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Es el chiste más usado en toda España, pero pocos saben de su origen: ya se usa…
El chiste más repetido en España tiene un origen sorprendente y mucho más antiguo de lo que imaginas. Descubre su historia desconocida.
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Unraveling the Mystery: The True Origin of Spain's Infamous Lepe Jokes
Madrid, Spain - The long-standing mystery behind the popular Spanish phrase "los chistes de Lepe" (Lepe jokes) has been explored in a recent segment featuring cultural expert Alfred López. The term, widely used across Spain, refers to a specific type of joke, often characterized by its simplicity or perceived naivety. López, known as "El listo que todo lo sabe" (The smart one who knows everything), presented two prominent theories regarding the phrase's origins. One theory points to a comedic duo from the early 20th century, "Lepe y Alady." Comprising the Catalan Carlos Saldaña Beut (Alady) and the Madrilenian José Álvarez (Lepe), the pair achieved widespread success in theaters and circuses across Spain. According to this account, they frequently initiated their performances with the question, "Do you know the latest Lepe joke?", inadvertently popularizing the association of jokes with the name Lepe. Conversely, another school of thought attributes the phrase's renown to Manuel Summers, a celebrated film director. Summers reportedly resided in the town of Lepe for an extended period and found inspiration in the local humor for several of his cinematic works. This connection, some sources suggest, cemented Lepe's place in Spanish comedic lore. The debate over the true origin continues, highlighting the enduring cultural impact of these seemingly simple jokes.
