Social media can be a gift and a curse. Well, let me rephrase that: The types of people who have access to social media can be a gift and a curse. And, unfortunately, Gabby Douglas has been learning that the hard way throughout her gymnastics career.
Over the last week, the young gymnast has been battling social media bullies, who’ve complained about everything from her hair to her patriotism. But now social media is proving to be the gift, as many rally to celebrate Douglas with #Love4GabbyUSA:
Yo I just heard Gabby getting attacked on her page show her the love you showed me #LOVE4GABBYUSA send to @gabrielledoug
— Leslie Jones (@Lesdoggg) August 15, 2016
Happy to wake up this morning and see #LOVE4GABBYUSA trending. Because we do love you @gabrielledoug. ❤???
— Cordelia Price (@CordeliaGymFan) August 15, 2016
Also, since NBC won’t mention it, I’ll SCREAM IT. SHE MADE HISTORY BY MAKING THE GAMES AFTER WINNING THE AA. NOT SINCE NADIA #LOVE4GABBYUSA
— Spanny Lee Tampson (@SpannyTampson) August 15, 2016
When u are in your quiet moments @gabrielledoug know that u are supported and loved. U made us proud. U are enough. #LOVE4GABBYUSA
— Danielle Ricks (@daniellericks) August 15, 2016
You are #BlackGirlMagic , You are a SHERO, you are an inspiration, thank you for being you ❤️??✊?#LOVE4GABBYUSA pic.twitter.com/PPMyt2m9Rw
— B. (@BrionnaR22) August 15, 2016
Enjoy your 3rd #Gold medal & don’t worry about these “keyboard athletes” ❤️?? @gabrielledoug #LOVE4GABBYUSA pic.twitter.com/x4Qozhdcqm
— LizzLocker (@Lizzs_Lockeroom) August 15, 2016
#LOVE4GABBYUSA is a hashtag I’ve been waiting for. She never deserved the hate! pic.twitter.com/XSGaItubc7
— Scarlett (@scarlettebony89) August 15, 2016
PROTECT HER #LOVE4GABBYUSApic.twitter.com/rQUGKhLXq7
— aeropostale mami (@shlemarcolofe) August 15, 2016