Evgeni Plushenko

Sandpiper · Nov 9, 2014

No, I think you have linked this... that's why the Tarantella costume looked so familiar! But I think this is the first time I saw the performance... unless I watched it and blocked it out of my memory.

I mean, we've all worn some "interesting" outfits in our childhoods that seemed like a good idea at the time, right?

Though I don't think I ever went full-on rainbow clown... but I'm not a figure skater.

plushyfan · Nov 10, 2014

https://twitter.com/EvgeniPlushenko/status/531831476946362369
I believe that Yuzuru Hanyu is a big fellow, so risky. Personally, my opinion is that it's just a Grand Prix and risking his health on such a small competition is not necessary. In any case, Yuzuru is a professional and a real boy! http://instagram.com/p/vOW0bFGy0G

Meoima · Nov 10, 2014

^Plushy surely is a thoughtful person.

silverfoxes · Nov 10, 2014

"A real boy" makes me think of Pinnochio.

And I'm not sure what he means by "a big fellow"...well, I'll just assume both are compliments, and I agree with the rest of the sentiment.

eta: Plushenko will perform 2 EXs at Russian Nationals in December. :yay: Hopefully the 2 new ones he has been working on!

LRK · Nov 10, 2014

gallavich said:
"A real boy" makes me think of Pinnochio. And I'm not sure what he means by "a big fellow"...well, I'll just assume both are compliments, and I agree with the rest of the sentiment.

It's in English, so I suppose he is doing the best he can to express himself (probably why he generally tweets in Russian... ). I suppose by "big fellow" he means that he's an adult, and responsible for his own decisions.

Sandpiper · Nov 10, 2014

Thank you, Plushy, for saying this. Even the "crazy old man" understands that sometimes the risk isn't worth it. And it's heartening to see the comments under Plushy's message--the English ones, anyway--seem to agree with him. I couldn't believe some of the comments on the forum about how heroic Yuzuru's decision was and how people who'd do otherwise are just selfish...

LRK · Nov 10, 2014

Sandpiper said:
Thank you, Plushy, for saying this. Even the "crazy old man" understands that sometimes the risk isn't worth it. And it's heartening to see the comments under Plushy's message--the English ones, anyway--seem to agree with him. I couldn't believe some of the comments on the forum about how heroic Yuzuru's decision was and how people who'd do otherwise are just selfish...

Wow! Really?

:jaw:

I don't even... ?! Was this in the men's LP thread? I haven't been to it (Mrs P warned me about it), and I probably never shall - if this was the kind of stuff found there, then I'm doubly glad I've not!

silverfoxes · Nov 10, 2014

I didn't see those comments on here, either (and I do read most of the GP competition threads, although I frequently regret it. :eek:

All the crazies come out of the woodwork in season, I guess...).

Actually, I was pretty surprised that the entire board seemed almost universal in the sentiment that the boys should not have competed. I've never seen such a consensus on anything related to skating, ever.

Sandpiper · Nov 10, 2014

Oh, the comments were there, though thankfully 99% was as you said--Han Yan and Yuzuru shouldn't have competed, we are worried about the boys, ect. But there are always a few bad apples... I won't repeat those comments on a public thread; don't want to give them new life.

Meoima · Nov 10, 2014

gallavich said:
Actually, I was pretty surprised that the entire board seemed almost universal in the sentiment that the boys should not have competed. I've never seen such a consensus on anything related to skating, ever.

I think literally everyone who were watching the event from all over the world had the same thought at the same time: OUT OUT OUT OUT!! STOP!!
The judges and both of their teams might have felt dazed watching them as well.

I just wonder, though. If the same thing happened to Plushy and Yagudin when they were still competing, what would Plushy and Yagudin do? :think:

I mean, to say that "you shouldn't compete in that situation" is easy and it's reasonable. But what if it were Plushy and his rival were Yagudin? :think:

LRK · Nov 10, 2014

Meoima said:
I think literally everyone who were watching the event from all over the wall had the same thought at the same time: OUT OUT OUT OUT!! STOP!!
The judges and both of their teams might have felt dazed watching them as well.

