The 2010 Winter Olympic Games: Vancouver

[GODDESS6]

what about shaun white?, he was amazing on the halfpipe last night~ he didn't even have to do his 2nd run, but did for the fans, doing his secret move for his last trick & his score was even higher than his first~ i heard his coach say "you stomped the **** out of 'em"~

the 2 american male figure skaters are fighting off the rink over a women's skater~ i guess she was dating one of the guys, but staying w/ the other~ such drama behind the scenes~

[gldstwmn]

Originally Posted by EnchantedKiwi

I loved k.d lang's performance of Hallelujah!

That was amazing.

[ragrsrocalot]

[QUOTE=GODDESS6;872306]what about shaun white?, he was amazing on the halfpipe last night~ he didn't even have to do his 2nd run, but did for the fans, doing his secret move for his last trick & his score was even higher than his first~ i heard his coach say "you stomped the **** out of 'em"~

I saw that too. He definetly rocked it. He makes it look so easy. Also watched the womens downhill, holy crap, most of them wiped out. Lindsey Vonn rocked as well.

[gldstwmn]

Originally Posted by Ghost_Tracker

Yeah, I thought that was awesome!

I looked up the lyrics afterward, if you read them closely they're shockingly good! . . . .
At least, they certainly are, i.m.o.!

Leonard Cohen is shockingly good.

[gldstwmn]

Originally Posted by GODDESS6

what about shaun white?, he was amazing on the halfpipe last night~ he didn't even have to do his 2nd run, but did for the fans, doing his secret move for his last trick & his score was even higher than his first~ i heard his coach say "you stomped the **** out of 'em"~

Shaun is a lot of fun to watch. That move he did at the end was unbelievable. It's like he has total control.

[skcin]

Originally Posted by DavidMn

Is it me, or is Johnny Weir totally overrated. I think he may have won a U.S Championship and has medaled at worlds, so its not like Im saying the guy sucks, but he is apparently out of contention for a medal for these games. It just seems that when it comes to these really bigtime events he cant live up to the hype.

Nope. The hype is all about his personality & flamboyance, not necessarily his talent. IMO he's very good, but not gold-medal talented. Although, he skated very welll in the short program, so you never know - if the top guys f*ck up badly, I guess he could have a shot at bronze.

Originally Posted by GODDESS6

what about shaun white?, he was amazing on the halfpipe last night~ he didn't even have to do his 2nd run, but did for the fans, doing his secret move for his last trick & his score was even higher than his first~ i heard his coach say "you stomped the **** out of 'em"~

the 2 american male figure skaters are fighting off the rink over a women's skater~ i guess she was dating one of the guys, but staying w/ the other~ such drama behind the scenes~

Shaun is awesome. I can't help but like him, always smiling. One of the few ginger kids that I like.

Heartbreaking about Lindsey Jacobellis. I saw her go off course. So sad for her.

And nobody is fighting over Tanith Belbin. Weir is staying with her & redecorated her place with Audrey Hepburn posters. Somehow I don't think her partner or boyfriend have anything to worry about.
http://www.philly.com/inquirer/sports/84290272.html

[GODDESS6]

Originally Posted by skcin

Nope. The hype is all about his personality & flamboyance, not necessarily his talent. IMO he's very good, but not gold-medal talented. Although, he skated very welll in the short program, so you never know - if the top guys f*ck up badly, I guess he could have a shot at bronze.




Shaun is awesome. I can't help but like him, always smiling. One of the few ginger kids that I like.

Heartbreaking about Lindsey Jacobellis. I saw her go off course. So sad for her.

And nobody is fighting over Tanith Belbin. Weir is staying with her & redecorated her place with Audrey Hepburn posters. Somehow I don't think her partner or boyfriend have anything to worry about.
http://www.philly.com/inquirer/sports/84290272.html

man this made me snort~ he has some wild hair don't he, i liked when they were calling him red zeppelin~

& lindsey vonn, what awoman~ she was awesome & after all those crashes~ wowzer~

[DavidMn]

Good for Evan Lysacek for winning the gold medal in Mens figure skating tonight, edging out Plushenko. This is the first american to win gold in the Men's Figure skating event since Brian Boitano in Calgary in 1988. Pretty damn hot guy as well!

