The opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics ended with a recreation of Leonardo da Vinci’s famous painting “The Last Supper,” depicting the prophet Jesus. However, the fact that the parody was staged as an LGBT show reverberated around the world. Social media users called for a global boycott of the Olympics with the hashtag #boycottOlympics. Those who claimed the parody mocked religion described France’s decision to allow it as “shameful.” American billionaire Elon Musk, owner of X (Twitter), also said the parody was a grave disrespect to Christians.
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“They did propaganda.”
American technology giant C-Spire also said it was shocked by the protests and announced it would stop advertising at the Olympics. “The mockery of The Last Supper at the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics is unacceptable,” C-Spire said in a statement. “As a result, C-Spire has decided to withdraw its advertising from the Olympics.” Conservative politicians also criticized France for allowing the propaganda parody. Christian clergy also protested, saying Christianity was being mocked. Following the outrage, Olympic organizers apologized.
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The controversial display of “The Last Supper” painting at the Olympic opening ceremony drew reactions from around the world.
Criminal charges against parody
French lawyer Fabrice Di Vizio was among those who reacted last Friday night to the controversial rendition of a painting of “The Last Supper” at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics. In a statement, Fabrice Di Vizio announced that he plans to file a criminal complaint today for distorting the painting, which depicts Jesus Christ’s last meal with his disciples, and rendition at the Olympic opening ceremony. “We should not insult religion or speak of freedom of expression,” the lawyer said. “I invite all Christians to file a lawsuit for the moral damage we have suffered,” he said.
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