Here’s Why Clips Of Raygun At Olympics Are Being Wiped From The Internet

    Breaking news from the Paris 2024 Olympics: memes featuring breakdancer Rachael Gunn are disappearing faster than you can say “copyright infringement.”

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    That’s right—Gunn, a 36-year-old athlete representing Team Australia, became an internet sensation after her breakdancing routine scored a big fat zero.

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    In no time, her routine was compared to everything from a dog spinning after a bath to a kid’s frantic plea for attention.

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    Twitter erupted with comparisons, jokes, and endless variations of her dance moves, crowning her as the overnight meme queen.

    But hold on—this viral sensation might be fleeting.

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    The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is on a mission to scrub these clips from the internet.

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    According to insiders, the IOC has been waging a relentless campaign to remove any unauthorized videos and images from the digital realm.

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    Their efforts have ranged from issuing takedown notices to blocking accounts that dare to share Olympic content.

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    You might be wondering why the IOC is cracking down so fiercely on these seemingly harmless memes.

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