And that's exactly the kind of skater I tend to like the least, which is why I find myself disagreeing with her so often, I guess.
Tara and Johnny and Michelle and Olympic Coverage
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And that's exactly the kind of skater I tend to like the least, which is why I find myself disagreeing with her so often, I guess.
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I guess I'm one of the few who can't stand either Johnny or Tara.
I imagine there are actually quite a few people who don't like either Johnny or Tara. As much as I think they're "fun" to watch and occasionally listen to, you always get the sense that these are two people who really need the work. I imagine Tara was probably at the edge of financial despair before starting her commentary gig with figure skating and Johhny Weir...eh, he was probably in the same boat. So...while I appreciate the fact that they add some flair to the routine proceedings, I don't necessarily take them seriously, and I bet the majority of people who watched the Olympics felt the same way.
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^That is such a mean post! Thx for sharing:no:
Oh, please. Let's not feel too sorry for people that are probably making hundreds of thousands, if not millions, per year to commentate on figure skating. I'm sure both of them are wonderfully comfortable and living a life that none of us could ever dream of living.
Oh, and I still believe that while they were fun to listen to at times, their commentary was often biased and not reliable.
Oh, and I still believe that while they were fun to listen to at times, their commentary was often biased and not reliable.
In most of the commentating I've seen Johnny do, he has been his usual OTT self in pre and post event interviews, but has been fairly serious and reserved while actually calling events. He does have his token "fabulous!" type comments, but i find him more professional sounding than gushing prone Hamilton. Tara does talk more and she does talk about herself, but I don't dislike her the way many do and her self talking during Sochi was often prompted by Terry Gannon.
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Tara, Johnny and Terry were great together...I've alwasys loved Terry but the three of them together definitely have chemistry...they were fun, spontaneous and interesting...you don't have to agree with what they said, that's part of the fun...and speaking of fun...it was 1998..build a bridge and get over it...often figure skating results are questionable...it makes it fun so that we can all complain...but it's been 16 years...there are certainly more recent controversies to throw shade at!
New York Times article on Johnny and his fashion style 
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Johnny Weir: Fabulous at the Olympics, Even More So at the Oscars
New York Daily News article about Johnny in court on charges of biting his husband:
http://www.nydailynews.com/entertai...lawyer-husband-fight-report-article-1.1711262
Quote: "Radar reported the judge complimented Weir's look — "Nice hairdo," she said."
:Johnny Weir: Fabulous at the Olympics, Even More So at the Oscars
New York Daily News article about Johnny in court on charges of biting his husband:
http://www.nydailynews.com/entertai...lawyer-husband-fight-report-article-1.1711262
Quote: "Radar reported the judge complimented Weir's look — "Nice hairdo," she said."
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I totally agree with this. Johnny does take this job very seriously and is not out to pander himself. He's well-informed on the judging rules as he skated under them (unlike Tara) he never has a mean thing to say about any skater (unlike Tara) and he always points out fine details that the average fan would miss. I really don't care if he dresses up in a bunny suit - I like listening to him. Her not so much.
Being in Canada I largely watched the Canadian coverage, however, anything of Johnny or Tara online that I saw was not that great, I actually preferred Scott, maybe just because he has been doing it for so long and he is that familiar voice. Johnny was good, to be honest Tara seems like kind of a mean girl, I have a feeling it may be the way she is in life too just seeing her tweets and things. I just think Regina George when I hear her lol!
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Me too, plus, every time I hear her voice I think back to that sad day in 1998 when I found out she beat Michelle and I get grumpy all over again. :scowl:
I agree. They need to detach themselves a bit from the atmosphere and their favorites. Johnny especially has been smart at marketing himself (as a victim, an expert, or whatever that sells), but as of now I turn channels when he shows up. I hope once both of them become secure and more comfortable at what they do, they will speak of things with more neutrality and clarity.
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That's exactly what I was thinking. I remember at SC(?) as soon as there was that pause after the other male commentator mentioned something about Yulia being fifteen that I suddenly thought it was Tara, even though I've heard nothing about her life for the last 16 years. I was really surprised when I saw Johnny's wardrobe and then realized it was him commentating. He's seems incredibly different even once you realize it's him. There's a disconnect when you only hear his calm voice.
I really like the articles and pictures of Johnny and Tara. Especially the one about the Johnny's Pink being one of the stars of Sochi.
Does "oafish" ring a bell?! I think that was the worst thing either of them said during Sochi (well, that, and Johnny's comment about one of the male skaters having enough leg meat). Terry even was interested that they let that slide. I thought it was getting into that "gone too far" territory. That would be something to temper when going back to regular competition and commentating on NBC as the main broadcast. But they had so much time to fill with the live commentary of every skater that I can understand them going off on tangents and such more than they usually would. Overall I enjoyed them and it seems like most people who watched them did, too. They were more fun and informative above anything negative overall, I'd say. They have room to grow and improve and hopefully they do so.
Tara also takes her job seriously. Johnny said Tara would have him up late doing research for the competitions (bios, techical info, etc).
I totally agree! Not Tara's fault that the judges awarded her gold, just like it is not Adelina's fault. And Nagano was so long ago! I also think all of the NBC commentators were attempting to tell why they felt the judges awarded Adelina the gold moreso than saying they thought it could not have gone any other way. I got the feeling they were actually trying not to make waves. And Tara is not the one who keeps bringing up her gold medal or winning as a 15 year old - others do and ask about the experience as a 15 year old. And I've heard her make nice comments about skaters with grace, so I don't get the impression that she doesn't appreciate that aspect of skating.
As someone who was not a fan of either Tara or Johnny during their figure skating careers, I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed their commentary. They were informative and much more honest in their assessments than the "prime time" crew. I found myself DVR'ing the NBCSN coverage and bipassing the prime time coverage. Give me Tara and Johnny over Scott and Sandra any day!
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I wonder what he would say about Evan
Didn't he say in a recent re-analysis of the 2010 Vancouver men's program that Evan deserved the win over Plushenko?
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I finally got a chance to see NBC's coverage of the dance competition. Now Johnny was at least competent. A bit swayed by his obvious Russophilia, but on the whole, superficial but competent. Tara, on the other hand, was an embarrassment. I'm going to be optimistic and chalk it up to ignorance, but when her comments consist of remarks on facial expressions and crowd reactions (without acknowledging just how partisan that crowd was), then girlfriend was not adequately prepared. Terry Gannon was his usual professional self.
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Tara and Johnny need to take up ice dancing so they can appreciate just how difficult it can be. Once they learn all the pattern dances, then they might be qualified to commentate. Oh, and let's try a few lifts too and not hold too long so you don't get a deduction!
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Tara and Johnny are funny.
