Simone Biles Blasts Gabby Douglas' Comments On Twitter
Gabby Douglas Gets Triple-Full Flambéed By Simone Biles And The Rest Of Twitter For Telling Women To “Dress Classy” To Avoid Assault
Simone Biles Blasts Gabby Douglas’ Comments On Twitter
2x Olympian Gabby Douglas is catching some major heat from half of Twitter for some Ayesha Curry-flavored commentary she delivered in response to one of her teammates’ post about a woman’s right to dress sexy if they feel like it.
The trouble all began when fellow Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman — who was actually sexually assaulted by the Olympic team doctor as a minor — posted a note, detailing that the way a woman dresses does not dictate a man’s right to be rude, abusive, or to assault her. For context, Aly has caught flack for her claims of assault years ago after doing a sexy topless Sports Illustrated shoot earlier this year.
We are all in this together. If we are going to create change I need all your help. pic.twitter.com/q9d12z0KHn
— Alexandra Raisman (@Aly_Raisman) November 17, 2017
Instead of simply supporting her teammate or, maybe…just saying NOTHING if she felt differently, Gabby decided to chime in with her own two cents about women making it their duty to wear turtlenecks and ankle skirts if they don’t want men to treat them like sexual playthings.
In steps Simone Biles, ready with yet another gold-medal dose of shade for Gabby and her shadily unsupportive commentary.
shocks me that I’m seeing this but it doesn’t surprise me… honestly seeing this brings me to tears bc as your teammate I expected more from you & to support her. I support you Aly 💕 & all the other women out there!
STAY STRONG pic.twitter.com/CccTzhyPcb— Simone Biles (@Simone_Biles) November 17, 2017
After that — and a few more choice words from the Twitterverse —
i didn’t correctly word my reply & i am deeply sorry for coming off like i don’t stand alongside my teammates. regardless of what you wear, abuse under any circumstance is never acceptable. i am WITH you. #metoo
— Gabby Douglas (@gabrielledoug) November 18, 2017
Granted, that’s not exactly how the #MeToo hashtag is being used as it relates to this issue right now…but her damage control heart was in the right place with the apology…
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We should've known Gabby Douglas wasn't to be trusted after she got on National television and tried to convince us that this was the Dougie. pic.twitter.com/8Eiljcf7ZZ
— Shane Ravello 🇹🇹 (@ShaneRavello) November 17, 2017
Aly Raisman made a post against victim shaming…and Gabby Douglas responded by victim shaming.
— Taylor Rooks (@TaylorRooks) November 17, 2017
Black Twitter snatching all the praise they’ve EVER given Gabby Douglas away pic.twitter.com/PCwKsWqIYT
— TripleTeaaaPodcast☕️ (@TripleTeaaa) November 18, 2017
Cancel Gabby Douglas. Anybody can get it. She’s not immune. Plus, weren’t her fellow gymnasts assaulted by the team doctor? Attire is entirely irrelevant in every single case, including here. pic.twitter.com/bZD4ogdm3s
— April (@ReignOfApril) November 17, 2017
When feminist twitter, black twitter, and sports twitter saw what Gabby Douglas said.. pic.twitter.com/SajFlNjCQC
— Lord Bendito (@DungeonGawd) November 18, 2017
Let's talk "cancel culture." Personally, I am willing to give a lot of grace to young Black girls simply because the world doesn't. I wasn't born reading bell hooks. I had to grow. So does Gabby Douglas. And so do some of you.
— Shanita Hubbard (@msshanitarenee) November 18, 2017
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It wasn't enough for Gabby Douglas to just look like Azealia. She had to go and tweet like her too? pic.twitter.com/NDtZkQckvG
— Rach A'lisse (@Cantsitbehindme) November 17, 2017
To insinuate that a woman is inviting sexual assault/harassment based on what she’s wearing is the EXACT culture and mindset that makes victims afraid to come forward. I am beyond disappointed in you @gabrielledoug.
— put your freakum dress on (@dwtsfishovskiy) November 17, 2017
I know Gabby Douglas is flexible but her head doesn’t need to be that far up her ass
— stan BLACKPINK (@rosepphic) November 18, 2017
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