A petition has been signed by people calling for Raygun to be held accountable for the viral Olympic performance that received a score of zero.
Raygun found herself at the center of a heated controversy following her Olympic performance. Despite her efforts on the global stage, her routine failed to impress the judges.
The online community also expressed their disappointment. This led to an outpouring of criticism and even a petition demanding accountability.
After the backlash Raygun faced, both she and the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) responded to the criticism.
Raygun’s Olympic debut and backlash
Raygun’s Olympic debut quickly became a viral sensation, but not for the reasons she might have hoped.
Her performance, which scored zero points from the judges, sparked widespread disappointment among viewers.
Social media was flooded with negative comments, memes, and jokes about her routine. Many questioned her place on the Olympic stage
However, what began as online mockery escalated into something much more severe.
A Change.org petition was launched, calling for Raygun to be held “accountable” for her performance.
The petition, which gathered over 45,000 signatures before being taken down. It also went so far as to accuse Gunn of manipulating the selection process to secure her spot on the Australian team.
These claims, although unfounded, contributed to the intense scrutiny she faced.
AOC’s response supported Raygun despite the backlash against her performance.
The Australian Olympic Committee swiftly responded to the petition and the backlash surrounding Raygun.
In a statement, AOC’s Chief Executive Officer Matt Carroll condemned the petition as “vexatious, misleading, and bullying.”
He emphasized that Raygun had been selected through a transparent and independent qualification process. He also dismissed the allegations made in the petition as baseless.
Change.org also issued a statement explaining that the petition was removed for violating their guidelines against harassment, bullying, and spreading false information.
The platform reiterated its commitment to maintaining a safe and respectful environment for its users.
Raygun’s personal response to the incident
In the wake of the controversy, Raygun took to Instagram on August 15 to address the situation.
She expressed gratitude for the positive messages she had received but acknowledged the toll the negative backlash had taken on her. “I didn’t realize that would also open the door to so much hate, which has frankly been pretty devastating,” she shared.
Raygun also pointed out the misinformation surrounding her selection for the Australian team.
She clarified that much of the information being circulated was inaccurate.
She directed people to refer to official statements from the AOC and relevant organizations for accurate details.
By now, it’s impossible that you haven’t heard about the ongoing backlash against breakdancer Raygun.
Thousands of people signed a petition demanding accountability from Raygun for her viral Olympic performance that scored zero. Raygun has described the backlash to her performance as “devastating.” The petition, which had harshly criticized the Australian breakdancer, has since been removed.
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