I would argue then they weren't really fans to begin with... fans stand by their favorites through the best and the worst... fair weather "fans" are fans of shiney gold things and the idea of winning, they're not fans of the person/thing itself.
it may be hard for fans to stay positive, but they don't leave their favorite behind... nor do they kick him when he's down.
I suppose we should not make too much of one competition, but does it seem like the Johnny Weir era is over?
that's exactly why it's called a fairweather fan... "I'll come back to it... when they do better" okay, fine... you like the sunshine only.
then there are those that are dedicated rain or shine... which is a heck of a lot harder.
that's exactly why it's called a fairweather fan... "I'll come back to it... when they do better" okay, fine... you like the sunshine only.
then there are those that are dedicated rain or shine... which is a heck of a lot harder.
I think that a lot of fans lose interest because he does. Not beacause they don't see the resuts, because they see skater who is a shell of what he could / used to be. they see someone who come out like he really does not care, who considered quitting (for what the third time now?).
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Personally, I would love to see him be a commentator - he has such a great TV presence.
Personally, I would love to see him be a commentator - he has such a great TV presence.
He cares, he's not fooling me in to believing he doesn't....
But he looked like a gazelle out there. Very Johnny - beautiful, unique. I've waited a long time to see him look like that on competition ice. The costume is great.
II think each talented person has a level beyond which they cannot go - doesn't matter what you're talented in, you have a maximum level and most people never even get close to theirs but we're talking about a hard-working, ambitious, elite skater here. I think we have seen him hit his max level and since he could move no farther, slide back a little in the frustrating attempt to move upward. It is sad that we can't just celebrate his best and leave it at that but it's a competitive sport and he competes. I actually feel for him because I think he is a lovely skater and has achieved a level of accomplishment that is wondeful to behold. But he cannot go farther and that puts him in a losing position right now when in so many ways he is a winner. But that's skating... I think we've seen the best of Johnny already and I hope that his best is what remains with all fans because it's quite beautiful.
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But as a fan I can't help but hope he'll show it in figure skating in February.
Look at what happened to Evan last year. He didn't exactly burn up the Grand Prix and came in third at Nationals. We all know what happened next.
:thumbsup:It's not over until it's over and I wish Johnny calm nerves and good programs going forward. You just never know...
Whatever you want to call them, it's fine. What I don't get it is that you seem to praise for the fans who choose to stay loyal and be in the harder way. To me, the fans who swing are not as crazy as the fans who are loyal. That's the difference. But there is not a single thing that makes one better than the other.
Sorry for a bit of offtopic. I was wondering where I can find ' Pop star on ice' Movie with Johny? thanks
I would have to disagree - there is one thing that makes the loyal fans better and that's quality of commentary on the boards
If someone is only interested in the medals that are won by the skater then you will only ever get one dimensional commentary from that fan - they're the best because they got the gold/are not the best because they didn't get the gold. If the sole reason for "liking" a skater is because they win, then it's an open and shut deabte for that fan. Check the medal tally, job done. It would also mean that fan is only ever interested in that number one step.
Someone who truly watches for the skating regardless of placement can have a much more insteresting debate with someone about the actual skating IMO.
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