Sometimes, beautiful stories sprout from behind the scenes at beauty pageants, whether they're about a dream coming true or a friendship blossoming. In the recently concluded Miss Universe 2023, the Twitterverse saw the emergence of hashtag #PorDeeUniverse, the symbol of friendship and bonding between Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Michelle Dee and Miss Universe 2023 first runner-up Anntonia Porsild.
What is hashtag #PorDeeUniverse all about:
The hashtag, obviously, is a playful portmanteau of their surnames. It has since become a beacon for fans who appreciate the genuine moments of friendship that often go unnoticed in the high-stakes world of beauty pageants. Other fans, of course, can't help but get giddy and ship the two as an item.
The trend first got wind when the two beauty queens shared a lighthearted moment on Porsild's Instagram Live, where they engaged with fans, answered questions, and enjoyed casual banter while removing their makeup. It was a breath of fresh air for viewers used to seeing pageant contestants in their gowns onstage. They even have pet names for each other: "Mommy" and "Daddy." How cute!
Netizens React to #PorDeeUniverse:
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