No one liked Amodio?
Eta: reread thread title, he was definitely a performer more than an artist, for me at least
I didnt day it was a bad thing. I dont know for others. But it's just personal perference. I believe that both male and female skating categories offer different strengths and uniqueness in their own way(in general). But for me seeing almost everyone skating in this lyrical, ethereal way sometimes gets a little boring and repetitive. When I watch men's skating, I wanna see those musicality that men can bring from time to time too. But the key would be finding the balance. Manly but not too wooden, lyrical but not too cheesy.Why is it a bad thing for a male skater to come across as “feminine”. :think: I looooove Jason’s spiral and I only wish every man had the athleticism necessary produce a spiral like that.:luv17:
But then again, I’ve never found Jason’s or Yuzu’s skating as cheesy so what do I know
Jason is the one I follow most closely, and although Jason’s “the Piano” was lyrical, not so much his remaining programs. And before this year, who knew he could do so well at bringing sensuality to the ice? I sure didn’t, and I’m a fan
Oh, wait. This is the men's thread.)
I think that's the problem right there. In traditional mainstream western British-American culture, masculine means wooden and feminine means cheesy.
Men are supposed to maintain a stiff upper lip and to move awkwardly and clumsily. Also don't talk much and when you do talk, talk slow. Think John Wayne.
Woman are "cheesy" if that means phony angst and over-the-top emoting. They move gracefully. They like to dance (!!!!). They wear pretty clothes.
Well, that was then. This is now. Who is more "feminine" than Mao Asada, but not a cheesy bone in her body.
(But she does move gracefully and wear pretty clothes.
, the jumps and all that.
