On Feeling Like The World Has Turned On Her:
“At first they were like, ‘Good job, you’re in the Olympics’. And then they kind of turn on you. It was hurtful. It was kind of a lot to deal with and you kind of have to stay away from that … [With] everything I had to go through and everything I have gone through, it’s just been a lot this time around. ”
“I apologize for what may have seemed me being mad in the stands,” she said of the perception that she wasn’t cheering hard enough for all-round competitors Simone Biles and Aly Raisman.
“I wasn’t. I was supporting Aly and I always will support all of them in whatever they do. I don’t want anyone taking it as I was jealous or I want attention. Never. I support them and I’m sorry that I wasn’t showing it and I should have. “
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Gabby was competing. She was sweating. Black American females, those without weaves and wigs, have a tendency to sweat their hair when it comes to physical exercise.
As far as “the hand over the heart rule,” Michael Phelps was in “full out laughter” during his appearance on the podium. Oh, and does anyone remember that, during one of the presidential debates, a picture was taken and “The Donald” did not have his hand over his heart…”The Make America Great Again” person.
Gabby did clap, although she was seated. Perhaps, at that moment, she was remembering her spot during the London games. I’m sure she felt joy for her teammates. Possibly, she was not physically able to stand at the time…we don’t know what her condition was.
So, haters – stop the hate!