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To have allowed my dc watch the Olympic opening ceremony?

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Creepingivy · 27/07/2024 03:10

I was shocked at the library scene leading to a threesome.

The mocking of Christians in the last supper scene.

The feminization of males & the sheer number of transvestites on parade. And a child thrown in the midst of them.

This is a sporting event, why the need to have it so highly sexulaised? My dc were thankfully howling with laughter at parts "the smurf man" singing (complete with his painted bulge) had us all in stitches.

I feel there was a social conditioning agenda to the opening ceremony & it was completely inappropriate given that it is for family viewing. Sexulaised behaviour should not be displayed to children.

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CarmelaBrunella · 27/07/2024 11:03

I loved the dramatic Tricolore over the bridge.

TheKeatingFive · 27/07/2024 11:02

I watched it on RTE and I think the broadcasters could have done with a better briefing. A lot of the references went clean over everyone's heads. Like the Jules et Jim bit - and apparently the horse was a reference to The Assassin's creed (I read it on X so it must be true)?

Very uneven overall I'd say, but the end was spectacular and Celine smashed it.

DumDeeDoh · 27/07/2024 10:56

Inam not clutching pearls around the last supper depiction, only saying if it was a symbol of other religions they would not be using/ parodying it. The Christianity of Europe has allowed more liberty to its citizens for which we should all be grateful.

CarmelaBrunella · 27/07/2024 10:54

@ExtraOnions I am not "outraged". My complaint is certainly not concealing any "prejudice". I am aware that the painting is not a holy item, but represents a holy event. I am RC, most of my life my religion has been mocked. Fine. I believe in free speech. However, it was a nation's showcase, demonstrating their culture. Their choice to do this, my opinion is that it wasn't an inclusive thing, but hey. That's life.

RunAwayTurnAwayRunAwayTurnAway · 27/07/2024 10:49

TheRakesTale · 27/07/2024 10:47

Oh, the witty people are out today

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Chapeau

ExtraOnions · 27/07/2024 10:48

…I wonder how many people who are claiming to be outraged about Christianity, have actually been to church recently ?

I’m Catholic, I go most weeks .. and I was in no way outraged.

We are all made in Gods image for starters

Everyone is welcome at church, regardless of what they are wearing

Da Vinci was not actually at the last supper, it’s an artistic representation.. and the real event would not have looked anything like that

The painting is not an Holy Object, and has been referenced in many films and comedies over the years.

Our mission, as Christians, is it spread love .. not to be angry or outraged.

I would ask that people stop using my religion to hide your prejudice behind.

Ginmonkeyagain · 27/07/2024 10:47

I had also assumed the drag/music tableau was not so much mocking Christianity but was one of the many art inspired tableaux, this time showing the riotous spirt of Paris - with a hat tip to Molliere.

User135644 · 27/07/2024 10:47

Happyhoppy15 · 27/07/2024 10:42

can you just pause and read that again.

the west offer freedom to everyone and have far advanced women’s rights. People being themselves and not harming anyone yet because they are different are being called out.

well off you trot to the east where you might be in the same position!

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I was being a bit facetious. I think people coming here have to abide by our laws and values but liberals are taking things way too far now.

TheRakesTale · 27/07/2024 10:47

RunAwayTurnAwayRunAwayTurnAway · 27/07/2024 10:40

So open minded that your brain clean flew out of your head.

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Oh, the witty people are out today

MillicentMaybe · 27/07/2024 10:45

PinkSparklyPussyCat · 27/07/2024 10:27

I was more worried about the 100 year old man in the wheelchair. Poor sod, sitting in the pouring rain.

Who was the woman in the sparkly suit on the boat with Rafa Nadal? I came in just as Nadal carried then flame and was then on the boat.

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Woman in sparkly suit was Nadia Comaneci.

Seaglassandchampagne · 27/07/2024 10:44

I thought it was shit because it was disjointed, too long and repetitive. Luckily I’m not consumed by hysteria about wokeism so my pearls remain unclutched, but I would say that you’re probably going to be let down if you expect the city of Paris to present a showcase of conservative family values and respect for christianity.

