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30 Funny Pics Of Filipinos Dressed Up In ‘Unsuitable’ Donated Clothes At A Volcano Evacuation Center
The erupting Taal volcano on the main island of the Philippines has caused indescribable chaos, with almost half a million people ordered to evacuate the surrounding area. Since tons of ash from the volcano destroyed houses and infrastructure, killing crops and livestock that residents depended on, thousands of people, soon to become hundreds of thousands, have been forced into evacuation centers that are struggling to provide basic necessities.
Although the situation looks bleak at the makeshift shelters where evacuees are staying, people are striving to pass the time and make each other smile by dressing up in the strangest clothes they’ve received as donations. In the rush to get supplies to victims of the disaster, people have been tossing everything from party dresses to work uniforms into donation boxes.
While not all of these stranger donated items will go far to help people get back on their feet, they’re at least providing a bit of entertainment to the people stuck in the shelters.
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Colleen Coughlin 5 years ago
I LOVE how they can find humor during such a horrible time...good for them!
weatherwitch 5 years ago
They look like they are having such fun!! Given what's gone on for them, the laughter is definitely good therapy 😊
Black Rose 5 years ago
Lols.. We Filipinos always look at the brighter side. Every year we always face typhoons, flooding, earth quake or volcano eruptions etc. But one thing were always been proud of, We always find Hope and Happiness in every situation which motivate us to stand up and start again no matter how bad the situation is. Life goes go on.. might as well do it with smile =)
Stan Chung 5 years ago
Laughter is the best medicine. Hope they will recover from the devastation and loss.
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*Clears throat* 5 years ago
bruh the shoes remind me of being a child and just walking around in heels
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Mavis Mayfield 5 years ago
It's lovely too see that they entertain themselves and keep smiling during awful times.
Colleen Coughlin 5 years ago
Hahahaha...who seriously donated a wedding dress?? Lol....he looks damn good, though...I must say
Rosemarie Teves 5 years ago
🤣🤣🤣 OMG this cracked me up ! I can’t stop laughing ! I’d be thinking , thanks for donating but wtf?
Organizations assisting the evacuation are not pleased with the clothing selection at evacuation centers, according to local news. The Citizens’ Disaster Response Center urged people to “treat the survivors with dignity” by donating clothes that could still be used. While the statement could have been in response to the pictures arising from the evacuation centers, they added that many of the donated articles of clothing were torn or otherwise unusable.
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Todd Hollfelder 5 years ago
What is a volcano survivor going to do with that? Swim to the nearest island for help??
Haniza Rahmat 5 years ago
maybe someone thought this could make a comfortable blanket to sleep in
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Catlady6000 5 years ago
IDK, but grandma is loving it! Worth it if it brings a smile to a bleak situation. Just hope it doesn't become a trend
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Chris Sprucefield 5 years ago
Seriously Guys... Wtf? If you are donating to a disaster area, donate functional clothing, ie, whatever is warm, dress you properly, and keeps you dry... don't take a pi&s... Think - what would YOU need and wear? If too hot? You can always take it off, but you can't put on the thing you don't have that keeps you warm.. .…
Todd Hollfelder 5 years ago
That shirt is outrageous (and very dated) but look at the smiles in the background!!
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Black Rose 5 years ago
Lols.. We Filipinos always look at the brighter side. Every year we always face typhoons, flooding, earth quake or volcano eruptions etc. But one thing were always been proud of, We always find Hope and Happiness in every situation which motivate us to stand up and start again no matter how bad the situation is. Life goes go on.. might as well do it with smile =)
While the Philippine Institute Of Volcanology say they will lower alerts if the volcano has calmed down within a two-week observation period following the ash eruptions that began on January 12, they’re not confident that this is the end. Volcanologists say they have observed magma close to the surface of the volcano, meaning that a more violent eruption could still be on the way and it’s not yet time to start trying to salvage the ash-covered settlements that residents left behind.
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Sue Hazlewood 5 years ago
Too young to be married, too young to be free, but what could they do?????
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PaulV 5 years ago
Only people of a certain age will know. Which I guess, you and I are.
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Marlene Ricker 5 years ago
Hahaha. Why would anyone donate a fur coat to help the people of the Philippines?
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Miraculous Ladybug Fan Ladyblog lover 5 years ago
Well it might be suitable for a larger person
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Marcellus the Third 5 years ago
This one... not the wrong clothes [like with the giant oversized shirts & shorts & trousers], just the wrong people.
