Watching olympic figure skating - Page 2

sidekick · #26 (**permalink**) Feb 14, 06

damn, i went back and forth on the spelling and finally settled on 'sean'.

shoulda gone with my first instinct.

Cdn_Brdr · #27 (**permalink**) Feb 14, 06

All good... the Sean/Shaun/Shawn's of the world are very protective of the right spelling of their names!

Just like P-Brian....

I MEAN BRYAN :)

Ryan Ross · #28 (**permalink**) Feb 14, 06

pee-brain?

#29 (**permalink**) Feb 14, 06

Figure skating is also the most watched sport of the Olympics, which is why it is aired first and so much, I believe. If you follow the olympics closely, that and gymnastics are always the first competitions for both the winter and summer.

wishbone · #30 (**permalink**) Feb 14, 06

I really like curling but lots of people don't :(

KenJi · #31 (**permalink**) Feb 14, 06

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Originally Posted by Avana

Figure skating is also the most watched sport of the Olympics, which is why it is aired first and so much, I believe. If you follow the olympics closely, that and gymnastics are always the first competitions for both the winter and summer.

Ya Gymnastics are pretty cool too. Cause there are so many different variations in Gymnastics whereas Figure Skating is limited in you sure as hell ain't going to be triple salchowing over a beam haha.

but both of these sports require alot of times, bruises/injuries.

Most people prob don't even think figure skaters workout do you?

MarcelM · #32 (**permalink**) Feb 14, 06

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Originally Posted by Avana

Figure skating is also the most watched sport of the Olympics, which is why it is aired first and so much, I believe. If you follow the olympics closely, that and gymnastics are always the first competitions for both the winter and summer.

I don´t think it is true figure skating is the most watched sport of the Olympics... The stadium wasn´t that crowded for the past days in the single and double figure skating competitions from what I have seen.
And even if the downhill ski race and the snowboard half pipe men finals were also taking place in the first days, I think they leave the most watched competitions to the last days...

And I kinda like figure skating, it takes lots of skill and practise and it is not a pussy sport even if for some of you it might look like it.

sidekick · #33 (**permalink**) Feb 14, 06

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Originally Posted by wizzfish

I really like curling but lots of people don't :(

i actually watched an hour of it yesterday and really enjoyed it. it takes crazy skill to pull of some of the moves they do.

wishbone · #34 (**permalink**) Feb 14, 06

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Originally Posted by Sidekick

i actually watched an hour of it yesterday and really enjoyed it. it takes crazy skill to pull of some of the moves they do.

yea...it's a very calculated yet energetic sport.

Honestly, if you find baseball exciting (which I don't) you should find curling mindblowing.

sidekick · #35 (**permalink**) Feb 14, 06

hehe, i like baseball too. but i don't find it extremely exciting all the time.

i'm watching curling right now!

womens canada vs. usa

canada just started off with five points! kick ass!

Anjew · #36 (**permalink**) Feb 14, 06

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Originally Posted by Blunted

Who cares! These people have worked their balls off to get to the olympics, let them have their moment. If you dont like watching it then dont look at the tv! Regardless of how girly you think it is, they are crazy athletes who are the best at what they do in the world.

3 posts down, i decided not to bother posting something like this.... cause I'm sure it would be met with garbage...

I'm proud of all the athletes. I've followed all the events so far... good times.

Anjew · #37 (**permalink**) Feb 14, 06

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Originally Posted by marcelito

I don´t think it is true figure skating is the most watched sport of the Olympics... The stadium wasn´t that crowded for the past days in the single and double figure skating competitions from what I have seen.
And even if the downhill ski race and the snowboard half pipe men finals were also taking place in the first days, I think they leave the most watched competitions to the last days...

And I kinda like figure skating, it takes lots of skill and practise and it is not a pussy sport even if for some of you it might look like it.

Figure skating is by far the most popular event in the winter olympics, ratings have shown that.
This year the ratings will definately go down especially now that Michelle Kwan has left.
On the Men's side the only person I can think of is mr. Buttle who choked and yegeni plushenko who dominated the sport now.
This year, the names aren't there....

KenJi · #38 (**permalink**) Feb 14, 06

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Originally Posted by marcelito

I don´t think it is true figure skating is the most watched sport of the Olympics... The stadium wasn´t that crowded for the past days in the single and double figure skating competitions from what I have seen.
And even if the downhill ski race and the snowboard half pipe men finals were also taking place in the first days, I think they leave the most watched competitions to the last days...

