The “breaker” barely had time to warm up his place at the Olympics, but he managed to leave his mark. All thanks to Rachael 'Raygun' Gunn and her 'cartoon' dance routines have gone viral on social media. The Australian is now responsible for the latest internet meme and has attracted countless netizens trying to replicate the moves she performed in the competition.
It was last Saturday B-girl Raygun took to the stage at Praça da Concordia to represent Australia with a long-awaited choreography. However, no I managed to win over the jury that appointed me. Zero degree To the three confrontations he had with other athletes.
A few days after the end of the Olympic Games in Paris, one of the The judges of the “Breaking” competition announced the reasons for awarding the result. the Rachel Gunn.
“We have five comparative criteria in the judging system. The point is that her level was probably not as high as the other athletes. I repeat: it is a comparative scoring system. Her competitors were better, but that does not mean that. She was terrible, she did her best,” said Martin Gillian, also known as “Endurance.
The main jury of the “Breaking” competition was keen to praise Rachel Gunn has authenticity Because he presented a Representative movement of your countryIn her choreography, Girl B introduced a move in which kangaroo imitationAustralia's most famous animal.
From Criticism to Internet Memes
On social media, Rachel Gunn was the target. Various reviews For her performance. Most haters wonder How was that possible?The 36-year-old B-Girl has been selected to represent Australia at the Olympics. But she doesn't seem to worry about what others think of her.
“All my moves are original. Creativity is very important to me. I go out there and show my art,” Rachel Gunn said. The Guardian.
departure Rachel Gunn's Olympics did not go unnoticed, especially In the eyes of some characters Well known. During a concert in Munich, Germany Singer Adele She was fascinated by the B-girl's performance.
““I think this is the best thing that has ever happened in the history of the Olympics,” Adele said.
American broadcaster Jimmy FallonHe went further by starting one of his programs with a dance imitation. Rachel Gunn.