I was looking forward to the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics Games. Now personally, I love a big spectacle. If you can recall, the 2008 opening ceremony in Beijing, is often called “the greatest ever” because of its grand extravagance. And of course, the one in London in 2012, which included everything from politics to humor and great music. It presented the very essence of Britain to millions of viewers worldwide.
Paris Olympics Disappoints Many
If you’re an Olympic fan, then last Friday must’ve been a dream for you. Sitting in front of the TV, anticipating what Paris had in store for you. However, if you were like any other fan, we’re sure it was a crashing disappointment for you too. It wasn’t just the rain that dampened the proceedings. It was also the perplexing artistic choices made by the organizers and the lackluster performances of many involved.
The French media reported that it cost around $130 million, which is four times the cost of London’s critically acclaimed 2012 offering. Where was the money spent?
If you did yourself a favor and didn’t watch the Paris Olympics, here is what you missed. Initially, it seemed like a biblical scene of Christ and his 12 apostles sharing a last meal, but with a twist. There were drag queens, a transgender model, a near-naked Greek god of wine, and music by DJ Butch. Her presence, being proudly Jewish, fat, and a lesbian, seemed to tick a lot of boxes in the A-Z of “inclusivity,” which appeared to be the primary theme of this year’s ceremony.
It seems like this year’s theme for the Olympics was inclusivity. Paris followed it to the best of their abilities. This year’s opening has left a question mark in everyone’s head, curious to understand where the money went. And how such an anticipated event could miss the mark.
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