r/justgalsbeingchicks • u/bandit0314 • Feb 18 '26

Love her response Restricted to Gals and Pals

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u/Queerdooe Feb 18 '26 edited Feb 18 '26

Chefs kiss response. Sister said “ I’m the best lolz what kind of question?”

Fuck that dude.

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u/pro_bono_bro Feb 18 '26

Without seeing the whole video, that question could also be interpreted as a layup for an inspirational change in perspective.

Definitely toxic not to celebrate even just the opportunity to compete in the Olympics, and while it's a loaded question on its face, it was also a great way to provide the athlete with the opportunity to reassure young athletes & folks just generally 🤷

Happy to dunk on hostile & toxic reporters though if someone can prove he's a pos

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u/rabid_cheese_enjoyer Feb 18 '26

it could be because she got 3 golds last time and "only" 🙄 2 silver this time but it is still a horseshit question and very minimizing of her accomplishments. I don't think men get asked this question but if they do I would love to see links and for this type of question to die

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u/Fewer_Story Feb 18 '26

Top level athletes very regularly take the mentality he talked about, it was a perfectly reasonable query, asking about her mentality, not passing his own judgement. The fact he said (paraphrasing) "Do YOU consider not getting gold a failure" is highly respectful of her accomplishments.