29 favourite funny reactions to the Australian Olympic breaker who has gained internet immortality – or infamy
For one games only (unless another country picks it up in the future), breaking – which is break dancing – has had its moment in the Olympic spotlight.
Breaking makes its Olympic debut today!#BreakingForGold pic.twitter.com/TvcGNcwYie
— The Olympic Games (@Olympics) August 9, 2024
Of course, Snoop Dogg – who was a torch bearer and has been popping up in various sporting arenas – kicked off the history-making contest.
Who better?!
Snoop Dogg is here for the debut of breaking at the Olympic Games #BBCOlympics #Olympics #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/xZWSJlCJvj
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) August 9, 2024
But it was one entrant in particular who grabbed public attention, although not in an entirely good way.
This australian breakdancer has a PhD in breakdancing and dance culture and was a ballroom dancer before taking up breaking.
I don't even know what to say.
This is the most blackpilling shit I've seen in weeks. pic.twitter.com/LMv5yPAVtL
— Homʊŋkʊlʊs (@Nedunjeliyan2) August 10, 2024
Some people thought that Rachael ‘Raygun’ Gunn‘s performance had strong Kath and Kim vibes – and we can see why.
#Olympics2024 #breakdancing #kathandkim
Raygun was taught by the best breakdancers Australia has to offer: pic.twitter.com/j0yAERlCAT
— Matt ✪ (@mattyxlp) August 10, 2024
The 36-year-old lecturer from Hornsby in New South Wales holds a PhD in Cultural Studies, with particular regards to breaking, but more importantly – she’s the newest meme of the Paris Olympics.
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What my nephew does after telling all of us to “watch this” pic.twitter.com/366LjIRl4j
— Liz Charboneau (@lizchar) August 9, 2024
2.
She’s gonna get that Juilliard audition, for her mom and Derek . pic.twitter.com/tgdyFJHTbk
— Charlie (@charlieblr) August 9, 2024
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I don't care, this is the greatest thing I've ever seen at the #Olympics #Breaking pic.twitter.com/BTf1cket3g
— Quezare (@_Quezare_) August 9, 2024
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Okay, the Olympics can end now https://t.co/MgKDBwryoC
— Trey (@treydayway) August 9, 2024
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Raygun, I'm sure you're a sweet lady, but man… #BreakingForGold pic.twitter.com/t95L8z2DyA
— A Tax Collector (@a_txcllctr87033) August 9, 2024
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Dogs when they see a lovely pile of fox shit pic.twitter.com/w40GFy7eqv
— Grace (@graceyldn) August 9, 2024
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If Raygun isn't our flag bearer for the closing ceremony we've lost all sense of who we are as a nation https://t.co/8uSHylq2Hm
— James McGrath (@james_r_mcgrath) August 9, 2024
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Me in bed at 3am after getting cramp in my calf.pic.twitter.com/jOaSHa9xbm
— Tears of a Clown (@Modmuffin) August 9, 2024
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When you lie on your resume to get the job #Australia #breakdancing pic.twitter.com/SqbSV1mkX5
— peaceful jay (@Jacintamathews2) August 9, 2024
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I could live all my life and never come up with anything as funny as Raygun, the 36-year-old Australian Olympic breakdancer pic.twitter.com/1uPYBxIlh8
— mariah (@mariahkreutter) August 9, 2024
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Insane respect, got an all expenses paid trip to Paris plus all the free gear and is forever an Olympian. She cooked hard here I’m afraid pic.twitter.com/jHRHSUSpoz
— Katie (@medicinexthings) August 9, 2024
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I liked it better when Homer did it https://t.co/aOS2rJWC6B pic.twitter.com/vb47Pr7McS
— Morgan “Absolute Heater of a Memoir” Campbell (@MorganPCampbell) August 9, 2024
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The fact that RayGun has a Ph.D in breakdancing is its own commentary on academia vs real world expertise. https://t.co/pQcL8HzAW9
— BioTechSnack (@SnackBioTech) August 9, 2024
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I truly cannot believe this is an Olympic sport https://t.co/Rp0X6NLMKV
— Emily C. Singer (@CahnEmily) August 9, 2024
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SARUMAN: I gave you the chance of aiding me willingly, but you have elected the way of pain!
GANDALF:pic.twitter.com/g8Yidpw6Ty
— JRR Jokien (@joshcarlosjosh) August 9, 2024
