The Olys are Coming

So, there's this guy, Johnny Weir, who will be figure skating for the US of A in the Olys; Johnny is flamboyant; an outrageous fashion plate...a regular pain in the ass to Peta...who's wild about fur and Lady GaGa. A virtual goldmine for news and quotes, Johnny never met a mic he walked away from. In a sport that registers 100% on your gaydar, Johnny is a prince who wants to be king. He's every straight man's worst nightmare. At 12, an eternity past the age of serious development and training for the sport, Johnny Weir discovered he could move like a swan over water. He was so good that he floated over the frozen rink like an effeminate lyric winning 3 US national titles and leaving the public to ponder his outrageous in-your-face image. His costumes (he designs them all himself) evocative hymns of sequins and fur suggest just enough: a hint here, a titillation of the soul there, the fabricated passion of his choreography on ice. Can Johnny be world good and shine in Canada? With a tough Russian coach, and supportive team, does Johnny have the ability to erase his previous disappointments and climb to the top of the highest podium? Several weeks ago, on Monday, Sundance began featuring Johnny Weir in 8 episodes of a series entitled, 'Be Good Johnny Weir.' Win or lose, expect fireworks in Canada. What a show his performance will be.