Gabby Douglas' Hair... Really people?

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Dixie - In Memoriam

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"I don't know where this is coming from. What's wrong with my hair? I'm like 'I just made history and people are focused on my hair?' It can be bald or short, it doesn't matter about my hair. Nothing is going to change. I'm going to wear my hair like this during beam and bar finals. You might as well just stop talking about it." - women's gymnastics all-around champion Gabby Douglas speaks out against her hair critics.

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I'm sorry, I don't see it. When I watch Gabby, I see a super-incredible gymnast. I didn't even notice her hair, and still don't see why her hair is such a controversy. It's not like Dennis Rodman hair! I guess she should dye it rainbow colors and kick the shit out of some cameramen and hurl a string of obscenities, and some people would like her more? I personally think the problem with Gabby's hair is, it's "Christian" hair. It's on top of a head that gives GOD all the credit and glory for her accomplishments. I think THAT is what they have a problem with.... Her God-loving Christian hair!

You go Gabby Douglas! You've set the world of gymnastics on it's ear, and accomplished greatness that will never be forgotten. Don't let the mean-spirited words of fools and bigots ruin this moment, you've worked hard to reach your goals, and that should be admired by everyone who isn't an idiot.
 
It has nothing to do with God Dixie. Christ you Christians are always ready to jump up on that cross...as long as no actual nails are going to be used.

It's because women's bodies are public property, and it's because she's black. There's a whole thing about black women's hair. Fascinating stuff. You may think I'm kidding, but I'm not. It's best to read what black women themselves have to say about it.
 
Darla said:
It has nothing to do with God Dixie. Christ you Christians are always ready to jump up on that cross...as long as no actual nails are going to be used.

It's because women's bodies are public property, and it's because she's black. There's a whole thing about black women's hair. Fascinating stuff. You may think I'm kidding, but I'm not. It's best to read what black women themselves have to say about it.
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All I know is, the girl broke Olympic records and did things no Olympian has ever done, and gave all the glory to God publicly, and that's when comments started about her hair, and they've now moved on to her family life, etc. Now I think most people see a cute adorable black girl with hair in a ponytail like most gymnasts, and her accomplishments are what are amazing and fascinating. I am not Christian, Darla, I know I have pointed this out before, I am a Spiritualist. This isn't about MY personal faith, it's about the seculars and their attacks of anything "Christian." This is an embarrassing example, and you need to be shamed for it.
 
Darla said:
It has nothing to do with God Dixie. Christ you Christians are always ready to jump up on that cross...as long as no actual nails are going to be used.

It's because women's bodies are public property, and it's because she's black. There's a whole thing about black women's hair. Fascinating stuff. You may think I'm kidding, but I'm not. It's best to read what black women themselves have to say about it.
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It's because women's bodies are public property, and it's because she's black.


So deep deep down you're a sexist and a racist......maybe its those insecure black women themselves that are so freakin' hungup on wanting white womens hair that
don't approve of Gabbies locks.....


"It's because women's bodies are public property" ?
Its that kind of stupid whining that pisses regular people off.....We see hundreds of women every day and don't even notice them, literally look right through most of them

Then there is that one or two with their tits hanging out and half their ass showing, and when people look, they act offended....bullshit
 
Dixie said:
All I know is, the girl broke Olympic records and did things no Olympian has ever done, and gave all the glory to God publicly, and that's when comments started about her hair, and they've now moved on to her family life, etc. Now I think most people see a cute adorable black girl with hair in a ponytail like most gymnasts, and her accomplishments are what are amazing and fascinating. I am not Christian, Darla, I know I have pointed this out before, I am a Spiritualist. This isn't about MY personal faith, it's about the seculars and their attacks of anything "Christian." This is an embarrassing example, and you need to be shamed for it.
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Nah, it's not about that at all. It's because she's a black woman. It's because she's a woman, and she's black. All women's bodies are public property to be commented on and criticized, and black women's bodies in an even more degrading manner, historically. Comments about black women's hair are always steeped in and informed by white beauty standards.
 
Darla said:
Nah, it's not about that at all. It's because she's a black woman. It's because she's a woman, and she's black. All women's bodies are public property to be commented on and criticized, and black women's bodies in an even more degrading manner, historically. Comments about black women's hair are always steeped in and informed by white beauty standards.
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I don't recall anyone questioning Serena Williams hair when she was setting records and winning championships.

You can have whatever racist sexist perception you like, this wasn't about her being black or female, it was about her being Christian.
 
Dixie said:
"I don't know where this is coming from. What's wrong with my hair? I'm like 'I just made history and people are focused on my hair?' It can be bald or short, it doesn't matter about my hair. Nothing is going to change. I'm going to wear my hair like this during beam and bar finals. You might as well just stop talking about it." - women's gymnastics all-around champion Gabby Douglas speaks out against her hair critics.

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I'm sorry, I don't see it. When I watch Gabby, I see a super-incredible gymnast. I didn't even notice her hair, and still don't see why her hair is such a controversy. It's not like Dennis Rodman hair! I guess she should dye it rainbow colors and kick the shit out of some cameramen and hurl a string of obscenities, and some people would like her more? I personally think the problem with Gabby's hair is, it's "Christian" hair. It's on top of a head that gives GOD all the credit and glory for her accomplishments. I think THAT is what they have a problem with.... Her God-loving Christian hair!

You go Gabby Douglas! You've set the world of gymnastics on it's ear, and accomplished greatness that will never be forgotten. Don't let the mean-spirited words of fools and bigots ruin this moment, you've worked hard to reach your goals, and that should be admired by everyone who isn't an idiot.
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With all due respect my friend, it's black hair. That's what they have a problem with.

