The 2010 Winter Olympic Games: Vancouver

[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.

[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~

[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 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.