Olympics Opening Ceremony

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Anonymous wrote:What was the social or political reason for having so many black people in prominent roles in the French aspects of the ceremony? Don't get me wrong I enjoyed it all, that lady who with that very stodgy military band was fabulous, the opera singer was someone I want to hear more of and the torch bearer were people I would like to learn more about, but this all had to be intentional. We didn't see much Arab/N. African representation. Why the deliberate black representation?

There is so much freaking racism and ignorance on this thread, I can't believe it. THERE ARE A LOT OF PEOPLE OF AFRICAN DESCENT AND AFRICAN IMMIGRANTS IN FRANCE. Clearly you have never been there. I'm so curious if you'll have this same comment four years from now.

Did you notice most posters decided not to reply to that ignorant poster? Ya shad ev done the same!

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Anonymous wrote:10 pages and nobody's pointed out how screwed Los Angeles is? Aside from Hollywood effects, anything in Sofia Stadium will look lame compared to tonight's river ceremony.

I hated it. I hated the boats. My favorite part of opening ceremonies has been the parade of nations and watching everyone walk in wearing their cool clothes. I was disappointed that we didn't get to see their outfits at all. I thought Tokyo was much better.

Tokyo? There was no audience and because of COVID athletes had to mask.

But I got to see their clothes and their flags up close.

I doubt you remember the Tokyo opening ceremony. Even though Japan put on a good event, it was sad given the postponement and lack of audience. I remember the London ceremony, which was quite edgy.

Really? Can hardly remember last night's..let alone 2021 or before. Wow y'all are somethin else!

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Anonymous wrote:Satanic

The consternation by the American right wing who otherwise love to mutter “eff your feelings” and prattle on about how liberals get offended too easily is just priceless.

Also the people most upset about this frequently liken Trump to Christ.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/313834492389?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=qzzqkx7lq7g&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=fivPVji9RhO&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY



https://www.craiyon.com/search/painting%20of%20The%20Last%20Supper%20with%20Donald%20Trump%20depicted%20in%20the%20middle

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1502208417/donald-trump-with-jesus-having-dinner

How hilarious that he announced today he’s not even Christian.
People are stupid AF.

That’s a doctored video.
Yep, people really ARE stupid!

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Anonymous wrote:I googled that cspire company that “pulled their ads.” It’s a wireless/fiber utility company in Mississippi. Would have had local-only ads which are super cheap (especially considering that limited market) and sold only when there aren’t national ads. So NBC is out a couple thousand dollars max, but will quickly fill with others anyway.

So what's the theory here - that NBC should pre-approve all Olympic activities? Does that mean all 200+ countries should have the right to pre-approve the LA opening ceremony?

How about having people in charge of the event that have the basic decency not to put on a show mocking Christianity? But if you can’t do that, don’t be at all surprised when people refuse to watch. Or pull up a list of advertisers and decide to boycott. And that’s only because Christians are generally tolerant. Try that display with other religions and see what happens.

Calm down, girl. It's a painting, not religious scripture.

That's what you get when Western Europe thinks they were the originator of Christianity.

And that drag queens can't be christians and that Jesus wouldn't have loved them so it necessarily equaled mockery.

And that the historical Jesus was a white dude with blond straight hair as imagined by a 15th century Italian.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:What was the social or political reason for having so many black people in prominent roles in the French aspects of the ceremony? Don't get me wrong I enjoyed it all, that lady who with that very stodgy military band was fabulous, the opera singer was someone I want to hear more of and the torch bearer were people I would like to learn more about, but this all had to be intentional. We didn't see much Arab/N. African representation. Why the deliberate black representation?

There is so much freaking racism and ignorance on this thread, I can't believe it. THERE ARE A LOT OF PEOPLE OF AFRICAN DESCENT AND AFRICAN IMMIGRANTS IN FRANCE. Clearly you have never been there. I'm so curious if you'll have this same comment four years from now.

So many Americans are as dumb AF.

[Anonymous]

Wait now they are saying it was never the Last Supper but a feast of Greek gods?

I mean I don’t know what’s going on but I do think it’s a stretch you know that’s the last supper — it doesn’t really look the painting in any but the most general of ways (a line of people)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Wait now they are saying it was never the Last Supper but a feast of Greek gods?

I mean I don’t know what’s going on but I do think it’s a stretch you know that’s the last supper — it doesn’t really look the painting in any but the most general of ways (a line of people)

Interesting, the bearded guy would make a good Bacchus

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Satanic

The consternation by the American right wing who otherwise love to mutter “eff your feelings” and prattle on about how liberals get offended too easily is just priceless.

Also the people most upset about this frequently liken Trump to Christ.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/313834492389?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=qzzqkx7lq7g&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=fivPVji9RhO&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY



https://www.craiyon.com/search/painting%20of%20The%20Last%20Supper%20with%20Donald%20Trump%20depicted%20in%20the%20middle

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1502208417/donald-trump-with-jesus-having-dinner

How hilarious that he announced today he’s not even Christian.
People are stupid AF.

That’s a doctored video.
Yep, people really ARE stupid!

NP. Wow…link?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Wait now they are saying it was never the Last Supper but a feast of Greek gods?

I mean I don’t know what’s going on but I do think it’s a stretch you know that’s the last supper — it doesn’t really look the painting in any but the most general of ways (a line of people)

Interesting, the bearded guy would make a good Bacchus

Oops, Dionysius

[Anonymous]

There are a few Triumph of Bacchus paintings by different artists
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Triumph_of_Bacchus

Some show much nakedness, so I won't link them here to protect the sensitive souls.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Wait now they are saying it was never the Last Supper but a feast of Greek gods?

I mean I don’t know what’s going on but I do think it’s a stretch you know that’s the last supper — it doesn’t really look the painting in any but the most general of ways (a line of people)

Interesting, the bearded guy would make a good Bacchus

Oops, Dionysius

That's definitely who he looks like. The Last Supper thing is mostly that they're all one side of the table. There's not even the right number of people.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Wait now they are saying it was never the Last Supper but a feast of Greek gods?

I mean I don’t know what’s going on but I do think it’s a stretch you know that’s the last supper — it doesn’t really look the painting in any but the most general of ways (a line of people)

Interesting, the bearded guy would make a good Bacchus

Oops, Dionysius

That's definitely who he looks like. The Last Supper thing is mostly that they're all one side of the table. There's not even the right number of people.

My French family has meals at very long outdoor tables with 30+ people.

[Anonymous]

Snowflakes need something to feed the outrage machine even if it’s all manufactured

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So those of other religions can’t sit in a line at the table now?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:10 pages and nobody's pointed out how screwed Los Angeles is? Aside from Hollywood effects, anything in Sofia Stadium will look lame compared to tonight's river ceremony.

I hated it. I hated the boats. My favorite part of opening ceremonies has been the parade of nations and watching everyone walk in wearing their cool clothes. I was disappointed that we didn't get to see their outfits at all. I thought Tokyo was much better.

Tokyo? There was no audience and because of COVID athletes had to mask.

But I got to see their clothes and their flags up close.

I doubt you remember the Tokyo opening ceremony. Even though Japan put on a good event, it was sad given the postponement and lack of audience. I remember the London ceremony, which was quite edgy.

Really? Can hardly remember last night's..let alone 2021 or before. Wow y'all are somethin else!

It was directed by Danny Boyle who did Trainspotting, which would give the easily offended heart palpitations.