tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4547178498156944575.post4089826041331476701..comments2024-01-16T16:33:14.261-06:00Comments on Spanny's Big Fake Smile: allow me to ladle you a piping hot bowl of this is how it is.Spanny Tampsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07495055822147613371noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4547178498156944575.post-90980652429407881522014-06-09T17:10:28.094-05:002014-06-09T17:10:28.094-05:00Rewatching some youtube vids of Worlds and found y...Rewatching some youtube vids of Worlds and found your blog. Love the recap. I personally am a fan of the more balletic type gymnastics (because I love ballet) but I do love Jordyn's floor routine. She does a great job of playing to her music, and selling the performance. She just doesn't have the ballet body and would probably look silly attempting a more balletic type FX. But at the same time she plays to her strengths with her dance elements, has fun,and is fun to watch. She really deserved this win for a solid overall performance. <br />Komova gave up too many points with her little bobbles, hops and balance checks. <br />I would like to point out to all the people saying that Komova stole her FX routine/ending pose from MIOBI that pose is the actual ending pose to "Dying Swan" one of the dances from the ballet Swan Lake. Since the Russians are known for their ballet training it is more likely that is why that pose and many of the dance moves were selected directly from the ballet rather than copying a television show. Just my two cents. Anyway, thanks for the great read.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4547178498156944575.post-48107204871708122882013-08-29T13:24:12.729-05:002013-08-29T13:24:12.729-05:00"Jordyn deserved to win" HAHAHAHAHAHAHAH..."Jordyn deserved to win" HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA are you living on Mars, idiots?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4547178498156944575.post-25322022397926070752011-12-30T10:27:42.787-06:002011-12-30T10:27:42.787-06:00Viktoria - WINNER!!!!!Viktoria - WINNER!!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4547178498156944575.post-21438929159797422292011-12-10T06:15:57.463-06:002011-12-10T06:15:57.463-06:00Great post!! I think we should all move on now and...Great post!! I think we should all move on now and look foward to London. It's going to be a showdown!! Who will come home with the gold? Komova?,Wieber?,Musty? or even Jao Jinnan?<br />It all depends on Musty's injury but if she's back and as strong as she was before, she could easily be in contention. Otherwise, Wieber is a hell of a competitor: she's alwready proved that.<br />That said, Komova was not even at her full potential at worlds, she was recovering from an injury. If she hits and if she gets her amanar back, it's a likely win.<br />You can't count out Jao though because let's not forget: if she hadn't fallen off beam, the scores show that she would be the world champion right now, not Wieber.<br />But there are other competitors out there, like Bross(if she recovers), Huang or Porgras. <br />Who will win? Who will complete the podium?<br />I simply can't wait!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4547178498156944575.post-7101580035559174742011-11-25T09:52:25.699-06:002011-11-25T09:52:25.699-06:00I should add that it was Ukraine's national an...I should add that it was Ukraine's national anthem playing for the AA and beam gold medals in Barcelona 1992. The USSR was already gone.SNnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4547178498156944575.post-38844785203085734462011-11-25T09:40:43.295-06:002011-11-25T09:40:43.295-06:00I'm late here, but so sick of Americans not ma...I'm late here, but so sick of Americans not making the distinction.<br /><br />GUTSU WAS NOT RUSSIAN!!<br /><br />PODKOPAYEVA WAS NOT RUSSIAN!!<br /><br />OMELIANCHIK WAS NOT RUSSIAN!!<br /><br />LATYNINA WAS NOT RUSSIAN!!<br /><br />LYSENKO WAS NOT RUSSIAN!!<br /><br />BOGINSKAYA WAS NOT RUSSIAN!!<br /><br />And so on.<br /><br />SOVIET is a very, very different thing to being Russian. Many, MANY Soviets had no Russian in them whatsoever.<br /><br />So, so sick of the 1992 debate too. It’s the Americans who come off looking like poor sports.<br /><br />That said, Komova’s behaviour this year has turned me completely off being a fan of hers.SNnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4547178498156944575.post-40910156997695621322011-11-24T20:35:20.463-06:002011-11-24T20:35:20.463-06:00hahahah this is such a riot!!! thank you!!!!hahahah this is such a riot!!! thank you!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4547178498156944575.post-3933370391961732002011-11-07T08:01:49.355-06:002011-11-07T08:01:49.355-06:00Holy shit thank you for being the person to FINALL...Holy shit thank you for being the person to FINALLY mention the fact that Jordyn has 4 very difficult passes, and Komova is doing a DOUBLE BACK TUCK. This is the WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS and you are throwing a fit that you didn't win, soooo WHY ARE YOU DOING A DOUBLE BACK TUCK, VIKA!?!?!<br /><br />End rant. THANK YOU.Daniellenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4547178498156944575.post-57007787177506235332011-11-06T07:14:23.118-06:002011-11-06T07:14:23.118-06:00Seven khorkina points! EPIC WIN as always. That HB...Seven khorkina points! EPIC WIN as always. That HBIC was epic at "dancing" out of mistakes. Still, LOVE Komova's unflexed wrists, part of why her lines are so gorgeous. Do you know if she has butt-shelves LOL?