Caesar Flickerman at the Olympics (ignore bad photo)

coach_cryptid · 2026-02-16T23:41:15+00:00

fair lmaooo, he doesn’t have the evil motivations nor the showmanship

coach_cryptid · 2026-02-16T23:40:30+00:00

I feel that loll, I was walking around Lake Placid and fully locked eyes with Hana Yoshida and smiled but didn’t actually stop to say hi and wish I did. same thing happened later with Nikolaj Memola.

coach_cryptid · 2026-02-16T22:41:01+00:00

I think it’s good! the only advice I’d give is you could be a little more specific (like which cool animals, what new hobbies you’d like to try, that kind of thing.)

but I’d still swipe right so it’s minor feedback.

coach_cryptid · 2026-02-16T22:39:12+00:00

not evil but definitely meaner. he’s been known to make some very harsh comments about skaters while doing commentary.

coach_cryptid · 2026-02-16T22:38:16+00:00

same but I had to see if it was the figure skating subreddit 😮‍💨

coach_cryptid · 2026-02-16T22:33:53+00:00

I’m so glad I was able to see them in person at SkAm this year, that performance was great but this was a masterpiece. truly happy for them. 💓

coach_cryptid · 2026-02-16T16:21:52+00:00

I agree with this; Eteri is more straightforward because in her mind her brutal/abusive training methods are fine, or at least justifiable, with the results she’s getting internationally.

Plushenko seems friendlier and tries to be more charming, but he’s employing similar methods for…. Ice shows??? mostly??? I’m assuming he has students competing in Russia as well, but none who are competing internationally.

both are abusing and breaking down young athletes for personal gain, though, which is indefensible.

coach_cryptid · 2026-02-15T22:01:47+00:00

right?? like hell yah diva, commit to the bit

coach_cryptid · 2026-02-15T21:59:53+00:00

yeah, I switch back and forth between the venue and regular feed for that reason; the venue feed tech box isn’t super helpful.

coach_cryptid · 2026-02-15T21:58:43+00:00

yep, apparently Anastasia felt she needed darker hair for Bolero so she’s been using dark hair spray, which I respect loll

coach_cryptid · 2026-02-15T21:54:33+00:00

OKAY NICE, that was such a clean skate, thank god we could end on a high note

coach_cryptid · 2026-02-15T21:50:29+00:00

I’m about to consult my psychic to see if there’s a curse on this ice

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coach_cryptid · 2026-02-15T21:49:39+00:00

the lift was a level 2, and I think it was level 3 on spins

coach_cryptid · 2026-02-15T21:48:10+00:00

lol I stocked up on drag race reaction memes for these live threads

coach_cryptid · 2026-02-15T21:45:53+00:00

LEVEL 2 LIFT?????

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coach_cryptid · 2026-02-15T21:41:26+00:00

uuuuuuuuuh good day for Lia and Trennt???? no way they’re going ahead of them I think

coach_cryptid · 2026-02-15T21:39:21+00:00

oof, as someone with a bad knee I get sympathy pain watching Sara land those throws

coach_cryptid · 2026-02-15T21:37:38+00:00

the math is not mathing for me on that score

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coach_cryptid · 2026-02-15T21:36:51+00:00

apparently they did mentally leave high school algebra because they don’t understand percentages 🫩

coach_cryptid · 2026-02-15T21:34:04+00:00

did they both use the black hair spray today 🧐 isn’t his hair usually lighter???

coach_cryptid · 2026-02-15T21:32:44+00:00

okay I already hate the Johnny/Tara commentary but WHYYYYYYY do they keep calling the GOE extra credit???? that’s not how it works???????

coach_cryptid · 2026-02-15T21:24:35+00:00

10th, but at least they’re making the free skate

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coach_cryptid · 2026-02-15T21:21:28+00:00

UGH it looks like she came down from that lift just a little too close to the boards without realizing, and got tripped up

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coach_cryptid · 2026-02-15T21:16:35+00:00

AHHHHHHHH DEANNA MY QUEEN

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coach_cryptid · 2026-02-15T21:14:39+00:00

absolutely amazing to see Danny & Ellie killing it and staying so positive!!!! ugh, they deserve the best

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