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Former Olympic figure skater turned Olympic commentator Johnny Weir has responded to former Trump legal advisor Jenna Ellis. Ellis had referred to Weir as a “clown” over his closing ceremony fashion.
Weir took to Instagram August 8 to share his closing ceremony ensemble, a cream-colored Frolov jacket, Lapointe pants and AGL boots. He also wore his hair in a tall beehive/bun with a silver wrap-around headband in the shape of the Olympic rings. Apparently, Ellis couldn’t quite process Weir’s fashion choices, as she took to Twitter to rant about how the two-time Olympian embarrassed his nation with his style.
#WokeOlympics closing ceremony clown. How appropriate and utterly embarrassing. pic.twitter.com/ICp2oaMvt2
— Jenna Ellis (@JennaEllisEsq) August 9, 2021
“#WokeOlympics closing ceremony clown. How appropriate and utterly embarrassing,” Ellis wrote. She then followed up with another bullying tweet, saying “Bring back the days when boys cared about growing up to be actual men. Biblical masculinity over woke fragility.”
Bring back the days when boys cared about growing up to be actual men. Biblical masculinity over woke fragility. https://t.co/HTNwvLNPJl
— Jenna Ellis (@JennaEllisEsq) August 9, 2021
We’re not exactly sure why Ellis would think Weir fragile after standing for closing ceremonies in those shoes, but never mind. Weir apparently noticed the hate, and decided to respond to Ellis himself.
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The man I’ve grown into is a human that embraces the strength of the man & woman who raised me to be myself. If you feel squashed by the boot of someone else’s beliefs, remember you are free to live your life the way YOU believe. Also, religion isn’t an excuse for hate. ? https://t.co/qhrIUV85zC
— Johnny Weir (@JohnnyGWeir) August 9, 2021
“The man I’ve grown into is a human that embraces the strength of the man & woman who raised me to be myself,” Weir tweeted. “If you feel squashed by the boot of someone else’s beliefs, remember you are free to live your life the way YOU believe. Also, religion isn’t an excuse for hate.”
Other users rushed to support Weir in the wake of the exchange.
You are more of a human than she’ll ever be. And you are fabulous.
— Lindsay Love (@Love798) August 9, 2021
“You are more of a human than she’ll ever be. And you are fabulous,” wrote user @Love798.
Who the heck is this woman? And also: male dress in biblical times… ?????????? pic.twitter.com/C6rcoh5aNr
— Jaqi Nightshade (vaccinated & dangerous) (@melmus99) August 9, 2021
“Who the heck is this woman?” wondered @melmus99. “And also: male dress in biblical times…” (He has a point.)
Johnny, as always, you are a true gentleman. I am an old lady, and a conservative. Every time I have the pleasure of seeing your commentary, I am enlightened, educated, and entertained. I appreciate your knowledge and wit. Dress as beautifully as you please; ignore the haters.
— Julie Harding (@SingCenterStage) August 9, 2021
“Johnny, as always, you are a true gentleman,” added @SingCenterStage. “I am an old lady, and a conservative. Every time I have the pleasure of seeing your commentary, I am enlightened, educated, and entertained. I appreciate your knowledge and wit. Dress as beautifully as you please; ignore the haters.”
We’re not surprised that Jenna Ellis would choose to attack Johnny Weir, as the former Trump lawyer under fire for her efforts to overturn the 2020 Election. Ellis has repeatedly spread false information about the election, even to the point where other Trump appointees–including former Attorney General Bill Barr–have publicly contradicted or corrected her. Ellis has also come under fire for downplaying the threat of COVID-19, including refusing to admit she contracted the virus at a Trump event late last year (Several other officials, including Rudy Giuliani, confirmed her diagnosis).
glennmcbride
I find his fashion choices unusual but I certainly defend his right to his own look. I find him entertaining and humorous with his unique personality.
Cam
Typical Trump supporter. Next she’ll claim someone isn’t a real man unless they hit their girlfriend.
jayceecook
Not of fan of his. Especially with his love/obsession with Russia. However he does have the right to wear what he wants no matter how ridiculous some people may find it.
