Yes, this was a shitty year in skating. To be honest, after the disaster that was Vancouver ( in ALL disciplines, really), skating has been pretty much dead to me. I mean shitty judging and politics have always been a part of the sport, but it all came to a head for me this February and just got too much. Maybe I'll get over it eventually ( Read more... )

Fresh "deep thoughts" from Johnny: http://figureskatersonline.com/johnnyweir/journal.html

Some memorable moments:

He liked Plushy's  Eurovision embarrassment performance. I don't know if that counts as "good friend" or "bad taste". Maybe a bit of both?

I am thrilled that he is not starving himself this summer. The fact that this is just temporary is ( Read more... )

Dear lord in heaven, wtf is this?!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zX12X3ny5cc&feature=RecentlyWatched&page=1&t=t&f=b

Can someone please euthanize Dima Bilan (sorry Johnny but the world would be a better place)!

Plushenko keeps saying he's coming back, and usually when I hear news along these lines (I'm looking at you, Sasha, Michelle, Yagudin, etc.) I roll my eyes and think nothing of it, but Plushenko's press releases on this issue are getting more frequent now (here's the latest http://www.gulf-times.com/site/topics/article.asp?cu_no=2&item_no=202495& ( Read more... )