Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony

And so Helios did ignite the flame by speculum face, whereupon vessel unto Gaul shall tradition endure.

On a wonderfully rainy afternoon did these Olympic games begin, in a city infamous for the creation of the guillotine, upon which the Eiffel Tower is based, to writers the likes of The Marquis De Sade, Baudelaire, Antonin Artaud, Alexandre Dumas.

The overcast skies were perfect for the presentations to follow, each giving The Devil His due in kind. As a matter of fact, a mysterious cloaked figure traverses through various landmarks observing the proceedings, evilutions in the country's history, as if granting acknowledgment for each veritable obeisance. The Louvre museum, Eiffel Tower, Grand Palais, Arc de Triomphe featured 12 artistic segments, plus the reconstructed Notre Dame Cathedral was also showcased.

LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ

The following progression follows the theme of France's pipe-dream motto. Whereas Liberty {through Rebellion & Strength}, Meritocracy, {selective} Misanthropy makes more sense.

Gazing into the dark history of war via Le Misérables, the next progression yields...

💀 An unexpected, pleasing horror guignol performance by French dark metal band Gojira amidst beheaded Marie Antoinette phantoms leering from widows, amidst spurts of hellfire and ghostly fog, accompanied by an operatic diva riding upon a spectrous ship, all in a remarkable finale with explosive sanguinous aplomb.

📚 A noble nod to the romantic, gothic, and infernal literature purviewed by harlequin libertines gamboling sensually into a private chamber to enjoy carnal ecstasies. Followed by a trip to the Louvre as paintings come to life.

Lady Gaga invokes the rousing sensuous cabaret muse of Moulin Rouge in a neo-Burlesque performance of Zizi Jeanmaire's "Mon truc en plumes". One can imagine this being performed in a favorite pub like l'Enfer, which must be resurrected.

MacLeod had to move the barge to avoid the lengthy parade of boats coasting down the Seine, while the heads of various historic luminaries floated in the water. ⏩

In almost Le Messe Noir fashion, a cavalcade of cross-dressed apostates enjoyed a smorgasbord of luscious culinary delicacies. Proto-Luciferian Roman Goddess Libertas is present, representing freedom & liberty {through rebellion}; apparently Lugh or Dionysus centered luxuriating within the impending Feast of The Beast. And so another scale fell from the eyes of the world.

🎈 Making its way upon the River Seine, a shadowy rider conferred The Torch from the phantom to be ignited by 5 established Olympic champions onto a hot air balloon cauldron representing the 1st documented flight of the kind. Concludes with a moving performance by Celine Dion of Hymne ŕ l'amour by Édith Piaf.

🗼 The Tower itself became a veritable beacon reminiscent of a Hellraiser lantern with beams cast forth across the land as lights sparkled along its symmetry.

By the spirit of Prometheus did hellfire ignite the flame of Baphomet. Let the games begin! ∞

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💃🏻Dracommendation: Barcelona, Spain. Opening Olympic Ceremony. ˇViva Espańa!

Amidst a graceful orchestra accompanying the Ancient Epic, Promethius did descend from the heavens to bestow the forgotten knowledge of The Olympiads unto a gaping, shuffling populace. Faceless phantoms arose from their graves to rebuild those wonders which have slept for far too long.

So again the Shadow of Gaul emerged to coalesce with Hellas by Hades Underworld arisen. The Pentagonal Rings marked upon the earth to shine as a beacon unto timelessness, the torch flame crowning infernal Titan god.

The psychodramatic theatrics were again an exquisite spectacle, reminiscent of Circe Du Soleil. Other features included French Champion swimmer Léon Marchand transporting the flame from the cauldron via lantern inside the stadium for extinguishing; Opera singer Benjamin Bernheim emerged accompanied vertically in fiery fumigation by Pianist Alain Roche with the haunting Hymn To Apollo, as if ascending from the Netherworld. Followed by a muted rendition of Frank Sinatra's Satanic tune My Way.

Now Duncan can return the barge to its preferred location, but not before having dispatched a couple more opponents due to the corporeal deluge.

To a culture steeped in rich history, The Arts in abundance, a civilization surrounded in the arcane, the Gothically resplendent, and sensually replete. The Catacombs, The Guillotine Tower, Moulin Rouge, Opera House, Arc Du Triumph, Lady Libertas on the Seine, Demonic Notre Dame gargoyles are some favorites.

A toast of a carefully poured Green Demoness philter of AbSINthe glimmering in candlelight to thine wonders, pleasures and treasures sublime.

Upon its conclusion of a new dawn which continues to resound in its own insular world, the generic degeneration began to be a forgettable amalgam of primitive displays. Contrast and compare. ∞

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Independance Day parade

To the cool coastal breeze and foggy overcast skies, a very delightfully folksy small-town feel. Notable spectacles include:

🥋 Karate Kids! Adorned in appealing red gis, Victory Tae Kwon Do offered demonstrations, basic kata moves, and plenty of Ki! Martial Arts dojos should feature in virtually all parades, to assert self-defense as a life-basic, enhancing overall discipline.

