The Olympics' oiliest man shines in opening ceremony
He is the clear winner of the OILympics.
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Everyone wants to shine at the Olympics. But instead of a medal, all you need is a bottle of baby oil.
All of the competing countries made their grand entrance into the Maracanã Stadium for the opening ceremony at the 2016 Rio Olympics, and while each had its own flair, Tonga's flag holder Pita Nikolas Aufatofua was a glistening moment. Literally.
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While everyone else blended in with the athletes from their country, the buff flag bearer strolled out wearing nothing but some baby oil.
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