I think that the "e" was unwarranted on the flip but then again, I don't get why people are so outraged. There have been many times where a skater receives a questionable call yet not nearly this amount of hell is raised b/c of it.
It seems like people feel b/c she nailed the jumps her score should be 74+ automatically. I don't think that performance was worth more than a little over 70. The jumps were great (including the 3F) and she executed everything, but I don't feel her performance stood out other than from a technical standpoint. Spins and footwork, program as a whole...she was solid but I think there were a number of people who were better in those areas.
I think some fans are having a hard time realizing that in her absence there are skaters who have closed the gap somewhat, whereas before a clean skate in the SP would have had Yu-Na at least 5 points ahead of her nearest competitor. From a technical stanpoint in regards to jumps, she's still the best overall (though if Gracie Gold landed her jumps consistently that title would belong to her). In terms of spins, footwork, and programs, Yu-Na is not at the top anymore IMO. Her spins (aside from the layover camel which is excellent) are average to good; her footwork is still very good but I do think both Carolina and Mao have her beat; in terms of programs, it's completely subjective. I think the program is good but not outstanding...
I was happy to see Yu-Na return with one of the few clean skates of the event, especially b/c I was skeptical about her being able to handle the pressure of coming back to this level of competititon. I thought skated very well and I thought her score was good...but all of the wuz robbed talk is kinda wrecking it for me, especially when she's in the lead. It's confusing. Are people mad that she's not 5-10 points ahead? I'm just wondering why some people are so upset...
No, I am not mad because of the point-difference. I strongly believe that she will win this competition, and lead by little margin can actually give Yuna some competitive fire to perfect her LP Les Mis,( such a magnificent program!) so I don't actually care about overall point difference that much, at least in SP. Frankly speaking, I expected LOT MORE from her competitors especially given that 2-years of absence of Yuna.
I am mad simply because she did NOT get what she deserved to get. This "e"mark in particular, made me so upset since back in 2008-2009, she got this in GPF (is it correct?) with her 3F-3T combo in short and resulted in fall in this jump in LP. She ended up changing her combo in the following season. It was BIG controversial at that time, and a lot of people(including commentators) in skating world thought her 3F had no problem actually. And she had received huge GOE with 3F since then. Well, so I was relieved and didn't worry about her 3F anymore.... until yesterday, *bomb* when tech panel gave her this strange "e"mark again!! This strange mark has well-known history. That is probably why most people got furious after seeing this *again*. Yuna should have gotten her 3F ratified and got good GOE. The jump had great height, good speed to go in and good flow. It deserved good mark. I just hope that Yuna does not get affected by this and in her LP, simply execute it in the exact same way as yesterday.
And off topic. PCS................. I don't know what to say. It was underscored. Period. I already made comparison before, so I will not repeat. Just +1 : I oppose those opinions like she doesn't seem to enjoy the music etc... In terms of music interpretation, she did a great job. Her music was not familiar to the audience so I understand people saying oh well music was bad etc. But Yuna indeed successfully expressed a girl (*kissed* by vampire) who was feared, confused, and eventually lured by vampire power, with lots of facial expressions/body movement as well, so I really don't get people complaining about lack of facial expression. Really? I can find tons of pictures showing the opposite.. I admire Yuna, for trying this hard music as an opening for her return. After 2 yrs, she can show this much!