- Joined
- Feb 16, 2014
I can't speak for everyone, but I do agree that she can be polarising. I Like her sometimes, and not so much other times, so maybe I can give you some perspective: I like that she owns her choices and that she often doesn't hide what she is thinking, I respect her grit and that she was able to become a powerhouse in US figure skating, when many considered her a class B skater compared to Mirai, Caroline ect.....But sometimes she can be annoying: when she screws up and says she likes to be the underdog , when she is over the top with the drama in the program while doing zero transitions and she expects all the PCS, when she is look at how good I am now I've fixed my flutz and my underrotation issues:rofl2:
All in all the respect I have for her overshadows her flaws (and really who is perfect in this world), but I understand that some people just can't stand her DIVA attitude at times. I think she knows and she has made peace with this idea, so I'm sure she isn't bothered too much by the "hate"
Mostly agree with this, and also I think she makes too much of a big deal about her age and the age of her opponents. The "sonograms" thing, yeah I get it was supposed to be a joke, but it was belittling some very strong athletes based on their age, which I'm sure she doesn't appreciate when the shoe is on the other foot. Mao Asada, Carolina Kostner, Alena Leonova, etc. never behaved like this and neither do any of the older men who are competing against the likes of Nathan, Boyang, etc. I respect older skaters who stick around but I just don't find her nearly as edgy and witty as she seems to find herself, and her skating is nothing special in itself.