USA gymnast Aly Raisman took to Twitter yesterday to detail an encounter she had with two TSA agents at the airport. The first agent said she recognized Aly by her biceps. A second TSA agent, a man, proceeded to say that he didn’t think Aly’s muscles were that big. Why did he feel the need to comment on the size of her muscles? How did it add value to the situation?
Raisman was not pleased, and rightfully so. She took to Twitter to voice her frustrations. See her tweets below.
Lady at TSA: “Gymnast? I recognized u by ur biceps”
Man at TSA: “I don’t see any muscles” & continues 2 stare at me
How rude & uncomfortable— Alexandra Raisman (@Aly_Raisman) May 24, 2017
I work very hard to be healthy & fit. The fact that a man thinks he judge my arms pisses me off I am so sick of this judgmental generation.
— Alexandra Raisman (@Aly_Raisman) May 24, 2017
If u are a man who can’t compliment a girls ?? you are sexist. Get over yourself. Are u kidding me? It’s 2017. When will this change?
— Alexandra Raisman (@Aly_Raisman) May 24, 2017
He was very rude. Staring at me shaking his head like it couldn’t be me because I didn’t look “strong enough” to him? Not cool.
— Alexandra Raisman (@Aly_Raisman) May 24, 2017
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