The 2024 Olympics opening ceremony left many, including some American conservatives, expressing shock and outrage over a “parody” of Da Vinci’s “The Last Supper” featuring drag queens and pagan mythological figures during Friday’s globally televised spectacle.

The moment during which the participants on the Olympic catwalk – a depiction of a fashion show that played out on one of the bridges over the Seine as the parade of nations passed underneath – was shared on social media by the Olympic Committee in addition to being watched around the world.

The world is a stage, and Paris is a catwalk.

The #OpeningCeremony is France's largest nightclub. Celebrities are showcasing young French designer talent, while DJ Barbara Butch provides the tunes. The perfect moment for the last delegations to arrive. #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/zOzELw8n8a

— The Olympic Games (@Olympics) July 26, 2024

Reactions took place in many countries immediately during and after the Opening Ceremony broadcast from The 2024 Olympics.

Republican House Speaker Rep. Mike Johnson was among those who reacted in the U.S., calling it “shocking and insulting.”

“Last night’s mockery of the Last Supper was shocking and insulting to Christian people around the world who watched the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games,” the Republican leader wrote on X.

Last night’s mockery of the Last Supper was shocking and insulting to Christian people around the world who watched the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games.

The war on our faith and traditional values knows no bounds today. But we know that truth and virtue will always… pic.twitter.com/s88c9ymG9j

— Speaker Mike Johnson (@SpeakerJohnson) July 27, 2024

The parody became a topic worldwide overnight, overtaking other aspects of the lavish opening ceremony spectacle, angering politicians and clergy alike, in addition to thousands on social media.

“This ceremony has unfortunately included scenes of derision and mockery of Christianity, which we very deeply deplore,” the Conference of French Bishops announced in a statement.

Angry social media posts from French and Italian officials with right wing parties went viral overnight abroad, and the reactions in the States ranged from surprise to alarm and outrage as well.

“What the f*ck was all this about? A drag queen mockery of the Last Supper at the Olympics? Would they have mocked any other religion like this? Appalling decision,” Piers Morgan wrote on X.

Btw, what the f*ck was all this about? A drag queen mockery of the Last Supper at the Olympics? Would they have mocked any other religion like this? Appalling decision. pic.twitter.com/50uREKJEJd

— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) July 27, 2024

Sen. Katie Britt (R-AL) called it an “intentional” mockery of Christianity, and she asked Vice President Kamala Harris to condemn it.

“[Kamala Harris], will you condemn this?” she wrote. “America is at a crossroads. There are two very different paths. Craziness vs. common sense. We all know which road the most liberal presidential nominee in history would drive us down.”

.@KamalaHarris, will you condemn this?

America is at a crossroads. There are two very different paths. Craziness vs. common sense. We all know which road the most liberal presidential nominee in history would drive us down. https://t.co/j4TK4qh7UV

— Katie Britt (@KatieBrittforAL) July 27, 2024

“The 2024 Paris Olympics has gone full Woke dystopian,” Kyle Becker wrote.

The 2024 Paris Olympics has gone full Woke dystopian.

The opening ceremony was filled with transgend*r mockery of the Last Supper, the Golden Calf idol, and even the Pale Horse from the Book of Revelation.

The Olympics has made it clear that Christian viewers aren’t welcome. pic.twitter.com/LgawyE6YRX

— Kyle Becker (@kylenabecker) July 26, 2024

Over 1 Billion people around the world are watching the Olympics Opening Ceremony.

And this is the best France could do.

A man dressed as a Smurf surrounded by drag queens and a plus sized woman with a giant crown. pic.twitter.com/E4QHkwwFES

Bishop Robert Barron released a video in reaction to the ceremony, saying, “What do I see but this gross mockery of The Last Supper… would they ever have dared mock Islam in a similar way?” Bishop Robert Barron wrote on X.

Friends, my thoughts on the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics. #Olimpiadas2024 #OlympicGames pic.twitter.com/xU1ljFMZft

— Bishop Robert Barron (@BishopBarron) July 27, 2024

— Oli London (@OliLondonTV) July 26, 2024

Actual opening ceremony of the Olympics.

This isn’t parody.

RIP Olympics. pic.twitter.com/5gk1yObldB

— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) July 26, 2024

In this scene from the Olympic opening ceremony, the famous painting of The Last Supper is recreated, but Jesus is replaced with an obese woman, while queer and trans figures (including a child!) depict her apostles.

Overt pagan and satanic symbolism. pic.twitter.com/YImWfFDekB

— Jenna Ellis (@realJennaEllis) July 26, 2024

Many of the conservative reactions came in response to messages of support of the opening ceremony and accusations of “pearl-clutching” by conservatives to a drag queen-filled Last Supper.

We don’t give a damn about your pearl clutching over our “disrespect” towards Christianity

Considering the fact that you alt-/far-right losers constantly mock Islam & other religions publicly (usually in private like cowards): shut up#Paris2024 #OpeningCeremony pic.twitter.com/bb0EGlmtQg

— Julien Hoez (@JulienHoez) July 26, 2024

Thomas Jolly, the ceremony’s artistic director, has pushed back against criticism, claiming the mockup of a famous Christianity image is all about inclusivity.

“In France, people are free to love how they please, are free to love whoever they want, are free to believe or not believe,” Jolly said.

Watch the clip above via France 24.

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