He Tried To Cure His Disease And Turned Himself Blue

Paul Karason, known as "Papa Smurf," gained attention due to his unusual skin color, which resulted from a condition called argyria. Argyria is a rare condition caused by prolonged exposure to or ingestion of silver compounds. As a result, his skin turned a bluish-gray color. Karason became known as "Papa Smurf". His story gained widespread media coverage, and he appeared on various television programs such as Oprah to discuss his condition and the effects it had on his life.