Holy Salchow! Figure skating declared too gay; Manly makeover to lift ratings [video]
”It’s not that the male skating has to totally obliterate the gay guys that are skating and the gay public that’s watching it. You have to find a balance to male skating…you’ve got to stick with male skating and strength and the meat and potatoes.”
Elvis Stojko, male figure skater and Olympic medal winner, explaining why Canadian skating officials are attempting to butch up the dancing ice sport. Frilly men’s costumes will likely be the first thing to go as the skating industry appeals to the hockey crowd to increase interest and TV ratings. (ABC News)
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