And I kinda like figure skating, it takes lots of skill and practise and it is not a pussy sport even if for some of you it might look like it.

I think she meant televised not watched live in the stadium.

KenJi · #39 (**permalink**) Feb 14, 06

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Originally Posted by Anjew

Figure skating is by far the most popular event in the winter olympics, ratings have shown that.
This year the ratings will definately go down especially now that Michelle Kwan has left.
On the Men's side the only person I can think of is mr. Buttle who choked and yegeni plushenko who dominated the sport now.
This year, the names aren't there....

Ya there isn't a whole host of names in figure skating this year.

Evengeni Plushenko does look to be the favorite in the mens though.

KenJi · #40 (**permalink**) Feb 14, 06

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Originally Posted by Sidekick

hehe, i like baseball too. but i don't find it extremely exciting all the time.

i'm watching curling right now!

womens canada vs. usa

canada just started off with five points! kick ass!

World Baseball Classic in March.

though just like the olympics alot of professional M.L.B players are not going.

but teams like the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico and the States all have solid teams.

Ms.Tarantula · #41 (**permalink**) Feb 14, 06

oh gawd.

acidic_liquid · #42 (**permalink**) Feb 15, 06

Some people already share my opinion on this but I just wanted to add a few things.

I find that I can't ever really hate a sport. Sure, I can hate playing it or watching it on TV, but to actually hate the sport itself is impossible for me.

There's always something about a sport that makes it so that not everyone can excel in it.

Just like life, no one can be good at everything, but everyone can be good at something.

Plus, imagine all the hard work, dedication and passion these athletes gave for their respective sports. It's practically a religion to them. Saying that this sport is too homo or feminine and worthless and hockey is the opposite is like trampling on all their hard work and achievements. I'm pretty sure even the hockey players know how hard it is to figure skate and have respect.

And fyi, I like watching figure skating AND hockey :)

LeeBrat · #43 (**permalink**) Feb 15, 06

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Originally Posted by KenJi

Ya did anyone see the Chinese team of Zhang. Where the pair tried a Quad Salchow but she landed hella hard on the ice.

Man your telling me that for wusses. She got up took a minute break. Resumed the program and ended taking silver instead of no medals.

yeah buddy...that looked so painful. that must have took alot of will power, courage and strengh to get up and do what she did.

and not to put down hocky (I like hockey) but wouldnt the sports channels get a little boring or repetative if all that was on was hockey all the time?

Fangle · #44 (**permalink**) Feb 15, 06

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Originally Posted by vivabutterfly

their talent on ice would be of better use for HOCKEY

Sounds like someone has watched mighty ducks one too many times ;)

KenJi · #45 (**permalink**) Feb 15, 06

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Originally Posted by acidic_liquid

I'm pretty sure even the hockey players know how hard it is to figure skate and have respect.

And fyi, I like watching figure skating AND hockey :)

Your right Erwin. Proof. Bret Hedican *profession NHL hockey player* is married to Kristina Yamaguchi of the united states.

Both professionals in their own sports but married through a mutual respect for each other in all forms including the sport they excel at.

Erin · #46 (**permalink**) Feb 15, 06

I love watching the olympics. All the sports. I have a ton of respect for all of them. :D

Anjew · #47 (**permalink**) Feb 15, 06

I'm glad there aren't more people who share vivabutterfly's naive views.

Ryan Ross · #48 (**permalink**) Feb 16, 06

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Originally Posted by KenJi

Your right Erwin. Proof. Bret Hedican *profession NHL hockey player* is married to Kristina Yamaguchi of the united states.

Both professionals in their own sports but married through a mutual respect for each other in all forms including the sport they excel at.

That and the crazy athlete sex!

Cdn_Brdr · #49 (**permalink**) Feb 16, 06

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Originally Posted by Cdn_Brdr

I like watching the figure skating.....

Can someone confirm for me if that makes me a raging homo or not?

NO ONE ANSWERED MY QUESTION!

KenJi · #50 (**permalink**) Feb 17, 06

P.S: anyone watch the luge and skeleton.

Yes the event is called Skeleton. Its just like the luge cept you go Head first instead of feet first.

and instead of laying on your back on the board, you lay on your stomach and fly head first down a track of ice up to 120 Kph

That takes guts. Yes all events take alot of guts, but the skeleton takes hella guts even for olympic athletes.