Pop icon Adele stops Munich concert to talk about viral Aussie breakdancer Raygun’s Olympic performance
English pop icon Adele halted her concert at the weekend to discuss one Australian’s bizarre Olympic debut that has gone viral for all the wrong reasons.
Australian breakdancer Rachael Gunn, stage name Raygun, became the subject of intense social media scrutiny after failing to score a single point with her unusual “kangaroo” routine in the inaugural women’s breaking competition in Paris.
The 36-year-old’s performance sent the internet into a spin, with many including global megastar Adele sharing their utter disbelief.
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“I am not saying anything but I think it’s the best thing that has happened at the Olympics for the entire time,” Adele told her fans.
“Did anyone see the breakdancing lady?
“Now I didn’t even know breakdancing was an Olympic sport these days. That is f***ing fantastic. I really really do.”
Like many other confused viewers who tuned into Raygun’s display, Adele questioned whether she was a serious entrant in the competition.
“I can’t work out if it was a joke but either way it has made me very very happy and me and my friends have been s***ing ourselves laughing for nearly 24 hours,” she said.
“I just wanted to know if you have seen it. If you haven’t seen it please leave the show and Google it because it is LOLZ.
“It is so f***ing funny and is my favourite thing that has happened in the Olympics this whole time.”
Australia’s Chef de mission Anna Meares and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese leapt to Raygun’s defence following the widespread mockery.
“Raygun had a crack, good on her, and a big shout out to her,” Albanese told reporters in Adelaide on Sunday.
“That is in the Australian tradition of people having a go. She’s had a go representing our country and that’s a good thing.
“Whether they’ve won gold medals or just done their best, that’s all we asked for. It’s the participating that is really important.”
Originally published on PerthNow
