The Paris Olympics opening ceremony was a dazzling spectacle, filled with vibrant performances and artistic brilliance. Among the star-studded lineup, DJ Barbara Butch took the stage in a scene that has since become one of the most talked-about moments of the event. Dressed in an eye-catching silver headdress, Butch performed alongside a group of drag artists and dancers, creating an electrifying atmosphere that left the audience both mesmerized and divided.
Barbara Butch, a well-known French DJ and activist, is no stranger to the limelight. Known for her advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights and her bold artistic choices, Butch’s performance was intended to be a celebration of diversity and inclusion. The scene, orchestrated by the ceremony’s artistic director Thomas Jolly, was meant to symbolize feasting and French gastronomy, with Butch spinning tunes from a table that some viewers interpreted as a modern take on Leonardo da Vinci’s "The Last Supper.
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Despite Jolly’s insistence that the performance was not inspired by "The Last Supper," the scene drew sharp criticism from various quarters. Former U.S. President Donald Trump called the performance "a disgrace," while French Catholic bishops and other conservative groups expressed their outrage, claiming it was offensive to Christians. However, the organizers maintained that their intention was never to disrespect any religious group, but rather to celebrate community tolerance and love.
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