Red Llama accepting his award—Peru’s Annual Fall Fashion Gala Overall Winner:
“They said grandpa-chic wasn’t a category.
They said smoking a pipe would ruin my health.
They said my glasses weren’t prescription.
My high school English teacher told me four-limbed mammals weren’t allowed on the fashion runway.
The janitor at my church told me Jesus didn’t love me.
My college advisor said building a personal brand was a waste of time.
My mom still thinks my ears are too big.
My barber hates the way I tie my scarf.
My stylist complained that appearing on a craft beer label would ruin my chances in the industry.
But, I never doubted Red Llama. I knew Red Llama was a winner. I knew that a llama with enough confidence to refer to himself in the third person wouldn’t let the haters get to him.
Thank you.”