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Gabby Douglas was an Olympic darling at London 2012. She led the United States to women’s team gymnastics gold, and then won the individual competition for good measure.

Douglas added a third gold to her Games tally on Tuesday in Rio, as the U.S. breezed to first in women’s team once again. But this year, though, American fans didn’t greet her showing with praise. Instead, some opted for scorn and derision.

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At issue was Douglas’ conduct during the U.S. national anthem, played as she and her four teammates stood victorious atop the Rio podium. Her teammates all placed their right hand over their heart. Douglas, horrifyingly, did not.

“Why is your hand not on your heart during our National Anthem?” one Twitter user asked of Douglas, with a quizzical-face emoji added for good measure. “I would looooove to ask her about it,” read another tweet.