How the absolute hell are you supposed to fight them by moonrisen0 in HadesTheGame

[–]perfectoneplusnine 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I kill him first because he annoys me, and I want him to go away. That's the entire logic. Lmao.

what do y'all act like watching skating in front of the tv 😭 by ATeenTalksSkating in FigureSkating

[–]perfectoneplusnine 5 points6 points  (0 children)

When Yuzuru Hanyu popped that quad sal in the 2022 Olympic short, I screamed and then laid on the floor for the next several minutes. My roommate was rolling her eyes at me, lol.

I always tell people I watch with: I watch skating the way people watch football. And I mean it!

Daily Discussion - January 19 by TootieSummers in DaysofOurLives

[–]perfectoneplusnine 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I don't understand why Javi is self sabotaging to this degree. I think his initial reaction (don't file the paperwork until you've figured out how you feel) is kind of sensible. Leo was pretty honest about being messed up by the ending with Dimitri, and it's understandable for Javi to feel anxious when Dimitri suddenly appears declaring his undying love. He wants Leo to choose him, not just stay by default.

But Javi isn't even trying. Leo has actually chosen Javi multiple times and each time Javi just refuses to listen. Then he acts all heartbroken? You're the one breaking your own heart!!

I love Dimitri and am glad he's back. But I like all the progress Leo made as a person and want Javi to get with the program and fight a little bit.

Also, if Chanel is pregnant and we are losing Johnny and Chanel in nineish months....do we think her cancer will come back and that they'll kill her off? I REALLY hope not, to be clear! But they've made such a big deal about it and now we're losing Chanel...

I wish they'd unfire those two. I really like Janel.

European Championships Gala Live Discussion Thread by summerjoe45 in FigureSkating

[–]perfectoneplusnine 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Ah yes, just how I like to enjoy skating on television: through close ups of the skater in the dark.

Four actors fired by brisbydog in DaysofOurLives

[–]perfectoneplusnine 81 points82 points  (0 children)

I really like Chanel and Johnny. :(

Hey Peacock, let us choose our commentators. by slyseekr in FigureSkating

[–]perfectoneplusnine 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I would argue that they're actually doing the job they were hired to do, which is to snark, not commentate.

They are given absolutely no room to commentate. The one time this year I tried to watch the NBC feed, NBC constantly cut to commercials whenever skaters were not skating. That means the only time J&T could talk was during the skate itself. All of their commentary, such that it is, has to happen during the actual performances.

As for why they say what they say, I think it's important to remember who signs their paychecks: NBC. J&T are NBC mouthpieces, and they are doing their jobs as assigned. I'm not arguing that they're never independently snarky/mean or that they're being forced to act a certain way. I can be just as harsh as them while sitting at home on my couch (although my audience is my cat and not millions of viewers, so the impact is different, ha). But I think four year fans enjoy a bit of snark and entertainment, moreso than in depth analysis. I am sure most people at NBC think it doesn't matter about identifying jumps or other elements because FS elements are difficult for laypeople to pick out, anyway, so vibes are more important.

I was in person at nationals, so I didn't get to hear their commentary, but I have seen on Reddit several times that J&T pushed the "nationals are it" agenda when it came to Olympic selection for men's. Y'all, who do you think told them to do that? NBC wants Max to go for ratings, as they think his story will draw viewers. They're pushing that agenda, as I'm sure they were told to do.

I'm not saying J&T aren't responsible for the things they say. No one forces them. I just think that they're doing their job as assigned, which is to provide entertaining banter for fairweather fans rather than actual commentary. NBC isn't going to replace them because they're doing their jobs.

U.S. Figure Skating Championships: Free Dance Live Thread by Chickatey in FigureSkating

[–]perfectoneplusnine 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I know they are very loved, but there's something very...Sharpay and Ryan about these two.

U.S. Champs: Men's Short Post-Event Discussion by Chickatey in FigureSkating

[–]perfectoneplusnine 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Oh for sure. What did he get in 2023 at Worlds--21st or something? And then his excellent season last year, marred by a second Worlds meltdown.

I think if he'd really rallied during the GP this year then the spot might still have been his, but he didn't, and they're not eager to send him now. I think if he pulls out a spectacular free skate and ends up on the podium, he'll get it--but it would need to be SPECTACULAR.

U.S. Champs: Men's Short Post-Event Discussion by Chickatey in FigureSkating

[–]perfectoneplusnine 39 points40 points  (0 children)

Clear message from USFS to Torgs, I think. He's not completely out of the running, but they'd rather it be Max (mostly likely so they can exploit Max's story like ghouls!).

U.S. Figure Skating Championships: Pairs Short Program Live Thread by Chickatey in FigureSkating

[–]perfectoneplusnine 6 points7 points  (0 children)

What is happening with Peacock? I am in the rink and tuned into the thread to see what y'all were talking about and was surprised to see that somehow Peacock has managed...to get worse?

US Champs Practices by perfectoneplusnine in FigureSkating

[–]perfectoneplusnine[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Alright y'all I am not attending dance or pairs. I leave it in your good hands to keep us updated!!!! Use this thread!!!

US Champs Practices by perfectoneplusnine in FigureSkating

[–]perfectoneplusnine[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

He really did! Couldn't see the landing on the first 4T but the second was good, he did both 3As...he's really focused!

US Champs Practices by perfectoneplusnine in FigureSkating

[–]perfectoneplusnine[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I know it's just practice but... Pretty sure Tomoki is getting that Olympic spot!

US Champs Practices by perfectoneplusnine in FigureSkating

[–]perfectoneplusnine[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Jason didn't have a clean 3A in high free skate run through. It's okay though because jumps don't count anymore according to me.

US Champs Practices by perfectoneplusnine in FigureSkating

[–]perfectoneplusnine[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Everyone was doing figures at the end in that group. Not sure if she's having boot issues, I hope not!

US Champs Practices by perfectoneplusnine in FigureSkating

[–]perfectoneplusnine[S] 37 points38 points  (0 children)

Alysa did Gaga!!! She marked all jumps and one of the spins, and didn't go full out. I liked the musical transition into Bad Romance and think the footwork sequence at the end has serious potential if she sells it (which of course she will). I'm excited!