Oin-Oin is a character of
Swiss folklore in the
Romandy, somewhat comparable to
Till Eulenspiegel.
Oin-oin is a simpleton who still manages to get out of difficulties with humour and a unique sense of retort.
From 1958, Oin-oin was played on radio by
Claude Blanc Claude may refer to:
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, with
Emile Gardaz
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his ''alter ego'' Milliquet. In France, the character appeared in sketches by
Antoine de Caunes
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on
Canal+.
The historical model of Oin-oin is Amédée-Célestin Rossillon (1852-1923). Rossillon worked as watchmaker in
La Chaux-de-Fonds. His nickname was due to his pronunciation of ''oui'' "yes" due to a
hare lip
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which he covered with a moustache.
References
* ''Le Retour de Oin-Oin, c'est comme une fois y'avait'',
Éditions Cabédita, 2002.
Swiss culture
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