Happyhoppy15 · 27/07/2024 10:42

User135644 · 27/07/2024 10:36

Sometimes you can't blame certain religions or cultures from being anti-west.

What have we become? Liberalism has utterly lost the plot. Problem is you need checks and balances between liberalism and conservatism, you can't go too far in either direction.

can you just pause and read that again.

the west offer freedom to everyone and have far advanced women’s rights. People being themselves and not harming anyone yet because they are different are being called out.

well off you trot to the east where you might be in the same position!

FastFood · 27/07/2024 10:42

The threesome was a reference of Jules and Jim, a film emblematic of French nouvelle vague.

Ginmonkeyagain · 27/07/2024 10:42

You sympathise with anti western feeling because an Olympic opening ceremony had - checks notes - a few male performers in heels and dresses.

Okay.

RunAwayTurnAwayRunAwayTurnAway · 27/07/2024 10:40

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So open minded that your brain clean flew out of your head.

User135644 · 27/07/2024 10:36

Sometimes you can't blame certain religions or cultures from being anti-west.

What have we become? Liberalism has utterly lost the plot. Problem is you need checks and balances between liberalism and conservatism, you can't go too far in either direction.

Wishihadanalgorithm · 27/07/2024 10:35

That’s interesting that your DC weren’t overly impressed.

I do want to watch the Paris ceremony but when I can fast forward the boring parts. That might be something for later today.

MissScarletInTheBallroom · 27/07/2024 10:34

HolyGround13 · 27/07/2024 10:33

That’s interesting! All my Paris friends loved it, and were excited to see Aya Nakamura

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Aya is great, but some of the other stuff was definitely WTF.

medianewbie · 27/07/2024 10:33

Wishihadanalgorithm · 27/07/2024 09:59

2012 opening ceremony is on You Tube

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Thank you.
I watched the whole ceremony last night. I thought it was ambitious, great in parts, a bit tedious in others (eg the fashion show) but overall a good job esp considering the very poor weather. My two teenage dc (both asd, neither straight) found the library scene 'stupid' because, yes, libraries are about books. 1 dc enjoyed the colour & movement, the other found it very 'performative' in places. We're going to watch 2012 now to compare Grin

HolyGround13 · 27/07/2024 10:33

MissScarletInTheBallroom · 27/07/2024 10:31

I live in France. The reaction from most French people I know is "WTF".

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That’s interesting! All my Paris friends loved it, and were excited to see Aya Nakamura

CarmelaBrunella · 27/07/2024 10:32

DumDeeDoh · 27/07/2024 10:27

If there was mocking of an Islamic or Hindu etc picture there would be out cry, but Christianity is ok to make fun of, as there will never be violent backlash to it. It was noticeable that the only child in the ceremony was in the middle of the "queer" element. The threesome was also unnecessary for the opening ceremony of a sporting event.

I'm going to agree with you about the presentation of The Last Supper. It wasn't about the picture or the artist, but was a parody of a holy event for many people. I'll probably be called a "pearl cluthcher" 🙄but I don't know why that was considered to be ok.

MissScarletInTheBallroom · 27/07/2024 10:31

vivainsomnia · 27/07/2024 09:09

This thread reflects the issue with it. They don't have the extended understanding of French history and culture that was required to appreciate what the show was intending to depict. When you don't understand it, it certainly makes no sense and comes across as a deliberate intent to be flippant.

That's typical France though! Holding on to it's history and culture and not caring one bit what others think. Learn about our amazing history or get lost!

I live in France. The reaction from most French people I know is "WTF".

Willmafrockfit · 27/07/2024 10:31

i had a headache after 4 hours of tv watching

foothandmouth · 27/07/2024 10:30

We quite enjoyed it. It went on a bit long

MillicentMaybe · 27/07/2024 10:30

Happyhoppy15 · 27/07/2024 09:26

Totally agree

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Yes, a bit ‘blink and you’ll miss it’.

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