Apparent drag 'parody of Last Supper' at Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony sparks controversy

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Apparent drag 'parody of Last Supper' at Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony sparks controversy
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performed an apparent “parody of the Last Supper” at the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony Friday, drawing intense criticism across social media.

At the center was an ornately dressed woman with a large silver headdress that resembled a halo as depicted in paintings of Jesus. She smiled and made a heart shape with her hands as her peers stared down the camera, some slowly dancing.World Series contenders complete surprising trade ahead of deadline

At the center was an ornately dressed woman with a large silver headdress that resembled a halo as depicted in paintings of Jesus., saying: “To all the Christians of the world who are watching the #Paris2024 ceremony and felt insulted by this drag queen parody of the Last Supper, know that it is not France that is speaking but a left-wing minority ready for any provocation.”

Doll — the host of Drag Race France — and two other queens also appeared in the opening ceremony’s fashion/runway segment Friday.

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