news • May 25 2017

Olympic gold medalist, Aly Raisman, told to ‘get a thicker skin’ after tweeting about body shaming

She claims a male TSA told her ‘I don’t see any muscles’

Last night, Aly Raisman, a two time Olympic gymnast and three time gold medalist posted a series of Tweets where she claims she was body shamed by a male TSA at the airport.

‘I don’t see any muscles’

Lady at TSA: "Gymnast? I recognized u by ur biceps"
Man at TSA: "I don't see any muscles" & continues 2 stare at me
How rude & uncomfortable

— Alexandra Raisman (@Aly_Raisman) May 24, 2017

I work very hard to be healthy & fit. The fact that a man thinks he judge my arms pisses me off I am so sick of this judgmental generation.

— Alexandra Raisman (@Aly_Raisman) May 24, 2017

If u are a man who can't compliment a girls ?? you are sexist. Get over yourself. Are u kidding me? It's 2017. When will this change?

— Alexandra Raisman (@Aly_Raisman) May 24, 2017

He was very rude. Staring at me shaking his head like it couldn't be me because I didn't look "strong enough" to him? Not cool.

— Alexandra Raisman (@Aly_Raisman) May 24, 2017

The TSA’s twitter has since responded to Raisman with an apology

@Aly_Raisman We're sorry to hear this, Aly. We expect our officers to treat everyone with courtesy and respect. Pls DM us more details. https://t.co/wLxp0Wphg9

— AskTSA (@AskTSA) May 24, 2017

Not everyone was supportive of Raisman speaking out about her experience

Surprisingly (read not surprisingly) most of the opponents were male.

One male twitter user believes Raisman is easily triggered

@Aly_Raisman Imagine being a three time gold medalist and having skin so thin that some idiot TSA worker triggers you this hard

— wrangle (@riguy103) May 25, 2017

Another Twitter user claims she must be insecure

@Aly_Raisman You're insecure, get over it and stop trying to get a person fired.

— Anton Sorkin ن (@gortnacul_house) May 25, 2017

One warned her to be careful

@Aly_Raisman Maybe he just doesn't know what it takes. Take it easy as this could affect someones career.

— Jeff Hood (@jeffleehood) May 25, 2017

While another called her sensitive

@Aly_Raisman People are so sensitive these days. Pussified generation. Bruh who cares, heard worse trash talk on a basketball court

— St. Vincent Roslyn (@ClayborneSasha) May 25, 2017

She was told to be comfortable in her own skin

@Aly_Raisman Chill out! Ppl have always judged others and always will. You have to be comfortable in your own skin. Surround yourself with positive vibes

— KeefeR (@CM_Keefer) May 24, 2017

While being told her arms ‘did in fact look weak’

@Aly_Raisman Your arms do look pretty weak compared to top gymnasts.

— old yeller (@mgc1911) May 25, 2017

Guess she’ll just have to ‘build a bridge and get over it’

@Aly_Raisman everyone judges everyone, build a bridge and get over it

— Master of Skepticism (@MasterGibson) May 25, 2017

Should have known she was always fated to be judged

@Aly_Raisman Why would you pose naked for one magazine, then pose in a bathing suit for another if you didn't want to be judged? Cmon now

— JStarr444 (@BigRedMachine44) May 24, 2017

Luckily, there are still women on twitter

@Aly_Raisman Next time, smack him upside the head with your gold medal.

— Donna Leinwand Leger (@DonnaLeinwand) May 24, 2017

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