Jason Brown

[ladyjane]

Awww, everyone is too sweet, My light does shine brightly for Jason.

If you will forgive me for the OT, I have a question for @ladyjane. In American English we would say "not the brightest bulb/light in the chandelier" or "not the sharpest knife in the drawer" for someone who does not catch on quickly. Is there a similar saying in Dutch?

Or for our other non-American Anglophone friends outside of the US, or other language speakers, is it said differently?

The Dutch would say (literal translation): 'not the the greatest light among us'.

 

[karne]

A few kangaroos short of the mob.

 

[noskates]

It will be a while before I wear boots again!

 

[Tavi...]

Just noticed that in this clip Conrad Orzel posted of his new FS (he looks great!) you can see Jason very briefly:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CP3Uo-2Jekd/?utm_medium=copy_link

 

[el henry]

Jason actually skating on the ice sighting

(and Conrad does dramatic very well)

 

[fzztsimmons]

I don’t think it’s actually Jason - Matthew Markell (CAN) just announced he is training at TCC and posted a photo in the the very same bright blue T-Shirt

https://www.instagram.com/p/CP3q9WbpvQl/?utm_medium=copy_link

I do hope we get some jason footage soon though - when is peggy fleming trophy?

 

[Tavi...]

You may be right about that being Matt. Peggy Fleming Trophy will be available on USFS Fanzone July 16.

 

[noskates]

I looked at that video twice and actually didn't think it was Jason but was bowing to y'all. And Tavi - I've said this before but I love your avatar. My Siamese guy looks very similar.

 

[Bookseller]

Agreed! It's not Jason. It's a new young Canadian skater who just joined the training group. He's actually posted a Go Fund Me to help raise training funds. The posture on the ice was quite different from Jason. I think Jason might be a little taller also. But hopefully, we will catch a glimpse at some point!

 

[fzztsimmons]

Jason has ‘come out’ (I hate that phrasing, no-one should have to come out imo but anyway) as gay on instagram. He’s made some lovely comments and seems truly happy with himself!

https://www.instagram.com/p/CP_stVqHtzb/?utm_medium=copy_link

Very proud of him, and lots of lovely supportive comments from both family, friends and fellow skaters

 

[Lunalovesskating]

Jason has ‘come out’ (I hate that phrasing, no-one should have to come out imo but anyway) as gay on instagram. He’s made some lovely comments and seems truly happy with himself!

https://www.instagram.com/p/CP_stVqHtzb/?utm_medium=copy_link

Proud of Jason! Happy pride month to him and the whole LGBTQ+ community

 

[apgold]

This has been a banner day for the LGBTQ community, first Kaitlyn, Paul Poirier and now Jason! Happy Pride!

May many more follow their example when they are ready!

 

[el henry]

So very proud of Jason.

He could easily have waited until he retired, but he did not.

This is a good day for skating. Happy Pride

 

[ladyjane]

Yay, yay, yay! Happy Pride indeed.

 

[Bookseller]

It made me so happy to see that. I'm glad that he's happy with who he is, and feels good about saying so. Jackie Wong posted all three Instagram Posts on his feed, Kaitlyn, Jason and Paul. They are all great role models. I love the photo Jason posted and his message is awesome! I am very happy for him today! And for us!

 

[Tavi...]

I’m so happy Jason felt comfortable sharing this.

 

[katmari]

So proud of Jason. Such a beautifully written statement. Love is Love! Happy to see so many skaters (current and former) posting supportive comments.

 

[ice coverage]

Response from Jason's (ex)housemate Karina Manta :

https://twitter.com/KarinaMantras/status/1403491694251692033

BTW, their third (ex)housemate Britney Simpson is the daughter of a lesbian couple.
(I hadn't known until Karina hosted bestie Britney for a chat on Skate Proud's Instagram account -- last year, IIRC?)

Anyway, it's great that Jason always has been surrounded by supportive role models. And by people who value him for who he is.

 

[Ross74]

That was truly a beautiful statement. Love you, Jason!

 

[noskates]

No words. Bless you Jason for being your own true self.