Filipino doctor tickles America’s funny bone | Global News

Filipino doctor tickles America’s funny bone

By: - Reporter / @BLozadaINQ
/ 06:59 PM March 07, 2014

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MANILA, Philippines – This doctor surely found his funny bone and America’s too.

Filipino doctor Nathaniel Cruz, who posted a video series starring himself as Junjun, won America Meet World’s video contest in the series’ first episode titled Junjun: The Social Media Savvy Beggar. Episode 1 ‘Hunger.’

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“Congratulations to our first ever America Meet World Winner, Nathaniel Cruz!” the website said.

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Posted under the Satire category of the website, “Junjun” reaped 14,318 votes and  24,133 views and had a 99% Funny rating.

“If you think beggars don’t use social media, think again. FYI: This does not mean to diminish the tragedy of typhoon Haiyan as it was shot early 2013. In fact it shows the kindness of my fellow Filipinos & the entire world. Filipino spirit is waterproof,” the website’s video description said.

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“Junjun” features a beggar pleading for food until a little kid gave him a sandwich, banana, and two pieces of pastries.

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As “Junjun” opens the box, he immediately takes a photo and posts it online then promptly throws away the food.

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Cruz bested Nik Rabinowitz, a stand-up comedian, and 136 other entries from over 20 countries.

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