOC to have shady judging reviewed. I hope they do given the rumours from TSL.

[MaKaM]

Watch the Shibs draw the first skate of their group so they can be hosed again. 

[gatopretoNYC]

H/D ahead of the Shibs? Oh hell no. 

[scarynikki12]

Dancers need to stop wearing fringe.  It makes the Twizzles look awful.

[Chaser]

Basically the Shibs are the only ones who get the strict tech panel.

Technically I can't pick apart H/D but there was no excitement. And holy hell the coy finger bite to the judges from her should have gotten a dedication for tacky.

[gatopretoNYC]

These Not Russians are boring.

[COESpiral]

I'm sorry, but B/S don't deserve to be in the top five after that skate.  What a yawn.

[displayname]

3 minutes ago, fan94 said:

CAN can use the 30 minutes allotted by the IOC to have shady judging reviewed. I hope they do given the rumours from TSL.

Can someone tweet this to TSL and hence team canada?

[twoods]

LOVE how astronomically high that technical score is for subpar skating. Blah.

Wait yay below the Shibs! Never mind.

Edited February 19, 2018 by twoods

[Moxie Cat]

I wonder who I want to win the bronze less - the not-Russians or H/D? Damn. I might actually pick H/D, even as an American.

Edited February 19, 2018 by Moxie Cat

[Chelsea girl]

The shibs have been fun to watch and have a freshness to them that I don't see it any of the other competitors that went after them. The Russians were lame, Hubble/donohue were so boring.

[leopardprint]

1 minute ago, kittykat said:

That's some BS.  Are the Shibs gonna have to Nathan Chen it in the free to get a medal?

I’m imagining an all twizzle routine. 

[Cindyluwho]

Those earrings are horrid!

[sweeks]

Are the over-the-top facial expressions of H/D and V/M due to their coach, or are they just naturally like that? Either way, it needs to stop. 

[kittykat]

Behind the Shibs, Looks like we're saving SWR for the ladies.

[scarynikki12]

Fifth!  So this means we'll see an Historic Comeback by both P/C and the Not Russians in the free.  Bonus is V/M make a small error so they can get bumped to bronze.

[legaleagle53]

6 minutes ago, kittykat said:

That's some BS.  Are the Shibs gonna have to Nathan Chen it in the free to get a medal?

Good question.  What would be the Ice Dancing equivalent of doing six quads?

[Growsonwalls]

So ... P/C might lose because of a nip slip?

[BitterApple]

I'm loving the Italians so far, let's see how badly they get hosed.....