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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 , with Emile Gardaz his alter ego Milliquet. In France, the character appeared in sketches by Antoine de Caunes on Canal+.

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  • 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 , with Emile Gardaz his alter ego Milliquet. In France, the character appeared in sketches by Antoine de Caunes 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 which he covered with a moustache. (en)
  • Oin-Oin est la figure de nombreuses histoires drôles circulant en Suisse romande, en particulier dans le canton de Vaud. (fr)
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  • Oin-Oin est la figure de nombreuses histoires drôles circulant en Suisse romande, en particulier dans le canton de Vaud. (fr)
  • 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 , with Emile Gardaz his alter ego Milliquet. In France, the character appeared in sketches by Antoine de Caunes on Canal+. (en)
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  • Oin-Oin (fr)
  • Oin-Oin (en)
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