Shout out to these perfect moments from Rio's closing ceremony
From light up shoes to dancing broccoli and a surprise visit from Mario.
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And with a giant parrot and a samba, it was all over.
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Rio's 2016 Olympics have finally drawn to a close -- with dancing, a bit of rain and a surprise appearance from Mario. It was awesome.
Here are some of the most joyous, weird and jubilant moments from Rio's closing ceremony for the 2016 Olympic games.
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Kim Jong Un sort of made a cameo.
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Athletes celebrated through the rain with selfies and ponchos.
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International heart-throb Pita Nikolas Taufatofua made an appearance.
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Team Great Britain wore shiny shoes.
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Sometimes on their hands.
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Everybody danced. Athletes, performers and even journalists.
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Plus these little broccoli guys!
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Enjoy this cringe-worthy handshake from a volunteer to an official.
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And last but not least, a reminder that in four years time, the games are Japan's Super Mario-loving hands.
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Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe even appeared out of a Super Mario tunnel. A perfect handover for 2020.
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See you in Tokyo!
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