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Mogul announcers make me laugh

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--ski--
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backflip .... with an iron cross! fuck the announcer almost creams himself when he sees and gets to say the words 'iron cross'

Feb 14 2010 1:26AM
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axebiker
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That's Johnny Mosely for you.  I can't stand the guy.

Then again, they are trying to "create" excitement for an otherwise un-educated audience.  Skiers get it; Joe 6-pack...not so much. 
Feb 14 2010 1:45AM
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jblaski
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You realize that the announcer is the person that brought freestyle skiing to a world level. He is the reason that they allow inverts in moguls now. And he was the force behind letting Olympic athletes participate in pro events (X-games).

And you also realize that moguls have a whole different set of rules that they have to follow. They don't get "steeze" points. Penciled out spins are higher scoring.
Feb 14 2010 1:50AM
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--ski--
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woah, i know jonny mosely is a pioneer of skiing and has done alot for the sport i'm just saying i find it funny when he goes nuts over an iron cross.
Feb 14 2010 1:53AM
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bappelabb
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THREAD BACKFIRE!!!!!!
Feb 14 2010 2:25AM
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ScuffDUFF
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i like when they do helicopters.
Feb 14 2010 2:38AM
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Flik
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My favorite trick was the "Bronco"!
Feb 14 2010 2:56AM
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LivinOuttaBounZ
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Talking shit about Jo Mo is like trying to drown a fish. You're an idiot for trying.
Feb 14 2010 3:10AM
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ESK
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LOL, awesome.
Feb 14 2010 9:18AM
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smuggs
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u could actually drown a fish in air. they cant breathe out of the water.
Feb 14 2010 9:44AM
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Nooschoolers
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And those ""tornadoes".
Sounds like Jon Olssons new trick
Feb 14 2010 9:49AM
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quixotic
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Yeah. Do you know how many people watch the Olympics? They have to tell the viewers what is happening and like axebiker said, create excitement. How boring would it be to watch he said in a monotone voice "and an iron cross....". They don't have that style of announcing for you, they have it for the majority of the audience that has no idea what is going on.
Feb 14 2010 10:16AM
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axebiker
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Yeah...no kidding.  I'm WELL AWARE of who he is.  Yeah, he did some great stuff, but once he became an MTV darling, I wrote him off.  He bugs the crap outta me.  Anybody that has anything to do with anything MTV does pretty much annoys the bejeezus outta me.  Mosely is no exception.  I respect him for what he's done, but I'm not really "wow'd" by what he's become.  His voiceovers in the Warren Miller flics make me wanna shoot someone - mostly me!
Feb 14 2010 7:38PM
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t_rob
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my roommate was going nuts over the back flips trying to impress my skiing knowledge. i let him have his moment.
Feb 14 2010 7:42PM
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ScuffDUFF
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Some does Wallisch, Schiller and, Dumont bug the crap out of you???
Feb 14 2010 7:43PM
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mightyboosh
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The commentator on the UK coverage was calling flatspin/backflip safetys "nate doggs" for some reason, apparently the guy invented the trick. . .  maybe he did, never heard it before though
Feb 14 2010 7:45PM
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Dizzyskier
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Nate Roberts at Nationals in 05 is what he is referring to.
Feb 14 2010 8:13PM
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DoublyDeeze
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hahaha they just called a flatspin an "eggroll"
Feb 14 2010 8:31PM
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TheButterHashira
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Jonny mosely but listen to this.
hahaha



Feb 14 2010 8:32PM
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Blurst
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I just saw a cork seven called an off axis 360
Feb 14 2010 8:38PM
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.cam.
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what the hell is with all these weird names
Feb 14 2010 8:42PM
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Goku
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i was fighting my dad about it, he kept saying it was a backflip 360 and i tried to tell him it was a cork 7
Feb 14 2010 8:43PM
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jamers
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haha, mogul skiing tricks are typical gaper impressers
OMG A HELICOPTER AND A BACKFLIP, THIS GUY MUST BE PRO
granted, theyre whipping it through the course
Feb 14 2010 8:44PM
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AB_Pow
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shit, i didn't realize they were allowed to do grabs in moguls, the russian dude just did a lincon truck driver...he should win lol.
Feb 14 2010 8:45PM
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16candles
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they call flat 3's "loops"
Feb 14 2010 8:50PM
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.cam.
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wat channel are you watching im watching nbc and it is figure skating
Feb 14 2010 8:52PM
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Goku
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it flips back and forth
Feb 14 2010 8:53PM
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Blurst
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Ya that was sick, and to ^ I am watching ctv.
Feb 14 2010 8:53PM
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TimmyP
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which is a really fun trick to do actually. Try it.
Feb 14 2010 9:00PM
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AB_Pow
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CTV in canada
Feb 14 2010 9:00PM
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.cam.
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i figure skaters skied theyd be hucking 2520s
Feb 14 2010 9:03PM
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axebiker
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They aren't really who "I look up to" since they aren't really part of the scene I'm in to, and I can't say I care what they have to say anyway.  I was in college when they were in diapers.

I'm more on the age bracket of Seth, Mica, Treadway, & Shane (RIP).  These are the guys I'd listen to - but you'll notice that they aren't the same kind of media whores that JM is.  JM does a good job at what he does though, but I still don't care for him.  He's a little too "bro-brah, dude" for me. 

Anything else you'd like to know? 
Feb 14 2010 9:34PM
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ScuffDUFF
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haha nope.  I feel you though.  He is pretty dude brah bro for me too.
Feb 14 2010 9:44PM
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Peach.
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Ever since the Shane Mconkney "incident" I can't help but atleast smile when I see any mogul com on tv.
Feb 14 2010 10:43PM
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Stickity
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what's a bronco and truck driver?
Feb 14 2010 10:49PM
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.brian
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bronco= 180 spread 180
truck driver= grab where you grab with both hands the tips of your skis
Feb 14 2010 10:53PM
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BEARS.
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my favorite so far is the egg roll.
Feb 14 2010 11:27PM
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parkskier
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I really enjoyed the moguls competition.  I realized that it isn't exactly like what we do, but there are a lot of similarities.  It was just a lot of fun to watch.
Feb 14 2010 11:30PM
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Stickity
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thanks dood
Feb 14 2010 11:31PM
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kvan
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"he mixes the water with a little flour.. adds the yeast.. preheats the oven.. bakes it.. the dough rises.. AND HE DELIVERS A FRESH DINNER ROLL!!!" lmfao!!
Feb 15 2010 1:48AM
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HTTT
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alright then
Feb 15 2010 2:22AM
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--ski--
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i just love when someone crosses their skis he's like IRON CROSS!
Feb 15 2010 2:24AM
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Keyjibbs
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I fucking love d-spin 7's in moguls, i wish more people did them.
Feb 15 2010 2:36AM
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brickerenator
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I thought it was a pretty cool event to watch.

Some of those skiers could really throw down in a terrain park.
Feb 15 2010 8:48AM
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Blurst
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I did not understand why they deducted the french guy for not grabbing yet nobody else grabs on anything?
Feb 15 2010 8:58AM
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freestyler540
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Im totally bringing back the daffy twister spread, or the 360 daffy iron cross!
Feb 15 2010 9:38AM
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Heart
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yeah id agree, it was still pretty sweet
Feb 15 2010 10:16AM
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RickAstley
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I WAS THERE Just thought I would let everyone know that it was awesome. I wish I could 'chopper.
Feb 15 2010 10:18AM
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LivinOuttaBounZ
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I just pooped.
Feb 23 2010 7:23PM
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