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4547178498156944575.post-67454544596045025302011-11-06T06:32:54.699-06:002011-11-06T06:32:54.699-06:00I am not really a Komova fanatic, and am truly hap...I am not really a Komova fanatic, and am truly happy Wieber won, and her expression was so touching. (it's a bit sad I have to preface this in order to not be labelled a Russian troll). <br /><br />That said, I don't really understand the whole Wieber is more "artistic" than Komova thing. Why does the admission that Wieber is less artistic than Komova implies she doesn't "deserve" to win? It's like all the Wieber fans is trying to defend her as some artistic-goddess or something. Every gymnast has strengths and weaknesses, Wieber is a gymnast with great power, good form. NOT a particularly good dancer, her motions/leaps are quite heavy, her shoulders are stiff... so unless smiling more has became the new definition of artistry.. That said, it doesn't make Wieber any less of a winner, especially in this COP (no ROV reward)<br /><br />Komova's routine did not sell as well as Wieber, maybe because fans have taken a liking to catchy music with strong beat.. BUT the whole techno Swan Lake thing, how a lot of movements is influenced by the ballet's motifs, its pretty nifty actually. Just because she doesn't smile much and is less "perky" than Wieber, doesn't make it any less artistic really.<br /><br />I don't think in today's gymnastics, artistry influence placing much, that said, I don't see how people think Wieber is more "artistic" than Komova. Is there really a need to make her some "perfect" gymnast better than Komova in every way to justify her winning?<br /><br />P.S. Why does everyone equate Russians (or Soviets) with "balletic"?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4547178498156944575.post-73693247393039447102011-11-05T18:14:24.392-05:002011-11-05T18:14:24.392-05:00Actually he has gotten a lot better since he got c...Actually he has gotten a lot better since he got code-y. I like how he breaks down stuff. I don't know enough to opine on right/wrong, but I really think the approach of scoring a routine, to have the debate is the right way instead of Rick's general impressionism (I would not trust Rick to judge...he does not know the code!)menoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4547178498156944575.post-53765484617227872422011-11-05T17:18:20.354-05:002011-11-05T17:18:20.354-05:00Nastia was over scored on every event in 08. The j...Nastia was over scored on every event in 08. The judges had decided the winner before the competition. Nastiafan101 is a fucking Nastia fanatic and his opinion is bull shit.<br /><br />I hate defending Shawn but idiots like Marcus/Nastiafan need to be put in their place.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4547178498156944575.post-70184987881536258172011-11-05T16:44:25.740-05:002011-11-05T16:44:25.740-05:00Besides Kohei is better than all those bee-hatches...Besides Kohei is better than all those bee-hatches. Except for Maroney. That Amanar!!!!menoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4547178498156944575.post-38594488582431804922011-11-05T16:39:05.233-05:002011-11-05T16:39:05.233-05:00The artistry trolls are not even (usually) worship...The artistry trolls are not even (usually) worshipping fluid dance. What they like is thin, androgynous body shape and flexibility. They certainly don't like clean form as their worshipped gymnasts have some of the worst form on twists and toe point and the like.<br /><br />Besides it's a sport...menoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4547178498156944575.post-55348449008457101362011-11-05T12:53:42.019-05:002011-11-05T12:53:42.019-05:00Last time I checked, dance was not limited to ball...Last time I checked, dance was not limited to ballet. Personally, I think gymnastics would be very boring if everyone only had balletic FXs. If I want to see balletic looking, smooth routines, I watch rythmic gymnastics. Some people will not be happy unless a balletic Russian wins. They need to get over themselves, grow up, and realize Russia is just one country in this great big world of ours. I really like both of these young gymnasts. They each have great but different qualities. It all comes down to who can hold it together on the day it counts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4547178498156944575.post-66980568272097960992011-11-05T11:43:40.838-05:002011-11-05T11:43:40.838-05:00The Russians seemed to forget that their "win...The Russians seemed to forget that their "winner with mistakes is wrong" comment contradicted their 2010 TF World Championships win. <br /><br />JUST saying.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4547178498156944575.post-70342100945029579952011-11-05T10:51:01.681-05:002011-11-05T10:51:01.681-05:00"Last quad, arguably Nastia was better than S..."Last quad, arguably Nastia was better than Shawn on *just* bars too, 1-3, and she won. "<br /><br />Not on the day of the AA final, sweetheart. Nastia outscored Shawn on bars and beam and tied on floor.Marcushttp://youtube.com/ItsNastiaFan101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4547178498156944575.post-18210881272186776982011-11-05T09:12:06.408-05:002011-11-05T09:12:06.408-05:00As a dancer, I agree. While Viki's dance eleme...As a dancer, I agree. While Viki's dance elements (e.g. leaps, turns, toe point, etc) are technically exceptional, her total composition is weak. Her choreography is uninspired and her expression is soulless. She shows more expression at the end of her routine (when she thinks she won).