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90's Gymnastics- Smiling

Brittany Mullenary — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 18:42:25 +0000

I recently rewatched the 1996 Olympic Trials because I was feeling nostalgic since it is the 30th anniversary. I originally watched the trials as a 16-year-old and it feels very different now as an adult. What was the obsession with smiling? Every time someone smiled in their floor routine it had to be reported. Mary Beth Arnold's coach was strangely excited that she smiled during her floor routine. Then there was also that awful fluff piece about the Forsters where John Tesh, I think, said of their gymnasts, "they're different, they smile." I'm pretty sure that no amount of smiling was going to make up for how dysfunctional things were at the time. Also, nobody ever said anything about whether or not the men smiled during their routines, just saying. So cringe.

twisties on Trampoline

gymcast1 — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:30:11 +0000

Hi looking for advise/help for my son. He is a junior international Trampolinist and has developed the twisties for past year. It's disappointing for him after all his work but he's stuck and doesn't know how to get over it. I would appreciate advise from any gymnast Trampolinist or otherwise who has come thru this.

It's reached the point where he's thinking of packing it in so I'm just here to help him before he decides.

Gymnastics Friend Finder

Steve Cooper (Fact Checker) — Fri, 29 May 2026 21:09:50 +0000

We received a question/comment on the show with one listener wanting to connect with another gymnastics fan in their area. This is a topic that has come up a few times so we've decided to create a thread where people can post where they're located and looking for fellow gym nerds.
(Reminder: The Forum allows you to DM people. Click on their name then click the envelope icon).

old gymnastics tapes

Lane Errickson — Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:50:07 +0000

Sorry if this is posted elsewhere and this is a repeat- but I have many old televised gymnastics tapes from the ‘90s (VHS) that I would love to send to someone who wants them and who might digitize to share with others. Some of the competitions you can find online, but I swear I have some pieces that cannot be found online…including my favorite post competition fluff piece from 1992 Olympics. I’d love to find a loving, archiving home for them. I’m in the US.

I Have the Mental Problems of a Gym Nerd

Deborah Winder — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 23:47:40 +0000

Can someone more creative than I am please come up with a graphic for "the Mental Problems of a Gym Nerd" so that there can be merch? I would definitely buy a hat that says "I Have the Mental Problems of a Gym Nerd" because that's as close as I would get to tattooing it on my forehead.

Worlds Competition Live Chat Discord

Linzerz — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 19:49:02 +0000

Based on the live chat post qualifications this morning, if anyone is interested in "watching together" for the finals, I set up a Discord for a live chat! Gymcastic rules of decency apply. And if the Gymcastic people disapprove, I'll shut it down.

https://discord.gg/cVjtBRNw7

Anyone have an extra ticket?

tumbleboy31 — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 17:25:30 +0000

Hey y’all, I am coming for the championships today, unexpectedly! I got tickets through the military, which was awesome. But there was a hiccup with my buddies ticket and I was seeing if anyone had an extra one that they’re not using?

I have an extra ticket to the Chicago Live Show During Classics

Karyn Hecht — Sat, 28 Jun 2025 18:19:02 +0000

Hi all, I have an extra General Admission ticket to the Chicago Live show taking place during Classics if anyone is interested. I'm not asking for any money, I just don't want to see that ticket go to waste. Please reply or DM me through the Forum if interested.

Thanks!

The Balance - My Years Coaching Simone Biles - Something is off... Simone's lack of endorsement.

Mikaela Garfinkel — Sat, 24 May 2025 02:31:48 +0000

Is it just me, or does something feel off about Simone not endorsing this book?
Simone is usually very active on Instagram, constantly posting and reposting things. So it feels strange that she hasn't shared anything about a book that’s literally about her. I can’t quite put my finger on it, but something doesn’t sit right. Anyone else feel the same?

Seeking Adult Gymnastics Buddy in Annapolis, MD Area?

Caroline Gifford — Mon, 05 May 2025 16:27:06 +0000

Is anyone interested in an adult gymnastics class (it's basically open gym) in the Annapolis, Maryland area? I am looking for a buddy to attend class with - they only hold the class if two or more people attend, and I find it hard to be motivated to go by myself! Thanks!