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Gabby M 5 years ago
Now all he needs is a fur hat and purse to complete the ensamble.
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Ruth Beaty 5 years ago
That jumpsuit just leaves me speechless...who thought that was a good idea to donate? Are the donations coming from rejects of thrift stores or something?
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All & Some 5 years ago
that is actually a lovely blouse. Maybe not quite his style, but still...
Viki Banaszak 5 years ago
It really compliments their skin tone dontcha think?
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Hollie Newton 5 years ago
That little boy is killing that dress ❤️ I had to do a double take because I thought it was a girl
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Andrew Gibb 5 years ago
Double sleeping bags for people who kick in their sleep and double bedspread?
Don Golosso 5 years ago
It's disturbing that there are people out there in need of such a large pair of pants and t-shirt.
Thomas Es Thomas 5 years ago
Size 5x next to a person who wears small. Filipino people are small compared to Americans.
*Clears throat* 5 years ago
Ah so that is were troom troom gets the idea we can fit in one side a pant leg and not get stuck
Stannous Flouride 5 years ago
Some diet supplement company will pay good money for these for one of their bogus 'before and after' ads.
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Pretty Pangolin 5 years ago
At least the uniforms are usable. And the safety vests could be worn for the cleanup. All the outfits in the other photos are just bonkers!
Melissa Dowling 5 years ago
The guy 2nd in from the right side - he didn't show up to play, he came to SLAY! He is working with what he has with a smile on his face, I don't know if I could do the same thing were I facing such dire consequences.
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candis candice candace 5 years ago (edited)
i'd agree. most of the clothes donated are, but it's better than nothing. AND look at that laugh. LOL!🤣
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Viki Banaszak 5 years ago
I got this. Hand me a scissors and I'll get the other leg off to make him a belt.
Christine Holl 5 years ago
I bet they were donated by someone who had a cast on their leg. Chopping the pant leg would allow them to fit better.
rhyan lumilay 5 years ago
I don't know if some of our fellow countrymen understands or differentiate when they say donate things you didn't already use against donate things that can be recyclable. Yet we still are thankful and find ways to make fun of it because we don't feel offended but find it weird and funny.
Mark John Caro 5 years ago
I suspect the pants were being recycled by the previous owner as pieces of rags one cut at a time, until it was reborn as something else entirely
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Saint Thomas 5 years ago
The 'American Dream' T-shirt is a nice ironic touch, seeing how big the pants are.
Viki Banaszak 5 years ago
Hey! I want those hands out of your pants young man! We will have no fun here!
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Julia Mckinney 5 years ago
It's an Emilio Pucci dress! Those can be worth thousands! Especially if it's one of the ones from the 60's.
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Lingon 5 years ago
That looks cosy. All that's needed is a cup of hot chocolate and then cuddling up to the soothing sounds of a fire spewing volcano.
Viki Banaszak 5 years ago
I hope it's not to hot for that. We don't want heat stroke with all else that is going on around here!
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Erik Møller 5 years ago
It really shows how Filipinos value the help they're given
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His smile is 100% a granny-smile as she proudly watches the grandkids dig into the freshly baked cookies.
suryanti utami 5 years ago
Wear it in summer and feel the breeze .. lol .. seems like you have a great taste of humor
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Marlene Ricker 5 years ago
Yeah, that's an outfit everyone in a shelter from a disaster really needs! Good God!
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Becky Moore 5 years ago
I feel like they got the best of the clothes, apart from the guy in the front whose wearing a table cloth
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Pretty Pangolin 5 years ago
LOL, that was my first thought - he could pass for a Jesuit priest!
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Marlene Ricker 5 years ago
They are really having fun wearing these silly outfits. Good for them!
Pretty Pangolin 5 years ago
Yes, and you could also make a case for the 'grandma' dress to the right. It may not be flattering but it's practical!
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Joyce Fler 5 years ago
haha! most uniforms in my country have long skirts.
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Journe Wright 5 years ago
Gosh, are girls the only one's donating?! Although he is rocking that dress! Props for you my dear man 😱😲😝😝😝😝😖
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candis candice candace 5 years ago
these are Jollibee crew uniforms. also a fast food here in Ph
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Kath Leen 5 years ago
its actually one of the girl's school uniform. i always see some students with this uniform on my way home from work
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Jetto Scranda 5 years ago
Really, is that the best he could find in that pile? :D I wonder if they are just having fun with these clothes.
