"Really hit them with the Tyrannosaurus" — Internet reacts as Raygun Olympics breakdancing video sparks meme fest 

On August 9, Australian break dancer Raygun sparked a memefest online after she performed at the 2024 Paris Olympics. She received criticism for her breakdancing skills. She also released a statement after many raised their eyebrows in regards to her act.

Not many were expecting the Olympics to host a breakdancing competition in the first place. They were then surprised to see Raygun’s (whose real name is Rachel Gunn) dancing. The 36-year-old showcased various moves, including what is known as the “sprinkler.”

Unfortunately, she did not receive points from the judges and was also knocked out at the round-robin stage of the competition. Nonetheless, netizens took to X to share hilarious memes about her dancing, with one comment that read:

"Really hit them with the Tyrannosaurus"

Raygun said in a statement that her entire choreography was “original” and that she values authenticity. Meanwhile, internet users continued to make jest of her performance with other memes reading:

Netizens react to Rachel Gunn’s breakdancing at the Olympics (Image via X)

Netizens react to Rachel Gunn’s breakdancing at the Olympics (Image via X)

Netizens react to Rachel Gunn’s breakdancing at the Olympics (Image via X)

The breakdancing event featured two live DJs and three battle rounds, which involved two 60-second routines by each performer. Reacting to Raygun’s dancing, other netizens said:

Netizens react to Rachel Gunn’s breakdancing at the Olympics (Image via X)

Netizens react to Rachel Gunn’s breakdancing at the Olympics (Image via X)

Netizens react to Rachel Gunn’s breakdancing at the Olympics (Image via X) Netizens react to Rachel Gunn’s breakdancing at the Olympics (Image via X)

Rachel Gunn was unable to win a point in any of her three contests in breakdancing. She was also unable to beat her 16-year-old French competitor, Syssy.

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“I do my thing” — Raygun discusses performance in press statement

Rachel Gunn, aka Raygun, obtained a PhD in breakdancing and dance culture. She has experience in various dance forms, including jazz, tap, and hip-hop. While speaking to the Australian Associated Press on August 9, Gunn admitted that she knew that she would not win against her younger competitors. She said:

“What I wanted to do was come out here and do something new and different and creative- that’s my strength, my creativity. I was never going to beat these girls on what they do best, the dynamic and the power moves, so I wanted to move different, be artistic and creative because how many chances do you get that in a lifetime to do that on an international stage?”

Speaking about her dance moves, Raygun added:

“All my moves are original. Creativity is really important to me. I go out there and I show my artistry. Sometimes it speaks to the judges, and sometimes it doesn’t. I do my thing, and it represents art. That is what it is about.”

Japanese B-girl Ami Yuasa ended up winning the gold medal after topping all three rounds.