Rob Schneider has decided to give up on watching the 2024 Paris Olympics.
The 60-year-old actor and comedian is making headlines for his decision to boycott this year’s Olympics.
Why the sudden change of heart? It all comes down to one controversial performance at the opening ceremony.
On Sunday, Schneider took to X (formerly Twitter) to express his outrage over a drag performance that parodied the Last Supper.
He didn’t stop there. Schneider also threw shade at the Games, hoping they would attract as many viewers as C-SPAN.
To drive his point home, Schneider posted a photo from the drag performance, expressing his dismay over the provocative imagery.
The scene in question featured a group of 18 performers, including three “Drag Race France” queens, parodying the iconic Last Supper.
At the center of the tableau was a flamboyantly dressed woman with a silver headdress resembling a halo, mimicking the depiction of Jesus.
The stage transformed into an impromptu fashion show, with “Drag Race France” host Nicky Doll and contestants Paloma and Piche strutting their stuff.
The performance, which also included DJ Barbara Butch, was described by the Olympics as an “interpretation of the Greek God Dionysus,” meant to highlight the absurdity of violence.
Despite the artistic intent, it didn’t resonate with viewers.
The backlash was immediate and intense, with both celebrities and fans voicing their displeasure.
Candace Cameron Bure, recognized for her Christian faith and her Olympic medalist husband Valeri Bure, condemned the performance as “disgusting.”
In a heartfelt Instagram video, Bure expressed her sorrow over the show’s disrespect towards Christianity.
She said, “It was disgusting to see such an incredible and wonderful event have its opening ceremonies completely blaspheme and mock the Christian faith.”
Elon Musk echoed Bure’s sentiment, taking to X to criticize the performance as disrespectful to Christians.
Fitness guru Jillian Michaels also weighed in, criticizing the drag performance for its hypocrisy and the potential backlash it could create against the LGBTQ+ community.
Michaels wrote, “Dear fellow gays… We demand tolerance and respect, yet we mock something sacred to over 2 billion Christians. This kind of hypocrisy reflects poorly on us.”
Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker also joined the critics, calling the performance “crazy” in his Instagram Stories.
