Paris 2024 responds to Olympic ceremony backlash | The Last Supper

Paris 2024 responds to Olympic ceremony backlash | The Last Supper
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Paris 2024 organisers clarify intentions after Olympic ceremony 'Last Supper' sketch sparks controversy among religious groups.

Paris 2024 organisers apologised on Sunday to Catholics and other Christian groups angered by a kitsch tableau in the Olympic Games opening ceremony that appeared to parody Leonardo da Vinci's "The Last Supper" painting.

"Clearly there was never an intention to show disrespect to any religious group. (The opening ceremony) tried to celebrate community tolerance," Paris 2024 spokesperson Anne Descamps told a press conference.
"We believe this ambition was achieved. If people have taken any offence we are really sorry."

The International Olympic Committee said it took note of Paris 2024's clarification.

Thomas Jolly, the artistic director behind the flamboyant opening ceremony, said the scene had not been inspired by "The Last Supper" and depicted a pagan feast linked to the gods of Olympus.

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[josegazmen]

If they are so tolerant/diverse, try doing this with other religions!!!!

[HPfan]

This was not an apology. This was an explanation and a double down. They do not regret it. They don’t see anything wrong with it and that’s scary

[r]

This was not a real apology for the disgusting insult.

[diplomatsafe]

Justifying your actions is NOT an apology. How conceited!!!

[WarrenRamos-zu]

What is the connection of the last supper on this Olympics? This is unacceptable to all the Christians. No respect!

[seanmcshane]

Unacceptable and a real apology is needed.

[Mike-xkic]

Really France this is the best you could come up with what a shame in front of the whole world Understanding this mockery will affect your country in profound ways mark my word!

[uscliz]

The Committee knew exactly what kind of response they would receive and welcomed it. I hope someone organizes a global boycott. What a disgusting and insensitive display. I feel bad for those French citizens who were as surprised and disappointed as we were.

[hugocarreira]

Yes it was totally intentional to ofend,

[jennafer]

When I have to turn the Olympic ceremony off because it was inappropriate for my grandkids there is a big problem!!!

[seanmcshane]

People have taken offence. It was not inclusive - it excluded Christian’s through offence. Further, one of the participants in the scene put an instagram up with “the new gay testament”. So it want accidental.

[hermienbooyens]

It was blashfemy noo other words 😡😡😡😡😡😡😡💀💀👹👹🎃👽

[are-you-kidding-me-for-rea]

I call BS on the lot of them! Yeah, they're sorry...Sorry they got caught! 😈

[paulgiacovelli]

You shouldn’t worry about people taking offense. You should worry about God and his wrath. Mocking God is not a healthy move. Repent of this debacle and you better be sincere. No excuse for that madness.

[jfree]

Clearly there was every intention to mock Christianity

[lizcadena]

C'est une honte. J'en ai marre de ces moqueries, tu crois que ça va continuer comme ça ?

[melvidal]

Liars! They must think we're stupid!

[verahadjicosta]

Thomas Jolly shame on you, you offended all Christians in the world, by mocking Jesus Christ

[lizcadena]

Shamefull...how can you think this is acceptable

[shuffman]

Imagine they planned this for a couple years. This of course was known how it was portrayed and they chose to offend instead