After 16 days of competitions, the 2024 Paris Olympic Games came to an end with a dynamic Closing Ceremony, which took place at the Stade de France. The ceremony, as usual, featured well-known artists, such as Zaho de Sagazan, Phoenix, Air and more, as well as artists, dancers and more.
Again produced by Thomas Jolly and Thierry Reboul, the ceremony was titled ‘Records,’ and it was inspired by science-fiction. The ceremony was described as a “dream-like immersive journey through time.”
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The performance began with the origins of the Olympic Games, and featured a dystopian future when the Olympics have disappeared and must be reinvented, as well as an incredible Tom Cruise’s stunt. Of course, that also left moments for fun and jokes on the Internet. Here’s what social media got to say.
Paris 2024 Closing Ceremony: The “golden” voyager was the highlight of the jokes
The stadium went dark, creating a scene like something out of a post-apocalyptic movie. Then, the futuristic set began to light up on and off. Jolly imagined a future where the Olympic Games had vanished, only to be brought back by a Golden Voyager.
Wearing a sparkling costume, the voyager came down from the top of the stadium and performed acrobatic moves. Meanwhile, two mysterious figures attached the Greek flag to a pole and waved it. Soon, a group of acrobats joined the voyager, descending from the sky and building the Olympic rings in the stadium.
While the idea is very solemn, the Internet quickly compared the Golden Voyager to… Well, everything. From an “ant” to “a Power Ranger”. Here are some of the best memes of the event:
I see you Paris yall got the Putty Patrollers from power rangers out of retirement #Paris2024 #ClosingCeremony
Me: I hope France doesn’t make it weird again. France: #ClosingCeremony
same energy #Paris2024 #ClosingCeremony
Other had love for some of the athletes that captured the hearts of viewers during the Games (as well as the Internet):
Everyone partying in the stadium meanwhile Léon Marchand: #ClosingCeremony #Olympics
muffin man had his last chocolate muffin #ClosingCeremony
The stage (which resembled the five continents) was also object of discussion:
Tom Cruise’s stunt and appearance:
Tom Cruise only agreed to take this job after realising he'd be stood next to Simone Biles and look like a giant for the first time in his career
The Paris Olympics represented class, elegance, and unity. Meanwhile, the LA Olympics:
France: "This was nice let's do some art and some weird stuff to close the show and it'll be nice" America: "STAR SPANGLED BANNER. TOM CRUISE. GUITARS. MOTORBIKES. RED HOT CHILLI PEPPERS"
