The Olympics Caused A Low-Key Full House Flame War – Here’s What Happened

The Olympics Caused A Low-Key Full House Flame War - Here's What Happened

As a gamer with a background in art history and a deep love for nostalgic sitcoms, I find myself intrigued by this little squabble between Candace Cameron Bure and Jodie Sweetin. It’s like watching an episode of Full House where DJ and Stephanie have a disagreement, but instead of the usual sibling rivalry, it’s about the interpretation of art and symbolism in the Olympics opening ceremony.


Every family experiences disagreements, including those formed by actors who’ve known each other for a long time, such as Candace Cameron Bure and her TV sister Jodie Sweetin from “Full House” and “Fuller House.” A minor dispute between them emerged on their social media platforms concerning the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics.

The occasion showcased a Bacchanalian banquet, where drag queens were prominently featured, which some Christians perceived as a disrespectful portrayal of the Last Supper. Among those who found it offensive was Bure, who expressed her disapproval on Instagram by criticizing the depiction. In part, she stated, “To witness such an amazing and inspiring event that’s set to unfold over the next fortnight, only to see the opening ceremonies desecrate and ridicule Christian faith through their version of the Last Supper was repulsive.”

After joining the debate through her Instagram stories (as reported by Entertainment Weekly), Sweetin stated, “It’s obvious if you don’t know about art or history without actually saying it!” Later on, she also mentioned, “[The drag queens at the Olympics were] recreating the feast of Dionysus, not the Last Supper. If someone thought it was a Christian reference, what’s the harm? Isn’t it more of a tribute than a parody? Can’t drag queens be Christian too?” This statement mirrors a sarcastic remark Sweetin’s character might make on their popular sitcom, and indeed, Bure responded to these comments in a later post.

Candace Cameron Bure may have fired back at Jodie Sweetin

The Olympics Caused A Low-Key Full House Flame War - Here's What Happened

After receiving feedback on her initial Instagram post, Candace Cameron Bure appeared to respond to Jodie Sweetin’s comments. “Since my post, people have been correcting me that it wasn’t about DaVinci’s The Last Supper but a Greek god and the festival of Dionysus [..] However, I still don’t see how this ties into bringing unity through sports competitions and being suitable for children to watch. To put it plainly, I find that explanation hard to accept.” Despite her attempts to steer clear of media attention, her post garnered significant interest — a large portion of which was negative, as comments echoing Sweetin’s points received thousands of likes.

As a gamer, I’d like to point out that despite the rumors, it seems there’s no genuine animosity between Bure and Sweetin. You see, we’ve shared the screen for five seasons on “Fuller House”, and Sweetin even has plans for another reboot! We’ve been attending cast reunions together, like the one before Bob Saget’s funeral that brought John Stamos back with the Olsen twins.

Could it be said that their interaction was more like a minor disagreement or spat? Is it possible that they’ll find reconciliation and valuable life lessons down the road?

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2024-07-31 03:59