Paris Olympics closing ceremony is plagued by technical issues as frustrated BBC viewers slam its ‘awful’ sound quality during live performance from Phoenix – before accusing the band of lip-syncing!
As a lifelong observer and participant in various cultural events, I must admit that the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics left me quite perplexed. Having attended numerous ceremonies across the globe, I have always admired their ability to bring people together, celebrate diversity, and showcase the host nation’s heritage. However, this year’s event seemed to have missed the mark for many, including myself.
Spectators watching the Olympics closing ceremony on BBC had doubts about whether the artists were actually singing live, as poor sound quality problems resurfaced during the event on Sunday.
Eagerly watching Phoenix ascend the grand stage, I couldn’t help but join the chorus of frustrated fans calling for better audio during their performance. The confusion swirled around us, wondering how such a talented band was permitted to deliver their music under such subpar conditions.
As a die-hard enthusiast, I can hardly contain my excitement! The bigwigs have guaranteed mind-blowing acts from globally acclaimed acrobats, dancers, and vocalists. Billie Eilish, Tom Cruise, and the Red Hot Chilli Peppers are set to grace us with their presence! This is going to be unforgettable!
The Olympic Closing Ceremony unfolded a tale about various ‘explorers from different dimensions of space and time’. They chanced upon the remnants of Olympism and reassembled the Olympic symbols, known as the Olympic Rings, within a spectacular event that lasted over two hours.
As the recurring audio problems in the broadcast persisted, audiences increasingly expressed irritation, and they flooded X (previously recognized as Twitter) to vent their frustrations. Some of them even called for dismissal.
As a devoted admirer, let me express my concern over the sound quality during the event. It seems to be just as muddled for the grand opening as it is now, leaving me struggling to make out any sounds clearly.
‘The sound engineering is pretty awful.’
‘The pacing, camerawork and sound are all so bizarre!’
‘The sound for the bands seems somewhat subdued; they made an effort to amplify it, yet it became distorted, so they opted to keep it softer and less clear. Despite this, I’m still enjoying the performance. Phoenix is putting on a great show.’
‘wtf are these sound issues, they dare do this to Billie Eilish’
In summary, during the Paris Olympics, Great Britain managed to win 65 medals, a number equal to what they achieved in London 2012 and their second-highest foreign medal haul after some other event.
They came third behind the United States (126) and China (91).
However, Team GB brought home 8 fewer gold medals compared to the Olympics held in Tokyo just three years ago, and they fell short by 13 gold medals compared to the total of 27 they won at Rio 2016.
With 14 golds, 22 silvers, and 29 bronzes, Britain ranked seventh in the medal standings, marking its lowest position since it came tenth at Athens 2004. Among European countries, France and the Netherlands placed higher than Britain.
In the traditional Olympics, sports like athletics, cycling, and swimming earned their share of medals. Meanwhile, rowing put behind its troublesome Tokyo experience by winning an impressive three gold medals during a powerful regatta.
However, more recent sports like skateboarding, taekwondo, trampolining, and even sport climbing have been successful, with Team GB earning its inaugural medals in the latter.
Despite not having a break, Team GB has started preparations early for the 2028 Los Angeles Games. They have secured Stanford University as their primary training ground.
A star-studded show will bring an end to the two-week sporting spectacle on Sunday night.
As someone who has attended multiple international competitions and witnessed various mishaps, I can attest that this year’s global competition is not immune to technical difficulties, as the audio problems encountered are not a novelty. In fact, I remember vividly the backlash against the Paris Olympics when its opening ceremony received harsh criticism on social media in July, with thousands of users threatening to boycott the event. The experience taught me that even the most anticipated events can face unexpected challenges and mishaps, and it’s crucial for organizers to learn from these incidents to ensure a smooth and successful competition.
Angry spectators flooded X, with hashtags like #boycottOlympics and #boycottParis2024 becoming popular topics over the next day.
Particularly, the emergence of what seemed like a “bare-skinned blue figure” within an ambiance reminiscent of the Last Supper stirred strong disapproval from onlookers, particularly those who identified as Christian.
One wrote: ‘What a disgraceful opening to the 2024 Olympics #BoycottOlympics.’
Another declared they ‘didn’t even care about the Olympics’ but were now ‘100 per cent boycotting’.
Many users of X, in large numbers, joined the criticism, posting comments such as “The opening ceremony was shameful and an insult to all Christians #skipOlympics.”
‘Are you serious?!? This is blasphemous and God will not be mocked! #BoycottOlympics.
Why in the world would someone go out of their way to upset as many Christians as they can? It’s hard to believe that such a controversial show could make it past the proposal stage. #BoycottTheOlympics.
As a conscientious advocate for respectful living, I encourage everyone to honor Jesus Christ sincerely, avoiding any disrespectful portrayals of His Last Supper. If you share this conviction and stand against such mockery, join me in expressing it with the hashtag #BoycottOlympics on social media platforms.
‘The spectacle was despicable, offensive and extremely vile. #BoycottOlympics #BoycottParis2024.
“Could this upcoming Olympic Games be one that never happens? Which nation will show courage first by choosing not to participate? Here’s hoping #BoycottOlympics becomes a reality.”
Despite some people finding the part of the ceremony that depicted the Last Supper as a mockery, the Official X account of the Olympics argued differently. They described the ‘naked blue figure’ not as a parody, but as an ‘interpretation of the Greek God Dionysus.’
Dionysus is the Greek god of fertility and has no relevance to the Last Supper.
French entertainer Philippe Katerine took on a disputed part, later brushing off the criticism by saying to BFM TV: “Isn’t it exhilarating when there’s no agreement? Isn’t it dull if everything is always in harmony on this world?”
Despite this, the Catholic Church in France voiced criticism towards the section, as evidenced by a statement from the Conference of French Bishops, expressing their regret over the portrayal of disrespectful and mocking scenes directed at Christianity, which they found extremely troubling.
As a devoted fan, I too felt dismayed following Gojira’s rendition of ‘Ah! Ça Ira’, a tune that echoed through the French Revolution. Their performance left me with mixed feelings.
In addition to opera singer Marina Viotti, the band also featured numerous effigies symbolizing the decapitated Queen Marie Antoinette.
However, the intense and blazing visuals have sparked controversy among online Christians, who believe that inviting the band to perform at the opening ceremony could be seen as promoting Satanism.
Andrei Tate, a contentious social media figure, expressed strong disapproval and asserted that the opening ceremony had overtones of Satanism, further accusing the Western world of idolizing the devil.
As a devoted enthusiast, let me express my viewpoint: The powers that be in the Western world seem to hold beliefs that I can only describe as Satanistic. It’s not about hidden agendas or wild theories; they openly demonstrate their reverence for the devil. Can you not see it? Are we so blinded by our own perceptions that we fail to acknowledge the truth right before our eyes?
In a subsequent comment, Elon Musk, who is the proprietor of both Tesla and SpaceX, also voiced his opinion, stating that the depicted scenes were “very disregarding towards Christians.” He further added, “Unfortunately, Christianity appears to have lost its bite or power.”
The event was marred not only by heavy rainfall but also viewer complaints about the sound quality, technical glitches, and countless athletes donning ponchos while passing through the River Seine aboard various vessels, due to the inclement weather conditions.
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