Johnny greets fans at
Narita Airport, Tokyo, on Monday.
Exclusive photo
courtesy of Ineko Nakagawa.
courtesy of Ineko Nakagawa.
OK! While everyone else was busy doing whatever it is normal people do which I don't even know what that is, Johnny became a rhythmic gymnast, completed Champs Camp, contemplated a run for the presidency, flew 8,000 miles, greeted 8,000 wonderful fans who gave him 8,000 bouquets and who also all thought he seemed quite slim and wished for him to get more sleep, shopped (which probably goes without saying), and is now on yet another airplane headed to Fukuoka to teach a skating seminar with Miki Ando before returning to perform three shows this weekend in Fukui.
IDEK how he does it all. But here's some photos of him doing it.
As always, please click any photo twice for larger view.
Photo tweeted by @midnight_kurage.
Approximate translation: "Pounding heart every time
a large luggage silhouette approached. Outburst of anger:
'Don't be misleading.' Then Johnny came at last!"
Photo tweeted by @ugachan.
Photo tweeted by @midnight_kurage.
Exclusive photo
courtesy of Ineko Nakagawa.
Exclusive photo
courtesy of Ineko Nakagawa.
Photo tweeted by @ugachan.
Photo tweeted by @ugachan.
Exclusive photo
courtesy of Ineko Nakagawa.
Exclusive photo
courtesy of Ineko Nakagawa.
Exclusive photo
courtesy of Ineko Nakagawa.
Exclusive photo
courtesy of Ineko Nakagawa.
Photo tweeted by @midnight_kurage.
It appears from Google Translate
(which is not always super accurate...)
that the fan greeting time is over, and Johnny's
checking instructions via phone as to what to do
at the currency exchange and how to find
the bus to the hotel. I think maybe.
Photo tweeted by @ugachan.
Looking for the bus? IDK.
Photo tweeted by @ugachan.
Photo tweeted by @ugachan.
We'll assume he got to the hotel OK,
because he later tweeted enthusiastically:
"I can't wait until @Vitya_Zvesda, Тёма and I live
in Tokyo one day. Japan makes me so happy!"
We'll assume he got to the hotel OK,
because he later tweeted enthusiastically:
"I can't wait until @Vitya_Zvesda, Тёма and I live
in Tokyo one day. Japan makes me so happy!"
You may recall that Ineko is the lovely fan
who has made several costume-clad bears for Johnny.
She brought her newest creation
to the airport to give to Johnny....
Photo tweeted by Ineko Nakagawa.
who has made several costume-clad bears for Johnny.
She brought her newest creation
to the airport to give to Johnny....
Photo tweeted by Ineko Nakagawa.
...and here he is with Fighter Bear. ♥
Exclusive photo
Exclusive photo
courtesy of Ineko Nakagawa.
Catching Up on Champs Camp:
Team Building Takes Balls
When last we saw Johnny at Champs Camp, he had finished debuting both his short program and his free skate to the judges and was pleased that the altitude had not killed him. Next up: Friday, and the infamous "team-building exercise" that is apparently one of the time-honored traditions of Champs Camp. Kudos to U.S. Figure Skating for drawing fans in by live-tweeting the competition accompanied with twitpics! Here's what went down:
Photo tweeted by U.S. Figure Skating:
"The athletes have arrived."
But where's Johnny?....
...Ah yes. There he is. Those shoes.
The socks. And the phone.
The athletes are divided into teams.
Johnny's on Team 1, which will be performing to "Hips Don't Lie."
Left to right: Colin McManus, Marissa Castelli,
Johnny, John Coughlin, and Alex Shibutani.
USFS announces: "Tonight's team building is Rhythmic Gymnastics! Each team has a song and an apparatus." (Later we learn that Johnny's team named itself "Team Ball," per his tweet.)
Team Ball what are you doing.
USFS tweets: "This should be interesting."
Then there was a reeeeeeeeally long pause between tweets, during which each team performed a 60- to 90-second routine. (Note: USFS promises to post video of the routines soon!)
Finally, about 45 minutes later, USFS declared Team 2--unfortunately NOT Team Ball--the winner. But here are awesome pics of Team Ball:
Photo tweeted by Johnny: "Team building Team USA
through rhythmic gymnastics. Yay Team Ball!"
Fans immediately re-christen the group "Team Amazeballs."
Additional team member: Meryl Davis, second from left.
Photo tweeted by Doug Razzano:
"Hooray Team Balls!" OK, that works too.
Photo tweeted by Zach Donohue.
Photo from Ice Network's "Friday at Champs Camp" gallery.
