Out former Olympian Gus Kenworthy has snapped back at a Twitter troll who referred to his athletic ability as “utter sh*t.”
Kenworthy, who picked up the silver medal in Men’s slopestlye in the 2014 Winter Olympics, came out the following year. He’s since become an outspoken advocate of the LGBTQ community, even while competing in the 2018 Winter Olympics. Being open about his sexuality made him one of the few out-gay American athletes to ever compete in the Olympics. He’s also become a fixture of social media, keeping active accounts on Twitter and Instagram.
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Now Kenworthy has lashed out at an internet troll who accused him of coming out only to distract from his failing athletics. “Gus’s skiing has been utter sh*t since he made everything about being gay,” the user said. “More time on the hill, less time on your knees is probably a good start Gussy.”
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Kenworthy wasted no time in shutting down the hater. “In the three-ish years since I’ve come out I’ve won the Dew Tour, the European Open, won 4X Games medals, won a Grand Prix, defended my World Champion title and qualified for my second Olympics,” Kenworthy stated. “So, I’d say the only thing that’s ‘utter sh*t’ is your fact checking…”
The Twitter user has since locked his account. Kenworthy posted a screen capture of the exchange to his Instagram story. Kenworthy recently announced that he will make his acting debut in American Horror Story Season 9.
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bishonen91
is everything he does epic? i feel like thats the only adjective you guys use too describe him
TheMarc
Ditto. I’m wondering if he is the only gay-lebrity on social media handing out “epic takedowns,” because according to Queerty he is and he’s doing it constantly.
Stefan
He’s getting a little tiresome. Good luck acting straight.
dbmcvey
That’s acting straight? You just sound jealous.
nm4047
am assuming by acting ‘str8’ is in reference to the upcoming American Horror role, not the above. If so, I’m with you on that one, with no historical record of any acting credits, an out gay sportsman playing the boyfriend of a lead female character will be a big ask. The show doesn’t have that great a requirement of acting skills, but still will require him to be out of his comfort zone.
Brian
He’s playing Emma Roberts’ boyfriend. All he’s really gonna have to do is stand there and look emasculated when she’s super bitchy to him.
Enoodles
What does it meen to act straight.
Why are all you straight dudes doing with memberships on a gay website.
Are you only acting straight.
Says more about you then us!!!!
djmcgamester
What is “acting straight”? Please tell me you’re not referring to that old idiocy where masculine men were considered to be “straight acting”. Those days are long gone and we now recognize that, yes, men come in a variety of behavior, from extremely feminine to extremely masculine. We’re just people, regardless of said behavior, not stupid stereotypes.
Personally, I fall in the category of “you’d never know”. That’s just surface because people I get to know figure it out one way or another based on life discussions (“I have a bf”, “that guy is hot” and so forth). I also love to watch movies with a gay theme or read books with gay characters. Even video games. None of this makes me better or worse than someone who is more feminine or more masculine than myself. So let’s move on from these outdated ideas.
Rex Huskey
agree stefan. he was never all that either. I much prefer richard madden who has a huge uncut pecker.
IAMBROWN
Good for him!!! Bravo!
michaelmt1009
Why so many haters. The man has done amazing things on skis. Represented his country with pride and dignity and gave a good boost to the LGBTQ community so why rag on him. Coo-dos to Gus.
PoetDaddy
Thank you. More often than not I am disgusted by the responses to items in the Queerty newsletter.
Rex Huskey
cause there are many bitches around. bitchers are more clever than angels…
iamru2
He sounds defensive! He must get some kind of masochistic joy out of Twitter comments that call him out. Why on earth would anyone in their right mind read comments made by complete strangers on Twitter? Oh wait he enjoys the clapback and acting all superior to garner “praise”!
dbmcvey
Someone insulted an athlete’s athletic prowess. That’s not being defensive it’s being factual.
jjose712
Defensive? Someone insulted him and he just showed the facts.
And he doesn’t need to act superior, he is in fact superior, he is a top athlete in his sport who doesn’t need to bitch about other’s lives
prarie pup
I don’t waste time arguing with complete strangers on the internet–who cares what they think or say–but that’s just me.
dbmcvey
And no one knows who you are so no one cares.
Juanjo
and yet, here you are, offering a rather pathetic attempt at an opinion.
masterwill7
Everything you say, you made undone by saying just the thing you’re saying!
ryuichi
Gus…
I would have added one more sentence. “Now, tell me what you’ve accomplished in your life”
ShowMeGuy
Yes, but THAT would clearly be views as him “queening” it up and “getting bitchy”…..because he’s gay. So that would be rather counter-productive.
dbmcvey
Wow. A lot of sad jealous queens commenting on this story.
Kangol
Defending homophobia, no less. What the F is wrong with them? Do they hate themselves that much?
JLJ
dbmcvey…AGREED! Bitter jealous queens is right.
Kangol
As always, some people are on this gay site, Queerty, defending overt homophobia. WTF? Are you so self-hating that you think it’s fine to slam gay people with anti-crap like criticizing Gus Kenworthy for being an out gay man and claiming he’s spending time on “on [his] knees” instead of acknowledging this talent and success? Don’t defend homophobes and homophobia, and stand up for those like Kenworthy who tell homophobes off.
Donston
I’ve come to expect it. It happens everywhere, not just here. There are many bitter queens who dislike any decent looking, “out and proud” celebrity. Yes, there’s still a ton of homosexual/homo-leaning/homo-romantic/gay people who contend with gay shame, internalized homophobia, self-resentment, are anti same-sex love, etc. They are resentful of anyone else who doesn’t contend with that stuff and are uncomfortable with any out person getting some shine.
The coverage and praise towards Gus is a bit much by this point. However, that’s this site’s issue, not his. Gus is just doing his thing and isn’t any different than your typical young, social media obsessed, mid-level celeb.
Enoodles
Bravo ??
LostMyClothesAgain
The Olympics are boring AF. I enthusiactically encourage, support and applaud Kenworthy spending more time down on his knees or down on all fours.
strix1
Gus always has great comebacks to low-level trolls. I’m sure he will be great on AHS, Ryan Murphy did not give him the role because he is a popular social media gay, he gave him the role because he nailed the audition.
Rex Huskey
I surely don’t believe that
ptcruiser13
Like he’s the first gay male to play a love interest to a straight actress? Girls pahleeze…
Enoodles
There are tons of slef a hating Homophobes Acting straight every day. It not that hard.
Gus go for it can’t wait to see your Acting debut!!!!
Ashke113
That’s epic?……
Brian
If you picture him saying it with a neck roll and a snap at the end, it is a bit more epic.