Conservatives in uproar over Olympics opening ceremony scene they say mocks ‘Last Supper’

1. The Paris Olympics opening ceremony, which took place not in a stadium but along the River Seine amidst a summer rainstorm, was a bold and breathtaking spectacle marred by sloppy execution and mishaps. It boasted stunning high points (such as Celine Dion’s performance on the Eiffel Tower) but also had its fair share of preventable mistakes, like the Can-Can dancers who struggled to lift their legs due to fear of falling into the Seine. Regardless of one’s personal viewpoints or political leanings, there was much room for debate about the event and its coverage on NBC, with issues ranging from the beheaded Marie Antoinettes to the bookish trio, foggy camera lenses, and commentators who failed to provide proper context or insight.