The 2024 Paris Olympics have come to a close, but some moments from the games will live on forever. Years from now, we’ll all likely remember how the US came together to celebrate our viral pommel horse hero who helped the men’s gymnastics team secure a bronze medal or the historic addition of breakdancing into the global competition. Unfortunately for the latter, the competition has been marred by a “meme-able” performance by Australia’s breaker Rachel “Raygun” Gunn.
“Raygun” made Olympic history when she took the stage to compete in the Games’ first-ever breaking competition. Unfortunately, the 36-year-old professor and breaker did not make the impression she was hoping for, and instead, she and her breakdancing routine became a meme . Not only that, but her interesting performance has garnered much hate from people on social media.
It’s gotten so bad that the Australian Olympic Committee even got involved, condemning fans for a petition asking for Gunn’s involvement on the team to be investigated. It seems the statement did little to stop the hate, as “Raygun” herself has now taken to Instagram to set the record straight and ask for privacy for herself and those close to her. She kicked the video off by thanking those who have supported her and went on to say: I really appreciate the positivity, and I’m glad I was able to bring some joy into your lives.
.. that’s what I hoped.
Um, I didn’t realize that would also open the door to so much ha.