Making fun of beauty pageant introductions are among the Filipino’s favorite jokes. Similar to pick-up lines, knock-knock jokes, and Erap jokes, they are a cultural staple to a beauty pageant-crazy country like the Philippines.
Beauty pageants are a normal occurrence all over the country. Usually this is tied to fiestas – annual holiday festivals celebrated by a City or Barangay.
Miss Gay, a beauty pageant for gay men or ladyboys, are famous for being a comedic event. During the introductory portion of the pageant, the contestants introduce themselves and the country they represent. The gay contestants choose an alias – usually the name of a female celebrity or a famous person, as well as country to represent.
In a fashion similar to Miss Universe and other international beauty pageants, the contestants announce their name. The punchline comes when contestants state their country – usually preceded by a funny play on words. The wittier the line and manner of delivery, the funnier it will be.
For example:
That’s the thing with love. Sometimes you feel happiness but sometimes all you feel … SPAIN!!!
From Spain to Hungary, we have compiled some of the wittiest, funniest beauty pageant memes that we’ve found.
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