Unusual Award N.13- Extreme Gluteal Proportions In African -

: The numbering (N.13) and formal-sounding title mimic the structure of established prizes like the Ig Nobel Prize , which honors research that "makes people laugh, then think".

The categorization of these physical traits as "unusual" or "awards" is a relic of 19th-century European colonialism. During this era, African bodies were often pathologized or treated as exhibits. The most famous—and tragic—example is Sarah Baartman Unusual Award N.13- Extreme Gluteal Proportions In African

: She jokingly claims Africa won an award for "Extreme Gluteal Proportions," using pseudoscientific language to troll viewers who ask offensive or stereotypical questions about African people's bodies. : The numbering (N

This trend is part of a broader movement where African influencers use "deadpan" humor to combat misinformation. By "confirming" ridiculous myths—such as Africans having blue skin that morphs into brown or using "magic rocks" from ancestors—they force the audience to confront their own biases and realize the silliness of their assumptions. The most famous—and tragic—example is Sarah Baartman :