C Spire Pulls Ads from Paris Olympics Over 'Inappropriate' Drag Performance

Company Objects to 'Last Supper' Parody

Telecommunications giant C Spire has announced that it will be pulling its advertising from the upcoming Paris Olympics following a controversial performance at the opening ceremony.

The company made the decision after a drag-queen parody of Leonardo da Vinci's "The Last Supper" was performed as part of a cultural segment during the ceremony. C Spire took to Twitter on Saturday night to express its disapproval of the performance, calling it "inappropriate" and "offensive."

In a statement, C Spire CEO Hu Meena said that the company "supports the LGBTQ+ community and believes in inclusivity and diversity." However, he added that the "Last Supper" parody went "too far" and "crossed a line."

The performance has sparked a fierce debate on social media, with some people praising it as a bold and inclusive statement, while others have condemned it as disrespectful and blasphemous. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has not yet commented on the controversy.

C Spire's decision to pull its advertising from the Olympics is a significant one, as the company is a major sponsor of the event. The company's withdrawal could potentially lead to other sponsors reconsidering their support for the Games.