Growsonwalls February 21, 2018 Share February 21, 2018 What? That shouldn't be over Med. Between the NotRussians I thought Med was way more polished than Zagitova. 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65121-figure-skating/page/88/#findComment-4078155
Enero February 21, 2018 Share February 21, 2018 Just now, dbell1 said: Zagitova reminded me of aluminum foil blowing around a back yard. I'm not seeing amazing transitions, just Plushy arms flailing around like a swan stuck in oil. Not impressed. Hilarious. But so true and I loved Plushy. LOL I knew she was going to be ahead of Evgenia. Sorry but Sasha Cohen would make this Swan program look like a dead bird especially on PCS. This girl did nothing for the music IMHO. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65121-figure-skating/page/88/#findComment-4078156
Bama February 21, 2018 Share February 21, 2018 That's a beautiful kiss and cry. Another World Record - wow. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65121-figure-skating/page/88/#findComment-4078159
legaleagle53 February 21, 2018 Share February 21, 2018 All right, Carolina Kostner, it's down to you. Dai! 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65121-figure-skating/page/88/#findComment-4078162
BitterApple February 21, 2018 Share February 21, 2018 Huh. I understand the Not!Russians are using the scoring system to their advantage, but I liked Katelyn's program best. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65121-figure-skating/page/88/#findComment-4078163
galaxygirl76 February 21, 2018 Share February 21, 2018 I don't get it. I must be missing my 'appreciate skating while not!Russian' gene. 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65121-figure-skating/page/88/#findComment-4078165
Enero February 21, 2018 Share February 21, 2018 Carolyn should be in 4th with this skate. Katelyn was better. Her maturity and thus interpretation should put her ahead of the Japanese skater. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65121-figure-skating/page/88/#findComment-4078167
MaKaM February 21, 2018 Share February 21, 2018 1 minute ago, Growsonwalls said: What? That shouldn't be over Med. Between the NotRussians I thought Med was way more polished than Zagitova. Zag won on TES. Media ahead on PCS. Watch Kostner slide into 3rd on bogus PCS. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65121-figure-skating/page/88/#findComment-4078169
Chaser February 21, 2018 Share February 21, 2018 1 minute ago, Enero said: Sorry but Sasha Cohen would make this Swan program look like a dead bird especially on PCS. This girl did nothing for the music IMHO. Sasha Cohen would make these girls look like juniors on the PCS. 12 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65121-figure-skating/page/88/#findComment-4078173
SeanC February 21, 2018 Share February 21, 2018 Wow, Kostner falls way short. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65121-figure-skating/page/88/#findComment-4078178
MaKaM February 21, 2018 Share February 21, 2018 Can we ban head and face grabbing as "choreography" along with the overused music? 8 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65121-figure-skating/page/88/#findComment-4078180
Growsonwalls February 21, 2018 Share February 21, 2018 So ... a Swan is now a Pink Flamingo? 8 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65121-figure-skating/page/88/#findComment-4078183
healthnut February 21, 2018 Share February 21, 2018 shocker, Carolina was scored appropriately 5 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65121-figure-skating/page/88/#findComment-4078184
SeanC February 21, 2018 Share February 21, 2018 Ouch. Kaetlyn's #3 position is looking good, then. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65121-figure-skating/page/88/#findComment-4078186
Souris February 21, 2018 Share February 21, 2018 (edited) Oh, there's another one. (Russian*) Shes very pink. And goes boom. At least it's not shaping up for a sweep now. Edited February 21, 2018 by Souris 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65121-figure-skating/page/88/#findComment-4078187
Enero February 21, 2018 Share February 21, 2018 (edited) Well at least it won't be a Russian sweep. Argh. Arm over head on almost every jump. Again, there should be a limit to this. This girl should be behind Kostner. IMO Edited February 21, 2018 by Enero 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65121-figure-skating/page/88/#findComment-4078189
MaKaM February 21, 2018 Share February 21, 2018 1 minute ago, Growsonwalls said: So ... a Swan is now a Pink Flamingo? Can't like enough. Need more likes! 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65121-figure-skating/page/88/#findComment-4078190
gatopretoNYC February 21, 2018 Share February 21, 2018 (edited) I actually like the tutus on Zag. Her illusion fabric is way too dark though. Edited February 21, 2018 by gatopretoNYC 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65121-figure-skating/page/88/#findComment-4078192
Growsonwalls February 21, 2018 Share February 21, 2018 Too bad that this NotRussian wiped out. I think she's the most appealing skating-wise. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65121-figure-skating/page/88/#findComment-4078193
