Controversial Paris Olympics breakdancer Raygun faces criticism after falling at a nightclub, leading to jokes and memes online.
Australian breakdancer Raygun, known for her controversial performance at the Paris Olympics, recently found herself in an embarrassing situation at a nightclub in Sydney.
The dancer, whose real name is Rachael Gunn, attempted to showcase her skills but ended up falling on stage in front of a lively crowd.
Controversial Paris Olympics breakdancer Raygun fails on face at nightclub while recreating viral performance
The event took place at Universal, a popular gay bar in Sydney.
Raygun tried to grab the microphone from a drag queen named Champagne while attempting to perform one of her signature moves.
As she danced, she lost her balance and fell face-first onto the stage, causing laughter and cheers from the audience.
A video of the incident quickly circulated on social media, showing the crowd chanting her name moments before the fall.
After picking herself up, Raygun still tried to reach for the mic, adding to the humor of the situation.
People on social media had mixed reactions to Raygun’s fall.
Some users made light-hearted comments, with one saying, “It’s like seeing Jesus walk on water.” Others were more supportive, praising her for being a good sport.
One commenter remarked, “I’d have given her gold last night!” in reference to her lackluster performance at the Olympics where she didn’t score any points.
Raygun herself took the incident in stride. She later commented on an Instagram post, laughing about her tipsy state during the performance.
“Hahaha, defs had a bit too much! Imagine my hangxiety today!” she wrote, showing that she could find humor in the situation.
Social media reactions to the awkward performance of Raygun
One user said: Breakdancing is bad enough. Her doing it, is worse.
The second user wrote: Apparently she’s not averse to making a complete fool out of herself if there’s a photographer on the premises.
The third user commented: She remains one of Australia’s biggest embarrassments.
Another user said: Just one example of what the Olympics has turned into. Woke bullshit.
Someone added: So she fell on her face at a freak show… got it.
Background on Raygun
Raygun became a topic of discussion after her performance at the Paris Olympics, where she mimicked a kangaroo.
While her unique style drew attention, it also received heavy criticism.
Following the backlash, she announced her retirement from competitive dancing but later changed her mind, stating she would continue to be involved in the dance community.
“I’m still going to be part of community jams, or I’d like to go to community jams and still dance and still break,” she explained in November.
The breakdancing community has largely supported Raygun, encouraging her to keep dancing regardless of the criticisms.
Many fans appreciate her ability to laugh at herself and remain resilient.
Her fall at the nightclub was seen by some as another chapter in her colorful story.
Performers often face pressure to maintain a perfect image, but Raygun’s willingness to embrace her mistakes endears her to fans.
In the world of performance art, moments like these can create connections between the artist and the audience.