Lighten up; the governments and corporate sponsors are always trying to portray themselves in the best possible light, of course, but in doing so they create a major payday, AND a terrific opportunity to perform on a worldwide stage, for countless musicians, composers, dancers, experimental multimedia artists, etc., etc., etc.

And once the cermonial showcase is over, the athletes get to perform and compete under the same global spotlight. Many of us actually enjoy witnessing that, too.