First, thanks for putting up with my slower pace last week, you guys. I missed you! And for those of you coming in from Ta-Nehisi's site, welcome! It's pretty friendly over here. I hope you have fun.
So, I'm still burned about the unjust treatment of adorable Johnny Weir by the judges in the men's figure-skating competition in Vancouver, but after Gawker turned up this:
I think it's safe to say that Weir is number one in absurd, fabulous pop-influenced performances:
Tom Jones + Fake Muscle Outfit loses to Johnny Weir and "Poker Face" any day. And if Weir wants to quit figure skating, I sort of feel like there might be an opening for him as creative director at the Haus of Gaga.