The number of Youtube hits doesn't mean a skater is good... it means they have a lot of fans, but it doesn't mean they're good. Plushenko is obviously a very popular skater (as he should be), so it's not surprising that his videos have many hits.
Of course, but why he is so popular? hm.. it is not too smart discussion:disapp:..Am I right?
Do you know what is my problem? Some people are dying for his artistry some people say he isn't artistry,,Tooooooo big difference. Don't you think? If you or anybody would say don't like his style, I would say it's OK.
some post to his videos:
"Evgeny, beautiful Evgeny, please keep skating, every one of your performances is a shot of happiness in my life, it makes me feel in another world, you know that you have the touch of an angel, you were blessed with your art, with your genius, thank you Evgeny, I love you"
"I am bloody breathless. I honestly can't breathe. I've watched so many ice skaters, but I have never, in my entire life, seen the human body move in such a way. Plushenko, you are Gods wonder; <333"
"His performance made me cry. There are few skaters that hold such amazing stage presence. Amazing elegance, remarkable engagement with the audience, heartfelt expression and connection with the music. And what power! For me, the skaters I see with these qualities are Plushenko, Takahashi, and Wier. You can't deny the raw talent. I know Plushenko is a ham, probably overly confident, but I love him for it! His determination is legendary and it makes him EPIC."
"when he's on ice it's like the world stops around you. nothing matters.. it's only 4 minutes but it feels like a lifetime cause you experience so many emotions... and when it end you wake up from the sweetest dream that continues playing in front of your eyes.. it takes the same 4 minutes to actually understand where are you and what is going on around you.. but you don't want it to stop cause it's Soo Mesmirising!"
etc.
Do you understand? TOOOO BIG DIFFERENCE!!!!