- AI has attempted its own version of Raygun’s Olympic performance
- Australian breakdancer became an overnight sensation in Paris
- Fans took to social media to share their thoughts on the bizarre rendition.
Raygun’s Olympic breakdancing routine has been given the AI treatment, with the technology putting its own spin on the Australian’s performance.
Raygun, whose real name is Rachael Gunn, became one of the biggest stories of the Paris Games when she was widely mocked for her routines, which included imitating a kangaroo and using the “sprinkler” dance move.
The 36-year-old then saw fans rally behind her after she spoke out about the mental toll the bullying had taken on her.
“I really appreciate the positivity and I’m glad I was able to bring some joy into your lives, that’s what I was hoping for,” she said in a message to her fans.
‘I didn’t realize that would also open the door to so much hate, which, frankly, has been pretty devastating.
“I went out and had fun, but I took it very seriously. I worked really hard preparing for the Olympics and I gave it my all. I really did.”
While Raygun’s performance failed to impress for the right reasons, AI found a way to make the routine worse, with user X @Grummz sharing an “AI generated version” of his routine.
The 38-second clip shows Raygun’s limbs in a variety of strange positions before he transforms into a mushroom-like figure, with his “cap” spinning rapidly while Raygun’s feet are planted on the ground.
AI has tried to improve Raygun’s breakdancing performance at the Olympics
The clip ends with a smiling Raygun celebrating with the crowd.
“Maybe they should use AI to make horror movies,” suggested one X user.
Another simply asked: “What is this?”
A third social media user aptly described the bizarre mushroom sight as “a massively endowed twerking mushroom”, while a fourth joked that the fake routine “would have won him gold if it was real”.
Raygun did not return to Australia with her Olympic teammates last week, instead opting to travel around Europe with her husband and breaking coach, Samuel Free.
“I’m honoured to have been part of the Australian Olympic team and to have participated in breaking’s Olympic debut,” she said. “What the other athletes have achieved has been phenomenal.”
‘Regarding the accusations and misinformation circulating, I would like to ask everyone to please refer to the recent statement made by AOC, as well as the posts on Ausbreaking’s Instagram page, as well as the WDSF breaking for gold page.’
She also attempted to debunk claims that she had not scored any points in her three battles, saying: “Fun fact: there are actually no points in breaking. If you want to see how the judges thought compared to my opponents, you can see the comparison percentages in all five criteria on Olympics.com, all the results are there.”
‘I’ll be in Europe for a few weeks, during some pre-planned downtime, but I’d like to ask the press to please stop harassing my family, my friends, the Australian breakdance community and the street dance community at large. We’ve all been through a lot as a result of this, so I ask that you respect their privacy.
Rachael Gunn became an internet sensation after her sad routine in Paris
“I’ll be happy to answer further questions when I return to Australia.”
Raygun has received support from high-profile figures including Anthony Albanese and Jess Fox in response to the storm surrounding her performance in Paris, with fans praising her for giving it her best shot.
“Raygun got a chance, good for her, and a big shout out to her,” he said.
“It’s part of the Australian tradition that people are encouraged to try it. She has tried it representing our country, and that’s a good thing.
“Whether they won gold medals or did their best, that’s all we ask. What really matters is participation.”