Bama February 21, 2018 Share February 21, 2018 Her coach is all serious business. She's probably going to get slapped around for falling. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65121-figure-skating/page/88/#findComment-4078196
MaKaM February 21, 2018 Share February 21, 2018 1 minute ago, PoshSprinkles said: She will end up third so Russia gets to take home three medals to make up for no medals in men's, pairs, and ice dance. Bank on it. Not with those TES. pretty neckline on the ugly pink dress. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65121-figure-skating/page/88/#findComment-4078200
SeanC February 21, 2018 Share February 21, 2018 Wow, she bombed. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65121-figure-skating/page/88/#findComment-4078202
Dots And Stripes February 21, 2018 Share February 21, 2018 Woah! Final Russian below the Americans who finish 9, 10, and 11. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65121-figure-skating/page/88/#findComment-4078203
anniebird February 21, 2018 Share February 21, 2018 12th place - not quite third. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65121-figure-skating/page/88/#findComment-4078204
Omeletsmom February 21, 2018 Share February 21, 2018 Damn. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65121-figure-skating/page/88/#findComment-4078205
Bama February 21, 2018 Share February 21, 2018 WOW!! 12th place! Damn!! Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65121-figure-skating/page/88/#findComment-4078206
Minneapple February 21, 2018 Share February 21, 2018 Ouch with those scores! Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65121-figure-skating/page/88/#findComment-4078207
Growsonwalls February 21, 2018 Share February 21, 2018 4 minutes ago, PoshSprinkles said: She will end up third so Russia gets to take home three medals to make up for no medals in men's, pairs, and ice dance. Bank on it. She's in 12th so ... probably not. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65121-figure-skating/page/88/#findComment-4078212
SeanC February 21, 2018 Share February 21, 2018 Gabby Daleman must be really frustrated. If she had just been able to land that combination, she'd be in the final flight. 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65121-figure-skating/page/88/#findComment-4078214
Chelsea girl February 21, 2018 Share February 21, 2018 Are the Russians the only ones who put all their jumps in the second half? Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65121-figure-skating/page/88/#findComment-4078216
Enero February 21, 2018 Share February 21, 2018 Well this was the most boring competition, thus far, out of all the figure skating events. Don't know if I'll tune in live for the Free Skate. 11 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65121-figure-skating/page/88/#findComment-4078217
Growsonwalls February 21, 2018 Share February 21, 2018 Oh poor Med. She speaks English so she has to talk to Andrea Joyce. I wouldn't wish that on anyone, even a NotRussian. 23 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65121-figure-skating/page/88/#findComment-4078220
MaKaM February 21, 2018 Share February 21, 2018 So dish, what did Tara say about the Russian scoring? 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65121-figure-skating/page/88/#findComment-4078223
SophiaD February 21, 2018 Share February 21, 2018 I'm going to rewatch the Shibs, eat chocolate, and sulk. I am so grateful to them! At least one of my favorite skaters/couples did well. <3 8 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65121-figure-skating/page/88/#findComment-4078224
Minneapple February 21, 2018 Share February 21, 2018 Just now, Chelsea girl said: Are the Russians the only ones who put all their jumps in the second half? I think so. And really they're smart to do it. Like I said...I think Alina would have to splat hard to lose tomorrow. She's got that ballet dancer thing going on that the skating judges love, like Oksana Baiul. Plus she's technically sound. Does she move me with her skating? No. I think she's like a little skating robot. But it probably doesn't matter. I really wish the US could pull its program together. I cannot believe we haven't had a medal in the ladies program since 2006. 6 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65121-figure-skating/page/88/#findComment-4078227
MaKaM February 21, 2018 Share February 21, 2018 6 minutes ago, Chelsea girl said: Are the Russians the only ones who put all their jumps in the second half? Kaori did in the SP. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65121-figure-skating/page/88/#findComment-4078229
gatopretoNYC February 21, 2018 Share February 21, 2018 13 minutes ago, Growsonwalls said: So ... a Swan is now a Pink Flamingo? She should have skated to the Pink Panther music. 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65121-figure-skating/page/88/#findComment-4078230
