- Joined
- Jul 27, 2003
Personally, I don't find it hard to be a fan of both Michelle and Sasha. Honestly, I root for Michelle with the most intensity, but that doesn't mean that I don't or can't enjoy Sasha. She didn't completely win me over until her "Malaguena" SP performance from 04 Worlds. I had been saying for a year that I would become a bonafied (card carrying and all!) Sasha fan when she finally skated with some emotion and genuine passion....she finally did that. I'm a fan of any skater that goes out and showcases an earnest joy for what it is they are doing....Michelle and Sasha both have shown they do have that joy (even though it may not be displayed so effectively in every performance). I also don't see anything wrong with sharing opinions on technique, style, etc. even if they differ. But, it is when these discussions evolve into sarcastic mud slinging competitions that I lose my patience and interest. Both are wonderful skaters that do so many things well. Is it really so difficult to like them both? Nah.