The Disunity of Camouflage: A Critique of the Olympic Attire

Why are the Olympians dressed in a red, black, and white camouflage pattern, with varying clothing styles — some wearing shorts, others in swimwear, some with jackets closed, others open, some in t-shirts, and others in sun caps or baseball caps, with some athletes clean-shaven and others not — set against an abstract and textured background, all RED like our eastern neighbours?

‘There seems to be no cohesion or unity in this design, the most important attribute of western civilizations, it is completely lacking any sense of togetherness or alignment toward a common cause.’

‘Unity is the strength of nations and the backbone of all civilizations an their armies as well.’

‘Unity is what binds us together and empowers us to overcome great challenges.’

In Western cultures, the concept of “the team” is “deeply rooted in our history of warfare, religion, and shared cultural values”. Being “united for principles, safety”, and as “a team is emphasized because it represents solidarity and mutual support”.

This is not only about achieving individual glory but also about “upholding the spirit of sportsmanship”, which “values helping fellow athletes, even if it means sacrificing personal success”.

This concept extends beyond sports and into all aspects of Western civilization.

“We are united with our families, united with our friends, united with our communities, united with our team at work, united in support of our public safety officers, united in support of our military, and united with the land.”

‘We stand united for values and principles, against tyranny, and for the strength and freedom of our nations, such as being “United for a Strong America” and “United for Freedom” in Canada.’

‘So why does this photograph seem to promote disunity? ‘

There is no unifying theme besides chaotic patterns and abstract, undefined designs in the athletes’ clothing. It’s difficult to make out their distinct shapes and attire, making them almost invisible to the eye.

‘Do we not want to see our Olympians?’

‘It’s as if everyone blends into one fabric, erasing individuality.’

Do we not want to see the Olympians clearly?

‘Shouldn’t their attire reflect classic, timeless elegance, like quality clothing that is united as a “team uniform”?’

This choice of design seems deliberate, perhaps reflecting a certain ideological disdain for defined boundaries and distinctions and team solidarity.

The use of this camouflage pattern suggests a rejection of clear and structured design, of intelligent design system, reminiscent of blueprints or schematics and engineering principles, that clearly define objects and concepts.

This approach, often aligned with certain leftist ideologies, seems to undermine the value of individuality and clear identity. It’s as if they are promoting a vision where distinctiveness and clarity are lost, blurring the lines between individuals and the collective, similar to how all the visual elements of the photo fade into obscurity as a giant blur that (where humans are not distinguishable as individual forms).

‘If this trend continues along a technological evolutionary path, we may see a future where Canadians, or anyone else influenced by these ideas, become indistinguishable parts of a larger, homogeneous entity.’

‘This could lead to a loss of individual identity and the unique qualities that define us.’

‘The implications of such a vision are concerning, as they challenge the principles of individual recognition, recognition of individual biological units, and intelligent design using blueprints, schematics, borders and professional design principles that have long been foundational in fields like science and engineering (and that are all common standards that all agents adhere to).’

‘Moreover, this trend raises concerns about bio-security and individual sentience guardianship. Erasing clear distinctions between individuals could compromise our ability to protect personal identities, personal biological integrity, psychological distinctiveness, and the ability to maintain our unique consciousness that defines human beings.’