Do not ask Serena Williams about the “Crip Walk.†During an interview before the start of the US Open tennis tournament, someone thought it would be a good idea to ask Serena about her infamous Olympic dance.
Of course, Williams is a little tired of discussing such matters at this point, and wasn’t afraid to let her irritation show when she addressed the inquiry. Things quickly got awkward.
“All people know that the crip walk is not just a dance,” Â said the reported. Â Then continued, “I was wondering, do you have any regrets doing it in front of everyone?”
Serena’s response:
“First of all, it was just a dance,†she explained. “I didn’t know that’s what it was called. Second, why are you asking me that? Like that’s so … I mean, if anything you should be trying to ask me questions to lift me up, not bring up such things. I’m done with that question.â€
(Starts around 4:30 mark)
Regarding the controversy which instantly took shape following her celebratory routine, Serena seems to be oblivious to what people think.
“I read zero press,†Williams said. “That has been my policy since I was 17. I don’t know what was made too much of or whether it was too little. I think winning the Olympics was awesome for me and for the USA.â€
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