I'll admit, going into the Rio Olympics, I wasn't amped for the games. That is until I got word that Leslie Jones was lighting up Twitter with her Olympic Fever complete with stars and stripes ensembles. Super patriotic and super pumped, she's been watching and live tweeting the games 24-7 with 3 monitors covering different events going at all times.
Leslie has taken her Olympic fangirling to superfan status with a pride, positivity and enthusiasm that are undeniably infectious. Her 10 second living room commentary videos, coaching and recaps are hi-larious! Because of Leslie, I too have Olympic fever! Now I too am yelling Kerri!! Mya!! Michael!! Simone!! She's cheering on all the athletes, in all sports including fencing, swimming, volleyball, track and field, all of it. It took 4 days for the NBC producers get wind of what she was doing, but her passion for the games earned her an invitation to join the official team in Rio. And I am counting the minutes till she lands. Then, the games can truly begin! She's one of us going to the games - but better. She's inspired the players, and her spirit has brought unity across all countries and athletes. It's truly astounding what one person's energy and joy for life can do.
Outside the games, in the Twittersphere, Leslie has had way more than her fair share of haters. But she's brought the haters out of the internet shadows and hasn't backed down. More importantly, she hasn't let the unwarranted, misguided hate to dim her light. She is keeps coming back stronger, living her best life. Surrounded by the world's greatest Olympic athletes in Rio, not only is Leslie the funniest, most patriotic person out there, she's also proven to be the strongest.
Slay all day, Leslie. Slay all day.