Paris' Olympics opening was wacky and wonderful — and upset bishops. Here's why
Ah Paris, the Olympic gold medalist of naughtiness
By JOHN LEICESTER
Published - Jul 28, 2024, 05:33 AM ET
Last Updated - Jul 28, 2024, 05:33 AM EDT
PARIS (AP) — Paris: the Olympic gold medalist of naughtiness.
Revolution ran like a high-voltage wire through the wacky, wonderful and rule-breaking Olympic opening ceremony that the French capital used to astound, bemuse and, at times, poke a finger in the eye of global audiences on Friday night.
That Paris put on the most flamboyant, diversity-celebrating, LGBTQ+-visible of opening ceremonies wasn't a surprise. Anything less would have seemed a betrayal of the pride the French capital takes in being a home to humanity in all its richness.
But still. Wow. Paris didn't just push the envelope. It did away with it entirely as it hammered home a message that freedom must know no bounds.