🤸🏻 The dynamic SCATS Gymnastics had a bar setup right there on the float!

😎 Waving the flag to and fro like Mr. America, weatherman personality Dallas Raines was kissing babies and pretty ladies! Have those contact cards ready! Oh, yeah!

✈ The Italian Airforce Precision team was seen flying over the parade in the colors of beloved Italia bella! While just a couple cities over in beautiful San Pedro, the Amerigo Vespucci is docked for a few days during independence day observations. America is actually named after the explorer the ship itself is named after.

⚔ Ragnarök: Speaking of ships, a grand Viking vessel graced the route, mighty dragon mast, along with a couple of woodshop Vikings thereon. Quite an accomplishment indeed! Drinking horn, axes & swords, beards & braids, buxom Valkyries with cries of Hail Odin! Hail Thor! Loki! Fenris! Midgard! would make for a mighty presentation! {cue Manowar & Amon Amarth!}

🥁 A couple of marching bands sounding quite spot on, and the always appreciated plethora of lovely cheerleaders and color guard pretties strutted by.

⚜ The Scouts of America sauntered by. By the way, apparently no need including "boy" in the title any longer on account of the organization allowing female scouts therein now as well, to include tomboys, while the girlscouts seem to remain exclusive still. So apparently those cookies really are made out of real girlscouts!

🏕 In contrast, The Y has always maintained the benefits of an all-inclusive populace. Even though YWCA persists for much the same reason as girlscouts as a specialized female club with enhanced feminine sensibilities. However, the "C" in the acronym may be appropriately removed now, as perhaps the "M", to overall form Young Camper's Association. Plus, from personal experience, gotta' love those CIT's!*

⛪ Goofy Blindlighter Douchebags: The local Masonic lodge marched in aprons and collar chains with their own misnomered stunted version of the boyscouts, while doing little more; then Shriners zipped about in clown minicars and organ-grinder's monkey fez hats. The Lutherans were a small bit more dignified, while a rude fundamentalist zealot bozombie from another crutch typically blurted out irrelevant propaganda in-between comments from a reporter.

The parade was the late morning into noon entertainment, while a marathon was held earlier that morning as well, while fireworks blazed into the night asserting the prideful rebel Lucifer's victory. Hail Hellfire! ∞

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* "Councilors In Training".

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ϟ⸸. Pv⸸rick Dvy Pvrvde

New York, Saturday, March 16th*

It might as well be called the bagpipes parade, for the plethora of elegantly kilted bagpipers, with the only real difference being the colors of the uniforms, and most everything representing and otherwise sponsored by unions, that some would say is a bit... stereotypical. Yet it is what it is, with nary a crybaby in sight about it!

In fact, I found the parade emitting a very positive energy, an overall vigorous and wholesome impression. No fights, uncivilized behavior, vulgarity, eyesores, or de-evolutionary displays needing correction. Very organized, with primary content being Catholic, some Masonic, and Police groups, which may in part explain the conduct.

Detecting "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling", there were some sparse marching bands with lovely cheerleaders heading them off, and it was also delightful to see stepdancers hopping to action! Followed by The Boyscouts and a Catholic club.

The banners are quite elaborate, depicting 'saints', missionaries, catholic clergy, union founders, etc. The meeting with Americanatives was most memorable, imparting hospitality even to cross wielding zealots, and everyone knows how that ended.

The parade began with an interview with a perhaps bepinted Cardinal admitting the connections with the seasonal equinox, while the church previously used this date to replace all Pagan significance to The Equinox except what could be exploited, and for conversion purposes. Upon their diminishing influence, they seem to be taking cues from Pagans now!

The Dapper Gentlemen - A Dr. from Iona University, the Vice President of Tourism Ireland, another representative for Irish tourism, the chairman of the St. Patrick's day foundation, a representative for "Catholic health", the president of the Uniformed Firefighters Assn.

The Lovely Lasses - Laura Merrit, the chief marketer Digeo of Guiness beer wearing an amusing sweater with logo - does she come with it? Mentioning a collaboration with Tipsy Scoop {spirited ice cream!}; the chairman of the parade, and the Grand Marshall who also happens to be the Heineken CEO!; and... the president of Forham University.

No "St. Patrick" in a carriage at the conclusion like a Santa Claus cousin, or serpents or leprechauns for that matter, but it was like the entire Irish neighborhood populace of NY was walking in the parade! Almost like a marathon. And families of all persuasions enjoying the afternoon.

Personally, I would like to see the addition of floats, folkloric characters like Leprechauns and wee folk {spot the dwarf!}, more arcane & Pagan costumes and instruments, and food displays. [4/5] ∞

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* Apparently, due to religious reasons, the parade is never held on a Sunday.