<br /><br />Jordyn clearly has no classical training in dance but I prefer her more dynamic, expression-filled, unique choreographed routine to Viki's. Sure, it's a little campy but I think she knows that and knows that it works for her. So, kudos to her and her coaching staff for knowing that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4547178498156944575.post-87637641444009901422011-11-03T16:02:52.339-05:002011-11-03T16:02:52.339-05:00Great recap Spanny! Hilarious and on point as usua...Great recap Spanny! Hilarious and on point as usual.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4547178498156944575.post-85228151799311626452011-11-03T08:46:21.452-05:002011-11-03T08:46:21.452-05:00I have no problem with Jordyn winning (personally ...I have no problem with Jordyn winning (personally I prefer Komova's gymnastics but that's just personal preference), but I don't see how the 3-1 argument work, how that justify Jordyn winning. It's not like some tennis match, with an winner declared each round. Last quad, arguably Nastia was better than Shawn on *just* bars too, 1-3, and she won. <br />Really it came down to those little tenths, a single step really. Jordyn handed Viktoria the victory on bars already, but Vika just couldn't keep herself together and handed it right back.Chelseanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4547178498156944575.post-89251180370264127902011-11-03T08:38:09.728-05:002011-11-03T08:38:09.728-05:00I agree Jordyn should win, if there is such a thin...I agree Jordyn should win, if there is such a thing, but nevertheless is happy that Jordyn won. <br />But the whole "fuck Russia" because of their attitude is frankly annoying. Sometimes it comes down to an emotional statement or two, and even just a different culture really, and everyone just goes ballistic. Komova NEVER said anything bad about Jordyn, her personal coach admitted she made a lot of mistakes... well the head coach did say something about the winner-with-mistakes is wrong (which is just ridiculous), but it was a night of high emotions really. <br />But when Americans' make similar blunt comments, they are just being honest. John Geddert certainly wasn't the most diplomatic and correct on his blogs, Martha said she thought Aly should have won floor... and nobody seems to have a problem with those statements.<br />I'm just pointing out that Russians attitudes are not that horrible and unforgivable. They do come from a different culture, talk differently, and then everyone just bash them for their diva-attitude. Just saying, people should be more open-minded, this fuck-russia thing doesn't reflect well either.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4547178498156944575.post-91006886074069651092011-11-03T08:26:08.594-05:002011-11-03T08:26:08.594-05:00I think the truth is with the performances both of...I think the truth is with the performances both of them gave, it really could have gon either way. In terms of D scores, its a matter of getting "the benefit of the doubt", in E scores, how much the judges hammer each mistake. The nature of the sport means theres easily a +/- 0.2 (at least) for a routine depending on the judges, it just fell on Jordyn's side that night. <br />I sorta expected Jordyn to go to Worlds and absolutely OWN it ala Musty last year, sadly that was not to be. <br />I'm happy that Jordyn won, but I wish she did it more derisively. She could have. <br />As for Viktoria, I love her gymnastics too, all floaty and light and hopefully she'd look less miserable with more recuperation time from her injury. And get new routines for London! The new bars composition is absolutely mangled, the half-turn (gets her facing the right way) but breaks the flow of the routine completely. The techno Swan Lake was theoretically a good idea, but judging from Tokyo it did not have a favorable response. The James Bond one from last year might have worked better, it was more "fun", which is what audience respond to these days. Look at Aly Raisman, can't dance to save her life, but Hava Nagila is catchy enough for everyone to clap along.<br /><br />But above all, hope everyone stay healthy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4547178498156944575.post-19716989796406277742011-11-02T19:27:30.503-05:002011-11-02T19:27:30.503-05:00Did you just say that Jordyn didn't connect he...Did you just say that Jordyn didn't connect her skill but it's okay because judges don't always deduct for that with a straight face?<br /><br />What the judges do or don't do is irrelevant. What they are supposed to do is all that matters.<br /><br />I am sick of this artistry debate. It's an excuse. Miller had more artistry in her pinky than Gutsu had in her entire body but Russians think Gutsu should have won because she had a tiny bit for difficulty.<br /><br />Than they say Khorkina should have won because she is an artist. Carly was a bot.<br /><br />Now it's Viktoria should have won and Jordyn has no artistry.<br /><br />Stupid fucking Russians.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4547178498156944575.post-11914617062062796372011-11-02T19:17:29.359-05:002011-11-02T19:17:29.359-05:00Jordyn does not have good form on her Amanar. Are ...Jordyn does not have good form on her Amanar. Are you serious?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4547178498156944575.post-68958713232637828182011-11-02T17:16:21.407-05:002011-11-02T17:16:21.407-05:00Spanny I will love you forever if you can put toge...Spanny I will love you forever if you can put together a side by side comparison of Maroney's and Mustafina's 3.5 twist on floor. The way you did with Amanars from the American Cup.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com