I just wonder, though. If the same thing happened to Plushy and Yagudin when they were still competing, what would Plushy and Yagudin do? :think:

I mean, to say that "you shouldn't compete in that situation" is easy and it's reasonable. But what if it were Plushy and his rival were Yagudin? :think:

Well, he was younger then - and less wise - it may be a case of "do as I say, not as I do". Just because one might oneself do something foolish, doesn't mean that it wasn't foolish, and others should do the same.

Meoima · Nov 10, 2014

LRK said:
Well, he was younger then - and less wise - it may be a case of "do as I say, not as I do". Just because one might oneself do something foolish, doesn't mean that it wasn't foolish, and others should do the same.

Personally I think if the same thing happened to Plushy when he was 19, he could have done the same as Yuzuru and Han Yan.
The same for Yagudin.

That's why people say you are only young one. :laugh:

plushyfan · Nov 10, 2014

Meoima said:
I think literally everyone who were watching the event from all over the wall had the same thought at the same time: OUT OUT OUT OUT!! STOP!!
The judges and both of their teams might have felt dazed watching them as well.

I just wonder, though. If the same thing happened to Plushy and Yagudin when they were still competing, what would Plushy and Yagudin do? :think:

I mean, to say that "you shouldn't compete in that situation" is easy and it's reasonable. But what if it were Plushy and his rival were Yagudin? :think:

Yes when i watched the competition I shouted I do not want to see it! stop! dangerous!

Probably Plushy and Alexei would have done same thing...

Meoima · Nov 10, 2014

plushyfan said:
Probably Plushy and Alexei would have done same thing...

I think so, too. :laugh:

silverfoxes · Nov 10, 2014

plushyfan said:
Yes when i watched the competition I shouted I do not want to see it! stop! dangerous!

Watching Plushy withdraw at Sochi was horrifying (but THANK GOD he did it, of course!!). That was February 2014...now at the end of 2014, this happens, and we are in shock once again. Just being a fan of skating is dangerous to one's health!

plushyfan · Nov 10, 2014

Meoima said:
I think so, too.

gallavich said:
Watching Plushy withdraw at Sochi was horrifying (but THANK GOD he did it, of course!!). That was February 2014...now at the end of 2014, this happens, and we are in shock once again. Just being a fan of skating is dangerous to one's health!

too dangerous! :eek:

Sandpiper · Nov 10, 2014

Meoima said:
I think literally everyone who were watching the event from all over the wall had the same thought at the same time: OUT OUT OUT OUT!! STOP!!
The judges and both of their teams might have felt dazed watching them as well.

I just wonder, though. If the same thing happened to Plushy and Yagudin when they were still competing, what would Plushy and Yagudin do? :think:

I mean, to say that "you shouldn't compete in that situation" is easy and it's reasonable. But what if it were Plushy and his rival were Yagudin? :think:

Well, Plushy may have been reckless about his own health when younger... but I'm sure he wouldn't want Yuzuru to be just as crazy.

plushyfan · Nov 11, 2014

Lilyshenka:https://twitter.com/Lily_shenka/status/531940373250048000 incomparable!!!

https://twitter.com/PlushenkoNews/status/532165865949900803 How beautiful!!!

https://twitter.com/plutaka1/status/531847906924306432 cute !

https://twitter.com/PlushenkoNews/status/531821074783416320

https://twitter.com/senchan2005/status/521980792163938304/photo/1 :laugh:

silverfoxes · Nov 11, 2014

Is there any chance that Plushy might do some commentary for the Rostelecom Cup? He's still planning to perform in the gala, isn't he? (I saw an article about him doing 2 EXs at Russian Nationals yesterday, but they didn't mention Rostelecom). I'd love to hear his opinions about the men's event...

plushyfan · Nov 11, 2014

gallavich said:
Is there any chance that Plushy might do some commentary for the Rostelecom Cup? He's still planning to perform in the gala, isn't he? (I saw an article about him doing 2 EXs at Russian Nationals yesterday, but they didn't mention Rostelecom). I'd love to hear his opinions about the men's event...

He won't perform and probably won't be commentator. I also would like to hear him as a commentator...

Very interesting http://instagram.com/p/vJm7Npm87z/ Museum of illusions in St. Petersburg

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