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Simone Biles' secret weapon for Paris—Is she the greatest gymnast of all time?

Simone Biles has rightfully achieved the title of being the unparalleled queen of gymnastics. After creating history and redefining the limits of human potential, Biles has recently revealed a quirky side that has fans buzzing. Known for her gravity-defying routines and a staggering collection of 7 Olympic gold medals, Biles took to social media with a video that has quickly gone viral. However, this time, it’s not her athletic prowess on display. Rather, it’s her ability to deliver eerily relatable reactions to life’s little absurdities!

In a clip shared by Netflix on X, Biles can be seen reacting to a series of scenarios that not only she but many of us must have encountered at some point in life. From hearing someone critique her routines from the comfort of their couch to the familiar regret of watching someone else’s drink order look way more tempting, her expressions are nothing short of iconic. Biles even shared the video and revealed a truth unapologetically. She captioned the video, “I actually do this all the time 🤪” capturing the hearts of netizens. 

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Biles reacted to a few situations in the video and gave ‘that eerie stare’ to convey her thoughts through her eyes. But it’s her reaction to “The Vault when it sees her coming” that truly encapsulates the blend of humor and dominance she brings to the sport. And adding to the already humorous video, the fact that she mentioned that she can do it “all the time” has sent her fans into a frenzy. The video has garnered over 1.8 million views on X.

The genius of the video lies in its subtlety. While it’s undeniably funny and shareable, Simone Biles, in collaboration with Netflix, has also managed to touch on a few deeper issues without missing a beat. The reaction of Biles to “when someone mentions women’s sports” particularly resonates in our minds, as it serves as a sly reminder of the under-appreciation female athletes often face. Yet, it’s all wrapped up in a light-hearted, meme-worthy package that’s tailor-made for the digital age.

Moreover, the stare that she gives to the situation “hearing someone on their couch has comments on the routine”, indeed reflects her unfiltered thoughts. With an ability to laugh off negativity, she has previously handled similar trolls. In the Netflix docu-series ‘Simone Biles Rising,’ she talked about an instance where she laughed off at the people who can’t even pull off somersault comments on her ‘imperfect routine’ and Olympic setback sitting on their couch.

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Simone Biles has seen it all—she went from being unfairly labeled a “quitter” during Tokyo 2021 to reclaiming her throne as the undisputed queen of gymnastics. When the Twisties hit and her mind and body fell out of sync, Biles made the bold choice to prioritize her mental health, stepping back when the world expected her to push through. “You can’t compress trauma that much longer,” she admitted on the Call Her Daddy podcast, acknowledging the toll her sport—and everything that came with it—had taken on her.

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Despite the online hate and people accusing her of quitting on Team USA in 2021, Biles stood firm, knowing this was a “mental injury they can’t see.” And she didn’t just bounce back—she soared. Every time someone doubted her, she smiled, chalked up, and grabbed another gold, proving them wrong in the most stylish way possible.

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Now, after years of putting in the mental work, she’s shown that it’s paid off. As she put it on Olympics.com, “The negative comments, they’re painful after a certain point. They hurt… but they’re really quiet now, so that’s strange.” Whether in the arena or on Instagram, Biles is the GOAT, navigating tough topics with subtlety and flair, all while keeping it real. What do you think of Simone’s latest viral moment? Share your thoughts in the comments below!