Gabby Douglas is catching some heat for suggesting that women need to cover up to avoid sexual assault.
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Sometimes it’s best to keep your opinions to yourself.
The Olympic gold medal gymnast thought she had something to add when her teammate, Aly Raisman, put up a tweet, calling for women to come together so that everyone can feel safe no matter how they dress. Keep in mind that Aly had recently come forward to reveal that she was sexually assaulted by one of the team’s doctors. Gabby suggesting that women dress less provocatively only placed blame for such assault on the victims.
Gabby’s other teammate, Simone Biles, swiftly swooped in to let Gabby know that her commentary was not acceptable.
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
Black Twitter only needed a moment to get Gabby trending on Twitter and leave her mentions in utter shambles.
Gabby Douglas is so disgusting. Aly was a minor when their team doctor sexually assaulted her. Your choice of clothes does not and should not matter. If a man or woman does not know how to keep their hands off of children or adults, the victim is not the one who shares the blame
— Yoongi’s camel toe stole my bubblegum & chewed it (@tattedpoc) November 18, 2017
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
Some even suggested that she be put on the canceled list along with Steve Harvey and Chrisette Michele.
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
After Simone Biles gold medal floor performance at last Olympics, all her teammates gave a standing ovation. All except Gabby Douglas. That should’ve told u something right there.
