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Nothing really shocks me with those scores considering Worlds is in Boston
2025 World Figure Skating Championships Rhythm Dance
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No, it's not their fault at all. It's important to remember these teams are not scoring themselves so anger needs to be directed at those responsible, the judges.
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I think she knows more than Chris does.
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OK I do this every time in the Dance comments, so why stop now?
Madi and Evan were Ah-MAZ-ing. Edges, skating, performance, speed.
Yes they were that much better than Piper and Paul, as beloved as P squared are.
I said what I said
Madi and Evan were Ah-MAZ-ing. Edges, skating, performance, speed.
Yes they were that much better than Piper and Paul, as beloved as P squared are.I said what I said
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Well, but one had to wonder who incentivises the judges to give the scores they do.
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I usually think the Americans are overscored on technical, but I’ll give them this—they know how to sell their programs.
While there have been plenty of times I thought the Canadians were underscored, the reality is they just don’t bring it like some of the other teams—especially Paul. Piper pretty much has one facial expression, and Paul shows maybe 25% of the emotion other male skaters do. He’s stuck with that wry smile 90% of the time. For example, when the lyrics mentioned a kiss, Piper just had her usual wide-open mouth look—no connection to the moment.
Paul only really works when the music is serious. He’s perfect for Starry Night or Both Sides Now, where that "tortured poet" vibe fits.
From the moment they stepped on the ice, they already looked defeated. Their skating felt flat—like they had accepted second place before they even started.
While there have been plenty of times I thought the Canadians were underscored, the reality is they just don’t bring it like some of the other teams—especially Paul. Piper pretty much has one facial expression, and Paul shows maybe 25% of the emotion other male skaters do. He’s stuck with that wry smile 90% of the time. For example, when the lyrics mentioned a kiss, Piper just had her usual wide-open mouth look—no connection to the moment.
Paul only really works when the music is serious. He’s perfect for Starry Night or Both Sides Now, where that "tortured poet" vibe fits.
From the moment they stepped on the ice, they already looked defeated. Their skating felt flat—like they had accepted second place before they even started.
You did see that Piper and Paul also got an element over 6 points?
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It was Nebelhorn for a very long time (though it hasn't always been), but technically, it wasn't supposed to always be the Nebelhorn Trophy. Every single document about the Olympic qualification system was just like "a selected international competition" but apparently nobody else was interested in hosting the qualifying event or the ISU was taking the easy way out by giving it to the same country each time
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Super glad you like them, and I will agree that they really sell the programs, and Madison doesn't hit a bad position. But do you care to elaborate and justify why you think their edges are better? How so? I typically see shallow or edges and a lot less speed although they are certainly crisp with a lot of their skating. Certainly don't see a ton of ice coverage most of the time ... however, I will say that I was less frustrated with their first place position this time because I don't really think Paul and Piper grabbed the opportunity and I felt that they were kind of flat todayOK I do this every time in the Dance comments, so why stop now?
Madi and Evan were Ah-MAZ-ing. Edges, skating, performance, speed.
I said what I said
To my eye with the camera angles, Charlene had the best outside mohawk of the final group, and Marcos rocker at the end was clean. The other two turns were maybe iffy (Charlene's bracket looked fairly decent but didn't pay much attention), but previous skaters got higher levels with much worse. I'd have given level 1 only if the outside mohawk wasn't counted, and by that judgement nobody today would have level 4. Otherwise, should have been at least 2. If given the leniency of the 3 teams ahead, I'd have said level 3 Pst (also not ignoring that Paul's foot was shaking/vibrating on his counter exits today)
Twizzles were an issue and I guess rightfully called, midline wasn't the cleanest from them. But other people had bad turns in midline and again higher levels. Selective harshness.
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It’s not their fault if they’re overscored though.
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Judge nr. 1 gave 10 in composition for C/B 
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Indeed and I seem to recall a time when apparently the Russians were the only ones accused of outrageous home-cooking...
As we say in Aussieland "Yeah, nah."
Once again- the women’s SP had no American judge on the panel. The technical callers were two Europeans and a Canadian.
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I can feel the weight of the haters every time my team skates and want to cry even before they skate.
I don't think I can watch dance here anymore with you folks if that is how I feel after.
I will not be joining you for the free dance. I'll watch by myself in peace and quiet.
I don't think I can watch dance here anymore with you folks if that is how I feel after.
I will not be joining you for the free dance. I'll watch by myself in peace and quiet.
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I know what the actual -?
Level 1? Level 1 in WORLDS for Marco and Charlene, what an insult! Might as well have given them a Level Base and be done with it. This Tech Panel can shove it.
Anyway, since I missed most of it, I'm gonna rewatch the stream until the Women come on. Usually I'm at archery, but the weather is terrible so I'm giving it a miss.
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I guess I may lean to conspiracy theory - they need to make a margin for FD in case C/B do something wrong and other teams won't do anything wrong.
I'm so frustated.
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Wow what a crazy competition this turned out to be. So sad for T/K and R/A. That must be so devastating for them. I’m glad the Finns managed to squeeze into the FD. Same for Fabbri/Ayer.
I’m sad Psquared aren’t in the lead and that LaLa aren’t closer to F/G in score but I agree with their scores, as both were fantastic but they have performed those RDs better before.
I have to say my top two performances were CPom and C/B. I thought they were both fantastic. CPom have improved so much and C/B really fine-tuned their RD. They skated like winners.
Although I have no doubt C/B will win tomorrow with their margin of lead, Piper and Paul always skate better when they are chasing in the FD so I hope they skate with freedom and deliver a sublime performance like last year.
I’m sad Psquared aren’t in the lead and that LaLa aren’t closer to F/G in score but I agree with their scores, as both were fantastic but they have performed those RDs better before.
I have to say my top two performances were CPom and C/B. I thought they were both fantastic. CPom have improved so much and C/B really fine-tuned their RD. They skated like winners.
Although I have no doubt C/B will win tomorrow with their margin of lead, Piper and Paul always skate better when they are chasing in the FD so I hope they skate with freedom and deliver a sublime performance like last year.
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I know, right? According to the people here the Canadians were going to get hosed, and yet here they sit very comfortably in second.
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Random medley of random things with random choreo to pack elements we are supposed to watch in awe. They are kidding but it isn't funny at all. At least we get to see tango. We don't get to see the marionettes and I may start crying. This is my composed and calm self for today...Judge nr. 1 gave 10 in composition for C/B
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