healthnut February 21, 2018 Share February 21, 2018 Tara made an interesting point about Russia rewarding skaters for trying more difficult elements and implementing that after Vancouver and the US not doing it until after Sochi. That’s the first I’ve heard of this and I follow figure skating regularly. 5 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65121-figure-skating/page/88/#findComment-4078232
displayname February 21, 2018 Share February 21, 2018 GOODNESS did you look at Eteri making a face at someone off-camera when she saw that Zag broker her personal favourite's WR? Not only would Zag deserve to win if she goes clean in the LP, I'd like her to win just so she can tell Eteri to DIAF and go train with BOrser or someone. 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65121-figure-skating/page/88/#findComment-4078236
Growsonwalls February 21, 2018 Share February 21, 2018 So I guess Med is old news and Zagitova is the New Shiny Thing the judges all love? Too bad, because I'm not feeling Miss Tutu. I like fierce anime queen Med better. 7 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65121-figure-skating/page/88/#findComment-4078239
SimoneS February 21, 2018 Share February 21, 2018 (edited) I think the scores were all on point tonight. The Russian women deserved to be on top. It will be interesting to see them battle it out in the long program. I think the Medvedea is the better of the two. Edited February 21, 2018 by SimoneS 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65121-figure-skating/page/88/#findComment-4078240
CeeBeeGee February 21, 2018 Share February 21, 2018 5 hours ago, herbz said: I don't have anything to contribute other than to say I worship Aliya Mustafina and can't believe (though I totally can because she's ridiculous) that she's out there doing UB routines approximately 5 minutes after giving birth. I love her too. (I am not really a fan of her bars--I prefer the He Kexin/Beth Tweddle style but I think Aliya is very graceful on floor.) She just seems very drama-free and yet still a fierce competitor. 1 hour ago, scarynikki12 said: They'd just get bonus for being the best splatters. Plus a bonus for splatting in the second half of the program. 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65121-figure-skating/page/88/#findComment-4078248
EllenB February 21, 2018 Share February 21, 2018 18 minutes ago, gatopretoNYC said: I actually like the tutus on Zag. Her illusion fabric is way too dark though. And I wish her panties were blue. The tightie whities were glaringly distracting. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65121-figure-skating/page/88/#findComment-4078251
sab85 February 21, 2018 Share February 21, 2018 I'm actually suprised how close Kaetlyn is to the NotRussians. Go Kaetlyn! (I probably just jinxed her.) 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65121-figure-skating/page/88/#findComment-4078256
HartofDixie February 21, 2018 Share February 21, 2018 1 hour ago, Minneapple said: I decided I didn't hate Evegenia after I found out she did a Sailor Moon program, like with full costume and everything. I don't know anything about Sailor Moon but I can appreciate a girl who gets her geek on. Anyway, she still seems VERY OVERLY DRAMATIC FOR NO REASON to me. 6 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65121-figure-skating/page/88/#findComment-4078272
HartofDixie February 21, 2018 Share February 21, 2018 26 minutes ago, fan94 said: GOODNESS did you look at Eteri making a face at someone off-camera when she saw that Zag broker her personal favourite's WR? 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65121-figure-skating/page/88/#findComment-4078282
Minneapple February 21, 2018 Share February 21, 2018 (edited) The Sailor Moon program is so cute and Evegenia shows such great personality in it. Cosplay on ice! They should have a whole show. Edited February 21, 2018 by Minneapple 8 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65121-figure-skating/page/88/#findComment-4078283
gatopretoNYC February 21, 2018 Share February 21, 2018 I was happy to see the Hungarian, whose AC/DC music choice pleased many of us, qualified for the long program. Curious, I looked up her music for her long program. Oh dear: Spoiler Carmen. 9 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65121-figure-skating/page/88/#findComment-4078284
Mellowyellow February 21, 2018 Share February 21, 2018 That was hilarious and awesome! I used to watch english dubbed Sailormoon a zillion years ago and she was channelling Serena really well in the beginning sequence! LOVED that she went with the socks as well! She looks like she has a sense of humour. 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65121-figure-skating/page/88/#findComment-4078285
displayname February 21, 2018 Share February 21, 2018 (edited) 43 minutes ago, HartofDixie said: Not a trace of happiness there. And there are clips! Yes, Eteri, how dare a 15 year old girl living her dream outscore a program that involves a peek-a-boo timed to someone whispering "come back". Edited February 21, 2018 by fan94 8 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65121-figure-skating/page/88/#findComment-4078293
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