Creepy Large Puppets of Neymar, Cristiano Ronaldo and More Flood Rio Parade

Best way to promote a "football versus hepatitis" parade? Giant, slightly creepy puppets of the top footballers expected to lead their respective teams at Brazil's World Cup. 

Of course. 

Because Franck Ribery's face in an even scarier form screams of "let's prevent hepatitis!"

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As does kissing Mario Balotelli. 

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And what's better than being sandwiched by Cristiano Ronaldo and Balotelli?

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At least Elvis makes an appearance. 

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Lionel Messi is bored of all of this, so a nap is a sound idea. 

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[Dirty Tackle]