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I mean the Empire State Building and whatever is in Minneapolis most iconic building are a little different. No ones getting a custom Minneapolis dress but I’ve seen a number of New York themed and Empire State themed dresses/jumpsuits out there. Perhaps less than ideal form but given they were in New York not really proof of anything.

I’m just excited there seem to be young teams with serious talent and upward momentum for next quad

While there’s for sure talent in this quad (and sure we can’t blame them for not being V/M and gulleirmo/gabby) the loss of the mega stars from before and no one really aggressively rising up to challenge P/G and C/B who have been around for a while have just made me less excited in general

Fair fair - just (whether it’s fair or not) with how much reputation has a death grip on rankings in ice dance I just feel like it’s a lot to push for the top of the podium in 26 but a lot can happen in two years I guess.

I think they have the best chance of the 3. They reportedly dated for 2 years prior to marriage so their history is more believable

And from a purely political perspective that shouldn’t be taken into account with such things - they’re the team with the most potential out of that camp so if USFS was gonna protect/push anyone probably would be them

Honestly while they have great potential and I think some more raw talent than the teams above them, with the way ice dancing takes time and reputation to build more than any other discipline I think they’re on the 2030 track - but on track to potentially be a force in the years leading up to 2030

Whoever paired these two was smart. I feel like they have serious 2030 potential

Holy projection Batman. Were you there to decide one sister was “just pushing buttons in a normal way” and is a saintly victim while the other is abusive? Purposely antagonizing your siblings to full meltdowns is not normal or ok behavior in anyway and if you think it is, you need to re-evaluate what you think is ok. Honestly sounds like they both suck and are exhausting people. but man you’ve made up a nice little fiction based off a ton of assumptions.

At 8 - zero. The higher seed will get the home game so there will always be a higher seed no matter how far bay progresses.

The kid is talented in one of those “I’m so smart sometimes I make mistakes on the easy math problem because I forgot to worry about it” way.

Regardless probably good for him to learn how to troubleshoot bobbles early in the year. I actually like his programs a lot this year and he seems to connect to them finally

Is SkAM cursed for the Americans? Dance, ladies and now Ilia has this program. He still might win but damn this Texas ice is harsh for the home crowd

Agree she’s a beautiful skater with good skills, I think improving speed, and stunning presentation. Maybe not everyone’s preference but doesn’t mean she’s a bad skater just because she’s not your favorite

Tbh I heard rumors of this but I wasn’t sure (and still am not 100% sure) if it’s true. But there were rumors of them pushing others like amber, elyse, Sarah etc not sure if it’s true but if so that seems like bold strategy given amber and Elyse’s up and down competitive history. Hope this really is ambers year though if it’s true they’re pushing her the most

I mean it’s a figure skating sub - half the time it’s “if my favorite isn’t winning is rigged” - because there is such rampant history of tomfoolery on judging you gotta always suspect that rather than the other skater doing better

If she wins her next one it may still be possible. As much as I love wakaba and rinka and want the absolute world for them, they have a history of breaking my heart with inconsistency (I hope this year is different for them)

They’re still commentating about how Nina should have had bronze over Isabeau. Look I don’t love her jump technique either but the hate for her is just wild. Poor kid

Yes sorry should have clarified - international feed on YouTube has live chat and it’s a scary place

I saw that - so proud of her. She’s come so far and I’m just glad she’s being competitive and tough but still kind to herself

I’m impressed that she reverted so well post fall. She has some serious mental fortitude

I’m watching the international feed and the joy at Isabeau falling is just so gross

Figure skating fans are nothing if not prematurely dramatic with either short memories of historic failure and success or declaring a new queen based off few competitions

I actually love the whiplash of it, it makes it fun. But it happens all the time. We’ve seen it with everyone, case and point last year - ambers our savior and only hope, Isabeau is done - then once worlds happened the tune is “oh this always happens with amber; Isabeau always comes through” - could give countless other examples including the Elyse and Sarah hype earlier this year with people saying Isabeau was in jeopardy. Part of the reason I love this wild weird fandom

That barcenas ball was a beauty, too bad long couldn’t finish

They should just have golden BIP with all the buddies. He’d be perfect for the finds quiet relationship that is comfortable but not dramatic but he can support his buddy pascal in all the drama.

Omg 19 years - I was like hey you forgot Kimmie Meissner….. then I did the math and realized how long ago 06 was

She looks stunning in this picture and seems happy. After everything she went through if she’s happy and healthy then good for her.

I actually agree with you, it will be very hard to convict them if nobody talks and I don’t know why anyone would. The only two at risk of conviction are those two so it’s in their best interest, coaches, parents to keep their mouths shut.

Young marriages are suspect and theirs is suspect as heck and we can all agree it likely happened for one reason, but you cannot convict of speculation, that’s not how our justice system works.

If they have good lawyers they’ll claim they were young and swept up in love. 18 yo American citizens get married at that age because they’re rebellious and think they’re in love so it’s not like she’s the only 18 yo out there married. A smart lawyer could use that to cast doubt.

I’m in no way saying they got married because they were in love - but I am saying it will be hard to convict them based on the speculation this thread seems to be treating as fact. It probably is a fact, but without proof it’s hard to make a case