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minus-squareGhostalmedia@lemmy.worldOPlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up20·3 months agohttps://www.thedailybeast.com/viral-olympic-breakdancing-star-rachael-gunn-aka-raygun-dubbed-aussie-legend
minus-squareAussiemandeuslinkfedilinkarrow-up23·3 months agoNo one I know thinks she’s a Legend. Infact every aussie I’ve spoken to thinks she’s a tripper
minus-squarekernelle@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkarrow-up9·3 months agoThe pinnacle of world sport isn’t the place to make personal statements and ‘be yourself’. The only thing the whole world saw is how bad she is at breakdancing. IMO she made a fool out of herself, her country and the sport.
minus-squareRepple (she/her)@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkarrow-up5·3 months agoPersonal style is a big part of breakdancing in general, but also being world class at it is important at the Olympics.
minus-squarekernelle@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkarrow-up6·3 months agoFor sure, many disciplines require creativity and expression. She did that, without showing any skill or technicality.
minus-squareDragonTypeWyvern@midwest.sociallinkfedilinkarrow-up9·3 months agoIt’s sad but truly groundbreaking artists are never recognized in their time
https://www.thedailybeast.com/viral-olympic-breakdancing-star-rachael-gunn-aka-raygun-dubbed-aussie-legend
No one I know thinks she’s a Legend.
Infact every aussie I’ve spoken to thinks she’s a tripper
The pinnacle of world sport isn’t the place to make personal statements and ‘be yourself’. The only thing the whole world saw is how bad she is at breakdancing. IMO she made a fool out of herself, her country and the sport.
Personal style is a big part of breakdancing in general, but also being world class at it is important at the Olympics.
For sure, many disciplines require creativity and expression. She did that, without showing any skill or technicality.
Technically, it was hilarious.
It’s sad but truly groundbreaking artists are never recognized in their time