[bucklind17]

Evan Lysacek is my new favorite Olympian. What a talented, genuine and adorable athlete! He's so graceful, so gorgeous on the ice and his technique is wonderful. Very glad he won tonight because it would have been a shame otherwise, his routine was beautiful. And that smile! It's nice to see an athlete legitimately proud of his accomplishment without coming off cocky or insensitive. I just wish NBC could have shown more of his happiness and less of Plushenko's sour puss during the medal ceremony.

[CelticGypsy]

Originally Posted by bucklind17

Evan Lysacek is my new favorite Olympian. What a talented, genuine and adorable athlete! He's so graceful, so gorgeous on the ice and his technique is wonderful. Very glad he won tonight because it would have been a shame otherwise, his routine was beautiful. And that smile! It's nice to see an athlete legitimately proud of his accomplishment without coming off cocky or insensitive. I just wish NBC could have shown more of his happiness and less of Plushenko's sour puss during the medal ceremony.

I loved Evan! He was sincerely happy about winning the Gold! So happy for him and his mom was crying and so happy too I have really enjoyed watching these Olympics

Can't wait for Tanith and Ben to skate. Johnny Weir is suppose to dance to "Poker Face" on Friday night. Now that should be interesting!

[skcin]

Originally Posted by bucklind17

Evan Lysacek is my new favorite Olympian. What a talented, genuine and adorable athlete! He's so graceful, so gorgeous on the ice and his technique is wonderful. Very glad he won tonight because it would have been a shame otherwise, his routine was beautiful. And that smile! It's nice to see an athlete legitimately proud of his accomplishment without coming off cocky or insensitive. I just wish NBC could have shown more of his happiness and less of Plushenko's sour puss during the medal ceremony.

I agree with your entire post. Last night was awesome. So close too - I honestly feel that either of them were deserving of the gold. According to Scott Hamilton, Lysacek got slightly higher scores because of better choreography & more difficulty in the second half of his skate; Plushenko landed all his jumps (inclusing that incredible quad) but he had all his difficult elements in the first half - not as challenging, so no bonus points.

Originally Posted by CelticGypsy

Can't wait for Tanith and Ben to skate. Johnny Weir is suppose to dance to "Poker Face" on Friday night. Now that should be interesting!

SHUT UP! For real? I can't wait!!!

[Erin]

I thought Weir was underscored. He was one of the few people who skated two clean performances. Yeah I know it wasn't as difficult, but I still don't see how you get a medal when you fall down, ala the bronze medalist. This scoring system is awful. Evan did a great job, and I'm glad the Russian streak is over. I'm still smarting over Paul Wylie not winning in Albertville in 92, but that's another story!

[skcin]

Originally Posted by Erin

I thought Weir was underscored. He was one of the few people who skated two clean performances. Yeah I know it wasn't as difficult, but I still don't see how you get a medal when you fall down, ala the bronze medalist. This scoring system is awful. Evan did a great job, and I'm glad the Russian streak is over. I'm still smarting over Paul Wylie not winning in Albertville in 92, but that's another story!

I said that earlier too - how do you FALL & still medal? I guess they figure a failed quad should score more than multiple successful triples? Whatever. I did think he was underscored a bit, but it seemed that he was thrilled - I think I heard it was a personal best score for him.


And I just looked it up - the exhibition skate is next Sat 2/27, not Fri.

[Erin]

Originally Posted by skcin

And I just looked it up - the exhibition skate is next Sat 2/27, not Fri.

Pleshenko is now stating Evan isn't a real champion because he didn't do a quad. Sore losers are always so attractive.

[CreepingDeath]

That hockey game was greatness. Nothing like America beating America Jr.