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definitely don't mean any offense haha I've literally never been as fit as she has been in my life
Correct placings and I'm not there live but for the life of me I don't understand how Satoko doesn't get 9's in those last 3 PCS categories. Not even Carolina is matching that short in terms of interpretation of the music
Also, is it just me or do you think Karen could stand to get a little fitter? She looks a little less in shape than some of the other ladies
In the interview they just showed, she said a week and a half
I've always really liked Gabby's fierceness and attack, but this Carmen program is her worst program ever.
Well, you were rather shortchanging Carolina by claiming her musical interpretation is inferior to Satoko. I'm expressing why I think you're incorrect.
I think Satoko's choreography is beautiful and quite intricate, and Satoko performs it very well. She clearly deserved to be in first place here. I don't, however, get a feeling that Satoko ever feels her music. It's a fine nuance, I know, and not one everybody will agree with, but it's the best way I can explain why I think Carolina is a superior artist.
I thought something similar. She looks like she has filled out. I am not saying she is fat by any stretch of the imagination, but it looks like there is more of her there all over (height inc.). I wonder if she's grown a bit and that's affected her rotation. I always used to be surprised by the speed of her rotation which completely wasn't there today, and maybe if she's changed shape and there's a little bit more weight (like, a couple of pounds a most) if it's just affecting her jumping style and rotation
Protocols are hilarious... NO CARROTS -- except for the American ladies? :think: Judges seem very divided on Kaori's PCS. Satoko clean but virtually no GOEs on jumps.
Karen needed a coaching change 2 years ago instead of the constant excuses. Her talent is undeniable, and it's being wasted.
Ashley is Ashley. She's always had her weaknesses, and those weaknesses are getting weaker. But I expect better in the LP. That's just how she rolls.
Bradie Tennell for national champion. If she is the only US lady who can rotate her jumps and do it without falling on a regular basis, then she deserves the title. I'm so mad at Karen's wasted talent.
Pleasantly surprised with Serafima!!!! Lovely performance. It's weird seeing Plushenko as a coach, but a good kind of weird.
Gutted for Polina. She's my girl, and tonight was not her night. But there is plenty of room for her to move up, and I expect she will.
Gabby's program is all kinds of horrifying, and she looks like a rushed, hot mess. I love her. She can do better!
Satoko is lovely but always leaves me cold. Would just love to see a sense of spontaneity from her. The Shibs are commonly criticized for appearing too rehearsed and controlled, and I get the same vibe from Satoko. What they do is incredible, precise, and expertly-done, but the emotion never feels genuine. Still, what they do well is excellent.