On the eerie night of Halloween, it’s always a good idea to go out with someone you trust to keep those jitters at bay. Costumes ran the gamut, and since it was an Olympic year, folks jumped on the bandwagon with athletic themes. And who better to dress up as than the “G.O.A.T.” herself, Simone Biles? Dressing up as a gymnastics legend is definitely a crowd-pleaser, but it takes a bit of humor and creativity to make it pop. That’s exactly what one dedicated fan—a bearded drag queen pulled off, mixing humor and style in a way that got everyone’s attention!
These days, social media is buzzing with one unusual name: “Timon Biles.” No, that’s not a typo! If you’re wondering who that is, here’s the scoop. On Halloween, die-hard Simone Biles fan Terren Wooten Clarke, also known as Kizha Carr, introduced this character. Just two days later, this character is going viral when on October 3, Clarke, a bearded drag queen, shared a video on Instagram that left everyone in stitches, which was a mix of humor and admiration to create a unique twist on the gymnastics G.O.A.T. herself!
A bearded drag queen just pulled off on Instagram! He posted this hilarious video of herself in a golden leotard with an Olympic medal hanging around her neck, attempting some tricky gymnastics moves on the bars like a round-off. Let’s just say it wasn’t exactly a walk in the park! Then he switched it up and tried a Yurchenko in a pool room—one of Simone Biles’ signature moves! As if that wasn’t enough, he took to the streets, performing floor routines and capturing all of Simone’s signature gestures after winning an Olympic medal, like bowing and raising her hands in celebration. But wait, was it all so simple? Of course not! How many of you remember Timon from The Lion King? You know that clever little meerkat?
Well, Terren Wooten Clarke is a drag performer from New York City who loves drawing inspiration from ‘90s cartoon superheroes to create bold looks that play with gender. On Halloween night, he mixed Timon and Simone Biles into one fantastic character. Picture this: he sported a mustache and vibrant orange hair—inspired by Timon. He humorously dubbed her character “Timon Biles,” saying, “I’m more than just the G.O.A.T. I’m the meerkat.” This funny fusion had the gymnastics community rolling with laughter, proving that a little humor and creativity can go a long way!
Fans go all out to celebrate Simone Biles in the most creative ways
When fans first caught a glimpse of this character, one excitedly said, “I really want her to see this!” This fan was convinced that Simone Biles herself should check out the video. It’s true that not everyone will get this kind of fashion and humor, but Terren’s talent definitely deserves some recognition for its creativity and flair. Terren Wooten Clarke, who identifies as male, grew up in Oklahoma and made his way to New York City to perform in The Book of Mormon. But he quickly realized that his true calling was in drag performance.
After becoming disillusioned with the overly political world of professional theater, he started performing drag while still on Broadway. He gained fame in the New York City drag scene and eventually decided to leave Broadway behind to dive into drag full-time, forming a close-knit drag family called the House of Carr. He shared that it’s about being strong and powerful. His journey even led him to grow a beard to play with traditional gender norms, changing his view of drag from just a female illusion to embracing gender fluidity. As he puts it, “Drag is everything.”
One fan jumped in with a playful, “Why are you like this!!!!!!” clearly loving the creativity. Another fan couldn’t help but say, “I love your brain!” And then there was yet another voice in the mix, enthusiastically declaring, “Hahahaha you better. 10, 10, 10!” Their reactions just go to show how much everyone is enjoying Terren’s unique twist on drag!
One fan couldn’t help but ask, “What do you want me to do, dress in drag and do a round-off?” Clearly stunned to see the creativity, this fan captured the surprise perfectly. But it wasn’t just Terren stealing the show; another fan also got into the Halloween spirit!
A fan came up with a fun Halloween tribute to Simone Biles by decorating their house with a skeleton dressed in leotards that mimic Biles’ gymnastics outfits. The skeleton was shown performing a long jump on a vault set at 11 feet high, just a foot shy of Biles’ impressive jump during the Paris Olympics. This creative really shows the excitement around Biles’ achievements, especially after she won three gold medals and a silver in Paris. It’s a playful way to celebrate her impact on gymnastics and show how much fans admire her!
