Why a semi-naked blue man was part of the Paris Olympics opening?
At the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, a semi-naked blue man was Philippe Katerine, a French singer and actor. Adorned with blue paint and foliage, Katerine performed on a giant fruit platter, channeling Dionysus, the Greek god of festivity. His surreal act, aimed at highlighting the "absurdity of violence," sparked global social media buzz, drawing comparisons to Smurfs and Avatars.