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I do wonder if the scoring at SCI contributed somewhat to Patrick's seeming "deflated" attitude afterwards. If he's not getting any favors in his own home competition, that must grate a lot on his confidence. I'm probably reading too much into it though. It's just really saddening to see Patrick so discouraged and unmotivated, and in this season of all times. And yeah, the judges probably don't have much time to think about the scores as much as we do. Max and Angelo also acknowledged the difficulty judges face. But if it's really becoming a problem, and happening too often and affecting the results of so many competitions, then the ISU should really start doing something about it. The judging system for synchronised swimming comes to mind sometimes, where there's a separate panel that judges the artistic merits of programs and a separate panel that judges the technical. I know, easier said than done though (issues with budget, competition length, etc.). It just bothers me a bit that we're giving allowances to judges over something not so trivial and can really impact the outcome of a competition. If it most obviously needs fixing, then well...

I could be wrong but I think one of the main reasons people were commenting on Shoma's SS is how close he scored relative to Patrick (who also excels in the areas mentioned and others besides) at SCI. (But yes, it could be argued that Patrick's mistakes didn't do him any favors here, but then that would be another discussion.) In comparison to Nathan, however, I believe most people agree that yes he should be getting the higher scores.

Hmm... I should have posted this here.

Huh? Is this true? Or are people just making premature conclusions? Does she have no chance now of qualifying for the Games?

Still a long way off, but still...

*WANT* Why is it so hard to get his autographed things? (And yay for the Planet being back! )

Noto san was very happy to hear about this. "500 people!! Awesome! It's good that it seems to have been a great success."

This video still tickles me no end. Boyang video-bombing behind Yuzu is too funny.

A view of the Memorial photobook from YHIFG https://www.facebook.com/groups/1610393525875114/permalink/1980052452242551/

Look at those lines...

Has this already been posted?

Lol Yuzu...

Yuzu's photo exhibition in Sendai has just opened. Envious of these people who get to go there...

Yuzu isn't in this video but it's so cute -- skaters struggling with "square root of" questions lol. ETA: Bonus Tatsuki speaking English =D

P&G's worldwide "Thank You, Mom" campaign. I guess Yuzu's latest CM is related to this as well.

Young Caro and Stephane!