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Gabriella Papadakis & Guillaume Cizeron

Haven't read the thread yet, but I did read the article and I'm not surprised it's become a 'thing'. Like you said, they probably didn't realize/intend to imply that, but what they said is indirectly a criticism of all their competitors who've done latin programs and I get why people are taking it that way and it bothers them. It doesn't bother me, but I do get the reaction.

She then criticizes herself (SD 2011-2012)....:)

We must stop believing and wanting to believe that a particular couple is targeted ... it's just an opinion in general, there is nothing offensive to anyone (The only people targeted by the hallucinatory reactions are Guillaume and especially Gabriella.)
And next time in their interview: everything is beautiful, they love everything, the birds sing ... (no opinion, no personal tastes, no favorite colors... you never know: if they do not like yellow, it is an insult to those who love the yellow ):eek:
 
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Well here's the long awaited translation from Teledeporte. I apologize for the time it took, but I found out that I had to train my Spanish more, as it was much harder to translate that I thought it would be! I did my best and I also apologize for the part I missed.

"
Paloma del Rio : Their very own style. Certainly imitated a lot. 21 and 22 years old. 3 times Euro Champs, 2 times World Champs. Here are the points to beat (108.30), this season they got 115.24. They have a shot, we’ll have to see what will do the Canadians who will show up right after.
Susanna : Great variations in the spin
How lovely.
P : How beautiful this program was. Either go out like this, or they had nothing to do. It was very complicated because of the considerable point difference, but for sure they will not stay. There are 6 points. Look at the emotion on the face of the fans. Needless to say that seeing this brings you emotion. And, hey, what a way to skate ! What a good style, so peculiar to them, so personal.
S : They went for everything, fighting […] those movements, but with softness at the same time, subtility, beautiful… Very difficult elements, super difficult variations too, but everything seems easy, light, it was very impressive. A contemporary style, which is totally theirs.
P : They went this year for this contemporary style, when 2 years ago they surprised everyone with a classical piece : Mozart, but here, it’s a different league, it’s a different story.
S : Moreover, this is a very well thought program, with every moment of the music, since the moment they start to skate.
P : I love this final it’s a delight with so much emotion, so much different styles. And I will answer to Mr ?? (I’m not sure I got this part right it was quite hard to understand) who says respects to the Japanese who have feelings, of course they have , how could they have no feelings ?The other thing is : if they are able to convey it to an audience. The Shibutanis for example, in the past years managed to connect with the people. But the Asian people, I don’t know, I don’t know if it’s cultural, don’t come up to this level the French managed tonight, but of course they have feelings, that would be the last straw !
S : Look at the change of edges, from one to another. This curved lift was spectacular. His position, so much control. [They laugh about the montage mistake showing the Shibs].
P : And here are the French, they know that it was their wonder, they went out to kill us. Marie-France is not with them precisely because Virtue and Moir skate right after them, and she’s with them. But oooh look ! They had got 115.24 this season, they needed 108, and they take the first place and now give the ballots to the Canadians. The tech score 60.79 …. And 58.36 for the presentation, right into first place. What a final ! "
 
Well here's the long awaited translation from Teledeporte. I apologize for the time it took, but I found out that I had to train my Spanish more, as it was much harder to translate that I thought it would be! I did my best and I also apologize for the part I missed.