Tebowing.
Photo from the Ice Network gallery.
Photo tweeted by
"Team building through rhythmic gymnastics!
Team balls is #1 in our book!"
"Our image of focus this morning."
(In response to thanks from @kwanette for the photo,
Photo tweeted by Johnny at about 8:30 a.m.
Colorado time on Saturday:
"It's ruuul early for a boys vs. girls
judging system pop quiz..."
O.O
At the conclusion of Champs Camp,
Johnny tweeted this.
Absolutely.
We've already got you covered.
Bonus Japan pics!! Photo tweeted by Johnny
as he began his trip to Japan: "Pod life. ATL-NRT."
For more about life in pod sweet pod,
please see this info on Delta's site
(thanks to @ler_che for the link!)
Photo tweeted by Johnny from his hotel:
"I'm so proud to be in Japan to represent my country
and spread goodwill through sport!"
(Dying to find out what this means...!)
Photo tweeted by @ESJW:
"Thank you for always coming Johnny!
Have a good rest. Love you!"
Fan art tweeted by @ayukovon:
"We proud of you!! Please, please take a rest tonight."
Johnny at the DOG Harajuku store in Tokyo--
a favorite of Lady Gaga, among others.
Photo tweeted Tuesday by @Convoy_DOG.
And one more: Johnny is on the first page
of the new October 2012 issue
of International Figure Skating Magazine!
The caption reads: "Johnny Weir captured the audiences
with his avant-garde performance at China's 'Artistry on Ice.'"
Photo available via a free preview
of the digital subscription--check it out here!
Very special thanks
to Ineko Nakagawa
for the exclusive photos!
Please vote for Butch and Grämz!!
Their new documentary recently won "Project of the Week"
at IndieWire, and is now up for Project of the Month!
The winner will receive a consultation from the prestigious
Tribeca Film Institute. Voting is open until this Friday,
August 31, at 5 p.m. Go vote now!
A new post from Patti
on Johnny's Comeback Gift Fund website!
Please go read it now!
UPDATE!!! The return of Johnny to our TVs.
Previews!! Johnny with Australian Olympic
diving champion Matty Mitcham...
...and Johnny with the ever-fabulous RuPaul.
Please be sure to read Johnny's fabulous
London 2012 blog entries on People.com!
Fierce Competition (and Fashion!) at London Games
London 2012 blog entries on People.com!
Here's a listing of his blog posts (newest first):
My First Impressions of the London Olympic GamesFierce Competition (and Fashion!) at London Games
Yes, YOU can be a part of Johnny's comeback!
Please visit Johnny's Comeback Gift Fund today
and chip in as little as $1 via PayPal.
Our small gifts can help make his dream of competing
in his third Olympic Games come true!
And now you can leave a message
of support for Johnny, too!
in his third Olympic Games come true!
And now you can leave a message
of support for Johnny, too!
More from Johnny's website!!
He's heading back to Japan in early September
for Fantasy on Ice! Info here!
Landing quads and kicking ass
at a Grand Prix event near you!
Read his comeback statement
on his website!
Please click to vote for Johnny
once a day as "Best Sportsman"!
Because he retweeted Luisa Lotka to tell us
he wants us to! (Note: With his "58.132" rating,
he is currently in 1st place in both
Figure Skating AND across all sports!)
It's not too late! Subscribe now
and get the entire Johnny Weir perspective,
including his never-before-heard free skate commentary
available exclusively on icenetwork.com!
Q and A! Go read it now!
Johnny's Glitter and Ice collection
with MAC is pretty much sold out,
but I'm leaving this video on here
for a little while longer
because I love it so much.
At last: Pop Star On Ice is now available on DVD!
Order yours today from the Pop Star On Ice website!
Johnny tweeted:
"Buy my single,'Dirty Love' via iTunes.
Tell all your friends to as well. The more copies sold
takes me one step closer to making a video! №1!"
IN THE SAME WAY THAT IT NEEDS AIR.
You know what to do.
Please buy the song from Johnny's website,
or just click the "Buy" button on the player
at the top of the blog!
at the top of the blog!
Hey, Welcome to My World also is available
as an eBook! More info on Johnny's website!
copyright 2012 / Binky and the Misfit Mimes / Lynn V. Ingogly / all rights reserved
2 comments:
Thank you, Champs Camp attendees and Japanese fans, for all the lovely photos.
And thank you, Binky, for pulling this all together.
Thinking ahead to this fall, as they say in the Hunger Games, may the scores forever be with you.
P.S. Tyoma wants a sleep mask with hearts on it, too. Sibling rivalry....
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