The news that American rap star Snoop Dogg is scheduled to carry the Olympic torch just before the start of the opening ceremony this weekend is something some aren’t too happy about. But stirring far more controversy for the Paris Olympics are the three French drag queens who carried the torch last week as part of the traditional relay.
The route started in Greece, worked its way to France, and ended in the city of Paris, where the 2024 Olympics are being held this year. And yet, even with 10,000 total torchbearers, the three drag queens—Nicky Doll, Miss Martini, and Minima Gesté—seem to have stolen most of the attention.
Although some left-wing voices spoke out concerning their support for the men dressed as “hyper-sexualized” women, a strong backlash developed.
One user on X posted: “Two men arriving with the Olympic flame. The erasure of women in…
