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The Olympic skater brought some kinkiness to the Academy Awards red carpet.
By Raffy ErmacMarch 04 2018 / 10:28 PM
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America's sweetheart and Olympic bronze medalist Adam Rippon attended the 90th annual Academy Awards, but instead of the plain, old, boring tuxedo most men wear to the Oscars, he showed up in something a little kinkier: a harness.
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The Internet Loved the Harness Adam Rippon Wore to the Oscars

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