But precious few of them can rise above the maddening crowd and distinguish themselves as true icons.
To cross over into mainstream culture and become part of the zeitgeist.
The Paris Games have been over for weeks.
But how many of the competitors do you really remember?
She struck a chord in the hearts of billions and turned breakdancing into an international touchstone.
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She added that while she had fun in Paris, I did take it very seriously.
I worked my butt off preparing for the Olympics and I gave my all, truly.
It takes a big woman to admit when she’s done something wrong.
But it takes a mouse to apologize for doing everything right, just because some didn’t appreciate it.
Feck off, haters.
She did something no one else could have.
She’s selling green and yellow sweatsuits and ball caps by the tens of thousands.
Inspiring people around the globe to come together and have a go at be like her.
In peace and harmony, I hasten to add.
Because that is what the Olympic Ideal is supposed to be.
You’ll get no apology out of her.
Instead, she deserves a collective “I’m sorry” from all of humanity.
At least the ones too ignorant to appreciate the gift she has given us.
May her star never fade and her fame only grow with time.
