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Hello folks. We know how well my opening ceremony thread went (it crashed and burned). I actually enjoyed the Olympics, and was cheering for Simone Biles as well as whole host of other athletes (though, I thankfully never watched the Opening or Closing ceremonies). Now, there are three days until the Paralympic games, so I am excited. However, the regular Olympics closing ceremony was disturbing to me. I will not judge you if you guys were okay with it. For myself, it seemed a little dark, and borderline, if not full-blown idolatry of false gods.
First off, some science. Back in the summer of 1977, NASA launched the two Voyager spacecraft, which were used to explore the outer solar system. Onboard each spacecraft was installed a golden record, a time capsule storing hundreds of images and hours of songs on an LP record made out of gold-plated metal (those circular things that look like giant CDs, for those who never grew up with records). These records are a time capsule in case aliens come across the probes in thousands of years, so that ET could learn about the basics of human culture. Also wait, 1977 is already almost 50 years ago? I remember when those probes were only 33-35 years old back in 2010-2012. Man, I am getting older bro.
During the closing ceremony, a figure named the Golden Voyager dressed in fake gold descended from the stadium's ceiling, representing the Voyager probes. "Thomas designed the artistic character to represent the Voyager Golden Record, or the record of humanity sent to space by France in 1977, per the Associated Press, and it kept audiences very entertained during a section of the ceremony that paid homage to the history of France and the Olympics itself." - NBC / E!
Some Christians likened the closing ceremony to be demonic, with a headless fallen angel (or Greek god) named Nike taking center stage. For myself, I think it was a little disturbing and borderline dark (though not as bad as the opening ceremony), and should not be televised to children, cos this stuff is nightmare fuel. According to one X user, she said "The Olympics Closing Ceremony features a headless, and armless Angel with what appears to be an effigy of Lucifer (The Golden Voyager) standing in gold." - Times Now
PBS:
www.pbs.org
NBC / E!:
www.nbclosangeles.com
GB News (UK):
www.gbnews.com
Times Now News (India):
www.timesnownews.com
Golden Record info for nerds such as myself:
en.wikipedia.org
First off, some science. Back in the summer of 1977, NASA launched the two Voyager spacecraft, which were used to explore the outer solar system. Onboard each spacecraft was installed a golden record, a time capsule storing hundreds of images and hours of songs on an LP record made out of gold-plated metal (those circular things that look like giant CDs, for those who never grew up with records). These records are a time capsule in case aliens come across the probes in thousands of years, so that ET could learn about the basics of human culture. Also wait, 1977 is already almost 50 years ago? I remember when those probes were only 33-35 years old back in 2010-2012. Man, I am getting older bro.
During the closing ceremony, a figure named the Golden Voyager dressed in fake gold descended from the stadium's ceiling, representing the Voyager probes. "Thomas designed the artistic character to represent the Voyager Golden Record, or the record of humanity sent to space by France in 1977, per the Associated Press, and it kept audiences very entertained during a section of the ceremony that paid homage to the history of France and the Olympics itself." - NBC / E!
Some Christians likened the closing ceremony to be demonic, with a headless fallen angel (or Greek god) named Nike taking center stage. For myself, I think it was a little disturbing and borderline dark (though not as bad as the opening ceremony), and should not be televised to children, cos this stuff is nightmare fuel. According to one X user, she said "The Olympics Closing Ceremony features a headless, and armless Angel with what appears to be an effigy of Lucifer (The Golden Voyager) standing in gold." - Times Now
PBS:
Star-studded closing ceremony brings 2024 Paris Olympics to end with a flourish
Paris closed out two and a half extraordinary weeks of Olympic sports and emotion with a boisterous, star-studded show in France’s national stadium on Sunday, handing over hosting duties for the Summer Games to the next city in line: Los Angeles in 2028.
www.pbs.org
NBC / E!:
The internet can't get enough of the Closing Ceremony's 'Golden Voyager'
The 2024 Paris Olympics Closing Ceremony included a suited "Golden Voyager" to represent the history of the Games — and fans on social media were quick to share their thoughts.
www.nbclosangeles.com
GB News (UK):
Paris Olympics closing ceremony sparks more anti-Christian fury as viewers fume at 'demonic' feature
Olympics organisers have come under fire once again after wrapping up the games
www.gbnews.com
Times Now News (India):
'Satanic Imagery' At Olympics Closing Ceremony? Golden Voyager, Winged Victory Spark Reactions
Following the Paris 2024 Olympics Closing Ceremony, some social media users claimed to see "satanic imagery" involving a character called "The Golden Voyager" and the Winged Victory of Samothrace statue. However, there is no credible evidence or widely accepted belief that either the Golden...
Golden Record info for nerds such as myself:
