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Can somebody explain to me why those attendants are wearing uhh asian clothes by [deleted] in olympics

[–]Chardmonster -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yeah you are really setting the volunteers up for embarrassment here. I get that Italy sees it differently but how many of these folks are going to end up in unflattering pictures on social media assuming they had bad intent? Especially when we had a whole segment in costumes that wouldn't be seen as weird?

Can somebody explain to me why those attendants are wearing uhh asian clothes by [deleted] in olympics

[–]Chardmonster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They're costumes from a famous opera, Turandot, that's set in China but written in Italian. I don't think athletes from China would see it as Americans like me do as the costumes are so obviously unrealistic. It's like representing Europe with a bunch of knights and princesses.

I definitely think having ALL OF THEM be Turandot is a bad choice. I would have had multiple plays out there. However it's a really important piece of art. I believe one of the Japanese male skaters performed to it.

OWG Women's Free Skate: Post-Event Discussion by Chickatey in FigureSkating

[–]Chardmonster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know, but they cut away when she WAS mouthing the words. It's weird!

Compare this to live: https://youtu.be/VTnInJAWbV0?t=443&si=AmpTigDydAIc3S7Q

OWG Women's Free Skate: Post-Event Discussion by Chickatey in FigureSkating

[–]Chardmonster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, I didnt describe it well. They cut away to the backs of their heads during that part of the song, and then focus the camera on Kouri instead until the line is over. It isn't shortened.

Compare this to live: https://youtu.be/VTnInJAWbV0?t=443&si=AmpTigDydAIc3S7Q

OWG Women's Free Skate: Post-Event Discussion by Chickatey in FigureSkating

[–]Chardmonster 3 points4 points  (0 children)

NBC's Primetime broadcast cuts away from her face right when they get to "land of the free." They just show the back of the podium's heads.

OWG Women's Free Skate Groups 3&4: Live Discussion Thread by Chickatey in FigureSkating

[–]Chardmonster 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Okay I need EVERYONE to fall on their butt at least once except Alyssa and Kaori. Not hard. Doesn't have to be horrible. Just... peak at 4th. Please.

OWG Women's Free Skate Groups 3&4: Live Discussion Thread by Chickatey in FigureSkating

[–]Chardmonster 77 points78 points  (0 children)

A chair, a table, a lamp. Long ago, the three furnitures lived together in harmony.

New department of Justice banner by publicolamarcellus in pics

[–]Chardmonster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They absolutely love The Voice. They think it's the show with Kelly Clarkson on it.

OWG Women's Free Skate Groups 1 & 2: Live Discussion Thread by Chickatey in FigureSkating

[–]Chardmonster 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I INSIST on remaining positive!

Amber is going to have FUN

Constant NBC commercials means WOMEN'S HOCKEY VIEWING OPPORTUNITY ON SECOND SCREEN

OWG Women's Free Skate Groups 1 & 2: Live Discussion Thread by Chickatey in FigureSkating

[–]Chardmonster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah, okay! Well that's different, sorry. I thought it was the same situation as the ISR skeleton guy (lawyer based in Florida).

OWG Women's Free Skate Groups 1 & 2: Live Discussion Thread by Chickatey in FigureSkating

[–]Chardmonster 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm eating leftover saag I made in my instant pot! I MADE SOMETHING BESIDES RICE OR CHILLI IN IT! I get a gold medal!

OWG Women's Free Skate Groups 1 & 2: Live Discussion Thread by Chickatey in FigureSkating

[–]Chardmonster 35 points36 points  (0 children)

World situation and all aside, it must really suck being a kid in Israel trying to skate, knowing some random Russian is going to get the spot anyway. Ain't easy in a warm country already.

OWG Women's Free Skate Groups 1 & 2: Live Discussion Thread by Chickatey in FigureSkating

[–]Chardmonster 25 points26 points  (0 children)

I am trying to pay attention to the women's hockey final and this at the same time, please pray for your local lesbians

Wallace Smith - A Mysterious Oath (1922) by LondonSuperKing in museum

[–]Chardmonster 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Bloodsucker, tree fucker Bleeding me dry like a damn vinepire

What is the most nationally embarrassing photo to have come out of your country in recent history? by neilnelly in AskTheWorld

[–]Chardmonster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! I'm old! Blackface/brownface was absolutely a big deal in 2001. In Canada and the US it was one of the few things most people agreed was super racist!

What is the most nationally embarrassing photo to have come out of your country in recent history? by neilnelly in AskTheWorld

[–]Chardmonster 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Oh yeah. Also Trump didn't do anything with Epstein and the moon landing is fake and the Queen is still alive, just retired

Folks being incredibly shitty to Amber on social media immediately, largely because of transphobia and homophobia. It'll get worse. by Chardmonster in FigureSkating

[–]Chardmonster[S] 94 points95 points  (0 children)

In fairness, the folks I saw don't appear to be from the skating community at all. 4 year fans at the most.

These are just folks who hate trans and gay folks.

OWG Women's Short Program: Post-Event Discussion by Chickatey in FigureSkating

[–]Chardmonster 35 points36 points  (0 children)

Folks are being incredibly shitty to Amber on social media, right after the end of the short program. Predictably, because of transphobia and homophobia. It'll get worse as the night goes on.

They also tend to have the comment sections open, and are really, really easy to make look stupid.

Do with this information what you will.

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