"
Paloma del Rio : Their very own style. Certainly imitated a lot. 21 and 22 years old. 3 times Euro Champs, 2 times World Champs. Here are the points to beat (108.30), this season they got 115.24. They have a shot, we’ll have to see what will do the Canadians who will show up right after.
Susanna : Great variations in the spin
How lovely.
P : How beautiful this program was. Either go out like this, or they had nothing to do. It was very complicated because of the considerable point difference, but for sure they will not stay. There are 6 points. Look at the emotion on the face of the fans. Needless to say that seeing this brings you emotion. And, hey, what a way to skate ! What a good style, so peculiar to them, so personal.
S : They went for everything, fighting […] those movements, but with softness at the same time, subtility, beautiful… Very difficult elements, super difficult variations too, but everything seems easy, light, it was very impressive. A contemporary style, which is totally theirs.
P : They went this year for this contemporary style, when 2 years ago they surprised everyone with a classical piece : Mozart, but here, it’s a different league, it’s a different story.
S : Moreover, this is a very well thought program, with every moment of the music, since the moment they start to skate.
P : I love this final it’s a delight with so much emotion, so much different styles. And I will answer to Mr ?? (I’m not sure I got this part right it was quite hard to understand) who says respects to the Japanese who have feelings, of course they have , how could they have no feelings ?The other thing is : if they are able to convey it to an audience. The Shibutanis for example, in the past years managed to connect with the people. But the Asian people, I don’t know, I don’t know if it’s cultural, don’t come up to this level the French managed tonight, but of course they have feelings, that would be the last straw !
S : Look at the change of edges, from one to another. This curved lift was spectacular. His position, so much control. [They laugh about the montage mistake showing the Shibs].
P : And here are the French, they know that it was their wonder, they went out to kill us. Marie-France is not with them precisely because Virtue and Moir skate right after them, and she’s with them. But oooh look ! They had got 115.24 this season, they needed 108, and they take the first place and now give the ballots to the Canadians. The tech score 60.79 …. And 58.36 for the presentation, right into first place. What a final ! "

thank you for taking the time. I enjoy their comments
 
Well here's the long awaited translation from Teledeporte. I apologize for the time it took, but I found out that I had to train my Spanish more, as it was much harder to translate that I thought it would be! I did my best and I also apologize for the part I missed.

"
Paloma del Rio : Their very own style. Certainly imitated a lot. 21 and 22 years old. 3 times Euro Champs, 2 times World Champs. Here are the points to beat (108.30), this season they got 115.24. They have a shot, we’ll have to see what will do the Canadians who will show up right after.
Susanna : Great variations in the spin
How lovely.
P : How beautiful this program was. Either go out like this, or they had nothing to do. It was very complicated because of the considerable point difference, but for sure they will not stay. There are 6 points. Look at the emotion on the face of the fans. Needless to say that seeing this brings you emotion. And, hey, what a way to skate ! What a good style, so peculiar to them, so personal.
S : They went for everything, fighting […] those movements, but with softness at the same time, subtility, beautiful… Very difficult elements, super difficult variations too, but everything seems easy, light, it was very impressive. A contemporary style, which is totally theirs.
P : They went this year for this contemporary style, when 2 years ago they surprised everyone with a classical piece : Mozart, but here, it’s a different league, it’s a different story.
S : Moreover, this is a very well thought program, with every moment of the music, since the moment they start to skate.
P : I love this final it’s a delight with so much emotion, so much different styles. And I will answer to Mr ?? (I’m not sure I got this part right it was quite hard to understand) who says respects to the Japanese who have feelings, of course they have , how could they have no feelings ?The other thing is : if they are able to convey it to an audience. The Shibutanis for example, in the past years managed to connect with the people. But the Asian people, I don’t know, I don’t know if it’s cultural, don’t come up to this level the French managed tonight, but of course they have feelings, that would be the last straw !
S : Look at the change of edges, from one to another. This curved lift was spectacular. His position, so much control. [They laugh about the montage mistake showing the Shibs].
P : And here are the French, they know that it was their wonder, they went out to kill us. Marie-France is not with them precisely because Virtue and Moir skate right after them, and she’s with them. But oooh look ! They had got 115.24 this season, they needed 108, and they take the first place and now give the ballots to the Canadians. The tech score 60.79 …. And 58.36 for the presentation, right into first place. What a final ! "

:bow: thanks a lot Pika, I hope your exams went well.

