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Example: The Defeat of Johnny Weir
Ever since skating moved to NBC, it has been all Evan all the time. Yes, Johnny Weir is a character used to make broadcasts interesting, but it is always all about Evan. Johnny beat Evan at 2008 Skate America, but you’d have thought he finished third behind Kozuka and Lysacek based on the commentary. Even Hamilton thought Weir had likely beaten Lysacek at 2008 Nationals, but the argument made there was all about Weir’s work ethic and how reliable Lysacek is…(hence, who can get us a medal at Worlds?) They judges went with the safe bet. Weir delivered in the short program beyond belief. Skaters have to deliver in order for politics to be effective. The differential became the long program and neither skater was perfect. Another victory for Frank.
”Aunt Joyce’s Ice Cream Stand: The Art of International Politics
Eye-opening / fascinating. If you adore figure skating like me, but don’t know much about the politics of it, you should definitely read the whole post.
Great blog all-around.
