Tara Lipinski and Johnny Weir Love the Internet's Olympics Hunger Games Meme Too
As the 2018 Winter Olympics heads toward the end of its second week, fans are still going strong on their memes about some of the star commentators. This time, it’s in the form of comparing the beloved Johnny Weir and Tara Lipinski to characters in The Hunger Games franchise—and the two former Olympians seem to love it.
The two former figure skaters are known for their eye-catching style and razor-sharp commentary. But when Lipinski and Weir began their figure skating coverage last week, fans quickly noticed the pair’s outfits were straight out of Panem.
The fun continued on Wednesday and Thursday, as Twitter users watched the commentators talk about the pair skating competition and the men’s short program.
Watching Olympic coverage & enjoying Johnny Weir's fashion flair a la Hunger Games. #stepasidecaesarflickerman @JohnnyGWeir
— Amy Tucci (@tucci_amy) February 16, 2018
Tara Lipinski and Johnny Weir seem to be mistaken. This is the Olympics, not the Hunger Games. pic.twitter.com/RUHI5bsRBA
— shanna (@smlorenzi) February 15, 2018
Ok I know someone already made the joke about Tara and Johnny looking like they were announcing the Hunger Games but that is especially on point tonight
— like, really Will Thompson (@thrillis4) February 16, 2018
Does anyone else feel like they are watching The Hunger Games when NBC shows Johnny Weir and Tara Lipinski comment on Olympic Skating? They look like they are straight out of The Capitol.
— jamie guthrie (@emmysmom88) February 16, 2018
Johnny Weir heading right to the Hunger Games after the ice skating. #olympics pic.twitter.com/e6wUKnc37N
— Jon McGrath (@Jon_McGrath) February 16, 2018
Some even made intense images of the commentators in Hunger Games-inspired scenes.
What I think about every time I see them on the #OlympicGames2018 #maytheoddsbeinyourfavor pic.twitter.com/eSMI2aF5Cq
— Darren (@darrendman) February 15, 2018
Weir responded to all the memes by saying he was a fan.
I get it. Mommy loves it. #olympics pic.twitter.com/BKbPooflu9
— Johnny Weir (@JohnnyGWeir) February 12, 2018
And Lipinski has enjoyed the love for her and her co-commentator too.
This is our normal. I’m looking off into space wondering what my next meal will be. Johnny is guiding me in my heels with his beautiful smile....holding all our bags. The perfect gentleman. @johnnygweir #winterolympics pic.twitter.com/39MP84z2gV
— Tara Lipinski (@taralipinski) February 15, 2018