The Olympic Games’ controversial opening ceremonies in Paris have sparked a wave of reactions from the French people, with not all responses being positive. The ceremonies, which featured a boat parade down the River Seine and performances from international artists like Céline Dion, also included a live reenactment of the Last Supper with drag queens and a ménage à trois sequence.
The French Bishops’ Conference expressed regret over the mockery of Christianity in the ceremonies, while French President Emmanuel Macron defended the event, thanking the creative team and artists for a “unique and magical moment.” However, not all French citizens were impressed, with some taking to social media to apologize to the world for the controversial scenes.
A viral video of a French family reacting to the Last Supper reenactment has also been circulating online, with one member of the family exclaiming, “No no no no no no! What is that?!”
Despite the mixed reactions, a significant number of Americans tuned in to watch the opening ceremonies, with 28.6 million viewers reported. The controversy surrounding the event continues to spark debate and discussion among viewers worldwide.
