2023 World Figure Skating Championships Pairs Short Program

[Seven Sisters]

Why no points for the DS?

Because they insulted Beethoven, the Mamas, and the Papas

 

[Carol1]

If Ludwig von Beethoven was still alive, he would thank heavens for being deaf so he didn't have to hear that absolute desecration of his music.

The same might be true about Cass Elliot, minus the deaf part.

 

[yesterday]

Hand over head is an extra level? In pairs maybe?

 

[bigsisjiejie]

As Italians they would not have been here.

I get that, but how did they end up representing Czech Republic? Czech parent/ancestry?

 

[Ziotic]

Hand over head is an extra level? In pairs maybe?

In the twist it is

 

[Ichatdelune]

Hand over head is an extra level? In pairs maybe?

In the twist, yes it's a level feature

 

[TontoK]

Because they insulted Beethoven, the Mamas, and the Papas

Funny and true, both at the same time.

They seem like nice young people, so we'll get to see them again. But probably not at this competition.

 

[yesterday]

I’m the twist it is

In the twist, yes it's a level feature

thank you both. I thought it was a throw

 

[Ziotic]

@4everchan you have about 12 mins to get situated.

 

[tsuyoboogie]

I will tell you that this program was a LOT more fun live at 4CC. Somebody must have told Yang to dial it down a bit.

And to that I say, BOO! We need more fun in skating, not less.

I noticed this too.
My first thought was maybe he was being a bit more reserved considering the competition is being held in Japan with a large part of the audience being Japanese.
I think it was probably reassuring for them to see the audience support with many Chinese flags being displayed after their performance.

 

[yesterday]

I get that, but how did they end up representing Czech Republic? Czech parent/ancestry?

Czech fed informed about it on their Facebook page as they're gonna compete on Warsaw cup this weekend already, and they have CZE listed on their isu page too. Alessandro apparently has czech citizenship and they're coached by Ondřej Hotárek.

(https://www.reddit.com/r/FigureSkat...ir_federica_simiolialessandro_zarbo_will_now/)

 

[skatedreamer]

Key to viewing:

I've downloaded the free Proton VPN App to my iPad. I set it to the Netherlands.

I've got the ISU Feed, enjoying the first group warmup.

I just downloaded Proton VPN; works like a charm. Thanks bunches, @TontoK !!!

(I'll probably be up all night watching but why bother with dumb details like that? )

 

[rollerblade]

I know but the live chat on Youtube is always full of experienced fans

Because only experienced fans would bother dealing with VPN and timezones hurdles to watch it live on youtube.

 

[Ichatdelune]

(I'll probably be up all night watching but why bother with dumb details like that? )

Wish I could stay up the night and watch, I'm in the same time zone and it means that I have to go to work and miss skating

 

[Brenda_Bottems]

The bald head of Danny is distracting. He would look better with hair.

 

[Ichatdelune]

Because only experienced fan would bother dealing with VPN and timezones hurdles to watch it live on youtube.

Exactly my point, why bother with the explanations when nobody needs them?

 

[moonvine]

Seriously how did I miss the start? At least I'm in time for Ellie and Danny.

 

[skatedreamer]

If Ludwig von Beethoven was still alive, he would thank heavens for being deaf so he didn't have to hear that absolute desecration of his music.

The same might be true about Cass Elliot, minus the deaf part.

well, dang it all. What/who on earth did I miss? Can somebody catch me up, pretty please with whipped cream on top?

 

[sworddance21]

I'm just catching up. The Chinese girl looked so SAD in the KC.

I liked the Czech costumes!

 

[yesterday]

Exactly my point, why bother with the explanations when nobody needs them?

ISU could but they will go