WinForPooh

This is the same one from earlier, isn't it? No new info there.

I apologise, but it's not from being light-hearted, it's just a way to not freak out too much. Clutching at straws if you will. I think if this is the only forum where people are trying to make jokes, it might be because this is the only one full of people who are too worried to do more that stare at the screen and hit refresh, hoping to hear that he has sustained no permanent damage, at least, even if he chooses to withdraw tomorrow. I know my real life routine came to a screeching halt when he fell and hasn't resumed yet. I think most people making jokes, including myself, are just trying to find some way to keep anxiety from spiking too high, not trying to be disrespectful. But if jokes make some people uncomfortable when they're worried, of course, we'll stop.

Get me in trouble, you will.

Not yet, I think. But we're definitely not on green either.

One of the limericks did acknowledge that, but, well, the real limericks in my head aren't fit for general consumption.

lol They're not worth keeping for posterity. Just a little spamming to bring the worrying down to manageable levels here, including for myself.

Yuzu, you are a big liar, Your planet you've set on fire, You cannot cook But you make us look As a housekeeper you won't be hired.

And then we run away without looking back because that just slows you down?

I know, those pimples really are horrific!

Yuzu, you are getting spotty But over you, we still are dotty With those cute dimples, Even with pimples, You will still be a hotty.

The swan prince he came, he was promised So perfect, he is a true artist, But the lutz betrayed, All of us prayed, Though pimples, you will not be missed.

Yuzuru with skin so clear And murderstare that strikes fear But then he got pimply We love him, simply For to us he's always a dear. Fine, the meter is a little off but hey, I'm stressed. ETA Now meter is better but the phrasing isn't. Clean limericks are no fun.

If fans with jobs and lives and commitments outside of figure skating can spend this much time analysing programmes between competitions - I mean, look at the effort put in by the ones who have made tables and spreadsheets about them, it's amazing! - then it's more than fair to expect judges to do that homework as well, so that they know what to look for with each skater, at least the top ten, when they are judging and watching live. If they're going to score based on reputation, then they should at least make sure that they have the correct baseline in mind, instead of going based on PR and politics. It's human to have expectations and preconceived ideas of what they're about to see, but it's the judges' job at the very least to make sure that those expectations are based on facts, not spin. That is the minimum we should expect from judges.

That's wonderful! It is! Oh, I hope the good wishes and support help him find that place from where he produced H&L at Helsinki. The magic zone.

First thing I did after waking up - check that the planet is back. Oh god, what a terrifying eclipse that was!

That is one accurate crystal ball.

Of what, though? I baked muffins that would go perfectly with hot chocolate. Is that a sign that the universe is aligning for Yuzu?

Fingers crossed! I get the home page fine if I'm not signed in. I sign in and I suddenly get the error message still.

Yes, I guess he'd be pretty good at anything he sets his mind to, he's too stubborn to give up until he gets good, whatever that might take. But I don't think he sees cooking as one of those things worth the effort! Plus I bet he knows he'd never be as good as his mother.

Why Yuzu, now I want hot chocolate. But he can deal with a microwave oven! Success! Progress!

Yeah, but bright side, I wouldn't mind seeing Tracy do the Seimei choreo behind the boards.

Where is this, though? NHK is a long way away. Flights and infection risks at airports...

Works perfectly from a direct link. Thank you for the link and for moving it! And please don't apologise, the mods and admins do a wonderful job, always. Anyway, we're finding ways to get around the home page. I'm glad that the threads work just great once you get in. I'm sure it'll all be sorted out soon.

Tbf Wakababy was robbed on PCS at CoC, but that's some level of saltiness.

Cup of China, Cup O'Calypse. I am glad Yuzu wasn't there.