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Could be, but actually looking at the popcorn video, what Mishin said is also true. Combining NA style creative freedom with the strict discipline that is characteristic of Russian schools, it is a scary combination. Same could be said of Jpn schools and what happened with Yuzu is a result. Talk about setting a goal and doing everything in an orderly, disciplined manner to achieve that-tad frightening.

...I don't get how she plans to achieve this? Brian only senior ladies, as much as I'm aware of, and most of Eteri's students are in junior ranks. And for senior ladies, Brian only has Med and Tursynbaeva. Gaby is technically with Barkell. Why is Eteri taking it so personally? It doesn't make any sense, especially since her skaters are kind of top notch anyways. Couldn't she be proud of the skaters she already has?

No, I only mentioned for Yuzu, music from House of Flying Daggers, Last Emperor and Hero. You found this on your own, and I think it might fit Boyang more (he might get the lyrics more? There are some subtleties that would get lost in translation). For me I think I've mentioned Taiko drumming for Boyang and Yuzu (both being the speedy type), and Attack from Ten Sides (pipa music) for Yuzu. Now that you're here, you've reminded me that I was suppose to edit stuff to see how to fit them into 4 mins.

I'm sorry, but I found a link which has the recording for the show with Zagi and Javi: Starts at around 52 mins or so, but seriously, Alina's so adorable. And competitive to boot. You have to also admire the fact she can do the entire show in that tiger ritual outfit and not bat an eye.

on a line, outside is easier than inside.

The feeling when your forward inside edges love roaring, your back edges both are fine, but your forward outside edges decide they don't want to work. Coach is making me do powerpulls and single foot slaloms from standstill. Alternating inside edges-fine, back edges-fine, forward outside-"I have a recording, it's not pretty, and stop trying to push off your free leg, you have to do it from standstill, standstill, stop dangling your freefoot, why do it when you're not pushing anyways." Right forward outside edge: why are you failing me, I thought I was a rightie?

Rice cookers are amazing. Mine can even make soup and boil meat and stuff. =D

I think there were articles before about how people try to make smaller decisions more efficiently- ie Steve Jobs always wearing that same turtleneck, why presidents tend to have auto-coordinated wardrobes (same suits) etc. And part of that is just setting aside non-critical decisions so they are automated, and thus your time can be spent more efficiently. The same works for him, and probably Medvedeva too. It's an efficiency issue-these issues that effect his skating, but are possibly not as critical, or at least he can't do them as efficiently, are delegated out. This is where mom comes in, and Shirota etc. It does make me wonder how Javi multi-tasks since he doesn't have that possibility to delegate out non-essential tasks (laundry, cooking, changing Effie's litter etc).

I recall how much sugar was contained in that one cup of hot chocolate for the lotte commercial, and shudder at the thought of him trying to cook. >_< It's probably healthier to have mom cook nice, nutritious meals too. *I'm sure he can do it if push comes to shove, but the first few attempts, I worry for that kitchen.

Guys, until more information is revealed, we're all just guessing. And at this rate, we're turning this thread into a Eteri vs Evgenia battle royale (for the truth is out there) thread. Going by the title here, how many other coaching changes do we know of? I'm still waiting to hear what happens with Jason, confirmation for Polina Tsurskaya, and heard there might be a chance Weaver/Poje switch coaches? And murmurs about Papadikis/Cizeron? We're also missing all the ice dance coaching change drama o_O

We should do our own "Today's Yuzu" using nothing but meme-faces. Like..."Today's Yuzu- this is a pissed off Yuzu, when the announcer called him Yuzuru Hanyu from China" : Or a yuzu (pomelo) with Yuzu...speaking of which does he like oranges? It would be great to have him promote yuzu's for their awesome health benefits.

Sounds like Brian's already on the PR and Politics hunt-smart.

A boiling disco ball that's got a blue and red pattern? o_O

We have enough computer science people in his fandom that we probably could write an AI identification program. There are enough pictures of him around to feed data for said program. It's kind of creepy, but seriously possible.

How do we know the theme this time is Nyan?

Well that makes anniversary and birthday and holiday gift giving pretty easy. When in doubt-will an earphone suffice? The idea of dominated by wives, is not really that abnormal in east asia. It pretty much means that husbando listens to wife on anything with regards to family-whether that be family finances, when vacations are taken, kid's education and upbringing, and even curfew! Working with a bunch of asian guys in asia, most of the guys I work with live off of monthly allowances from their wives. It's actually a pretty traditional mindset. So whomever gets Yuzu in the end, also needs to be astute at finances and investment, since he's just handing over his paycheck/wallet, and be pretty good at time and PR management for him.

Aww, Yuzu thought due to his recent activities, our cryptid deciphering skills were getting rusty. Little did he know.... *or he planned it to ensure our skills are still kept sharp, after all cryptid deciphering is how he communicates with us in the off-season*

BTW, there is skater in front of David Wilson in the mirror reflection by Karen's head. In short sleeves I think.

Wait so we're now going from his ideal type, to a pooh head cover, to swan bags and Brian's hair? Well whomever he chooses, I hope that person is open-minded enough to tolerate prime minister pooh and 4A having higher status, and can aid Brian in the sagacious use of the pooh shaped swan bag when he gets too wildin', while making sure he stays away from the kitchen as much as possible. Those aren't easy requirements to fulfill. o_O The person who fulfills those requirements will need to have the wisdom of the elders, the patience of a saint or angel, and the magnanimous dignity of a true empress. A rare type....but could that be you? o_O

Ah, so this season we have Averbu vs Dave Wilson (and possibly Jeff Buttle and Shae Lynn). Pick your fighter! (Seriously, would love to see Averbu attempt to say "You're a not a good choreographer" to David Wilson's face-the reaction would be priceless.)

Maybe we can ask Mods to delete it? @Yatagarasu The issue isn't our forum spreading it, the issue is we've got people from other forums who come in here and they'll spread it. =(

I do wonder though, since Brian said maybe Med had asked Yuzu and Javi details about their training before she made the move, how does Eteri now feel for letting her skaters idolize Yuzu's skating? The trollking was influencing them.

@Lilona: thank you for the constant updates. Well, if TAT says Medv is okay, Eteri might as well shut up. You don't go up against TAT in russian FS and come out alive in one piece. I still can't believe Eteri is at it, glad to see Alina won't comment (sensible choice). As for Eteri, she does realize that there are some days between now and May 21st right? The more she acts like this, the more her students might consider fleeing-I'm not sure any parent sees her action as good role modeling behavior.

You need to build momentum with each push, and each edge, if you go deep enough, should generate a bit of speed.

Knowing Brian, it'll be anti-climatic. XD It'll be fully appreciative of Medvedeva as a skater, but otherwise, anti climatic.