Comments on: Pairs Freeskate – More Medals, More Pretzels

By: Stephanie Barone

Stephanie Barone — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 01:17:08 +0000

Just showed my 5 year old little figure skater the pretzel spiral and I quote “She should have pointed her toe.” LOL! Love the blog. Thanks!

By: JoAnn

JoAnn — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 18:22:42 +0000

I myself wondered about the girl from NJ now representing the country of Georgia where her citizenship was pushed forward by the country’s Prime Minister or President. I read that she has dual US/Georgia citizenship and did not think that was “allowed” by the US.

And she has never set foot in Georgia!

Her mom is Japanese and her sister and brother represent Japan. To me, that is much more understandable than the Georgia thing.

By: Ann-Marie

Ann-Marie — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 15:51:49 +0000

A few unconnected thoughts:

I watched this event longing for the Calgary Olympics. The best ever for figure skating in my opinion!

I am very happy for the medalist, LOVE that the Russian streak is over, finally!

So true about the death spiral-it’s the illusion that gives it it’s name-right? Everybody is switching hands in it now too-different! (or am I dating myself again?)

What is with all the blade grabbing these days? And leg pulling up? It is just ugly and uncomfortable to do and look at!

D/D were fun to watch and had great choreography which told a story. So many programs were just people skating to music. I’m giving them a gold medal for their costume and music choice-”The Way We Were”, “they used to date”…come on!

Love that the Japanese/Russian girl gave up her citizenship to represent Russia…that is what needs to happen. I can’t stand these people who call themselves American, are American, train in the US, and then go off and represent another country just to say they made it to the Olympics! Have to admit, after all the training, time, money, etc. it is tempting but still totally unpatriotic (and somewhat cowardly! see: family of ice dancers from New Jersey representing 2 countries other than their own-a disgrace!)

Finally, it is clear that I need to watch these events with another skater around so I can vent to that person instead of your blog! My Hubs just won’t do!

By: Paulie

Paulie — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 14:10:17 +0000

What about that heart! That the Russian/Japanese woman revealed! Was that cool or cheesy?

By: DVJ

DVJ — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 13:40:11 +0000

I loved the German team,loved the Out of Africa music,so beautiful.
And I love the Chinese teams and their coach,they are just amazing.Someone should make a movie about Bin’s life.

By: Sauna

Sauna — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 06:30:36 +0000

Actually alot of these girls look alarmingly thin. I know they have to be light enough to lift but only Dube, Denney and the other Canadian girl look like they eat enough to support all that training.

By: skatergirl

skatergirl — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 06:26:47 +0000

ha! Your skating pretzel person is funny. I agree that the Death Spiral needs a new name. I vote for Cosmic spiral.

I also loved Pang and Tong – it looks like they won the freeskate, deservedly.

By: CyndiT

CyndiT — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 04:22:55 +0000

agree on other names for death spiral. love spiral seems most appropriate.

By: WinterGH

WinterGH — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 04:06:31 +0000

true on the gap clothes, but sort of allows focus on the skating.

By: Van Couver

Van Couver — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 03:30:36 +0000

Bezic needs to be replaced. Personal best for Barret & Denney? Gimme a break.