OMG, so the Paris 2024 Olympics just had, like, the biggest drama in breakdancing. It was first, and now possibly last year, that breaking will appear in the Olympics ever. And it’s all about Raygun—aka Rachael Gunn, the 36-year-old breaker from Sydney. She went viral after her performance, but, like, for all the wrong reasons. She finished dead last, didn’t win a single battle, and social media totally went off. People were straight-up questioning how she even made it to the Olympics.
Raygun was, like, totally heartbroken by the reaction. “It’s pretty devastating,” she admitted. She explained that her routine was all about expressing herself, even if it wasn’t what everyone expected. “I went out there to express myself, and that’s what breaking is all about,” she told reporters. “It’s not just about hitting the perfect moves; it’s about showing who you are through dance.”
But, like, not everyone was buying it. One Twitter user said, “This is the Olympics, not some local talent show. If you’re gonna be here, you better bring your A-game.” Another commenter posted, “Raygun’s routine was an embarrassment. I can’t believe this is what Australia sent to represent us.” Some even questioned the legitimacy of her place in the competition, with one critic writing, “Did she even qualify, or was this some kind of joke?”
Still, some people in the breaking community came to her defense. B-Girl Sunshine, who’s, like, super famous in the breaking world, said, “Breaking is an art form. Not everyone’s going to get it, and that’s okay. But we should respect the courage it takes to put yourself out there.” Another breaker, B-Boy Storm, added, “The Olympics are a huge stage, and it’s tough out there. But what Raygun did was stay true to herself, and that’s what breaking is really about.”
Sergey Nifontov, from the World DanceSport Federation, also defended Raygun’s performance, saying, “Breaking is about creativity and individuality. Raygun’s routine, though unconventional, embodies the spirit of breaking.”
But, like, Raygun wasn’t done yet. She clapped back at the online haters, saying, “We’re all here because we love breaking. Let’s not tear each other down, but lift each other up.” It was, like, a call for the community to be more supportive instead of throwing shade.
All this drama sparked a major debate about breaking being in the Olympics. Some purists are freaking out, saying it might, like, totally ruin the sport’s street vibe. But others are all for it, seeing it as a chance for breaking to evolve and reach a whole new audience.
As for Raygun, she’s heading back to Australia to take some time off and figure out what’s next. “I’m not done yet,” she said, sounding super determined. “This experience has only made me stronger.”
So yeah, Paris 2024 is going to be remembered for a lot, but in the breaking world, it’s all about Raygun’s, like, totally controversial and unforgettable performance.
XOXO,
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