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Adam Rippon: Proud to Be America's (Gay) Sweetheart
With a wink and nod, the Olympian declared himself "America's Sweetheart." America agrees.
February 13 2018 6:29 PM EST
February 14 2018 9:37 PM EST
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After wowing the Olympic judges and the media covering the games in South Korea, figure skater Adam Rippon has been embraced by the American public.
Speaking to the media this week, Rippon was asked again about his feud with homophobic Vice President Mike Pence. Rippon answered by saying, "I don't want my Olympic experience to be about Mike Pence. I want it to be about my amazing skating and being America's sweetheart."
\u201cHere is your daily dose of Adam Rippon being delightful: https://t.co/mErsQYwuCt\u201d— Deadspin (@Deadspin) 1518543890
Rippon's face showed that he wasn't taking himself that seriously, but Twitter was on board with the nation's possibly first-ever gay "sweetheart." (If you're wondering who America has unofficially crowned sweethearts, think of wholesome, pretty, relatable actresses like Shirley Temple, Doris Day, Julia Roberts, and Jennifer Aniston, as well as Olympic gymnasts like Mary-Lou Retton, Kerri Strug, and Simone Biles.)
\u201c@Adaripp No matter what the outcome you will never fail, you\u2019re going to give it your all and that\u2019s the most anyone can ever ask of you...btw WE LOVE YOU #AmericasSweetheart\u2763\ufe0f\u201d— Adam Rippon (@Adam Rippon) 1518528084
\u201cMy fave. #americassweetheart https://t.co/JN3uXF6bOF\u201d— Nikki Laird (@Nikki Laird) 1518559578
\u201c@Adaripp You are AMAZING! As an American I am so proud you are on the world stage representing us. You are some of the best we have to offer and I thank you for being such a fabulous ambassador. #AmericasSweetheart\u201d— Adam Rippon (@Adam Rippon) 1518528084
\u201c#AmericasSweetheart \ud83d\udc95\ud83d\udc95\ud83d\udc95 https://t.co/uNnfy4qMVv\u201d— Tom (@Tom) 1518561574
\u201cAdam Rippon IS, hands down, #AmericasSweetheart. Just so everyone is perfectly clear... #AdamRippon #Olympics @cnnsport @Adaripp https://t.co/OIKWwPc5a9\u201d— Aria David (@Aria David) 1518552762
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Neal Broverman is the Editorial Director, Print of Pride Media, publishers of The Advocate, Out, Out Traveler, and Plus, spending more than 20 years in journalism. He indulges his interest in transportation and urban planning with regular contributions to Los Angeles magazine, and his work has also appeared in the Los Angeles Times and USA Today. He lives in the City of Angels with his husband, children, and their chiweenie.
Neal Broverman is the Editorial Director, Print of Pride Media, publishers of The Advocate, Out, Out Traveler, and Plus, spending more than 20 years in journalism. He indulges his interest in transportation and urban planning with regular contributions to Los Angeles magazine, and his work has also appeared in the Los Angeles Times and USA Today. He lives in the City of Angels with his husband, children, and their chiweenie.