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Danica Patrick was among those not happy with the Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony on Friday.
Outrage at the Opening Ceremony
The former NASCAR and IndyCar driver expressed her frustration on social media, calling out the inclusion of drag queens in the ceremony. Some of France's top drag queens appeared to recreate the "Last Supper" image, leading to many suggesting it was mocking Christianity.
Danica Patrick's Reaction: "What does this have to do with sports?!?!" Patrick asked on social media.
Advertising Withdrawal: Patrick noted that a company decided to pull its advertising from the Summer Olympics after the controversial Opening Ceremony.
Standards and Practices: "How did all that pass standards and practices in the first place?" she wondered. "I remember when I hosted the ESPYs that many jokes did not pass...and it's meant to poke fun and not be taken seriously."
Patrick also exclaimed, "What the (expletive) is going on? Who's in charge?" echoing the sentiments of many who were outraged and frustrated by the events of Friday evening.
Patrick is not alone in her feelings. Many viewers expressed similar outrage and frustration, questioning the appropriateness of the content presented during the Opening Ceremony.
Despite the controversy, the 2024 Summer Olympics will continue with several premier events scheduled. The U.S. women's soccer team is set to face Germany in a significant group stage game, and the U.S. men's basketball team will compete against Serbia in their first game of the Olympics.
NBC and Peacock will provide full coverage of these events.
The controversy surrounding the Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony has sparked a significant backlash from viewers, including high-profile figures like Danica Patrick. As the Games continue, it remains to be seen how organizers will address these concerns.
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