Aussie Olympian Raygun makes surprise cameo appearance at the Logies

Two weeks ago, no one knew who Raygun was.

Now, the Australian Olympic breaker has featured on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, at UFC 305 and, on Sunday night, even at the Logies.

The viral sensation made a brief appearance via video at Australian TV’s night of nights, giving permission to all award winners to celebrate with her infamous dance moves.

Rachael Gunn, known in the sport of breaking by her stage name Raygun, was plastered across the internet and news outlets around the globe immediately after a catastrophic Olympic performance in Paris earlier this month.

The 36-year-old academic scored a total of zero points in all of her round-robin breaking battles after pulling out some of the more obscure dance moves the competition saw.

She has since been ridiculed, mocked, celebrated and defended in what has been a whirlwind of fame in the past two weeks.

But the Aussie dancer has proved she can take it all and maintain a good sense of humour in a pre-recorded video played at the Logies.

“Hello, Australia, Raygun here,” she said in the video that was played on Sunday night.

“I just want to say congrats to all the Logie nominees and best of luck tonight.

“Please feel free to pull out one of my signature moves in celebration.

“Have fun and look after each other.”

Winners were unlikely to attempt the snake, kangaroo or sprinkler moves that Raygun made infamous in Paris, but the message was well received nonetheless.

And it wasn’t her only mention of the night.

Comedian Sam Pang, hosting the night for the second straight year, couldn’t help himself.

“I’d like to acknowledge our youngest ever (Olympic) gold medallist, 14-year-old skateboarder, Arisa Trew,” Pang said.

“Now, as a reward, her parents promised her a pet duck.

“Meanwhile, Raygun’s parents have promised to get her breakdancing lessons.”

Larry Emdur was the toast of the night, winning the Gold Logie.

Marketing gurus have predicted Australia’s version of Eric the Eel will make millions after her viral moment at the Olympics.

Branding and advertising expert Dee Madigan says Raygun has rapidly gone from “cultural cringe to cultural icon” and her future is looking pretty rosy.

While famous marketing authority Max Markson says popular global companies will come for her with big-dollar offers.

Last week, the dancer released a video message thanking her fans and hitting back at her critics.

“I just want to start by thanking all the people that are supporting me, I really appreciate the positivity and I’m glad I was able to bring some joy into your lives, that’s what I hoped,” she said.

“I didn’t realise that that would also open the door to so much hate, which has frankly been pretty devastating.

“I went out there and I had fun, I did take it very seriously.

“I worked my butt off preparing for the Olympics and I gave my all, truly.

“I am honoured to have been a part of the Australian Olympic team and to be part of breakings Olympic debut.”

She also referred everyone to the AOC statement issued earlier on Thursday in response to all the wild claims about how she was selected for the Olympic team.

Raygun also urged everyone to “stop harassing” her family, friends, and the Australian breaking and the broader street dance community.

“Everyone has been through a lot as a result of this so I ask you to still respect their privacy,” she added.