So the culture bit I was curious about was in relation with the Shibs. I don't know that this is cultural but P/C do have that talent to express extremely deep emotions and make them feel to a whole audience live as well as behind a screen. I don't think you can learn that really. You can get better to a certain extent but that je-ne-sais-quoi, some are just born with it. Of course, only through work and dedication can it be developed to reach new heights. In this team, they both have incredible charisma and to top it all, very different type of charisma. It's a perfect complementary blend which makes them mesmerizing.
 
New season officially starts today with this ISU's announcement ! http://static.isu.org/media/515293/2092-fs-and-sys-international-comps-2017-2018.pdf
So will some of you will take part to an event ? I have started negotiations with my mom for Grenoble. Hope see some of your there !
Have a good day everyone
The year promises to be rich in emotion :clap::drama:.
Normally, I should go to the masters, Grenoble and I wait to see if they make a challenger or another competition (depending on the date and the place, I will try to go there)
 
The year promises to be rich in emotion :clap::drama:.
Normally, I should go to the masters, Grenoble and I wait to see if they make a challenger or another competition (depending on the date and the place, I will try to go there)

Where will be the Masters this year ?
Great program ! Hope to see you there
 
Where will be the Masters this year ?
Great program ! Hope to see you there

Villard de Lans
The masters are a pretty nice "competition": no stress:laugh:, the skaters are very close to you, you see them warm up. You discover the programs (and the music, for some dancers who like suspense :))
 
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Villard de Lans
The masters are a pretty nice "competition": no stress:laugh:, the skaters are very close to you, you see them warm up. You discover the programs (and the music, for some dancers who like suspense :)

Ooooh i tought they choose a different city every year ! I could try to attend because it's not far away from my home. But I have to wait until July to know where I will study next year to chose an event....
 
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Ooooh i tought they choose a different city every year ! I could try to attend because it's not far away from my home. But I have to wait until July to know where I will study next year to chose an event....

If you have to choose between Grenoble and the masters, the choice is quickly made:) (the real competition is the trophy of France, the masters = "la rentrée des classes"):laugh:
 
If you have to choose between Grenoble and the masters, the choice is quickly made:) (the real competition is the trophy of France, the masters = "la rentrée des classes"):laugh:

The most important question is : how long can I wait for the new programs ? 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
 
The most important question is : how long can I wait for the new programs ? 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

Haha, yup, I've got similar dilemma! I'm waiting to see if they'll be entered into the Ondrej Nepela Trophy in Slovakia - that'd be quite doable for me, but Grenoble is quite far away from the Czech Republic, and considering it'll be the middle of my winter semester at university... decisions, decisions :scratch2:
 
Haha, yup, I've got similar dilemma! I'm waiting to see if they'll be entered into the Ondrej Nepela Trophy in Slovakia - that'd be quite doable for me, but Grenoble is quite far away from the Czech Republic, and considering it'll be the middle of my winter semester at university... decisions, decisions :scratch2:


Yeah I know, same problem here .... university 😥😥
 
The Cup of China is a beautiful memory for them:love:. They will start earlier than last year, this is a good thing. They will have a coach for themselves (I suppose Romain) since they are the only couple of Montreal in China and France (for now).
 
The Cup of China is a beautiful memory for them:love:. They will start earlier than last year, this is a good thing. They will have a coach for themselves (I suppose Romain) since they are the only couple of Montreal in China and France (for now).

Ah, absolutely! China and France seem to be a good choice, because this way they can replicate their successful GP events from 2014. They'll have a chance to boost their confidence before going into the GPF for the big showdown with V/M. And you have a good point Maya - having Romain for themselves is another positive factor in their confidence-building GP assignments.

Btw. I can't help but admire Gaby and Guillaume for fighting for Laurence and Nikolaj's right to compete at the Olympics, seeing such support for their teammates is wonderful!
 
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I hope they will do others competitions in september and not in France, to have a real feed back from judges.
 
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