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(82,722 posts) Fri Aug 9, 2024, 10:20 PM Aug 9

The Olympic closing ceremony will feature a crucifixion [View all]

In somewhat shocking news, the Olympic closing ceremony will include a crucifixion. The French Olympic committee, aware of the backlash to the opening ceremony, released a statement.

"The 2024 Paris Olympics brought together the worlds cultures, and as we close out the games, we will celebrate the French art community by recreating the Strasbourg Crucifixion during the closing ceremony."

I'm looking forward to the ceremony.

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The Olympic closing ceremony will feature a crucifixion [View all] Renew Deal Aug 9 OP

Can you dig it? Why not. Klarkashton Aug 9 #1

Apparently they've cut quite a bit out... DrivingOnThe Left Aug 9 #2

After Marie Antoinette's severed talking head, little surprises me. paleotn Aug 9 #3

Nothing says fun like a crucifixion . not what i want to see. Srkdqltr Aug 9 #4

You nailed it Renew Deal Aug 9 #5

Ok Srkdqltr Aug 9 #6

. Think. Again. Aug 9 #8

all the Christians will be very cross gopiscrap Aug 9 #14

Awesome! Think. Again. Aug 9 #7

The French are wild. BannonsLiver Aug 9 #9

It's Paris, France, and as the host city, it's their culture, their history and their choice. Deuxcents Aug 9 #10

The LA planners are probably watching the games as an example of what not to do. Xolodno Aug 9 #11

The Strasbourg Crucifixion is a painting in tempera and gold on panel of c. 1315 elleng Aug 9 #12

I call shenanigans blogslug Aug 9 #13