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the reason we have a large medal haul so far? to pay us back for hearing: "Ladies & Gentlemen, now representing the United States, Johnny Weir."

Posted by crash davis (aka crash davis) Feb 19 '10, 08:31

that said, I think he skated the best he ever has and should have gotten a bronze (he probably would have under the old system)

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Regarding Plushenko and Stojko's comments, I think they're right that there should be upside to doing the quad. Pushing boundaries should count. But - pmb Feb 19, 08:38 3
- And i kind of have to take Stojko's comments with a grain of salt. He placed silver in 2 Olympics because he ALWAYS emphasized the technical over the - Diva Feb 19, 08:54 1
  - people who don't skate to the music peeve me - its not like there isn't more music out there that might fit the program better -- nm - crash davis Feb 19, 08:57
- I'll agree with that -- nm - crash davis Feb 19, 08:45
He was good last night. He should have at least finished ahead of Chan. -- nm - Diva Feb 19, 08:32 4
- and Lambiel -- nm - crash davis Feb 19, 08:34 3
  - uh - huh. I couldn't remember where Lambiel placed. Anywhere higher than The Lady Miss Weir was wrong. -- nm - Diva Feb 19, 08:35 2
    - next Winter Olympics, we need to meet somewhere - I want to hear you and Trish make remarks together :) -- nm - crash davis Feb 19, 08:39 1
      - I swear we'd be waaaay more entertaining than Bezic and Hamilton. And lots more catty than Dick Button! -- nm - Diva Feb 19, 08:49

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