Viewers of the new Netflix documentary "Untold: Raygun: Breaking Badly" are criticizing Samuel Free, husband and coach of Australian breakdancer Rachael "Raygun" Gunn, for his effusive praise of her widely derided performance at the Paris Olympics. Gunn's six-minute routine, which featured a kangaroo hop and a yawn, scored zero points and quickly became a viral meme.
In the documentary, Free, himself a professional breakdancer, describes his wife's performance with terms like "beauty" and "essence of creativity." He recalled being struck by a spin she performed, stating, "That is really nice."
However, many Netflix viewers found Free's assessment "delusional" and "cringe-worthy." Online comments reflected widespread disbelief at his positive reaction to what was perceived as an "embarrassing" performance. "I hope I find someone who loves me as delusionally as Raygun's husband loves her," one viewer posted. Another commenter stated, "I literally blame him for everything."
Some viewers likened Free to characters from satirical mockumentaries, with one suggesting he seemed like a figure from Chris Lilley's "We Can Be Heroes." Another viewer commented that the documentary appeared to be an "unintentionally brilliant piece of comedy."
Gunn's Olympic debut in breaking, a sport making its debut at the Games, resulted in three consecutive zero scores. The attention surrounding her performance also fueled conspiracy theories and accusations that she and Free had somehow cheated their way into the competition, a claim exacerbated by his role as her coach.
The documentary explores Gunn's relationship with Free, whom she met in 2008 while working at a call center. The film also features Gunn's fellow B-girls refuting the cheating allegations, defending the couple against claims of manipulation to gain entry into the Olympic event.