Serena Williams caused a mini-controversy when she celebrated winning a gold medal in the women’s singles at the London Olympics with a gangster dance.
The dance, which has been referred to as a “crip walk,” was technically more likely a “blood walk.” Regardless, she was flogged by many for her celebration.
Williams said at the time that the dance was not planned, though she acknowledged it was somewhat inappropriate. Now she really doesn’t care what her critics have to say.
“It’s getting so much attention,” Williams told Us Weekly Monday in London. “It just happened. I was so excited that it just came out,” she said, laughing. “I guess I’m good at it!”
Asked about her critics, Williams responded “I don’t care. That’s the least of my worries … I’m so excited I was able to do the dance. I’m glad I did it!”
Williams seemed to be proud about doing the dance considering she pointed to her family after breaking it out. The dance was a nod to her Compton, Ca., roots, and
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I might be a little old or behind the times......but Serena's "Crip Walk" looked more like the "Ickey Shuffle" that Ickey Woods(Bengals) used to do after scoring TD....cosidering this was a very special moment, with all heath issues she's been through lately...I for one agree with her , I don't care either.....keep dancin' Serena you deserve it!!!!
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August 05, 2012
