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[–] clay_pidgin@sh.itjust.works 96 points 2 months ago (3 children)

It's still not as athletically impressive as the others I saw, but much more than I was led to believe from the clips making fun of her.

[–] AgentGrimstone@lemmy.world 53 points 2 months ago (1 children)

There were a few moments where it looked like she actually had breakdancing experience compared to the "highlights" I've been seeing. Still, she looked goofy af.

[–] Angry_Autist@lemmy.world 18 points 2 months ago

It felt like a modern interpretive dancer was given a printed brochure about breakdancing an hour before the show and told to 'wing it'.

She's got strength, balance, timing, and control, but it's like.... she's Eileen Dancing it?! Like she'd kind of have to do that on purpose if she's ever even once seen a breakdancing video.

[–] Pilferjinx@lemmy.world 23 points 2 months ago

Honestly, her performance was amazingly memorable. I can't remember the other routines the others did that's for sure.

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[–] WhatsHerBucket@lemmy.world 85 points 2 months ago (24 children)

It’s sad how much hate she’s getting for this :(

[–] robdor@lemmynsfw.com 19 points 2 months ago

Did we watch different videos?

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[–] bjoern_tantau@swg-empire.de 85 points 2 months ago (1 children)

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[–] Angry_Autist@lemmy.world 52 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Ok now that I've finally seen it:

It's funny af but she's not as terrible as I was led to believe. I mean that's not breakdancing but she's at least got fitness, coordination, and balance, but she ISN'T DOING ANYTHING WITH IT!

Like a good dancer that has never heard of pop and lock but had it described to them by a drunk Danish couple.

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[–] Luminocta@lemmy.world 36 points 2 months ago (2 children)

Imho someone should have warned her..

I think she is someone who has been lied to. Like a girl who had never been told she cannot sing, and when she finally hits the talentshow, Simon Cowell has to break it to her. He's a dick, but he's not wrong.

And now a real, good breakdancer is missing out on this chance. We're talking about the Olympics for crying out loud. Not some tournament with all sorts of people joining. She does not have the skill to compete with the breakdancing going on, clearly, compared to others in this competition.

If she doesn't like the hate, then don't seek this spotlight. It's great to have a passion, yay you! It's not okay to force the world to enjoy your passion. It's that type of entitlement that gets people to support someone who clearly doesn't have what it takes to join the Olympics.

For real, as I'm writing this I don't get why people accept this. It's not fair to people ACTUALLY being good at this.

End of rant. Cannot wait to see people get mad at me for not accepting her on that stage.

[–] WoahWoah@lemmy.world 29 points 2 months ago (6 children)

She was warned, and acknowledged it in an interview before the Olympics. But, she could go to the Olympics. Honestly, it's kind of weirdly brave to knowingly go and embarrass yourself in front of a global audience. And it's mostly harmless.

I mean it's a mortal wound to breakdancing, Australia as a country, and the Olympics as an institution, all of which must necessarily be taken less seriously now. But other than that. 🤣

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[–] dream_weasel@sh.itjust.works 36 points 2 months ago (15 children)

How this was in the Olympics and karate isnt is hard to understand.

[–] lemmyseikai@lemmy.world 24 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Karate isn't in the Olympics because they can't agree on rules and by extension have one rule making body.

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[–] fox2263@lemmy.world 29 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Well I can’t do any of that so

[–] dream_weasel@sh.itjust.works 13 points 2 months ago (1 children)

With about 2 weeks of practice I bet you could.

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[–] bitchkat@lemmy.world 24 points 2 months ago (3 children)

That's what people are riled up about?

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[–] schloppah@lemmy.world 23 points 2 months ago (4 children)

RayGun is my hero. Queen of not giving a fuck

[–] Lightor@lemmy.world 10 points 2 months ago

I mean, I get the love, but part of me feels bad knowing there were people in Australia with real skill that night have had a chance and she kinda robbed them. If I was a skilled break dancer in her country and saw that I don't think I would feel great about it.

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[–] subpar_nsfw@lemmy.world 23 points 2 months ago (2 children)

This person is the “Eddy the Eagle” of the brake dancing world.

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[–] demizerone@lemmy.world 21 points 2 months ago

She fucking nailed it. What a baller.

[–] SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world 20 points 2 months ago (2 children)

Was there?

[–] Spiralvortexisalie@lemmy.world 29 points 2 months ago (1 children)

There was/is but its about licensing rather than Raygun’s performance Source

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[–] auzy@lemmy.world 18 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (3 children)

I'm so tired of hearing about this..

The thing is, at least she gave it a shot even if it was stupid and she sucks at it. She'll be the most popular person at the pub.I actually wish I had that opportunity even if the Internet laughed at me honestly

[–] Omega_Jimes@lemmy.ca 20 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I guess the story is that she's actually really talented, but she decided she wasn't up to the level of the competition so she opted for a less technical, more expressive routine.

Or at least that's what my research turned up after watching that.

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[–] AngryCommieKender@lemmy.world 8 points 2 months ago (5 children)

I think the fact that she supposedly has a PhD in Breakdancing is the thing that is making this a story

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[–] Blackmist@feddit.uk 18 points 2 months ago

The only thing I enjoyed about this sport was everybody skipping to the stage like they're one of the Railway Children on their way to collect a hamper from rich, land-owning Uncle Bertie.

They should have had parkour instead.

[–] brygphilomena@lemmy.world 17 points 2 months ago (12 children)

I see someone who is passionate about something, trying her best, and having a good time doing it.

Good for her. The routine is goofy, but fuck yea. I'm glad she is out there doing what she loves.

[–] Voltage@sh.itjust.works 9 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

Not when she's taking the place of someone else who is more competent at it on a world stage. 1:01 part was actually impressive though.

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[–] LiveFreeDie8@lemmy.world 16 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I looked for this video for over a week. For something so widely discussed it's crazy nobody could actually see it.

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[–] Speculater@lemmy.world 15 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Why is it so far to find though?!

[–] 0x4E4F@sh.itjust.works 10 points 2 months ago (2 children)

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[–] timestatic@feddit.org 14 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (2 children)

I still have yet to see the part where she supposedly jumps like a kangaroo!

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[–] FinishingDutch@lemmy.world 13 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

Honestly, she won the only real thing that matters: actual attention and fame. I couldn’t tell you who won the medals. But I’ll definitely remember her performance for years. She’s now famous, whether she wants to or not. I’d lean into that if I was her.