Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Rachael "Raygun" Gunn, the Australian breakdancer who went viral during the 2024 Paris Olympics, is opening up about the intense global backlash and widespread internet memes that followed her performance. Reflecting on the overwhelming online hate, Raygun admitted the immediate viral attention made her feel "sick in the stomach" and felt like a "weird, egotistical dream." However, she remains proud of her creative routine, firmly stating that she has no regrets. With a new documentary coming out, Raygun is urging people to take a step back and rethink how they engage online, reminding critics that viral figures are real people with real lives, not just comedy sketches. Ultimately, she is choosing to reframe the immense global scrutiny as a "badge of honor" for daring to do something interesting.
Rachael "Raygun" Gunn, the Australian breakdancer who went viral during the 2024 Paris Olympics, is opening up about the intense global backlash and widespread internet memes that followed her performance. Reflecting on the overwhelming online hate, Raygun admitted the immediate viral attention made her feel "sick in the stomach" and felt like a "weird, egotistical dream." However, she remains proud of her creative routine, firmly stating that she has no regrets. With a new documentary coming out, Raygun is urging people to take a step back and rethink how they engage online, reminding critics that viral figures are real people with real lives, not just comedy sketches. Ultimately, she is choosing to reframe the immense global scrutiny as a "badge of honor" for daring to do something interesting.
