J.K. Rowling shuts down homophobic abuse thrown at Tom Daley

Sadly Tom Daley failed to make it to the 10m finals which lead to lots of people using it to bash him for being gay.

Yesterday Tom Daley unfortunately didn’t make it into the finals of the 10m dive. He still did amazingly well for team GB however.

Because Daley failed to qualify, people took it upon themselves to send him abuse and homophobic hate.

Nevertheless, people were out to defend Tom Daley. Cristian group ‘Christian Voice’ tweeted Tom saying: “Turning gay doesn’t seem to have done Tom Daley any favours at #Rio2016“. Which obviously makes no sense and is just plain stupid.

J. K. Rowling jumped in on the defence of Tom by quoting the tweet and saying: ‘Can’t decide which is more offensive in this tweet, the stupidity or the spite.’ Which pretty much summed up everyones opinions on the outrageous homophobic attacks Tom was getting online.

Can’t decide which is more offensive in this tweet, the stupidity or the spite. https://t.co/ksqZp17drc

— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) August 20, 2016

On the positive, for as much bigoted hate that Tom was sent there was also a lot of love and pride sent towards him to0.

Aside from a Bronze medal #TomDaley has given young, gay people a role model, & the inspiration to be themselves. What have the haters done?

— Hamfisted Bun Vendor (@MetalOllie) August 20, 2016

You will always be number 1 in our hearts @TomDaley1994 ! @TeamGB @Olympics Bring on the 2020 games!! #diving https://t.co/xbZsISvONM

— MICHAEL AUGER 😀 (@MichaelCollabro) August 20, 2016

Ultimate display of grace and sportsmanship from the true champion. Well done, @TomDaley1994 – top of your game https://t.co/fedPi3koiT

— Jamie Lambert (@JamieCollabro) August 20, 2016

To all the idiots tweeting homophobic slurs to @TomDaley1994 tonight just remember he’s an Olympic Bronze medal winner and you’re at home.

— YORKSHIRE PROBLEMS (@yorkshireprobs) August 20, 2016

@TomDaley1994 Tom, you are an inspiration. Most of us couldn’t do a decent belly flop. All at @AttitudeMag send our love! #future

— Matthew Todd (@MrMatthewTodd) August 20, 2016

Well done to Tom Daley and all that he has done. We are all looking forward to seeing you at Tokyo 2020!

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