Signs You’re at a Bad Figure Skating Competition

  • Sponsored by Acme Ass Pads.
  • “Would the holder of lucky ticket #2220 please report to the box office to receive a whack on the knee with a crowbar!”
  • The Chili-Powered Competition is a real turnoff.
  • The highest marks for technical merit are given to Boom Boom Magorsky, Zamboni driver.
  • Starbucks logo tattooed on the ass of every skater.
  • Judges not impressed by your “Oh, Calcutta” routine, despite the rather obvious effects of the cold air.
  • “And now, singing our national anthem, please welcome Fran Drescher!”
  • First time you’ve seen points awarded for a “Triple Klutz” and a “Triple Putz.”
  • The biggest cheer of the night occurs when the Zamboni runs down Elvis Stojko.
  • The mixed pairs competition breaks down into an all-out grope-fest.
  • During the pairs ice dancing, some crazed toothless Canadian cross-checks the couples into the boards.
  • Thin ice on the lake results in three drownings before the prelims come up.
  • Tara Lipinski cancels at last minute, is replaced by Monica Lewinsky.
  • More butts hitting the ice than at the annual R.J. Reynolds Ice Fishing Tournament.
  • Brian Boitano’s new program interprets history of male pattern baldness.
  • Oksana Baiul is chipping ice out of the rink for margaritas.