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1936 Olympics, Berlin, Nazi Germany (lemmy.world)
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[–] cabbage@piefed.social 68 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (3 children)

I think this year's opening ceremony did a wonderful job showcasing France and French culture in all its diversity. There's some really clever juxtaposition of tradition and contemporary France. Aya Nakamura, who has been criticized for her unconventional use of French language, dancing with the guards of the Académie Française (the institution responsible for the French language) was amazing, and a great fuck you to the people out there who pretend to be traditionalist but are really just poorly camouflaged racists with their heads stuck up their asses.

The blue naked man everybody seem so upset by is a cultural treasure, and he did not disappoint.

The fact that Americans are having a meltdown over it of course makes everything better, but it's just a bonus.

[–] catch22@startrek.website 13 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (2 children)

I think it was actually great on so many levels. Original, spectacular and pissing all the rabid bigots off. You have to love France for that fuck you attitude.

Not just Americans having a meltdown

https://m.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/politics/jim-allister-to-raise-blasphemous-show-at-olympics-opening-ceremony-with-mps/a572992127.html

Man is a complete tit, but still funny to see!

[–] Eatspancakes84@lemmy.world 7 points 4 months ago

It’s so ridiculous people get pissed over this. We are talking about Paris. They had royalty that were playing with sexuality and gender since the 1700s. When did we get so f*cking prude??

[–] cabbage@piefed.social 3 points 4 months ago

I agree - I think they did something truly great. It was great fun, completely harmless, showcased France and its people, and pissed off a lot of people I don't care for in the process. And it gave a lot of genuine talents a moment in the spotlight, without ever getting dull or overly traditional.

I can't read the article beyond the headline, but that's already hilarious.

[–] state_electrician@discuss.tchncs.de 3 points 4 months ago

Yeah, it was certainly unconventional, but I liked it. Had some serious ESC vibes.

[–] P4ulin_Kbana 2 points 4 months ago

I wasn't upset because I thought they were a Smurf 😂