New Johnny Weir Q & A August 26, 2006 | Golden Skate

New Johnny Weir Q & A August 26, 2006

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I can't wait to see Johnny portray a modern Jesus inspired by a model in a fashion ad!
 

attyfan

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Do you think the controversy that his number will undoubtedly cause among at least some members of some religious group will perk up interest in figure skating?
 
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Probably. But it's a sad way to build skating audiences, IMO, so I am very much hoping Johnny's number is beautiful and serious.

I can't believe he would be purposely blasphemous in this year when he is supposed to be so serious and focused.
 

Jaana

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I hope that Weir´s number will get attention because of his skating and not because of its theme. Weir is a great interpretor of music, he is a skater who does not need the help of a theme, in my opinion. I hope that I´m wrong, but I´m already now starting to get bad vibes about Weir´s competitive success in coming season
 
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I have to admit this idea gives me bad vibes as well. Do you have any other reason for your pessimism?

I agree about the desirability of focusing on skating, not "themes." But I admire Johnny very much and will give him the benefit of the doubt as long as I can.
 

Jaana

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I have to admit this idea gives me bad vibes as well. Do you have any other reason for your pessimism?.

I´m worried whether Weir´s sp and fs choreographers understand CoP scoring system well enough to be able to create choreography that will pick up points for him the way e.g. Wilson´s does for Buttle?
 
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If he intends to use the cross as a theme in competitive skating, it could affect some judges as well. He should leave Madonna out of this but if he wants he can skate to her tunes.

Joe
 

BittyBug

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Johnny's mother is quite Catholic, and given his relationship with his mother, I kind of doubt that his program will be in any way offensive.
 

SeaniBu

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Shizuka had a cross theme on one of her outfits last year that was quite alluring IMO. I wonder what kind of effect - if any - that had on her performance scores?
 

Dee4707

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I do hope that Johnny is serious this year. I love his skating so much.

Marina Viacheslavovna is letting me wear rhinestones for the short!
He seems like he listen a lot to what she says and I think he called her a task master. Good for her.

Loved his comment about Alexei's costume.

Dee
 
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