Filipino netizens have a new obsession: Imagining a local version of the hit mockumentary Cunk on Earth. They even have the perfect host in mind — the one and only Ruffa Mae Quinto. Pinoys are convinced Quinto, with her signature wit, could rival Diane Morgan’s Philomena Cunk and her deadpan delivery of the most hilarious history-related punch lines. In fact, internet is already abuzz with Filipino history-themed jokes for Ruffa Mae to deliver – it’s clear the demand for a local Cunk is real! Here are the best ones:

Clarifying Rizal-related history

Imagine this scene…

Rufa Mae: Sir Ambeth, kaanu-ano ba ni Jose Rizal si Sandara?
Ambeth Ocampo: Huh?
Rufa Mae: You know… Rizal Park at si Sandara Park.
Ambeth: https://t.co/VWkqcPoS2F

— ʎǝuoʇ (@ynottonyenot) April 12, 2024

rufa: “saan ba talaga binaril si jose rizal? sa luneta o sa likod?” https://t.co/y2zxLA8Yz7

— anya : check (@Bb_menita03) April 12, 2024

Can you just imagine Rufa Mae Quinto walking around UST grounds https://t.co/9RiWnBIKys pic.twitter.com/GbnFfB9C4g

— Bianca (@aem_seyer) April 13, 2024

The best of Philippine literature

“Dalawang libro lang ang masasabing nagpabago sa buhay ng mga Pilipino, Ang Noli Me Tangere at Ang Diary ng Panget” https://t.co/vNkkDnVVKU

— max (@guanzoned) April 12, 2024

What’s in a name?

“Nung bagong panganak si Melchora Aquino, Batang Sora ba ang tawag sa kanya?” https://t.co/QfjXvVR5LT

— Jai Cabajar (@jaicabajar) April 13, 2024

Asking the real Qs

“noong propaganda movement, ano po ang pinapaganda nila?” :( https://t.co/Uj7QRsWlYi

— zi⁷ (@untilnamjoon) April 12, 2024

If cancel culture existed in the 1800s

rufa: “masasabi niyo po ba na gomburza ang unang celebrity victims ng cancel culture sa pilipinas?” https://t.co/s1t3nOozi8

— lai (@laibunag) April 12, 2024

She’s curious about sports, too

Rufa Mae: “Sino po ang nag-champion sa La Liga Filipina? https://t.co/1qytIGtN72

— (@MahikaRealismo) April 13, 2024

And well-versed in Pinoy jokes

quinto in ilocos

rufa: so walang kumakain ng karne dito sa vigan ‘no?

historical expert: ️️ https://t.co/eJErEaJolf

— marga (@indiecantavieja) April 12, 2024

Historian: ️️

Ruffa interviewing a historian and urban legends expert:

“Grabe naman pala po ‘no? Sinakop tayo ng madaming dayuhan. Kaya siguro may white lady sa Balete Drive.” https://t.co/r9GRNnmOss

— Beetlegeuse ⃤ (@derLanzsknecht) April 12, 2024

Do you think Ruffa Mae will make a great host for a local Cunk on Earth adaptation? Petition for Netflix Philippines to create one, please!

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