Eiffel's descendants call for Olympic rings to be moved to LA. (www.rfi.fr)

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[-] gravitas_deficiency@sh.itjust.works 15 points 1 week ago

Personally, I agree that it’s an eyesore on the tower, but I don’t expect this effort to succeed.

[-] Deceptichum@quokk.au 14 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

The heritage outrage is ridiculous as these can easily be removed in the future and it's not the end of the world that it looks different for who knows how long.

What I can't agree with is keeping them in the first place, it looks out of place and tacky. And what the fuck was even memorable about these Olympics, shitting in a river, a Dutch child rapist, and Australia committing crimes against humanity under the guise of breakdancing?

[-] ShinkanTrain@lemmy.ml 42 points 1 week ago

Fundies being offended at the opening was cool.

[-] CaptainSpaceman@lemmy.world 16 points 1 week ago

Yes! Gojira and the Dionysius scene were amazing!

[-] youngalfred@lemm.ee 27 points 1 week ago

The venues were pretty cool I thought. Nice break from 'generic sport stadium A'.

[-] originalucifer@moist.catsweat.com 16 points 1 week ago

dont forget americans desperate to get healthcare they cant get/afford at home!

usa is #1 (in medical bankruptcy!)

[-] JimmyBigSausage@lemm.ee 3 points 1 week ago

The best thing at the Olympics was Celine Dion. I honestly was moved to tears. That said, and probably in jest, the rings could be moved to Las Vegas and rise up in the new Celine Dion production to sing Hymne de l’Amour on stage!

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