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Madhulk Posted 17 years ago
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The king of what? Burlesque?

Ralph: Hey, Flamingo. Hi. Really unique show.
Striptease without the nudity.
Miranda: My name's Miranda.
And the show was terrible. Who are you?

Ralph: Ralph Jones. You know, you don't really have a Vegas accent.

Miranda: I wouldn't know. I've never been there. How embarrassing!
Why did I ever think I could do this?

Ralph: You just gotta remember to take
a crossover step before your spinback or you'll never make it around
for the hip reveal. A lot of girls have trouble first night.
Miranda: This is my only night. They already sacked me. Know anybody
who'd wanna buy a tearaway dress?

Ralph: How about one of the maids?
Phipps: Your Majesty, we should stay with the present uniform.

Ralph: Phippsy, you old hound! I didn't know you
went for this sort of thing. Meet Miranda.

Miranda: Do you guys work here?
Ralph: Well, no.

Miranda: Then what are you doing backstage?
Ralph: Well, it's OK. I'm the new king here.
Miranda: The king of what? Burlesque? Joke or striptease?
Ralph: No! England.

Miranda: That isn't a proper thing to joke about.
  

Top answer

I'm pretty sure the old burlesque shows alternated standup comics telling dirty (or "blue") jokes with the strip acts. So, she's asking whether he tells jokes or does striptease.

  • I'm pretty sure the old burlesque shows alternated standup comics telling dirty (or "blue") jokes with the strip acts.
  • So, she's asking whether he tells jokes or does striptease.
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I'm pretty sure the old burlesque shows alternated standup comics telling dirty (or "blue") jokes with the strip acts. So, she's asking whether he tells jokes or does striptease.

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