Simone Biles and Netflix are continuing their collaboration after she recently released her documentary film “Simone Biles Rising” on the streaming platform. This time, the gymnast has collaborated on an Instagram video featuring her iconic “look” from the Olympics.
The meme originated during the Paris Olympics when a video of Biles went viral. It showed the gymnast training, but when the camera was on her, she responded with an immediate, expressionless stare.
The American’s hilarious reaction quickly became an internet sensation, spawning memes on a variety of topics. Biles capitalized on the popularity and recreated the look in a recent Instagram video, applying it to various scenarios.
First, Biles turned her attention to a general criticism “to hear someone on their couch commenting on the routine.” She addressed the Olympian’s critics, who often criticize her performance online.
Her next look was aimed at a familiar situation with her husband Jonathan Owens: “if the drink he ordered is similar to the drink I should have ordered.”
The video then shows Biles choosing a dress in a store and making the following looks: “Can I say something for a moment?” In another section, the American gymnast kept the expression when she heard: “When someone mentions women’s sports.”
For the final look, Biles portrayed the vault master’s reaction when he saw her at an event, a scene that ended with a blooper as the gymnast fell out of character and burst into laughter.
When Netflix shared this social media post on its official X profile, Biles responded with: “I actually do that all the time.”
Many admirers praised the athlete for bringing the Olympic meme back to life.
“The GOAT in EVERY way! This meme is absolutely awesome!”
Some people have even forgotten why the expression became a meme in the first place.
“I don’t even remember the original reason for that look, but I love the memes!”
A fan suggested a different scenario for Biles’ look after hearing the name of her Brazilian rival at a competition.
“To hear Rebecca Andrade’s name.”
Another admirer was simply impressed by the gymnast’s facial expression.
“She’s wild and adorable at the same time…how is that possible? I mean, really? How?”
Finally, one admirer pointed out that Biles had trouble suppressing her laughter at the end of the video.
“The last.”
Biles, known for her competitive gymnastics skills, is a legend in the sports world, and using social media to promote her upcoming Netflix documentary episodes would be an excellent strategy.