"Christian" has absolutely nothing to do with it.

I applaud your viewing her as a fine athlete, but if your intend to stand up for her, then stand up for HER. Don't just use her to support what you choose to believe.
 
It has nothing to do with her hair, it's her Christian beliefs they are attacking and using the littlest thing to attack her in a roundabout way.
 
Dixie said:
I don't recall anyone questioning Serena Williams hair when she was setting records and winning championships.

You can have whatever racist sexist perception you like, this wasn't about her being black or female, it was about her being Christian.
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They not only talked about Serena's hair, they talked about her ass, her thighs, her arms, and just about everything else .. JUST as they talk about Michelle Obama .. which if memory serves .. YOU participated in.

It is however quite amusing listening to people from the all-white party desperately trying to brand those who are far closer to diversity then they will ever be as "racists". :0)

That's funny.
 
Dixie said:
I don't recall anyone questioning Serena Williams hair when she was setting records and winning championships.

You can have whatever racist sexist perception you like, this wasn't about her being black or female, it was about her being Christian.
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Look at the commentaries about the women athletes and compare them to the men. There are constant comments about the appearances of the women that simply do not happen with the male athletes. That she is black and her hair does not fit the "ideal" makes it even easier to critisize.

It is not about her faith, it is about women being forced to have a certain level of beauty regardless of their accomplishments.
 
WinterBorn said:
Look at the commentaries about the women athletes and compare them to the men. There are constant comments about the appearances of the women that simply do not happen with the male athletes. That she is black and her hair does not fit the "ideal" makes it even easier to critisize.

It is not about her faith, it is about women being forced to have a certain level of beauty regardless of their accomplishments.
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It's why black beauty pagents are still absolutely necessary in the US.
 
WinterBorn said:
Look at the commentaries about the women athletes and compare them to the men. There are constant comments about the appearances of the women that simply do not happen with the male athletes. That she is black and her hair does not fit the "ideal" makes it even easier to critisize.
It is not about her faith, it is about women being forced to have a certain level of beauty regardless of their accomplishments.
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Look at the comments about CHRISTIAN athletes who don't mind expressing their love of God in public?

Gabrielle Douglas is NOT UGLY! She has a beautiful smile, and is obviously appealing enough to adorn a cereal box, so the argument doesn't fly.

No, what makes it "easy to criticize" is her FAITH! That makes it all okay to bash on her hair or her looks, or her family life, or whatever the hell you can think up, because you really don't like that she is a Christian and professes her faith in public. That's what you dislike, and it's hidden behind silly vain attempts to criticize superficial things. This woman deserves enormous accolades for what she has accomplished, and she shouldn't be attacked because she believes in God, by drumming up absolute SHIT about her hair or appearance.
 
My Facebook page was full of my black friends commenting on why black women were commenting on Gabby's hair. They couldn't believe it. I didn't read all of the OP but being Christian had nothing to do with it. Bascially the response was they were sad that these women were basically putting Gabby down after what she accoplished.
 
I thought Dicksee didn't use sources? Of course, I also thought Dicksee wasn't capable of the level of smarm shown in this thread, either.

This has nothing to do with Gabby's religion. It has a lot to do with the right's outrage over her hair and outfits. She's received some criticism from other black women ove3r her hair and so what? Let her do what she wants with it. The uniforms are a different story. According to FOX, she's unpatriotic.

Now, the uniforms of gymnast Gabby Douglas and other US athletes are being scrutinized as part of a larger unpatriotic theme.

In a recent segment on Fox News' "America Live," guest host Alisyn Camerota commented on how Douglas -- who wore a pink leotard when she performed her now-famous floor routine and subsequently scored some gold -- and other US Olympians have not donned red, white and blue ensembles:

There was a proud moment at the Olympics yesterday when 16-year-old Gabby Douglas won a gold medal in gymnastics. The crowd went wild with cheers – though we’re not hearing the chants of "USA, USA" that we’ve heard in some Olympics gone by. And some folks have noticed that American athletes’ uniforms don’t carry the Stars and Stripes look as much as they had in past years. The famous flag-style outfits worn in years past replaced with yellow shirts, gray tracksuits, pink leotards. So how do we show our patriotism at the games?
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Dixie said:
Look at the comments about CHRISTIAN athletes who don't mind expressing their love of God in public?

Gabrielle Douglas is NOT UGLY! She has a beautiful smile, and is obviously appealing enough to adorn a cereal box, so the argument doesn't fly.

No, what makes it "easy to criticize" is her FAITH! That makes it all okay to bash on her hair or her looks, or her family life, or whatever the hell you can think up, because you really don't like that she is a Christian and professes her faith in public. That's what you dislike, and it's hidden behind silly vain attempts to criticize superficial things. This woman deserves enormous accolades for what she has accomplished, and she shouldn't be attacked because she believes in God, by drumming up absolute SHIT about her hair or appearance.
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There is a problem with your argument, Dixie. The timeline of comments about her hair and the comment about her faith show you to be wrong. The tweets and social media commentary about her hair started before she won her first gold medal. Her comment about giving glory to God came after. Did the people who started the BS about her hair know she was going to win and make a public declaration of her faith?
 
WinterBorn said:
There is a problem with your argument, Dixie. The timeline of comments about her hair and the comment about her faith show you to be wrong. The tweets and social media commentary about her hair started before she won her first gold medal. Her comment about giving glory to God came after. Did the people who started the BS about her hair know she was going to win and make a public declaration of her faith?
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Don't think so.....I, for one, saw and heard nothing about her hair or her looks before she performed and commented on her religious beliefs....so lets SEE this timeline.

But one event does not automatically prove the other.
 
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