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Ladies SP Saturday Nov 14th 7:00 p.m. EST:

beep_beep

Medalist
Joined
Aug 3, 2007
Granny refers to a bad hairstyle Julia had some years ago, not her age (she's been Granny for a while now :p)
 

SerpentineSteps

On the Ice
Joined
Aug 18, 2009
The Granny nickname comes not really from her age, but from a certain hairstyle she wore for a couple of seasons, about 5-6 years back (when she was certainly not the oldest around at that time)

I understand, but it's still derogatory, especially considering that: (a) her hair's no longer like that so there's no basis for the remark; and (b) it's a "convenient" nickname in that she does happen to be older than most skaters.
 

evangeline

Record Breaker
Joined
Nov 7, 2007
Rachael should really work on her spins, especially given how so many of the other US ladies (Alissa, Caroline, Mirai, etc) are such good spinners.
 

lakeshore

Match Penalty
Joined
Sep 13, 2009
I have to admit the choreography and music suit Flattt well. She fell on a 3+3, i suspected it's ur.

Both jumps looked URed. I hate her wild swing when doing 3flip/3lutz. She should get edge calls for both jumps.
 

sequinsgalore

Record Breaker
Joined
Dec 12, 2008
PbP

Sebestyen SP score 58.54 pts - 1st

Rachael Flatt
3F-3T - fall
3Lz - flutz
FCSp
SpSq
LSp
2A - ok
SlSt - nice int. of music
CCoSp
 

amateur

Final Flight
Joined
Nov 5, 2006
I understand, but it's still derogatory, especially considering that: (a) her hair's no longer like that so there's no basis for the remark; and (b) it's a "convenient" nickname in that she does happen to be older than most skaters.

I kinda understand your point, but it's a nickname that just kinda stuck, the way nicknames do... came mostly from European fans actually, meant in an affectionate way really, and has been used for *years* on this board, really has nothing to do with her age, except for the "coincidence" that everyone does get older.
 

ImaginaryPogue

Record Breaker
Joined
Jun 3, 2009
Flatt's expression needs work, but she's clearly working on it. I really enjoyed that skate, and she did a good job of overcoming that mistake. Of all the American ladies, she does seem to have her head screwed on tightest.
 
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