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Patrick Chan

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Aug 16, 2009
Eh...no, not everyone. I have no doubt Chan will (if not already has) surpass Browning.

I look forward to Chan's becoming awesome, but you don't surpass someone like Browning. Not because Chan isn't as good--the jury's out on that for a few years anyway. It's because at that level, there's no way to measure anymore. Think of it this way: did the Beatles surpass Sinatra? Did Kelly surpass Astaire? Did Audrey Hepburn surpass Katharine Hepburn? Did Streisand surpass Judy Garland? For that matter, did Browning surpass Curry? (Fill in the artists of your choice.) What each of those luminaries did is for all time. Surpassing isn't relevant.

But if any of you folk come to feel about Patrick the way I (and Tonichelle) feel about Kurt, tremendous! It's great to have skaters in the pantheon who inspire that now-and-forever awe in fans.
 

jettasian

Match Penalty
Joined
Mar 21, 2009
I look forward to Chan's becoming awesome, but you don't surpass someone like Browning. Not because Chan isn't as good--the jury's out on that for a few years anyway. It's because at that level, there's no way to measure anymore. Think of it this way: did the Beatles surpass Sinatra? Did Kelly surpass Astaire? Did Audrey Hepburn surpass Katharine Hepburn? Did Streisand surpass Judy Garland? For that matter, did Browning surpass Curry? (Fill in the artists of your choice.) What each of those luminaries did is for all time. Surpassing isn't relevant.

But if any of you folk come to feel about Patrick the way I (and Tonichelle) feel about Kurt, tremendous! It's great to have skaters in the pantheon who inspire that now-and-forever awe in fans.

Chan is still young and he doesn't have the chance to "perform" like Browning has had. And to say nobody can surpass whoever is just as silly.

My respond was just that, for the poster and he/she seems to think to know "everyone" and speak for them. And to say "never surpass" and "other wannabe", these bold words are just as delusional.

Oh, and by the way, I'd rather see Browning with no hair (like he is now) then with the mullet. Mullet should be illegal and ban worldwide.
 

Tonichelle

Idita-Rock-n-Roll
Record Breaker
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Jun 27, 2003
Oh, and by the way, I'd rather see Browning with no hair (like he is now) then with the mullet. Mullet should be illegal and ban worldwide.

finally something I can agree with.

Once someone hits "skategod" status it's impossible to surpass, but probable to become an equal... Chan is still a puppy IMO (which is not a slant on Chan, btw)
 
Joined
Jun 21, 2003
To me, there is a cool mischievousness to Patrick's skating that sets him apart. Like he is inviting us to share a delightful joke.
 

Violet Bliss

Record Breaker
Joined
Nov 19, 2010
I just love the way he floats over the ice, which offers no friction.

I can't help measuring everybody's skating with Patrick Chan's, the standard.

Technical skills are necessarily rated in relevence to the time. As far as performance, artistry, and versatility are concerned, I see few who could match him at the same age. And he's still developing and growing in his craft.
 

skateluvr

Record Breaker
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Oct 23, 2011
Skatefiguring, I hope you are on the payroll, as you do such good PR for Patrick. You clearly love, admire, even idolize Patrick. Besides his obvious prowess on the ice, I wonder what you might have in common. If you are female, I would say you are smitten. I wonder what other skaters you enjoy as your post seems to be Chan-centric. Just curious, in a good way...:)
 

Bluebonnet

Record Breaker
Joined
Aug 18, 2010
Skatefiguring, I hope you are on the payroll, as you do such good PR for Patrick. You clearly love, admire, even idolize Patrick. Besides his obvious prowess on the ice, I wonder what you might have in common. If you are female, I would say you are smitten. I wonder what other skaters you enjoy as your post seems to be Chan-centric. Just curious, in a good way...:)

Haven't you read that this is a Patrick fan thread, and trolling here is not allowed?;)
 
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Boeing787

On the Ice
Joined
Oct 21, 2011
Happy 21st Birthday, Patrick!

I read this article about Armin, and noticed these sentences:

"Mahbanoozadeh, who trained under Priscilla Hill in Wilmington, Del., the past two seasons, is now coached by a team headed by Christy Krall and including Eddie Shipstad and Catarina Lindgren. Krall also coaches Canadian world champion Patrick Chan and U.S. senior competitors Josh Farris, Agnes Zawadzki and Angela Wang."

I wonder how much time Krall has for Patrick now that she has so many students. I'd pay her less if I were Patrick. :disapp:
 

Bluebonnet

Record Breaker
Joined
Aug 18, 2010
Happy 21st Birthday, Patrick!

I read this article about Armin, and noticed these sentences:

"Mahbanoozadeh, who trained under Priscilla Hill in Wilmington, Del., the past two seasons, is now coached by a team headed by Christy Krall and including Eddie Shipstad and Catarina Lindgren. Krall also coaches Canadian world champion Patrick Chan and U.S. senior competitors Josh Farris, Agnes Zawadzki and Angela Wang."

I wonder how much time Krall has for Patrick now that she has so many students. I'd pay her less if I were Patrick. :disapp:

Wow! Didn't know that Krall has so many noticable skaters.
 

Violet Bliss

Record Breaker
Joined
Nov 19, 2010
Krall is attracting students after her spectacular success with Patrick. She was coaching part time when she took in Patrick who has thanked her for doing so. She was and is a specialist but I immediately liked her and Nichol's holistic approach for Patrick. Now skaters flock to her in hope of achieving similar success and to train with Patrick. As for time, at least it's team work in that centre. Access to various experts, Dartfish technology, high altitude, and the opportunity to train with and observe the World Champion all make it very alluring for aspiring skaters.
 
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