nathan responded to a comment on his elton john AIDS foundation post - highlighting that gender affirming care for the trans community is healthcare & that HIV testing and treatment should be stigma free.
i really appreciate nathan being a vocal advocate for the community 💛
I don’t get how anyone can watch Nathan skate and say he’s not artistic. He expresses the music down to his fingertips, and in a very understated yet powerful way
I think the reason people are reluctant to embrace Nathan on here is that he has an unconventional style that is uniquely his
And being different always makes people uncomfortable.Figure skating has always been a classically focused sport.Nathan has pushed FS to grow beyond that
kinda weird how nathan chen is underrated despite being unquestionably one of the most dominant athletes ever in figure skating, and across all sports in general, tbh
nathan haters who call ilia a nathan clone clearly have never seen either of them skate before lmao. outside of technical ability they’re very different in their styles, vocabulary of movement, and presentation
this performance was beautiful (as is all of nathan’s junior work)
but i disagree with the implication that his skating regressed since then. nathan developed his own modern, dynamic style. not following the traditional definition of artistry doesn’t equate to regression imo
it’s a self drag to make fun of a guy who’s going back to get a degree from an elite university after having had a legendary skating career in only 4 years on the senior circuit
soz nate actually has hobbies, interests,and friends outside of the sport 🥴 not everyone can relate
“You know those 8 year old kids who play the piano with such soul that it feels like they’ve lived three lifetimes? That’s how Nathan skates… I don’t think he reminds me of any other skater, ever… he’s his own man.”
-Kurt Browning on Nathan Chen at just 15 years old
i don’t even care about those ISU awards but nathan objectively has been the most valuable skater in the world for like 4 whole years so if y’all don’t give my man the award
it’s really sweet to see nathan getting recognized by his idols, friends, and community. for a guy that is so humble, so grounded, and doesn’t like talking about himself - i love seeing how loved nathan is. no one deserves it more!
associating sparkles and chiffon with femininity literally reinforces the idea of gendered clothing lmao
associating certain clothes and choreography with masculinity also reinforces a gender binary
associating masculinity with heterosexuality is also Not Great. do better
nathan consistently trained in ballet, gymnastics, and skating from a very age. it’s clear that his piano playing also helped develop his musical awareness
he is known as a child prodigy in skating but put in a lot of work from an extremely young age to get to where he is.
nathan is even sweeter than i imagined. he took the time to meet and take pics with everyone after the show, even though the event organizers asked him to wrap up several times
he is so warm, humble, and generous 💗💗💗
no but the way nathan has been demonized on here… he’s one of the nicest, most grounded people i’ve ever been a fan of. truly sad that some of you are missing out on that
nathan was harassed on social media and asked rude / unprofessional questions in beijing but remained calm and collected as always. he just always takes things in stride and doesn’t let anything get to him
happy birthday nathan 💝
your humility and drive to be your best everyday is inspiring. & grateful for the incredible art you’ve shared with us on the ice
hope 24 is as great as you ✨
#HappyBirthdayNathan
i spoke with nathan and took a selfie with him 😭😭😭😭 i stayed around for the whole time he was taking pics so like 30 minutes. he’s so humble. he just radiates modesty and is so unassuming about everything
nathan still doesn’t drop his free leg or bend his skating leg’s knee when doing a donut spin too. for y’all saying he’S nOT doINg thE saME diFFIculT spIN liKe tHe oTHers
shae-lynn talking about nathan always being open to suggestions and trying new things. it demonstrates a certain humility to go outside of your comfort zone and constantly seek out constructive feedback, even as a world champion at the top of your sport
i love how much the crowd is into nathan’s choreo. it’s fun and nathan executes it with flair and personality
jason deserves too, beautiful spirals and ina bauer
i like that the sport has room for these two very different, but equally compelling styles
best choreo sequence (mens)
- Nathan Chen's ChSq1 in the FS - 2019 Internationaux de France - mean GOE of 5
- Jason Brown's ChSq1 in the FS - 2021 Internationaux de France - mean GOE of 5
@seimeiemies
best tiktok award for racism, yup <3
implying that nathan - a first generation chinese american from a low income family - has the same privilege as white skaters is racist. taking a screenshot without the context doesn’t make it okay lmao
reserved, introvert nathan who doesn’t like talking about himself and unfailingly gives credit to the people around him instead. this guy getting opportunities like starring in elton john & britney spears’ music video, time 100, vogue
good things happen for good people 💖
if nathan chen has a million fans, then i am one of them. if nathan chen has only one fan then that is me. if nathan chen has no fans, then that means i am no longer on earth. if the world is against nathan chen, then I am against the world 😤
"I don't know any group of people that deserves this more. They have held themselves incredibly well through this time of indecision and represented themselves in the U.S. so well."
@nathanwchen
responds to Russian doping scandal that ended with the U.S. team taking gold:
nathan doesn’t seem to have a trace of arrogance in him. he truly seems to see himself as just one of the cast. it’s humbling to me because even i get an ego sometimes and here’s this olympic champion/3x world champ/super smart guy being so grounded 😭💗
The condescending tone in this tweet is unfortunate. Nowhere has Nathan insinuated that Worlds are an “afterthought”. In fact, he committed to Worlds shortly after Beijing and wouldn’t have waited this long to withdraw if he weren’t seriously deliberating over his decision
Olympic gold medalist Nathan Chen withdraws from next week’s world championships due to “a nagging injury.” That said, it’s not unusual for Olympic gold medalists to skip the world championships a month after their Olympic triumph, viewing them as an afterthought.
so funny to drag the first asian american man to become olympic champion in figure skating after he cleanly completed the hardest short program ever done in the sport’s history lolzzz
The way Nathan has MORE energy at the end of his programs than the beginning. 5 flawless quads and still having the energy to execute this choreo with so much energy is astounding. Nathan’s endurance and athleticism is truly amazing
yuma’s comment about there being “a lot of nathan’s” in the field now made me laugh. nathan’s absence from skating has been felt by everyone. i think the unparalleled standard of excellence that he set will be used as the measuring stick for a long, long time.
romsky saying that being tall is advantageous for performance and lines. i disagree lol. you can look very sloppy if you don’t know how to control long limbs
i haven’t posted much about it, but i went to vail over the weekend. it was so lovely to see the community that nathan has built all just by being his grounded, authentic self. i’m so lucky to have these opportunities to see my favorite skater perform. nathan is a star ❤️