This actually doesn’t surprise me. A lot of great performers are not like the “character” they play, on ice or on a stage. I wish more figure skating fans would realize this… I’ve seen so many comments calling Madison Chock a mean diva, for example, clearly assuming her performance is her real personality, when literally no one who knows her has ever described her that way, nor does she come across as a “diva” or resentful of others in interviews or podcasts.
Appreciate your thoughts; I am still at a loss.. there were a few errors like this during the event. Perhaps there were too many volunteers without professional supervision in key positions. Given Estonia’s presence in international skating - Eva, Arlet, the brothers Selevko and Niina - the flag was missed. Be aware that the majority here felt the same. A lesson learned
See, I would ding her. That ridiculous posing and vamping ON THE JUDGES TABLE is inappropriate. I saw that several other skaters across the 4 disciplines have latched on to this stupid trend. I hope the USU creates a new rule, called the "Hendrick's Rule". No hanging onto or vamping in front of the judges table...should ding them as if it was a fall. As a part of normal "gliding by" choreography, fine. But stopping a program for this seems like a sly way to rest the arms and legs. And the leg kick/crotch flash at the end? Hope she doesn't mis-judge her distance and slash a judge with her blade.
I meant I wouldn't ding her for the music choice, even if I don't particularly like it.
Oh good grief.
I agree that it is not appropriate. It is an intrusion on the judges' space. And to do it at the end of a programme is stupid because we want to see the skater more or less in the middle of the ice for the final pose.
I couldn't agree more. We have it at least twice in the Dance event this season too. C'mon, there is so much great music out there! Use it!
Somehow it looked fine with Kevin. But Leona did it twice and the first time, quite blatantly.