Oddly enough, if you look past the hair, what he’s weering is a pretty “masculine” silhouette. Button down shirt, jacket, and trousers with boots. While the color and cut isn’t what you’d find at Men’s Warehouse it’s still a suit. Which, you know, is what MEN wear. Personally I think he looks how I did when my grandma took me to get a suit for the first time when I was a kid for my father’s funeral. Oversized and too long.
Hdtex
Weir is a freak. Insufferable.
Cam
What a shock, the same account posting anti-trans stuff on another thread doesn’t like an out of the closet gay guy being attacked by an anti-LGBTQ bigot.
Your troll game is still weak and sad.
LumpyPillows
Well, he’s my kind of freak. Haters gonna hate.
Max
Ellis is just a bully. pretty much all the Trump-lovers and election-result-deniers are name-callers and ill-informed.
stafcoyote
When I took my attorney’s oath in Indiana in June of 1989, and again in California the next year, one of the things I agreed to was to “abstain from offensive personality.” Sadly, “offensive personality” has now been held protected by the First Amendment.
Jenna Ellis is a prime example of why “offensive personality” should NOT be protected by the First Amendment. She should also be disbarred for her role in propagating the Big Lie. She, Rudolph Giuliani, and every Trump lawyer.
Fahd
Where has she been? Weir has been dressing like this for years, and he remains the sought after Olympic commentator he is. Success is the best revenge. Also, I hope she goes to prison – she’s a traitor to the nation.
humble charlie
Great guy, great response. Unfortunately, though, religion is an excuse to judge and hate.
Prowelsh56
I will admit to being a bit old fashioned. Boots, jean and t shirt. I do smile when I see the fashioned that he an Tara come up with. Turned this old stick in the mud to appreciate. BUT the thing I do realy enjoy about the person is his insightful and very educated commentary on sports. He has a kind insight into the sports world and the athletes. He is a very calm commentator unlike some of the bobble heads out there. His words can truly draw you in…and for this I am very appreciative. Although I am no real creative person I enjoy any creative sprit. To you I say Bravo. Love and hugs Mr.!
Mr. Stadnick
What is wrong with that woman? Why did she feel the need to attack him? All he did was wear an outfit she didn’t like. WTF is she wearing? I hope it isn’t pants!
Kangol2
Fashion is fluid and ever changing and what may seem unusual to some now (a man with a bouffant and hairpin, flowing clothes, etc.) may be perfectly fine in a different culture and/or at a different time. 45 years ago (in the 1970s) many American men of all races wore platform shoes, crotch-fitting bell-bottom pants, flaring coats and jackets, and hair flowing down their backs (or in cloud-like afros), once considered feminine in style. Many of these men were working-class and poor, and some of the most popular straight rock musicians in particular took this to the next level with even more overtly feminine garb. Just ten years before this sort of clothing would have been shocking.
Weir is a fashion pioneer and plays with gender and clothing, but this isn’t new for him. Where has Ellis been? Also, he does his job quite well. (I agree that he can be a bit pro-Russian at times.) Jenna Ellis, on the other hand, is a public and national embarrassment, as well as possibly being a criminal. (I guess the courts will have to figure this out.) Rather than attacking Johnny Weir, she ought to look in the mirror and confront the grotesquely immoral abomination of a party and party leader, Don the Con, that she pledges fealty to.
nitejonboy
Personally, Weir has always gotten on my nerves and his support of the fur industry frankly pisses me off, but if I had to choose between him and that cu_t, I’d choose him anyday. There was nothing wrong with what he was wearing, and NBC wouldn’t have approved it if they thought so.
BoomerMyles
Biblical masculinity? Like when David said his love for Jonathan surpassed that of a woman?
LegionKeign
I can overlook his cringe personality and his questionable fashion, cough, cough, choices, but I cannot overlook his blatant acceptance of the cruelty the GLB Community face in russia.
If it wasn’t for the fact he is a D-List celebratty, rich and american, he’d be bashed in a hot minute over there.
Tombear
Johnny we love you just the way you are. What the F is Biblical masculinity? Jesus himself kissed his followers. Maybe the Trump supporter won’t get vaccinated (typical of Trump supporters) and will die. Oh well!
hotdogla
Saw him once or twice at Fred Segal Melrose, he was really sweet, complimented my outfit and phone case, I almost died. :O)
LumpyPillows
Call him what you want, but he isn’t boring. To many boring, opinionated slobs on this planet.