Tomas Taraba, Slovakia’s deputy prime minister, has decided not to attend the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics. He made this announcement after being upset by the opening ceremony. The Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony caused a huge uproar after featuring a provocative reinterpretation of Leonardo da Vinci’s “The Last Supper” with drag queens and a transgender model, set against the River Seine. This bold performance, meant to promote inclusivity and challenge violence, sparked outrage among Christian groups and conservative politicians worldwide. The Paris organizing committee issued an apology, claiming no disrespect was intended, but the controversy continues to stir strong reactions from both supporters and critics, making the event a lightning rod for debates on art, religion, and freedom of expression.
Taraba was set to represent Slovakia at the closing ceremony, but he called the Olympics a “symbol of degenerate decadence” because of what happened at the opening event. He took to Facebook to explain that the ceremony had turned the sport into a “progressive political theater” and was highly offensive to many people.
The opening ceremony featured a controversial scene where Leonardo da Vinci’s famous painting, “The Last Supper,” was reimagined. In this version, instead of the traditional image of Jesus and his disciples, the scene included drag queens, LGBTQ+ performers, and other unconventional elements. This portrayal upset many Christians around the world.
Taraba also claimed that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is now removing videos of the opening ceremony from the internet to avoid further criticism. He described the event as “disgraceful” and said it had gone beyond the bounds of acceptable cultural expression.
Paris 2024’s President, Tony Estanguet, defended the ceremony, saying it was meant to provoke thought and reflect the values of diversity. Artistic director Thomas Jolly also supported the event, saying it was intended to include everyone and promote unity.
In response to the backlash, the IOC has been taking down videos of the ceremony from platforms like YouTube and issuing copyright claims against those sharing the footage.
This controversy has sparked a global debate about the role of politics and personal values in global events like the Olympics.
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If Humans had BALLS these days, which
they don’t, they would all boycott the whole
filthy Jewish Spectacle and leave the Nazis
with poop all over their faces!