The Paris 2024 Olympic Games has officially wrapped up, following a closing ceremony that saw the event get a Hollywood ending.
Unlike the opening ceremony, which took place outside the stadium and on the River Seine, the Games ended in the Stade de France – with the likes of Tom Cruise, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Billie Eilish, Snoop Dogg and Dr Dre taking part in the spectacle.
And, as usual, social media users were quick to share their reactions online. From big moments like Tom Cruise’s hair-raising stunts to awkward fumbles including a man eating noodles on stage and a Team GB flag bearer almost tripping over, there was plenty to talk about.
One moment that caught user’s attention was Leon Marchand’s farewell.
The French Olympian was a standout star at the Games, winning four gold medals and one bronze.
So it was fitting that he brought the Paris Games to a close – but social media users saw the funny side as he carried a small Olympic torch towards the Louvre.
Notably, two people were spotted trying to hide behind a bush after accidentally appearing in shot.
Donât worry⦠no one saw you ð¤£ð¤£ #ClosingCeremony pic.twitter.com/A6g4zq4fix
— sam (@valeonmymind) August 11, 2024
Everyone partying in the stadium meanwhile Léon Marchand: #ClosingCeremony #Olympics pic.twitter.com/r2qF6siBGo
— Alex (@alexr_241) August 11, 2024
And then there was the moment when a golden figure was lowered into the stadium, which felt familiar to some viewers…
same energy #Paris2024 #ClosingCeremony pic.twitter.com/1urcP5Nu8S
— Fiona (@HausOfFiona) August 11, 2024
Oh, and this awkward dance moment:
Others spared a thought for Norwegian swimmer Henrik Christiansen – aka ‘the muffin man’ – who’s TikTok reviews of the chocolate muffins in the Olympic village went viral.
muffin man had his last chocolate muffin #ClosingCeremony pic.twitter.com/Q1qiCytd6D
— ð¨ð¥ðð²ð. (@scorpio2298) August 11, 2024
And, staying on the food theme, there was the aforementioned noodle moment…
This #Olympics2024Paris was something… now look at #ClosingCeremony…guy eating noodles ð ð ð pic.twitter.com/mf2OlHrEIx
— Peché Africa ð¿ð¦ (@pmcafrica) August 11, 2024
But mostly, people were in equal measures delighted and humoured by Tom Cruise’s appearance, who abseiled in to collect the Olympic flag…
âYour mission, should you choose to accept it, is to bring the Olympic flag to Los Angeles.â
— GSC (@GSCinemas) August 11, 2024
Tom Cruise: #Paris2024Â #LA28 #ClosingCeremonyÂ
ð¸ Tom Cruise, Olympics pic.twitter.com/gkMmCUEb0P
Howâd that lady almost make out with Tom Cruise on international TV ð#ClosingCeremony pic.twitter.com/IxtmIUPdcA
— Georgia Rose ð¿ð¦ ð (@Rasheeda_S) August 11, 2024
France: “This was nice let’s do some art and some weird stuff to close the show and it’ll be nice”
— TechnicallyRon (On all the platforms) (@TechnicallyRon) August 11, 2024
America: “STAR SPANGLED BANNER. TOM CRUISE. GUITARS. MOTORBIKES. RED HOT CHILLI PEPPERS”
How appropriate. The star of Mission Impossible paying tribute to the athletes who do the impossible. pic.twitter.com/MDnmrySLIB
— Jennifer Hsiung (@Jennifer_Hsiung) August 11, 2024
The best memes from the Olympic opening ceremony
There was an upside Olympic flag. That Assasin’s Creed torchbearer. Lady Gaga singing entirely in French. A big Smurf-looking guy riding a plate of food who’s apparently the ‘Greek God of Dionysus’.
The Paris Olympics opening ceremony was ideal meme material, and social media users didn’t hold back.
It giving Hunger Games open ceremony vibes #OpeningCeremony #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/L4batwnbVr
— Mariona EspÃn (@Itsmerion1996) July 26, 2024
not sure why the Olympics has an Assassin’s Creed torchbearer but I dig it pic.twitter.com/UDkFI0Kgy3
— Kelly Knox (@kelly_knox) July 26, 2024
I have no idea what is going on #OpeningCeremony pic.twitter.com/FroAViLGYk
— Scott Bryan (@scottygb) July 26, 2024
this is so iconic!!!!! pic.twitter.com/gMy5VdQyP1
— ray ⨠(@mascarayde) July 26, 2024
Fred Sirieix: Paris is a city of culture
— Kirsty Jobson (@KirstyNumbers) July 26, 2024
Paris:
Absolutely batshit. Does anyone know what is going on? ð#olympics2024 #olympicopeningceremony pic.twitter.com/tiLJM2vMxM
âWell, you see officer, there was this woman in silver on a white horse that was metal and was running on a riverâ¦â
— Dr. Uncle Beard (@UncleBeard1978) July 26, 2024
âGood mushrooms are they, Sir?â
#OpeningCeremony pic.twitter.com/pnp2c0i8P5
Even the athletes themselves, trundling down the Seine in their boats, weren’t safe from the meme-making.
One thing every athlete should do on the eve of the biggest physical contest of their lives is take a three hour evening boat ride in the pouring rain
— Kevin Fallon (@kpfallon) July 26, 2024
Waiting for the Lib Dem team boat to come past any moment now #OpeningCeremony pic.twitter.com/TBcw8Klbky
— Patrick Gilbert (@PatrickwGilbert) July 26, 2024
First time they’ve ever been on a boat that hasn’t disappeared #Olympics pic.twitter.com/CZpQBBAzAp
— SHANE REACTION (@imshanereaction) July 26, 2024
“And here comes the one athlete from Peru” pic.twitter.com/ocqZ2KNqcR
— TechnicallyRon (On all the platforms) (@TechnicallyRon) July 26, 2024
But soon enough, there was just one person viewers wanted to see.
Céline Dion, who has been diagnosed with stiff person syndrome, wrapped up the ceremony by performing from under the Olympic rings glued to the front of the Eiffel Tower.
Ninety three minutes and six thousand boats later and we’re still waiting for Celine Dion #Olympics #OpeningCeremony pic.twitter.com/Ots8RJK0H7
— SHANE REACTION (@imshanereaction) July 26, 2024
For years she thought she might never perform again. For years she watched her body fail and fight against itself, stealing her voice and the control of her muscles. For years she’s been waiting for this moment.
— SHANE REACTION (@imshanereaction) July 26, 2024
Welcome home Céline ð #Olympicsâ¯â¯â¯ #OpeningCeremony pic.twitter.com/rpmKO9VRjl
Well, what else do you expect from an Olympic Games held in France?
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