I totally don't get all the criticism of Hamilton. I thought it was an awesome program.
Not that it is a huge deal but I am not a fan of the pony or attitude for fashionistas. It really served no purpose and it seemed more work ie all that guck holding it down and because I guess his hair was super long folding it into almost a faux bobbish pony; some people use their hair to add to the performance ie. Daisuke's added a wildman artiistic flair - ditto for Nathan before the chop.Jason has pretty much said the pony will go next year, although I think his decisions about his look have nothing to do with what fans think. He's very independent minded that way. And Lin Manuel Miranda, the creator of Hamilton, is fine with Jason's "elaborate wrist action", so I think I'll go with his opinion on the choreo.
Of course Jason's fans have supported him all this time, and I hope we would continue to do so. Isn't that what fans do? "Indulge" is a interesting word; it makes me think of tolerating some lesser skills or effort on behalf of a skater.:scratch3: I assure you that Jason's fans support the superior artistry and skating and spinning skills he brings to the ice, and that has nothing to do with "indulging" as I hear it. But perhaps it was not meant that way....
Not that it is a huge deal but I am not a fan of the pony or attitude for fashionistas. It really served no purpose and it seemed more work ie all that guck holding it down and because I guess his hair was super long folding it into almost a faux bobbish pony; some people use their hair to add to the performance ie. Daisuke's added a wildman artiistic flair - ditto for Nathan before the chop.
Jason is far from a fashionista He has actually explained on many occasions why he wears his hair long and why he kept the pony, but I have don't have time to look up the articles now. Fashion is not a part of any of this decision.
Although OT, Nathan's chop saddened me. I love curls. Adam's curls, Charlie's curls, Nathan's curls, David Santee's curls ....just my preference
He's already him. And fans have embraced (indulged) him for all this time.'
What I meant was not that jason was trying to be a fashionista but his hair just sort of hangs there with no purpose almost. Some people style their hair or use it as an extension of themselves and his just is sort of there if that makes sense. But hey if he is happy. - It's like people who have long hair and sometimes super long hair just for the sake of having long hair but there is little purpose, reason - it just sort of is there and often does little to create a more aesthetic look. But as long as the owner is happy
What I meant was not that jason was trying to be a fashionista but his hair just sort of hangs there with no purpose almost. Some people style their hair or use it as an extension of themselves and his just is sort of there if that makes sense. But hey if he is happy. - It's like people who have long hair and sometimes super long hair just for the sake of having long hair but there is little purpose, reason - it just sort of is there and often does little to create a more aesthetic look. But as long as the owner is happy
Actually Jason rarely wears his hair in a pony tail anymore unless his program requires it (ie, Hamilton) - it’s usually in a man bun these days. The person upthread who brought his hair up is clearly not a fan and was just looking for something to criticize.
If we’re going to talk Jason, I think his 4CC medal, his tough 2017 season, his failure to make the Oly Team, his programs for next year, and the NY Times feature article that was just published today, would be a whole lot more interesting.
A man bun isn't much better. It really doesn't matter as long as he is happy but I don't see his hair adding to his programs - which is fine as most don't for guys.
Well you may want to avoid the New York Times Magazine piece on Jason then.
The author is SO indulgent, like a piece of chocolate cake. Mmmmmm cake. You can't get much more indulgent then creating alternate realities so Jason can skate in the Olympics.
Seriously, though, the writing is impressive, even if you don't care for Jason or his skating. I don't think anyone could write something better to explain why people are drawn to him.
The dream body moves through a universe where someone who skates with tenderness and vulnerability can stand on the podium next to a peerless technician who represents the new future of skating. This is not strict realism, no. But that is what’s so touching about it: Here is someone determined to impose his imagination on a crueler and more hostile reality. Here is a snow globe with its own sky, and if you want to join us inside, you’re welcome.
....Also it's worth noting that the night before I had read a NYT Mag profile of the author. He said that helped him understand her article a lot better. Namely, the use and meanings of all the metaphors, i.e. the Darth Vader reference. A lot of the criticisms, he said, may stem from the disconnect between the reader's understanding of the writer and work, and the piece itself.
Anyway, one guy's view. YMMV.
I think the only way a man can wear his hair and have it be wrong is if it's distracting....which is what the judges told Jason as a child. He was told to either cut it or tie it back because it was flying all over the place. He has extremely curly hair.
And frankly I can't see why anybody would care how he wears his hair - it's what's on his feet that counts.
Rohene Ward, Jason's choreographer, has to be a PR genius who clearly understood Boston's love affair with Riverdance. I lived, worked with, breathed Riverdance back in the day... it is hard to describe it's effect on Boston proper, so, when Jason took the ice that fateful hour I was a bit afraid--a packed arena of Bostonites, devoted Riverdance fans, expecting to see Jason do it justice and he did not disappoint!!
As he took the ice with his ponytail and sparkly costume, he looked like a maverick -- a renegade -- who slanted the accepted proto-type of "male figure skater", a tad to the left... it was different, fun, exciting. At that moment when he slid center ice I was reminded of a phrase from my favorite Leguin essay: "[If you want a striking example of LeGuin's Law..].. just give a lift to one of those people along the roads who own nothing but a backpack, a guitar, A FINE HEAD OF HAIR, A SMILE, and a thumb!"
I think Rohene Ward is a bit overrated as a choreographer and like Jason trying other choreographers. Yes, Ward is the most flamboyant of choreographers but I am not sure what that has to do with helping Jason or anyone. Sometimes I feel he is trying make up for a skating careerthat was not to be.