Also this revelation:
... "A large number of Black women do not work out because of their beloved hairstyle. This is so sad and this is why Sporty Afros was created. We are here to help women with their workout hair care solutions and crush excuses such as 'I can't workout because of my hair.'"
I had no idea.
I HAVE heard Gabby is a Christian who gives Jesus the glory for her success. Thank God for young women like her.
I noted that several of the critical comments on Gabby’s hair were from fellow black people. So this was not a racial thing(entirely).
Are they upset with her hair.......or her success?
It is clear. Gabby is having problems handling the pressure. She has great talent but and she could be great next time and maybe win more if she is not too old for her sport.
Ahh... Facebook and Twitter command central for Idiocracy. Why do people care what complete strangers think?
They’re just catty old women who hate other, more successful women. Sarah Palin was treated this way too. Just about every female has experienced this kind of treatment sometime in their life. For the famous it’s just more intense, like with Sarah and Gaby.
Some people need a STFU intervention.
Gabby Douglas wears her hair just about the same as every other gymnast in the Olympics - and the same as Michelle Obama. Only a racist would complain that she's not fitting their image of a black girl. She fits my image of an all-American girl, and she has my respect for both her talent and her character.
What a lovely young lady! Beauty starts within, and Gabby Douglas has a real sparkle in her eyes. She earned her gold medal with hard work and brilliant performances, and she has conducted herself with grace, poise and dignity. Well done, Gabby Douglas!
I have a message for those haters on Gabby’s hair.
She got the “bling” that truly means something.
So, we have black women criticizing Gabby’s hair and a NY Times writer ripped Lolo Jones re being a high profile woman first and a failing runner who does not live up to expectations.
It appears to me that it is all about demeaning the two girls for hard work. Jealosy plain and simple.
“....many African American women who are SITTING and WATCHING Gabby compete believe her hair is not “kept.””
My guess is that these complainers are a bunch of fat, monster butted cows. Would they be happy if she stuck a bone through her hair? Such a bunch of fools.
Gabby’s hair looks fine. Cheer her on, she’s an American for crying out loud.
Gabby’s teammates tied their hair back in similar fashion as a sign of their solidarity against her critics. Good for them!