YoyoSthlm 5 years ago
What?? YOU REALLY THOUGHT THEY WEREN'T JOKING ?? Omg.
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Joyce Fler 5 years ago
lol. those are traditional clothes. That's why it's a bit weird.
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Monika Soffronow 5 years ago
They do care, and they are getting on with it.
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michelle s 5 years ago
I have mixed emotions on what people are saying. Re the bigger clothing. Someone has donated these because they have lost weight. Good for them! And i am sure they are aware that the likelihood of someone being as big as they were in a disaster zone is going to be unlikely but their heart has been in a good place. Besides all textiles can be repurposed, the larger trousers could be split to make 2 skirts if someone has the know how. The people at the centre are having fun and keeping. Their sports up in dramtic situation
M O'Connell 5 years ago
If you've ever shopped for clothes at your local charity shop or thrift store, you'll understand completely. Imagine the contents of an entire goodwill clothing department were deposited at an evacuation center. All the popular sizes would be gone immediately, and all that's left would be enormous, impossibly tiny, particularly formal, or oddly specific. I'm glad they were able to have fun with it in the middle of an evacuation. :)
M O'Connell 5 years ago
For instance, at my local store, there may be one or two pairs of pants that fit my 34" waist, but plenty to choose from in the sub-29" and plus-40" sizes. Unless I want to wear something 'unique' haha.
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James Thompson 5 years ago
Humans in general are resilient, sometimes to the detriment of our environment. This is quibbling, but to me, saying that a particular group of people are resilient is almost demeaning. When someone says that, it sounds like they are surprised that a people have the same survival instinct as themselves.... I dunno. Probably just reading into it too much.
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Joe Blowe 5 years ago
I grew up with the saying of "beggars can't be choosers". From the photos I would say that at least 90-95% of these clothes are still quite usable. Fashionable, no. However, when you are depending upon donations, you really do not have much if any say so in what is given. I would be grateful just to have something to wear, I would not have the arrogance to complain. This can be seen in quite a few of the photos, they are trying to have a bit of fun with the situation.
jevais 5 years ago
Why would People Who have lost everything should je given unwearable clothes Just because they are"beggers". They asked for nothing, it's internationale help given out.
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Monika Soffronow 5 years ago
They do care, and they are getting on with it.
Load More Replies... michelle s 5 years ago
I have mixed emotions on what people are saying. Re the bigger clothing. Someone has donated these because they have lost weight. Good for them! And i am sure they are aware that the likelihood of someone being as big as they were in a disaster zone is going to be unlikely but their heart has been in a good place. Besides all textiles can be repurposed, the larger trousers could be split to make 2 skirts if someone has the know how. The people at the centre are having fun and keeping. Their sports up in dramtic situation
M O'Connell 5 years ago
If you've ever shopped for clothes at your local charity shop or thrift store, you'll understand completely. Imagine the contents of an entire goodwill clothing department were deposited at an evacuation center. All the popular sizes would be gone immediately, and all that's left would be enormous, impossibly tiny, particularly formal, or oddly specific. I'm glad they were able to have fun with it in the middle of an evacuation. :)
M O'Connell 5 years ago
For instance, at my local store, there may be one or two pairs of pants that fit my 34" waist, but plenty to choose from in the sub-29" and plus-40" sizes. Unless I want to wear something 'unique' haha.
Load More Replies... James Thompson 5 years ago
Humans in general are resilient, sometimes to the detriment of our environment. This is quibbling, but to me, saying that a particular group of people are resilient is almost demeaning. When someone says that, it sounds like they are surprised that a people have the same survival instinct as themselves.... I dunno. Probably just reading into it too much.
Load More Replies... Joe Blowe 5 years ago
I grew up with the saying of "beggars can't be choosers". From the photos I would say that at least 90-95% of these clothes are still quite usable. Fashionable, no. However, when you are depending upon donations, you really do not have much if any say so in what is given. I would be grateful just to have something to wear, I would not have the arrogance to complain. This can be seen in quite a few of the photos, they are trying to have a bit of fun with the situation.
jevais 5 years ago
Why would People Who have lost everything should je given unwearable clothes Just because they are"beggers". They asked for nothing, it's internationale help given out.
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