“Blue Scrotum” is causing quite a stir among Olympic spectators, who are describing it as the “worst opening ceremony ever.”

The Olympic flag was hoisted upside down: “Lady Gaga’s performance was marred by significant sound issues, leaving her fans greatly disappointed.” This blue tiny guy… and his blue little guys came next.

The big spectacle was washed out by the weather, the display was cringe & to top it all off the Olympic flag was hoisted upside down at the zenith of it all

This event is like a microcosm of modern France, an utter shamblespic.twitter.com/eZeyCrIXRQ

— Aaron Rankin (@Aaron_R_Rankin) July 26, 2024

Yes, when a blue guy, partially clothed, came on TV while reclining on top of a massive fruit tray, it completely confused non-French spectators.

Great performance from Lady Gaga. Shame the French forgot to do a sound check beforehand. #Olympics #OpeningCeremony

— Dave Waterson (@callmedavew) July 26, 2024

He was dubbed “Papa Smurf” by some, “Avatar” by others, and “Blue Scrotum” by still others—for reasons that should be readily apparent.

“Blue Scrotum”—who was he and what did he represent? Phillippe Katerine, a 55-year-old French actor and singer, was hiding behind all that blue paint.