Bet You Can't Guess Which Other Sport Figure Skater Johnny Weir Almost Chose Instead

The 2018 Winter Olympics are officially underway, and the only thing colder than the ice in Pyeongchang, South Korea, is Johnny Weir's clever one-liners. His fun commentary with Tara Lipinski quickly went viral, but that's to be expected with Johnny. This former Olympic figure skater always gives you something to talk about. Read on for five fun facts about Johnny.

"There's no one more judgmental than an ice skater," Weir said at the beginning of his Olympics broadcast on Feb. 8. At least he's being honest — maybe too honest? After Nathan Chen's fall, the former Olympian didn't hold back, calling it "the worst short program I've ever seen from Nathan Chen." Cold as ice, indeed.

Johnny is a confessed superfan of the singer/songwriter, and the similarities between the two are hard to deny. Johnny is quite the fashion plate, and whether you agree with his sartorial decisions or not, he always makes a bold statement — just like his icon, Lady Gaga. They both live to thrill and shock (with their wardrobes in particular), are both mega talented, and are unafraid of pursuing their own unconventional styles. Johnny even paid tribute to Mother Monster in a rousing skate to her hit "Poker Face."

Johnny grew up in Amish country in Coatesville, PA, and taught himself how to skate on the frozen cornfields in his backyard.

The dog-lover hosted The National Dog Show this past Thanksgiving with fellow Olympian Tara Lipinski, where his one-liners took on a more canine angle.

It's safe to say Johnny loves horses, too. He was an avid equestrian growing up until he had to make the tough decision between figure skating and riding. Thankfully, he chose a career on ice, instead — where would figure skating be without him?

To hear more from Johnny, tune in to his live coverage in Pyeongchang. The Winter Olympics air live on NBC beginning Feb. 8.