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Come After Me Im a Man Im 40

This i what I know.... Gabby is now a millionaire, and I for one am happy for her AND her family. Only in America!
313 Days ago

HiKBye

Not for nothing, but it can happen in other capitalist countries as well, not only in America.
310 Days ago

MSR0024

The dynamic in our country is so interesting. We're indeed a "melting pot", so racism is a part of who we are. We all don't look the same or have the same history prior to our existence in this country. That said, I look forward to catching China in total medal count as an American. Regardless of who wins them, as long as they rock those 3 colors (red, white, and blue). Do we think the Chinese are bickering on message boards about who deserves endorsements and doesn't? I doubt it, probably just celebrating the fact that China is #1 in count right now. Celebrate this young AMERICAN gold medal winning woman!
313 Days ago

infamous3k

Go USA!
312 Days ago

StevieB4949

Cha-Ching!!! She could be purple, blue or pink and she's going to make big cake after winning the all-around gold. Most people in America are not racists, its just the few loudmouths that make it seem that way. Saying that she finished last and next to last in 2 events is going to overshadow her gold medal performances is being a hater. Nothing to do with "disagreeing".
313 Days ago

The_Misses2009

In America, we are culturally conditioned to believe White is superior and Black is inferior. The manifestation of that cultural conditioning is Black people are undervalued, underestimated, and marginalized. Gabby Douglas' accomplishments flies in the face of that falsehood...Swallow That!!!
313 Days ago

look2jesus

Why do people respond to all the hate posts?
313 Days ago

4jerryP

haters, shut the hell up.
313 Days ago

wsopstud

very happy for her. she has earned everything shes got. some people on here hate her because they could never do anything she has done at such a young age. way to go Gabby way to go. USA #1
313 Days ago

qbslim

Make that money....don't let that money make you
313 Days ago

infamous3k

Lol, this isn't Players Club... make that money and don't let it make you b.s. She was doing this before the money buddy! Smh some interesting pieces here
312 Days ago

BigGameCabs

Well said! Happy for her.
313 Days ago

Michael87738

wow jealousy and hate... its sad. Good luck Gabby
313 Days ago

KevJay626

Pay the young lady for being the All-around Olympic gold medalist...period. That's how it is. Haters, should just choke on it, then clean up your own vomit.
313 Days ago

sbeall68

Finishing 7th on the beam is worth what? Hmmm, I can spend my life trying to cure cancer and making a decent living...or make millions before I'm 20 being so-so in gymnastics...hmmm, tough choice.
313 Days ago

StevieB4949

sbeal trying to cure cancer??? fail..
313 Days ago

BigYellow9999

She also finished last in a game of tiddly-winks many years ago. You forgot to bring that up too. Tell me something. Does it BURN you to know that a black woman at 16 will make more money with her two wins including the pinnacle of the sport - the all around title (which you seem to have conveniently forgotten) than you'll ever make in 10 lifetimes? Damn, you should have been born 100 years ago. Now? People earn what they earn based on merit and not the color of their skin. I know, sucks to live in 2012 for racists such as yourself.
313 Days ago

TASSPORTS007

Guess what she can still achieve all that if she chooses... all while doing it with a gold medal around her neck!.. D Bag!
313 Days ago

eddhead

... and yet you have no problem with professional baseball, basketball, football, etc.. signing for tens of millions of dollars.
313 Days ago

ajnish7

Hmmm are you an icon of American sports and making your country proud? Did you compete against the best in the world and come back with the gold? No. So stop the hate and be respectful and proud of our olympians! You don't see me complaining about how much money Kim Kardashian has for doing nothing, so keep your negativity to yourself my friend.
313 Days ago

treed450

#Hater Statement
313 Days ago

coronagolfman

Not sure how young gymnasts would necessarily fit into Victoria's Secret campaigns .........
313 Days ago

BigYellow9999

Who says they need to? Subway sandwich? Mini cars? Gatorade? Hanes? One of the many products from Proctor and Gamble? She'll be just fine! GO GABBY! GO USA!!!
313 Days ago

axelle410@hotmail.com

So happy for Gabby! All sponsors def need to sign her up for endorsements!
313 Days ago

redsoxer

I miss the amateur days when Olympians didn't have agents BEFORE the Games. Yawn.
313 Days ago

BigYellow9999

Your jealousy is showing. Pay attention to the fry station. It's calling you.
313 Days ago

Rgbohn2

ugh im glad they have agents. Now they cant be taken advantage of like in the "ametuer days." Athletes work hard and should be rewarded for their amazing achievements
313 Days ago

djgcbadge

happy to say i saw it live!!!
313 Days ago