“Flying Squirrel” Gabrielle Douglas, who continues to wow spectators with her riveting moves that contributed to her gymnastic team’s gold medal win, has been caught up in a firestorm. The controversy, though, has nothing to do with her brilliant performance at this year’s Olympics, but with her hairstyle, according to the Huffington Post.
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After Douglas’ big win, instead of congratulatory pats on the back, an onslaught of folks took to Twitter and complained about her hair looking unkempt:
Ebony
@EbonyKeiraIn Olympic news, why hasn’t anyone tried to fix Gabby Douglas’ hair?
12:05 PM – 29 Jul 12 via Echofon · Details
C. Renée
@misDOScentavoson another note, gabby douglas gotta do something with this hair! these clips and this brown gel residue aint [sic] it!
7:46 PM – 27 Jul 12 via Twitter for iPhone · Details
29 Jul Maya Fantastic! @thats_MYYlaneGabby Douglas need to tame the beady beads in the back of her hair lol
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