In simple terms, Godzillaof Performance at the 2024 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony is seen as a major triumph. The band played a rousing set perched in various window openings of the riverside castle, and at the end were joined by opera singer Marina Votti, who began singing from a boat on the river.
Immediately after the performance, X (formerly Twitter) erupted with positive reactions to the band’s participation in the ceremony and their huge success. They even performed a breakdown during the set, no doubt exciting the many metal fans watching at home.
Even the NBC host Kelly Clarkson She raved about how cool the performance was and how the mix of metal and opera really caught her ear.
So what was the social media reaction to Godzilla’s Olympic appearance?
What social media is saying about Godzilla’s Olympic performance
Godzilla’s appearance came as a pleasant surprise and a surprise to some who had missed the advance news reports.
“Oh Godzilla is making an appearance? Wow that will definitely be the highlight of the Olympics. Honestly, I might as well throw my TV in the ocean,” commented one fan. “Godzilla appearing at the Olympic opening ceremony was not on my 2024 bingo card,” added another.
Some were surprised at the very idea of a metal sport competing in the Olympics.
“Godzilla made the Olympics metal. Amazing,” one person on the X-platform commented. “Dude, Godzilla at the Olympics was seriously dope,” another fan added. “Already one of the best Olympics ever! #Godzilla #Paris2024,” another fan proclaimed.
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As for the performance itself, one person raved, “Godzilla showed the world how it’s done. Amazing how a French heavy metal band opened the Olympics with a headless Marie Antoinette. So metal!” Another added, “So obsessed with Godzilla’s performance. The Olympics are amazing.” “Brutal and beautiful, the best Olympics opening ever,” said a third. “Godzilla attacked relentlessly, sending a good warning to those in power.”
Want a meme? Fans have taken to popular video content to express their feelings.
Below are some additional comments about Godzilla’s performance at the Olympic Opening Ceremony:
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