I had absolutely no problem with what you wrote or how you did it. You nailed it. (Pun intended.) It's one of those perfect words or phrases that totally encapsulates the meaning of something. Anyone who lived through that circus would totally get what you were talking about. I still cringe thinking about it and all the ridiculous made for tv events and special reports that every television executive on the planet tried to come up with to exploit it. It became a real life theatre of the absurd. Skating was actually pretty respected as sport before that happened. Despite the boom it inspired, I think skating's reputation actually took massive hit with the general public. People saw it as one big show going forward, so all the subsequent scandals in 98, 99 and 02 only served to damage the sport further.
The greatest performances in men's figure skating
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I had absolutely no problem with what you wrote or how you did it. You nailed it. (Pun intended.) It's one of those perfect words or phrases that totally encapsulates the meaning of something. Anyone who lived through that circus would totally get what you were talking about. I still cringe thinking about it and all the ridiculous made for tv events and special reports that every television executive on the planet tried to come up with to exploit it. It became a real life theatre of the absurd. Skating was actually pretty respected as sport before that happened. Despite the boom it inspired, I think skating's reputation actually took massive hit with the general public. People saw it as one big show going forward, so all the subsequent scandals in 98, 99 and 02 only served to damage the sport further.
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Toni when I met you I thought you were a year younger than me,
but now you are almost 3, how we can all grow older and you are still 27?
(i kid but seriously!!!
I'm actually not 27, lol, I turn 27 in January... wishful thinking on my part? I can't wait to be 30 for some reason lol
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Don't rush it. They're not all they're cracked up to be.
I'm going on a Disney Cruise for my 30th bday, I have a lot to look forward to lol but I'm fine with living in teh moment.
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Vash, Todd's 1996 Worlds free skate was "First Knight" (he also did it at 1998 Worlds and at the 1998 Goodwill Games). He skated to "Gettysburg" at the 1995 Worlds (and won the silver medal).
Love all your Paul Wylie choices! Brian Orser's "The Story of My Life" - just unforgetable and so touching!
Thanks for the correction. I often get confused between performances and the years.
Has anyone mentioned Kurt Browning's TV performance of "Singin' in the Rain"? It's pure magic, though I'm not sure it's countable in this grouping because it's a pro performance with props and a stage set.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXtd7xq7URM
But it's still one of the high points ever in skating. Kurt is just a wizard, completely unencumbered by the law of gravity.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXtd7xq7URM
But it's still one of the high points ever in skating. Kurt is just a wizard, completely unencumbered by the law of gravity.
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I adore these programs. Must have watched them a million times...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QB1AjoD1oMw&feature=related Not perfect... but still.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--s7D5WxkJw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QB1AjoD1oMw&feature=related Not perfect... but still.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--s7D5WxkJw
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I adore these programs. Must have watched them a million times...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QB1AjoD1oMw&feature=related Not perfect... but still.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--s7D5WxkJw
Takeshi and Taka! Thank you!
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I've never been bored by Yagudin!!!
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Toni, Toni, what is wrong with you???? Don't wish to be older....it comes fast enough all by itself!!!
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I've never been bored by Yagudin!!!
It was so unfortunate that he was forced to retire from competitions. Otherwise, I'm sure he'd stick around competing like Plushenko did. His short program Racing from the following season after 2002 Olympics was another highlight for me, but he hadn't had a chance to perfect it yet. The hip injury forced him to withdraw:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9q70BbgHUIQ
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Toni, Toni, what is wrong with you???? Don't wish to be older....it comes fast enough all by itself!!!
30 has always seemed magical to me. no clue as to why.
Sorry, is this too new to add here?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BvNSdSA22l8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BvNSdSA22l8
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That's beautiful skating. It doesn't have to be 'old' to be considered great. Thanks for the link.
It's lovely. Thx.
