Fans Offer Support to Gabby Thomas as She Addresses Online Racial Hate With Strong Admission

It all started with a little dance. Gabby Thomas, Olympic sprint queen and all-around vibe, had just posted a clip of herself learning to Dougie—wrists low, shoulders loose, grin wide. The caption was playful: “Day 5.5 learning to Dougie, keeping my wrists lower.” Track Spice dropped the clip on X, and most folks were vibing. But then… came that comment.

“This is a white woman… I will not elaborate.” Cue confusion and side-eyes across the timeline. Gabby Thomas? Unbothered. She clapped back with one word: “Ew.” Meanwhile, the commenter scrambled—“It’s just the dance moves!”—but Gabby stood tall: “Nah, girl, you got the wrong one. Black people aren’t a monolith. Let Black women be silly and have fun.” Mic. Dropped.

Still not done, the commenter tried again: “Let’s keep it cute now!” Gabby closed it clean. She gave the final word, classy and cold: “Aht aht — ma’am, your original comment wasn’t cute. But I won’t hold you as I’m sure you learned something today.” Silence. And just like that: Gabby 1, ignorance 0. Timeline? Cleared. Now, come to TikTok. 

On April 16, Gabby Thomas had a message—and she let her face do the talking. In a TikTok clip captioned “Marginalizing our own marginalized community 😢,” she gave the camera a look that said it all: disappointment, exhaustion, and just a hint of ‘y’all can’t be serious.’ Why? The on-screen text told the story: “‘You’re whitewashed’ — God forbid I don’t let my skin color dictate my personality and interests.” It was a direct hit at the people questioning her identity—for dancing the Dougie. Yes, seriously. But Gabby didn’t stand alone. One fan jumped in with support: “Girl… you’re too smart, too accomplished to pay attention to nonsense. Keep raising the bar!” And just like that, the comments turned into a wall of love, cheering her on. So… what’s the problem with the Dougie?

Let’s rewind. Back in early March, Track Spice posted a playful clip of Gabby practicing the Dougie—shoulders loose, smile wide. The caption read: “Day 5.5 learning to Dougie, keeping my wrists lower.” Most of the timeline?

Living for it. But a few users took a wild turn, claiming the Dougie was now “White culture.” Yes—they said that about a dance popularized by Cali Swag District in 2010 and born from Black Southern hip-hop culture. Then came the trolling. The name-calling. The “whitewashed” jabs. But Gabby? She didn’t fold. She reminded everyone: Being Black isn’t a box. Joy isn’t a crime. And dancing? That’s hers, too. Fortunately, several fans believe in these facts. Their comments support that. 

Gabby Thomas’s fans suggest she forget the ‘weirdos’

“We love you, forget the weirdo’s.” One simple comment under Gabby Thomas’s TikTok, but it said everything. And honestly? That love is enough. That’s why, after all the noise and nonsense, Gabby didn’t just keep dancing—she hit the Dougie on the Grand Slam Track podium. Prize money in hand. Victory smile on her face. Letting the haters know she’s still here, still winning, and still moving with joy.

Because sure—the racist jabs sting. Being called “whitewashed” for dancing? It’s ridiculous. But Gabby’s not alone. Her comment section? A digital hug from fans who see her: “Whitewashed? Say what? All I see is a beautiful person who also happens to be a champion.” And another almost same, “You’re so not whitewashed!! You’re a beautiful, strong, brave woman who can’t be stopped! They’re just jealous! Run Gabby Run! ❤️👑” And Gabby Thomas is running—on the track, not after internet approval.

No slur, no stereotype, no sad little tweet can keep her down. In fact, she’s been embraced—globally. Jamaica showed her mad love. Alexis Ohanian, Reddit co-founder and vocal ally, is in her corner. And fans? They’re in awe: “My God, your skin is to die for.” So, Gabby doesn’t need to prove anything. She’s living, thriving, and Dougie-ing through the doubt.

The haters tried to box her in—but she broke the tape at the finish line on her own terms. Well, let them talk. Gabby’s busy being unforgettable.