EVERYTHING IS GOING SWIMMINGLY: Paris is hit by a ‘power outage’ – hours after city was battered by rain and transport system was brought to its knees by protesters…while backlash grows over opening ceremony.

Well.

UPDATE: When did France become a Third World country? “Food has become a major issue in the Olympic Village as the Paris Games are underway. Adequate food supply and uncooked meat are among the concerns.” Plus: “One British athlete told the Times that the food situation is chaotic compared to the well organized facilities in Tokyo.”

ANOTHER UPDATE: A friend writes: “Food is like, the one thing people expect the French to do well.” They used to be pretty good at electricity, too.

MORE: Maybe it’s the hand of God. Maybe it’s a backup generator. But the Lord helps those who help themselves, so maybe that’s a distinction without a difference.

PARIS OUTAGE

Light only at the Sacre Coeur church.

We cannot make this up! pic.twitter.com/30dzTf3Z7s

— Art & Absolutism (@GalahadofMalta) July 28, 2024