Mayor isn't a general office. Does he have a particular city in mind?
Comebacks: Ando, Kim, Plushenko, Weir, etc.
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Mayor isn't a general office. Does he have a particular city in mind?
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Doesn't Johnny live in NYC, at least some of the time?
He wouldn't be the first ex skating mayor.
Consider Wayne Seybold of Marion, Indiana.
He wouldn't be the first ex skating mayor.
Consider Wayne Seybold of Marion, Indiana.
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Here is Teresa Tomlinson, mayor of Columbus Georgia.
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Doesn't Johnny live in NYC, at least some of the time?
He wouldn't be the first ex skating mayor.
Consider Wayne Seybold of Marion, Indiana.
Johnny Weir as Mayor of NYC!?
I can just imagine it now...
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If Shirley Temple could serve as US ambassador to the Czech Republic then there must a country that would be good for Johnny.
Lower Slobbovia might be a good fit.
As to being the next Dick Button - his likes will not be seen again - on the ice or in the broadcasting booth.
Lower Slobbovia...ouch!
I'm glad you brought up Shirley Temple, janetfan. I admire her very much. She was an excellent ambassador for what was then Czechoslovakia. She was our ambassador during their Velvet Revolution, which overthrew the Communist government; she was able to extend our support to Vaclav Havel. At that point she had worked in diplomacy for some time. I think she had been posted to Ghana previously and was also an official of protocol for the Ford administration. No offense to Weir, but he'll have to climb a ways before he stands on her level.
I'm glad you brought up Shirley Temple, janetfan. I admire her very much. She was an excellent ambassador for what was then Czechoslovakia. She was our ambassador during their Velvet Revolution, which overthrew the Communist government; she was able to extend our support to Vaclav Havel. At that point she had worked in diplomacy for some time. I think she had been posted to Ghana previously and was also an official of protocol for the Ford administration. No offense to Weir, but he'll have to climb a ways before he stands on her level.
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Johnny would be good ambassador to Russia. Johnny loves Russia, Russia loves Johnny. He is very popular in Russia, despite the fact, in Russia don't tolerates the gays so much. Johnny said, if he sits in the taxi, the taxi driver knows exactly who is he.
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Evgeni Plushenko, the Tsar of Russia, and Johnny Weir the President of the U.S.a. What perfect match for these two skating greats.
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Evgeni Plushenko, the Tsar of Russia, and Johnny Weir the President of the U.S.a. What perfect match for these two skating greats.
Greats?! Plushenko could be crowned "Greats". Johnny needs something more extraordinary to be called like that.
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I assume NY since he lives there. Interesting. Sometimes I just do not know whether to take him seriously. Originality and creativity is one thing but I hope he does not wear a corset with a dead bird on his hand - of course if he is running in NY who knows - if he can make it there he can make it anywhere - its up to Johnny Weir!
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sorry for my sarcasm, but I am not sure that is a good thing (LOL)
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Evgeni Plushenko, the Tsar of Russia, and Johnny Weir the President of the U.S.a. What perfect match for these two skating greats.
Plush and Johnny are really good friends, so the two countries could develop friendships and build peace in the world!
Using the skating solved the world's problems. It's one part of very interesting interview with Johnny, why he loves Russia so much. Johnny is cute!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uebjP7tOc8M
just remembered:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZhA4_RYe3s
Plushy and Johnny for their fans
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Didn't you hear Johnny do commentary for Ice Network last year? He was pretty darn insightful. That's what I meant by succeeding DButton; I don't expect him to be 2-time Oly Gold Medalist!
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Not surprisingly, Johnny Weir-Voronov @JohnnyGWeir continues to show his many sides:
" I'm so proud to be in Japan to represent my country and spread goodwill through sport! http://instagr.am/p/O09CKnhhbY/ "
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" I can't wait until @Vitya_Zvesda, Тёма and I live in Tokyo one day. Japan makes me so happy! "
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It seems that as part of a US Embassy program, Weir will teach a seminar on "expression on ice" with Miki Ando tomorrow in Fukuoka. An officer from the US Embassy will travel with Weir and his manager from Tokyo to Fukuoka.
Regarding the question of whether to take Weir seriously (as a future diplomat and/or elected official) ...:
" Trying to figure out 'which' pink animé outfit to wear to meet US consulate principal officer tomorrow. Which pink? Really Johnny? @cmbenz "
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ETA:
Photo showing Weir and Ando with top Japanese regional skaters. http://twitter.com/ShannonSk8s/status/240666751132631040/photo/1
Photo showing Ando, the US diplomat and his wife -- plus Weir in the outfit he chose. http://twitter.com/ShannonSk8s/status/240816252426276865/photo/1
Photo showing Weir and Ando with top Japanese regional skaters. http://twitter.com/ShannonSk8s/status/240666751132631040/photo/1
Photo showing Ando, the US diplomat and his wife -- plus Weir in the outfit he chose. http://twitter.com/ShannonSk8s/status/240816252426276865/photo/1
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Evan in latest IFS magazine about his comeback (to FC and to his family): “I explained to them where I was coming from, but it took little convincing to make everyone believe that I was doing it for the right reasons”. I said, “Hey, look you guys, I am not doing this because I have to win again, or because I want more titles. I am not doing this because I have nothing else to do with my life. I am doing it for the most pure reason. I love skating and I am really fortunate that I can still do it.”
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I have not found any entry lists for Finlandia yet, but is Weir's tweet suggesting that he will compete there?
Johnny Weir-Voronov @JohnnyGWeir
Johnny Weir-Voronov @JohnnyGWeir
Pack your bags! We're going to Finland in October! Goodnight from Fukuoka. Tomorrow Fukui! So excited to see Boginya Anissina!
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