Gabby Douglas Buckles in Her Last Event at the Olympics
Gabby Douglas didn’t end her Olympic dream in a dreamy fashion. After making history as the first African American to ever win the all-around event, Douglas finished in last place in the women’s balance beam final. This was the low point of a very poor performance, which was full of a series of near-falls all along the way.
Douglas failed to nail a backhand spring initially and her right foot slipped. That caused her to fall on the beam and hang by her arms. She wasn’t injured, but finished with an abysmal score of 13.633.
Douglas’ teammate, Aly Raisman got the bronze after she performed without any significant errors.
Some are wondering if the criticism about Douglas’ hair played a role in her mishap. A vocal group of African Americans on Twitter attacked Douglas for going onto national television without having her hair done. Douglas told the critics that their remarks were ridiculous, and even Serena Williams came to her defense. Finally, her mother, Natalie Hawkins, also said her piece.
While no one knows what caused Douglas to buckle in her last event, it’s easy to say that millions of people are disappointed with the outcome. Most importantly, those people are also proud of Gabby for her accomplishment.
“A vocal group of African Americans on Twitter attacked Douglas for going onto national television without having her hair done.”
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These were not Black people, who said this. They were caucasoid planters, who go on Black sites to cause trouble and spread lies and bullshyt! These planters are on this site and other so-called Black sites, AND THEY ARE PAID!
DON’T BELIEVE THIS g*****n BULLSHYT BECAUSE CRACKERS ARE SOME OF THE MOST LYING a*s demon/devils ON THIS g*****n PLANET!!!
HER HAIR IS GODLY BECAUSE HE HAD ‘LOVE LOCKS’
READ m***a/FUKAS AND LEARN SOMETHING!
Thank you! I was wondering who were these “vocal groups of African Americans” on twitter the author was referring to. People nowadays are soooo dumb that it is beyond my comprehension. They don’t understand how whites can easily manipulate a profile, tweet or plant some dumb stories or comments, and the white press runs with it like WILDFIRE! Even if there were blacks who made comments about her hair, they were in the miniority, like around 10 or so people. How is it that such a small group of these so-called “critics” get this immense attention over Gabby and her hair. Bullshit is bullshit is bullshit!
You know what Gabby you are still a great gymnast and now you know how cruel and mean SOME people in this world can be and you will be better prepared to handle the negative comments along with the positive ones. You are a true inspiration. I am 27 years old and love watching the gymnasts on tv, I always wanted to be one but was never able to do flips and stuff. You are great at what you do, don’t let anyone take that away from you. God has blessed you with a gift most people wished they had. Go Gabby!!!
I don’t think it was white plants who said these things. They don’t even know or care that this site exists – pay more attention to what is being said at the hair salon…or on the front steps of your house…They were wrong and happy that we called them out on this, making them look so ridiculous!
Gabby keep your head up!!! You’re wonderful and will do well in life. Because there are hater out there who want ro see you FAIL!!!!
I truly think it was ‘white plant’. I am glad someone else sees through the hype. We have been seriously damaged by this ‘hair’ thing but I don’t think this sounds like something we would do to this young girl. However, for those of us who think we have to apologize for our beautiful black skin and our beautiful natural hair, God must be terribly disappointed for all the effort He put into making us special that we would allow haters (slave masters) to destroy our sense of worth.